Scratches in glass removal?

Spar · 06/13/2011, 10:42 AM

I have a starphire front pane glass that came with an area of it that has very thin scratches on the outside of it (cant even feel the scratches with your finger). Given they are so thin, is there something that I can do to buffer them out at least just enough to not be so obvious, but not distorting the glass/view?

Spar · 06/16/2011, 06:54 AM

Bump.

On a local forum someone was recommending Pledge Furniture Polish over it. Any other thoughts?

mustangmiller · 06/16/2011, 07:03 AM

I have tried also... what I have found is if you can feel it you cant get it out.

Spar · 05/08/2013, 12:55 PM

bump. anyone have any recommendations on what to do?

thegrun · 05/08/2013, 01:21 PM

It is not something you can do at home. Live with it. There is an industrial process to remove them, but the distortion in the glass is worse than the scratches.

codyreed29 · 05/08/2013, 01:37 PM

you could try diamond cloth. or wett sanding with 100000 grit lol. find the highest grade sand papper your better of leaving it alond.

cakemanPA · 05/08/2013, 04:27 PM

Leave it alone.. You will only make it worse

AcroporAddict · 05/08/2013, 06:19 PM

Can you get it replaced from whoever you bought it from? If it is new, then it is a manufacturing or quality control defect, and should be made right.

captjab · 05/08/2013, 08:50 PM

I've read that white toothpaste can help remove fine scratches in glass. Just buff it by hand, it may take a few applications.

tang named junkyard · 05/08/2013, 10:21 PM

I tried to take some scratches out of an aquarium front. Impossible, even when I called in a professional. Put all my stuff in a plastic trashcan for a few days and drove the tank to an aquarium shop. Got it back like new. That's the only real solution.

06/13/2011, 10:42 AM	#1
Spar Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 2,517	Scratches in glass removal? I have a starphire front pane glass that came with an area of it that has very thin scratches on the outside of it (cant even feel the scratches with your finger). Given they are so thin, is there something that I can do to buffer them out at least just enough to not be so obvious, but not distorting the glass/view? __________________ 450g Mixed SPS/LPS Reef (MH/T5/VHO)

06/16/2011, 06:54 AM	#2
Spar Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 2,517	Bump. On a local forum someone was recommending Pledge Furniture Polish over it. Any other thoughts? __________________ 450g Mixed SPS/LPS Reef (MH/T5/VHO)

05/08/2013, 12:55 PM	#4
Spar Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 2,517	bump. anyone have any recommendations on what to do? __________________ 450g Mixed SPS/LPS Reef (MH/T5/VHO)

05/08/2013, 08:50 PM	#9
captjab Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Foley,AL Posts: 415	I've read that white toothpaste can help remove fine scratches in glass. Just buff it by hand, it may take a few applications. __________________ I love the smell of Acros in the morning. Current Tank Info: Starting Over With A 40 Breeder

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codyreed29 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 892	you could try diamond cloth. or wett sanding with 100000 grit lol. find the highest grade sand papper your better of leaving it alond.

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AcroporAddict There is no substitute. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southeast Posts: 2,269	Can you get it replaced from whoever you bought it from? If it is new, then it is a manufacturing or quality control defect, and should be made right.

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tang named junkyard Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: bakersfield Posts: 1,201	I tried to take some scratches out of an aquarium front. Impossible, even when I called in a professional. Put all my stuff in a plastic trashcan for a few days and drove the tank to an aquarium shop. Got it back like new. That's the only real solution.