How professionals remove a scratch from glass - Fix glass scratch

[@hotrodhendrix1]

I used your kit on a full 1970 Torino windshield. Multiple deep scratches, wiper scratches and windshield full of light scratches. 4 hours later it looks like a 2 year old windshield instead of 50. Thanks!

[@ScratchDoctors]

Hello James, I remember your order from your name. Lol...cool name. WIndshields can be callenging even for an experienced tech, so any significant improvement your happy with is really good. If you have any questions or need help with the process in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out.

[@hotrodhendrix1]

@@ScratchDoctors thanks! Very happy with the results. This brings back the option of saving vintage glass instead of just replacing everything. You will see my name again lol

[@ScratchDoctors]

@@hotrodhendrix1 I'm looking foward to it. Btw, you can do more then just remove scratches...with the polishing wheel and the cerium, you can remove oxidation and water spots from automobiles, boats (only glass/no plexi), and rv's (be sure to double tape anything you can bump up against...just in case). And around the house you can remove mineral deposits from shower enclosures and exterior windows. If you ever have any questions, hit me up and I'll do what I can to help you out.

[@petermathews9298]

Does this procedure also apply to aquarium fish tanks? Thanks

[@almaahmetovic4573]

I used all the tips and it removed all the scratches ❤ I love it, thank you thank you

[@johngartman3845]

Great video, very clear. One question about temperature control. What temperature are you trying to keep it under - 110, 120, 130, 140? Can you give a number to keep it under? Thanks!

[@ScratchDoctors]

@@johngartman3845 Thank you. As far as temperature, anything under 150 is safe. Whatever you do don't touch the glass with your bare hand to check the temperature. The oil in your fingertips will cause distortion when you grind. Use a temperature sensor or the top of your forearm held close to the glass and you can feel the radiating heat without touching it.

[@n33oh]

Still relevant and useful in 2024. Very clear and concise instructions!

[@ScratchDoctors]

Thank you vm!

[@ДенисЧ-р3у]

I can't express how grateful I am for this video, I found myself an owner to ¬50 square meters of fairly used hardened glass with zero expertise and felt kind of lost in this new glassworking world. Your guide answered most of my questions, and though I can't directly order your products, I'd totally buy them if I had an opportunity. Wish you guys and your business best of luck.

[@ScratchDoctors]

I'm glad it helped! If you have any questions, let me know and I'll do my best to help you out.

[@andreisabogal6953]

​@@ScratchDoctorsthis can be used on the windshield?

[@mattmason7554]

Thanks for actually showing the process

[@ScratchDoctors]

Yes sir. Thank you for watching.

[@2006mrderrickh]

This worked well for me! THANK YOU VERY MUCH

[@GlassGenius]

I like how at the beginning you stress that it’s a specialist skill that needs to be carried out by professionals. ❤

[@ScratchDoctors]

I realize people are going to do what people do, and many will not listen to any advise no matter what. I just had to put that in there for my own conscience.

[@vladimirvojtaml]

Whoa nice job I am glad somebody showed me how it is done. I do not have the tools but somebody in my area should be able to do this.

[@ScratchDoctors]

Thank you. Good Luck!

[@jerrybakinsky1273]

Thank you for this super video! gonna try it on my car

[@ScratchDoctors]

Hope it worked out.

[@alexandermabotasvlogs6394]

Thank u sir .from philippines! I got windshield on my car and full of scraches

[@ScratchDoctors]

Good Luck!

[@wesparsons7172]

Great video, thank you for the content! I was wondering, do you think battery powered polishers would work? I’m looking at starting a mobile scratch removal business in Australia and would like to be able to work without power on site. Thank you.

[@ScratchDoctors]

Not really. I would have to put it to the test to give it any creditable feed back, but if I had to guess...proably not. You want something with sustained high tourqe.

[@iconicsoul9459]

This video really superb!!

[@ScratchDoctors]

Thank you

[@antellez]

Very informative video. Can you help me determine what I would need to purchase to remove acid etching on my car window. I used a strong Water spot remover that instantly etched it. Ty!

[@ScratchDoctors]

Hello

[@reverseit4126]

Nice, it's working finally looks like a new one.

[@ScratchDoctors]

Yay!!

[@sandwichburger4856]

Nice tips abralon is incredible technologie

[@ScratchDoctors]

It really is!

