HOW TO Easily Remove Scratches From Glass And Mirrors Using 4 Simple Methods

[@fixscratchedglass]

Make sure to watch the disclaimer and only try this if you're fine with the risk of making the damage worse. I repair scratched glass for a living and see failed DIY attempts that end up requiring a professional to come fix. Be careful!

[@TheLabOtomy]

Indeed!

[@davegadian2141]

sir. i need help. is this really effective?

[@fixscratchedglass]

@@birthdayparty6245 You matter. I hope 2021 is a good year for you.

[@احلامالعمر-خ8ض]

@@TheLabOtomyحطي

[@georgefilippello7972]

Hello what do you recomend for removing a scratch in a piece of artglass ?

[@arzemagic]

I’m 63 do you think I will die before I polish the scratches out

[@Nah-j5m]

Are you alive?

[@budgetpilgrim]

He must be 66 and considering the short life span in US I think so 😶​@@Nah-j5m

[@drholmes1003]

​@@Nah-j5mhe's 66.

[@PinePondCTDevilsHopyard-fy3hj]

May have passed away, with the cloth still on his finger. RIP

[@angelomisterioso]

Usually, these miracle fixes on internet NEVER work. Dang! Yours did! Arm and Hammer toothpaste with baking soda got rid of some horrible scratches in some almost new windows. You're a life saver! Thanks so much! :)

[@TheLabOtomy]

Good to hear it helped!

[@DontBeMad911]

Bot

[@TheBlaineFindley]

I've tried everything except arm and Hammer toothpaste with baking soda and none of them have worked I will try it next but I don't expect results

[@CPR4THEBODYlivingaenrichedlife]

@@TheBlaineFindley fid u try it with AH

[@brub5174]

I hope this works. Ruined my new windows 😮‍💨

[@vincemajestyk9497]

Having had some experience polishing some glass I will say that most of the 'scratches' that people want to remove can't be. Especially if it's deep enough to catch your fingernail on. You're not going to 'polish' away that much glass. In most cases what you're able to do is 'obscure' the scratch by smoothing out or polishing the rough peaks in the 'channel' or valley of the scratch so it won't refract the light. I use jewelers rouge sometimes and it also depends how hard or soft the glass is. Unless you use a machine polisher, with these light abrasives by hand you'll be working on it a while, which is safe but tedious.

[@TheLabOtomy]

Indeed, glass is really hard and you polish it with something really gentle. Success will depend on depth of the scratch and dedication. Thanks for the feedback.

[@russhenderson9416]

Was very sceptical of the claims here. And rightly so. NONE of them work of course. Even superficial scratches remain after trying ALL the methods indicated.

[@seattledutch]

Same here

[@Throughmyeye84]

So what is the solution

[@seattledutch]

@Throughmyeye84 I'm thinking a hammer maybe

[@becurious8517]

😂😂😂​@@seattledutch

[@liverbird956]

I have tried the toothpaste method on a glass coffee table. Repeated the process 3 times hasn't removed the scratch completely but has definitely made it less noticeable to the eye, actually i can barely see it you have to examine the table up close to see the scratch may repeat this again and see if it disappears completely.

[@TheLabOtomy]

Thanks for sharing, good luck!

[@vaishalidiya81]

I have tried this trick but no result 😢

[@ulusalani]

What color was the glass? I have a black glass table that's scratched. Does the color matter?

[@amandasky3853]

I tried toothpaste, baking soda, pumice soap. Nothing has helped the scratches in my glass vase! Help! I have tried the metal polish or car wax polish. Did you mix the two?

[@TheLabOtomy]

Hi Amanda, the first thing to check is how deep the scratch is. If it catches a nail, then polishing it back to a smooth surface will take a lot of time (remember we are rubbing something really gentle - not to create additional scratches - against something really hard). At the end of the video, I have listed other products that professional repair guys use to fix deeper scratches. Hope it works out for you.

[@rdeleonxl]

Will this work on car glass? I have a good scratch on my rear window

[@DeshiDeepa-lw2xk]

Toothpaste worked on a scratch on my mirror. Thanks!!

