Glass tables look beautiful and very sophisticated, but they do tend to scratch easily, which immediately removes that look of sophistication. The good news is that it is possible to fix that glass tabletop and make it look as good as new again! If the scratches on your dining table or coffee table are small, then, with the help of a few simple tricks, it’s possible that you can remove them yourself, before calling in the professionals.
Following are a few simple but effective ways to do your own Glass Scratch Repairs by using products that you probably have in your home.
Light scratches
Toothpaste — make sure the surface is clean and dry before removing the scratch. Put a dot of white, non-gel toothpaste onto a damp, lint-free cloth and rub the scratch in a circular motion for about half a minute. Check for improvement. Repeat the process as many times as you like until the scratch has been removed.
Metal polish — As before, make sure that the area is clean and dry before you apply the metal polish. Put some metal polish onto a cotton ball and using a circular motion, rub it gently into the scratch. With a clean, damp cloth, wipe the excess metal polish away to reveal a smooth glass surface. Since metal polish is quite abrasive, only go through this procedure once.
Baking soda — mix a spoonful of baking soda with a little water to form a paste. Using a damp cloth and a circular motion, rub the paste into the scratch. Repeat this process a few times and the scratch will be barely noticeable.
Clear nail polish — using clear nail polish will diminish the scratch without damaging or fading the glass. Spread a thin layer of the clear polish over the scratch using the polish brush to fill in the scratch groove. Leave the polish to dry for about an hour. Dip a clean cloth in nail polish remover to wipe away the excess nail polish.
Heavy scratches
You will need something a little more specialized to remove heavy scratches, such as:
Paste wax furniture polish — apply a thin layer of the paste wax furniture polish to the scratches. Leave for a while to dry, then buff with a clean, dry cloth.
Jeweler’s rouge (cerium oxide) — with a bit of elbow grease or a household drill with the polishing pad attachment, this special polishing compound helps a lot to reduce heavier scratches.
Scratch repair kit — in the event that the above methods don’t remove the heavy scratches to your satisfaction, then a car window glass scratch repair kit for repairing car windows should do the trick!