[@sandwichburger4856]

@@ScratchDoctors i ask you somethings in another comment for if i can use 500 grid directly than 180grid for minor wiper blades scratch

[@ScratchDoctors]

Yes you can. If the scratch is light it will come off with 500 grit.

[@1Coolbanana]

I wish this service was available in Australia.

[@genichiroashina6372]

Australia has nothing, it's completely empty

[@ScratchDoctors]

Start one and make some money!

[@williomjonson9092]

nice work

[@ScratchDoctors]

Thank you!

[@doogyscoot]

Hi, thanks for the really useful video! I have a Makita DGA463Z Cordless 115mm angle grinder, it has speed control down to 3000 rpm (no load) and up to 8000 rpm. I could run it with a 125mm abralon pad as won't need the guard anyway. Do you think that would be slow enough, I guess under load that 3000rpm would drop nearer 2000.

[@2006mrderrickh]

Probably not. 2000 is the lowest rpm for 180 grit and 2000-3000 for 500 grit. 3000rpms is for 1000 grit and also polishing stage.

[@ScratchDoctors]

I agree with Derick...probably. Can it be done, maybe. But it will depend on the skill of the technician and how much battery life you got.

[@rafisha2392]

Nice super cool bro...keep it up✌️✌️🥰

[@ScratchDoctors]

Thanks 🤗

[@kidilantraveler]

Very very useful and honest video. Thanks a lot🙏

[@ScratchDoctors]

Thank you!

[@castoresnegros]

Can I fallow the same instructions for temper shower glass? Where calcium has built up??

[@ScratchDoctors]

Absolutely. Deposits will eventually etch the glass, but if the buildup is not too bad you might be able to get by with using cerium.

[@globaljaifa1862]

Nice , go ahead and make more videos like this

[@ScratchDoctors]

Thank you! We are working on it.

[@CraftwerksMC]

I have some tempered glass panes used in media blasting cabinets that I was curious if this process could remove the etching on them? The glass isn't terribly expensive to replace but I just feel it is wasteful and would like to recycle the windows as much as possible if it can be done. Thanks for any info you could offier or advise.

[@ScratchDoctors]

It can, but it's not an inexpensive service so it ight not be cost effective.

[@picoworker7660]

This video rilly well good

[@abdulmalek-cb4mb]

This video really well good

[@ScratchDoctors]

Thank you

[@ScratchDoctors]

Thank you

[@konstantine381]

You talk about different RPMs but my Makita angle grinder is just 1 speed so i guess im gonna need a polisher

[@ScratchDoctors]

I would probably say yes, primarily because being able to adjust your speed is intricate to the process for a variety of reasons. Sometimes when your grinding with a certain grit and you might need the disc to bite a little more and sometimes you might want it to skate on the glass on the glass a little more with a little less bite...this is done by adjusting your speed. Different grits also perform better at different speed. And polishing likes typically likes to operate at top of the speed spectrum. It might be possible for an expert technician to pull it off if the drill is operating at a sweetspot, but it would have to be coupled with a lot of skill.

[@JeffreyBellmore]

Would this work on pitting from sand?

[@ScratchDoctors]

I would have to see it to be 100% sure. But for the most part, I would say yes. I get out sandblasting damage, which is the same thing.

[@L30RC0]

Hi Guys! great Job! what is the Makita model?

[@ScratchDoctors]

Abralon

[@2006mrderrickh]

I used Metabo 6in Variable Speed Angle Grinder w/Electronics, High Torque, Lock-on, WEV15-150HT. It was $200

[@bdshamimmsb6252]

Very nice

[@ScratchDoctors]

Thanks

[@gregsullivan7408]

Would this process work on curved surfaces, such as the windshield?

[@ScratchDoctors]

Yes, but the curvature of the windshiled makes the repair a little more challenging!

[@GlassGenius]

With no previous experience you will likely cause distortion, and ruin your windshield

[@jaimebongabong5959]

What number of grits of sand desk

[@2006mrderrickh]

180, 500, 1000

[@jaimebongabong5959]

Thank you

[@ScratchDoctors]

Correct! Thank you sir!

[@jesbsnrn]

Great job

[@ScratchDoctors]

Thank you!

[@MdSadik-kl7wd]

Wonderful

[@ScratchDoctors]

Thank you

[@dlevi67]

Thanks for the video! Any suggestions/recommendations/tips for repolishing the *interior* of a car windscreen that got scratched by somebody using a dirty polishing cloth? I can't remove the windscreen as it is bonded to the car, but polishing with an angle grinder is going to result in polish compound all over the interior...