[@AironVeras]

Hi, thanks for your video, what kind of light you use to see the scratches?

[@estherpape2177]

Any suggestions on how to fix a scratched wardrobe mirror? The scratch is pretty big but, not deep. Any help/ideas would be greatly appreciated!!

[@dbank6107]

I think the 'stuff' fills the gap in the scratch as opposed to eliminating it

[@hangerq5735]

You should have used a black background to see the scratches better

[@TheLabOtomy]

Filiming scratches is a challenge indeed, thanks for the tip

[@patriotfromthenoket6141]

I have a very fine scratch on my Rolex, I’m afraid to try anything. Would this work? Thank you!

[@gamingboyhamza778]

Any suggestions to remove stains/scratches of fireworks on car windshield or any car glass. I will be very thankful to you. ☺️

[@charua3446]

Will it work on glass stove also? Ple reply

[@catfish64115]

Do these methods work on glasses lenses and phone screens? Please respond

[@tayh3645]

they work by gently sanding down the glass back to one smooth surface. Phones have really thin glass, so its not ideal. And glasses usually have special coatings that could make it difficult.

[@catfish64115]

@@tayh3645 Ah ok. Thank you! I was just wondering if there was a cheaper alternative to fixing my glasses but now I know. So thanks!

[@Straightfromtheheart8691]

Does this work on scratches on marble table top?

[@bflei23]

I have very minor windshield scratches (you can see them but not feel them). Which is the best method for these minor scratches?

[@ethancox3953]

First two

[@bryannefleischmann3442]

@@ethancox3953 I tried both (toothpaste and baking soda), but neither worked, unfortunately. :(

[@iaashu98]

Get a new glass

[@kim9953]

is this possible for visions pyrex?

[@sophianouri7664]

what was the point with calling the collection of sand papers for "too aggressive" ? ? That was exactly what I unfortunately scratched my window glasses with,- the sandpapers... how to I get those scratches removed? @the labotomy #The LabOtomy

[@billlee4736]

I noticed my new used car windshield has lots of tiny dots noticeable mainly when driving in the direction of sunset! It seemed the windshield might be damaged by sand storm I guess! Can I use your methods to fix this issue? Thanks

[@shmagglehammer]

These techniques are only effective if the glass, you intend to repair, is laying down flat on a grey rubbery surface/bed, similar to the one you see in the video. Glass can only be repaired if it’s ushered into a relaxed state. Good luck.

[@juansorto6162]

@@shmagglehammer 😂😂😂

[@Ketaoa]

Which method would be best for a glass-backed phone case?

[@ineshianewton7740]

Hello Will it work on black glass?

[@PetraDeDonno]

Could this work on removing scratches from amber glass? Amber glass lampshade? Thank you!

[@amandakrishott8222]

Amber don't like water

[@ernestschaad5003]

Thank you! Your method of toothpaste and water worked out great, thankfully there good people like you still out there to help each other!

[@TheLabOtomy]

Glad I could help!

[@claireperesso2819]

@@TheLabOtomy Mine stayed the same .. didn't worked with toothpaste

[@dragan3290]

Will this work for a haze not a scratch?

[@tommyjoe4310]

I have a scratch on my bathroom mirror, do we use a pencil before polishing with the toothpaste

[@wanmukhlis6872]

For the method no 3 what the purpose you show us metal polish?but you were using car polish..which one should be used?both or either one?

[@Roboticdoughbull3k]

Mothers aluminum wheel polish works great for plastic headlights and camera and phone screen scratch removal or reduction.

[@deborahtaylor4576]

Oh my gosh...this works! I have some old Victorian brooches with scratches....which is understandable because they are over 200 years old. I just got one pristine! I'm so impressed! :P

[@TheLabOtomy]

Hi Deborah, thanks for sharing! Just for the record and maybe to help others, could you indicate which method you used? Thanks!

