Remove Minor Scratches From A Sliding Glass Door's Surface
If you had a sharp object leaning against the sliding glass door that leads out to your balcony and the glass has several, minor scratches in its surface because of this, learn how to remove the marks with the following steps. Once the door is scratch-free, you can clearly see through the glass and carefully protect it from further damage.
List Of Materials
- glass cleaner
- lint-free cloths
- baking powder
- water
- bowl
- mixing stick
- sponges
- cerium oxide polish
- buffing mitt
Clean The Glass And Apply A Baking Soda And Water Mixture
Close the door and use glass cleaner and a lint-free cloth to clean the portion of the glass that contains the scratches. By doing so, any residue that is on the door's surface will be eliminated so that you can clearly see each of the scratches. Make a paste by mixing together equal amounts of baking soda and water in a bowl.
Once the ingredients are thoroughly blended, dip a sponge into the mixture and apply it to each scratch. Move the sponge back and forth firmly over each damaged portion of glass. The scratches will fade as you work the mixture into the glass surface. Rinse away the mixture with plain water when finished. Dry the glass with a clean cloth.
Apply Cerium Oxide Polish To Any Stubborn Scratches
If any of the scratches are still visible after applying the baking soda and water mixture to them, put a buffing mitt over one of your hands and pour a small amount of cerium oxide polish onto it. Press the polish-covered side of the mitt firmly against any scratches that remain. Move the mitt in small circles to assist with removing the visible damage.
After the scratches have faded completely, wipe away any excess polish with a clean cloth. If the polish left streaks on the glass, apply more glass cleaner to the soiled areas with a clean, lint-free cloth. Dry the glass surface when finished.
Keep The Glass Protected
The glass door will look as good as it did before the scratches appeared. Keep the glass maintained by not placing anything sharp or heavy near it. Remove dirty residue that forms on the sliding door's glass surface often so that permanent staining or scratches do not become an issue. These basic steps will preserve the sliding glass door's appearance and will prevent serious damage that could be expensive to repair. Contact a company like Cheaper Window Glass INC for more information.