[@ScratchDoctors]

I have not seen the car or what you are dealing with, but any kind of glass polishing is going to require equiptment that operates at high speed. Based on what your saying, you're going to need something that can squeeze in there because the windshield is bonded to the car. I know you don't want to use an angle grinder, but I think the cleareance on the grinder is probably going give you the deepest reach...especially if you use a 6" backing plate. Use a low profile backing plate. If your worried about compound all over the place, I say you grab some plastic and spend a good 30 minutes properly protecting it. Make sure that at the base you lay it out in a way that will catch any solution that drips down in a way that collects it...instead of letting it drip down and around your protection. If it puddles anywhere soak it up with a napking before you remove the plaactic to avoid accident. Hope it helps. Btw, The backing plates I use are as low profile as it gets. Let me know and well try to get one in your hands.

[@dlevi67]

@@ScratchDoctors Thank you so much for the detailed and clear advice. Plastic sheeting beckons. Fortunately, it's the top and middle part of the windscreen that are lightly scratched, so access with a small angle grinder is not an issue; the bottom 40% is in good condition. Thanks also for the offer of the backing plate, but I'm in the UK, which makes shipping a real palaver!

[@NormanBook]

Hello, thank you for this video. What about glass tops for radiant electric cooktops? Will your product work to take out scratches and haziness?

[@ScratchDoctors]

The problem with doing cooktops is they usually come with a printing of where the burners go and surrounding areas. The grinding process will not only remove the scratch, but it will remove everything else on the surface including the printing. I have done cooktops where the customer did not care if it came off. But he was made aware beforehand.

[@NormanBook]

@@ScratchDoctors seems like the printing on my cooktop is under a layer of glass. Is that possible, or do you think I'm just fooling myself?

[@ScratchDoctors]

I have seen that on rare occasion, but it is possible. If that's the case then yes you can.@@NormanBook

[@RayEvangelista70]

How long do the sanding pads you use last? Are you able to do a couple of car windows with them?

[@ScratchDoctors]

Depends on how big the area you are working is

[@whissguzman8740]

Hi i have a question i put some swirl scratches with 3000 grit wet sand paper in my car glass. Would i need to go through the whole prasses or the scratches are fine enough to just take care of it with the polishing pad and cerium oxide ?

[@ScratchDoctors]

The highest grit we use right before polishing is 1000 and we get that out, so I would be inclined to say yes. If anything gives me slight hesitation is the damage pattern. Meaning, when I grind the finish I leave with my 1000 grit is smooth and gradient. Where as your damage might be more in the pattern of a typicl trenchy kind of scratch pattern. I would hit it a coulple of time with the polishing wheel first and see if it's going to cooperate. If not I'd hit it with the 1000, polish it, and call it a day.

[@h99aajh]

I’ve removed scratches to an acceptable level using ceraglass, misting water, a rayon pad, and a 3 inch da polisher with an 8mm throw. However I don’t know how to remove the haze I’ve created. Any tips for which combo I should use? I have access to lots of polishes and pads.

[@ScratchDoctors]

It would be hard to suggest a solutions without being able to see the damage. When you use the word "haze", that only tells me the glass is not clear. I understand there's no more scratches, but it does not tell me how well the surface is prepared to take a polish. The haze we create during our process is exremley uniform and gradient with slight transperency. From there we use cerium and a poishing wheel to restore the clarity. If the work you did was done correct, then all you have to do is hit it with a polishing pad and some cerium. If not, then you need to grind the surface with the proper disc's to give you the correct finish that will polish out, and polish from there.

[@eliadbu]

Will this kit work with random orbit polisher?

[@2006mrderrickh]

No. You need to control the rpms. I used Metabo 6in Variable Speed Angle Grinder w/Electronics, High Torque, WEV15-150HT

[@ScratchDoctors]

Mr. Derick is correct. I'm oldschool...leave me with my Makita. Lol

[@juangarcia5038]

@ScratchDoctors Quick question. What kind of spray bottle arr you using. It seems that every spray bottle i use gets glogged up and i have to shake everytime before spraying. Did i mix wrong. Instructions were not really helpful.