[@SGW4K]

😱 not on antiques

[@samiadnandogan9224]

@@SGW4K

[@jessietan5748]

Is this also applicable to car windshield ?

[@viningscircle]

Could any of these methods work on a drinking glass? I have a Guinness embossed one with a few scratches on the inside, so I would like to still use and display it rather than discard it.

[@addylinnett]

Can these methods be used on Mobile Phone Glass? Thanks for the video… 👏

[@methanoid]

They can but in my experience they did F*** all to even minor scratches 😞

[@ashwath23]

There is a scratch like thing on my bike mirror, but you cant feel it. I cleaned with soap water its a fail, i used toothpaste, rubbed initially & let it sit it out for around 1 min then rinsed off but still fail. What more could i try without spending a penny ? Wish i could share a image a here so you get to know better

[@pinkpokemontv1509]

Ima try the toothpaste or baking soda but have a doubt with steel wool,

[@jenjen_100]

RIGHT!!!

[@TheLabOtomy]

Not any kind of steel whool but #0000!!

[@franjohn1692]

I used the toothpaste and it worked so much better than I thought it would. Thx

[@David-sw3on]

Great video..well done! I especially liked how you were petting the cloth...Good Little Clothy lol👍😉🇨🇦

[@adamlucero5916]

Will that work for a windshield?

[@aribari7078]

Yeah same question

[@CroIntr00X]

@@aribari7078 yes it will do, buy cerium oxide for compound, felt pad for rotary machine and work you're way

[@Z-Ack]

Why cant i see the scratches both before or after?? And how come i can rub the scratches on my glass with full on rubbing compound for hours and still see the scratch? Toothpaste works for plastic by hand but glass needs a buffer or something..

[@CroIntr00X]

you can see scratches because elbow grease is nothing, you need machine to do that (heat + fritcion + cerium oxide + felt pad) is thing that works, glass is very hard...so from big to small: 180mm rotary machine pad, 80mm pad for drill, and tons of dremel pads 20-35mm or even less, so you can pretty much polish any glass area

[@siddhamjain2851]

Can we do it on a wrist watch?

[@MissMolly3377]

I just scratched a mirror, in a small spot, while I was sanding the frame, I will try these. Thank you, I appreciate this!!!

[@TheLabOtomy]

Good luck!

[@genjutsu88]

Any result ?

[@rubennadevi]

I gave all 3 methods a shot on my glass watch face. Unfortunately, none of them worked probably cause it was a pretty deep scratch. The good thing is that none of the methods damaged the glass either. So I'm glad I gave them a shot.

[@SGW4K]

Watch glass is of a higher hardness, closer to 7 on the mohs scale as opposed to 5.5 for soda lime glass..

[@cristallarsen609]

i noticed the car wax but you also showed metal polish. Is it it 1:1 on these both?

[@TheLabOtomy]

Yes, but do not overdo it or you may add more stratches

[@logbetratbu3789]

is this a permanent fix on the scratches or its just to cover it so that light wont reflect the scratch?

[@ladyboywonder9139]

C mon

[@InterGalacticJuggernaut]

Hi, so was cleaning my oven inside... and on the glass window inside had a bunch of caked on grease marks I was able to get off but by scrubbing it with a dish washing pad... it left a bunch of scratches all over the glass, will this method work? The scratches aren’t deep just vivid enough where when I turn on the light inside the oven I see a bunch of swirl marks from the circle motion of the scrubbing I did.

[@TheLabOtomy]

Yes, the deeper the scratches the more difficult to remove (well the more time it takes to polish in fact). It sounds superficial, so give it a try. Just be careful to often check for progress as your work and not overdo it (or just like the sponge, you may create more scratches). Good luck!

[@asisqueezylovediary6474]

But dear will that work for plexiglass

[@nubnub9635]

Hey I'm trying to clean old fish tank glass from a broken tank. It's been sitting a while. I took tooth paste and actually added baking soda and went with a actual buffer pad since I'm cleaning a few feet worth of semi deep scratches. I see you are able to get some similar depth scratches out with just a cloth. Are scratches easier to get out of certain types of glass? Like tempered VS non tempered? Low iron, or regular, etc? I'm having a heck of a time hah. Needed a break 45m with the buffer didn't make a dent... I'll try the steel wool method haven't tried that yet. Thanks for the tips and possibly direction on what I may be doing wrong or a more aggressive method if my scratches are deeper than I think. Not sure what constitutes a "deep" scratch.

[@TheLabOtomy]

A deep scratch is one that catches the nail. The thing with glass is that all scratches can be removed, BUT the deeper scratch, the longer it takes (and yes sometimes, that will be hours... or minutes long with a rotating tools with pro-compound but the risk of cupping the material and weakening a spot). The glass is extremely hard and we have to rub it with something really really gentle... like sanding a wooden board with 4000 grit sandpaper... good luck!

[@nubnub9635]

@@TheLabOtomy Thanks for the tips I may go with sand paper and risk a uneven surface but maybe not to the eye, since it is 9mm thick.

[@sydneyadams4356]

Did you try windshield repair kit? Sorry for being so late....😂😂maybe you did try it already

[@5Thejulian]

Hi, thank you for sharing these practical tips. I am wondering if you are using a special light to detect the scratches

[@TheLabOtomy]

No, no special light, just had the glass pane laying flat on my workbench on a dark background

[@Antpeople1]

HI, I have tried Bicarbonate of Soda and toothpaste on mirror scratches but they are still there. Maybe they are too deep? What would you suggest please?

[@Kandahar907]

cerium oxide only

[@Antpeople1]

@@Kandahar907 Thank you, I don't know what that is

[@marclaurencemeneses5712]

Which would you recomend fir windshields?

[@iceebalboa3177]

Same concept. Nothing special about auto glass, except factory tinted areas, antennas, defrosters, etc which won't be affected

[@shortythepresident3913]

Rubbing compound and permatex orange hand soap (orange bottle with pumice).

[@ROBERTGUERO]

When you pick it up and look thru it does it look hazzy?

[@culturebreath369]

I got a few big scratches on my passenger window from someone hitting it with a rock. Nothing is cleaning it up. 😢 i just want the dirt/paint looking marks gone. I know the scratches will remain. Just want to clean it up.

[@energyengineer5266]

Please help me. I have a glass beaker with some scratches on outer side. I am going to do laser experiment on it and want to make it clear. Any suggestion?

[@sonalbasolanki1731]

I have scratch on my uv glasses spec which has made by iron rod plsss tell me how to repair it

[@estevanvargas1]

Well just tried this on my $1000 brand new dinner table and it worked. I used the toothpaste with peroxide...thanks for your help

[@TheLabOtomy]

Glad it helped, thanks for sharing

[@Beto-wb7px]

Hi, can I use on sunglasses ? G15 ray ban lenses

[@TheLabOtomy]

I would not, sunglasses have often been surface treated and polishing it will remove the surface coating

[@seattledutch]

OMG this is amazing!!! I’ve been waiting all my life to find this gem of a video. None of these methods worked! 🤬

[@jainakshay1988]

Does this work for tint glasses?

[@dianaboughner7977]

My induction stovetop is black with one deep scratch that totally removed the black colour. Hope something can fix this but thinking permanent marker near end of buffing?

[@gossamerhall]

Is this method permeant or temporary ?

[@TheLabOtomy]

permeant

[@offom]

All right, here is a response. I scratched my car's side glass from inside. Baking soda removed %70 of it, the rest is almost unnoticeable. I spent a couple of minutes, rubbing very gently with a really thick and soft cloth in multiple layers.

[@jamiejeffries5017]

Yeah I stupidly cleaned off a stubborn sticker residue on the inside of my car windscreen with sticky stuff remover and a metal washing up ball (silly thinking it wouldn’t scratch), so will try this! I should have used my nail or green side of a sponge I know now…

[@effiepapaioannou9532]

@@jamiejeffries5017 did it work? if not, try wd-40 and see if it comes off!