[@ScratchDoctors]

Hello Juan, I am sorry you did not find the instructions very helpful. Please know that we are not a company that revolves around selling a products, but rather Scratch Doctors is a company that specializes in physically restoring glass and we just so happen to sell the products we use. Removing scratches from glass is not easy and finding the right products without getting scammed or spending a lot of money on some "professional" kit that gives you half ass results are most peoples only two option unless you've been doing this for a long time and know what works. Scratch Doctors has been in business for over 20 years and is the second oldest glass restoration company in the nation. We absolutely love what we do and our absolute focus is on 100% quality work. So the products we use are tried and true, and capable of doing what it needs to do and do it really good! The mechanichs of removing scratchs from glass is not an easy task to begin with, and trying to cover all the in's and out's on one video would be an overwhelming amount of information to try to get accross. But I encourage all our customers to reach out to us if they have any question or if they need any help. You should have our contact information (email and telephone), but just in case I will send you a seperate message with that info. If you give me a call, I would be more then glad to walk you through every step in detail and go over any issues or questions you might have. In reference to the issue you are having...Yes, the solution (cerium oxide) consist of very fine particulates that does not totally incorporate 100% into the water. Because of it's nature it settles quickly, and needs to be givin a quick shake every time you pick up the bottle, no matter what you are using it to deliver it. The reason your spray bottle is clogging can stem from a couple of reasons, but assuming that you are using a decent quality new spray bottle, the reason most likely is because you are trying to spray it before the solution is throughly mixed. I am not sure to what consistancy you mixed the solution to (it should resemble watered down salad dressing), but assuming you have mixed it correctly, it still needs to be shaken every time you pick up the bottle. There's a few things you can do to make sure it works right...Use a new decent quality spray bottle, mix the soultion throughouly every time before you use it, and puting a marble in the bottle will help mix the solution properly. When our technician are polishing, every time he picks up the bottle he gives it a quick shake...always. Some of our technicians prefer using the old school ketchup style bottles to deliver the solution. Instead of spraying the solution onto the glass, they pour a little soultion on the center of the polishing pad and deliver it that way. The spining of the pad spreads the solution outwards onto the rest of the pad. No matter what you use, you still have to give it a little shake it every time you pick it up. If you need professional help with your job, please feel free to visit us at scratchdoctors.com. Thank you!

[@anon9517]

Would this work on an induction hob?

[@ScratchDoctors]

I would really have to see it to give you an answer if it was even possible.

[@nurbolatkhuan7847]

Professional ❤

[@nikolajuric3695]

wery smart 😢,it was heavy to find older glas and show 😮

[@ScratchDoctors]

Yes!

[@firefighter326]

Can you use a dual action sander with the same steps and it work ok?

[@ScratchDoctors]

Shooting from the hip I would say no. Grinding glass is not like wood, paint, or metal. The easiest way to explain it so one understands is...you could successfully either one of the three (wood, paint, or metal) by hand and get the desired finish. It might take you a lot of elbow greese, but you can get there. Glass is it's own animal, and it needs to be worked in a high speed - smooth operating enviroment. For the most part you want the grinding disc's and polishing wheel to skate across the surface of the glass. Depending on what your doing you'll adjust the speed accordingly but it's still the smooth high speed (+/-) that is needed to fix glass.

[@giveyourselfone]

How do you get a special blend of cerium oxide.

[@MichaelBrianInc]

It’s just cerium oxide and water. The special blend is how they cut the ratio between the two…

[@ScratchDoctors]

Incorrect my friend. The special blend consist of a certain particulate size, suspention, and PH balance.

[@lewisp9803]

Can I apply this on a cc glass fish tank? A lot of micro scratches and I couldn't stand it

[@ScratchDoctors]

I'm not sure what you mean by "cc". But, if we can get out deep scratches, I'm confident we can get out the micro scratches.

[@lewisp9803]

@@ScratchDoctors sorry I meant Crystal Clear glass, thanks for the reply!

[@shortythepresident3913]

I'm a newbie and this seems complicated for me. The much safer way is to use rubbing compound. It's a slower process because you have to do it at least once a week until everything gradually goes away though. I will NOT use any type of sandpaper on my glass. I use a drill, 3 inch buffing sponge and wool polishing pads and rubbing compound. Much safer for a newbie. But one time won't do it. I got my headlights and glass perfect after a out 4 separate sessions.

[@ScratchDoctors]

Deffinetly safer, but mildly effective.

[@saifulhelmi7944]

Do this applicable also for crystal clear aquarium?

[@ScratchDoctors]

Yes

[@driversl]

Any idea what could cause a fairly deep cut into one of Tesla’s glass roofs? Not as simple as a tree branch right?

[@ScratchDoctors]

In Miami...you never know!

[@paulhahn9709]

Will this work for repairing sandstorm damage?

[@ScratchDoctors]

Yes it will. We repair grinder spatter, and it doesn't get any worse.

[@jzaragoza7296]

Does this work on acidic etching?

[@ScratchDoctors]

Yes sir!

[@petermathews9298]

Thankyou

[@ScratchDoctors]

You're welcome!

[@almaahmetovic4573]

Can I use this method on my normal window?

[@ScratchDoctors]

As long as it's glass...yes!

[@luudachris]

About how long was spent in each polishing step for this window?

[@RoughRiderFORlife]

Each step takes about 20 minutes give or take. With every disc you grind for 30 - 90 seconds stop pull back and look and what you got, then continue until you get the desired results. Then move on to the next step.

[@2006mrderrickh]

2 to 3 hours total time. You need to take a break so the glass doesn't over heat.

[@ScratchDoctors]

Sounds about right.

[@mdmizanurrahman9473]

Nice

[@ScratchDoctors]

Thank you!

[@ScratchDoctors]

Thank you

[@jiellinjillhoo]

is this applicable in tampered glass?

[@ScratchDoctors]

Yes it is. I will work on any glass, as long as it's just glass. Some industrial application glass, like fire rated glass is made with ceramic...it will grind, but will not polish out.

[@ajhgjgdghdn2727]

helpful

[@ScratchDoctors]

My pleasure.

[@sandwichburger4856]

Can i do it with a orbital DA polisher ?

[@ScratchDoctors]

Hello Sandwich. No it will not for the same reason you can't grind glass by hand. Glass doesn't sand like wood or even metal. You can take a piece of sandpaper and sand either of them by hand. But the same doesn't work for glass. Glass is it's own animal and it requires that the grinding disc need to operate at a smooth, relativly high speed enviroment to execute the job properly. And every step is critical of how well you performed the last step.

[@sandwichburger4856]

@@ScratchDoctors oh okay i see , this is why is Not effective when i try with some ceriglass ou 3d polish glass Thank you Also i can execute this techniq on the winshield of a car with minor scratch of wiper blade ? But start with the 500 grid as the marks is minors

[@ScratchDoctors]

Yes you can. If the scratch is light it will come off with 500 gritt

[@sandwichburger4856]

@@ScratchDoctors thank you

[@ScratchDoctors]

any time! @@sandwichburger4856

[@iqbal1618]

Spider web hologram on windscreen how can i remove that

[@ScratchDoctors]

Sounds like the damage is light enough to get out with cerium oxide and a good polishing wheel.

[@aa-ey1qo]

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[@ScratchDoctors]

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[@ssff9256]

Hi

[@ScratchDoctors]

Hello

[@ShubhamYadav162]

Aap kha sa ho Mujhe glass mein scratch nikalwane hai Urgent hai Reply dijiye

[@ScratchDoctors]

I'm sorry, but I can't understand your question.

[@ShubhamYadav162]

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[@ShubhamYadav162]

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[@ShubhamYadav162]

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[@ScratchDoctors]

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[@alwinalex4137]

Cool

[@ScratchDoctors]

Thanks

[@ScratchDoctors]

Thanks

[@grantharold1694]

Jeeezzzz 😂

[@edwardperez4266]

I tried to use toothpaste 😅 saw it on a tik tok

[@ScratchDoctors]

Hahaha

[@AdelAlghamdi-uo4mv]

Sorry guys, but the damage u do to your car is mild.. I wish you try it on sand wend damages.. cuz is the most hard thing to repair.

[@ScratchDoctors]

Yaba-daba-doo

[@ScratchDoctors]

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[@grantharold1694]

You could learn a few things about glass polishing bro been doing it over 10 years and you're missing a few steps you'll end up with ghosting el zob

[@ScratchDoctors]

Here's an idea...post a link to your instgram page on here and so we could see the fruits of your talent. There's a link on our bio to our website, every picture from top to bottom is us...zero stock photography. From there you can also visit out instagram page and see the fruits of our talent. When you started grinding glass 10 years ago we already own 14 SRP systems and were designing discs for Cody at GlassRenu and his 3rd largest purchaser of suppiles in the US. To be honest...I added an extra step in the video just for the newbee's that need a little extra help. But in reality we get the same kick ass results having to do even less work.