[@jamiejeffries5017]

@@effiepapaioannou9532 It did work surprisingly

[@effiepapaioannou9532]

@@jamiejeffries5017 hi there, did the metal washing up ball make the scratches worse? Thanks!

[@kripaa2456]

Can use it on car windshield?

[@diplomacy2000]

I put a bunch of hairline scratches in my car door glass by accidentally using 000 instead of 0000 steel wool (prior to watching this video). Im wondering if I can chase the 000 scratches wit the 0000?

[@TheLabOtomy]

In the woodworking world, moving to a higher grit is all about removing the traces from the previous lower grit sanding exercise. I would therefore definitely try the #0000: do not over do it, check often for progress. Good luck!

[@diplomacy2000]

@@TheLabOtomy Thanks very much! Makes sense, I'll give it a shot.

[@AbhinavKumar-ri8zi]

Can I use the toothpaste method to remove very light scratches on my eye glasses?

[@TheLabOtomy]

If the surfaces have been treated with a special coating, no

[@sheikhabidali2979]

I have 3 scratches inside my (12mm glass) aquarium. This procedure can help me out or not?

[@TheLabOtomy]

Deepens on how deep they are. if catches your nail, better use pro-dedicated products or you are on for hours of polishing

[@gorditadenabo]

Thank you for this video Can anyone tell me what’s the best method to try on small scratch on my Tory Burch sunglasses

[@hxrsxjxn]

It depends on how deep it is, I used meguiars glass polish on my sun glasses and the scratches are gone

[@franklopez7019]

Man I got a nice scratch on my Prada sunglasses and Nothing will remove it. They are obsolete Zero stock. We are screwed Unfortunately. 😩

[@llewelraeolfato2588]

Can it be done on gorilla glass?

[@Loraaazurc]

Hi so which ome is best for vanity mirror?

[@aaroncooper444]

Do any of these methods work on a fog free bathroom mirror?

[@sakicasakic782]

Toothpaste worked for me

[@althafmnf]

Can it work on my watch? What if the scratch catches your nail? How long would it take?

[@TheLabOtomy]

If the scratch catches on your nail, this is bad news. Depending on the depth, this can easily be 30 minutes of polishing using professional cerium oxide based product and a powertool buffer... also too much polisihing will carve the glass and make it thinner (more prone to break...)

[@pablocrvzz2985]

The toothpaste or the baking soda didn't work on my windshield😔still can see the cat claw scratch but I TRIED THE BAKING SODA ON MY HEADLIGHTS and can I tell you, I will never buy a headlight restoration kit again, it works beautifully👍🏾

[@AIG4real]

Nicd 😂😂👏🏼👏🏼

[@prettygirlswag203]

Would this work on a glass door?

[@미국경찰블릿]

I tried to use toothpaste but doesn't work.

[@bibeshadhikari434]

Is this method works in car windshield?

[@CroIntr00X]

yes but not with elbow grease, you'll need rotary machine for that

[@vincentcalcopietro6970]

Can you use this method on your body parts to look younger

[@TheLabOtomy]

Well, that is called scrubbing

[@dreamthemusicnow]

@@TheLabOtomy Or plastic surgery ; )

[@Insani7y4eva]

Guys, this works but on very very shallow scratches, i had 2 very small scratches on my pc side glass panel from my backup radiator, that i wont be using ever again !!! I rubbed with toothpaste 5 times and baking soda 2 times, it went away, i cannot notice it anymore, unless i take it out and put flashlight on it from a certain angle and even then its hard to spot.

[@TheLabOtomy]

Thanks for sharing

[@TheChug]

I repeated 173 times and scratch is still visible.

[@mohammadsalhaziz329]

Me too

[@SusanBame]

Wow!! I had housecleaners in today, who have always done a great job, and when they left I noticed not a smudge, but a scratch on my bathroom mirror! I was pretty upset. I just went in and tried the first solution, a bit of toothpaste on a microfiber towel, rubbed for about 20 seconds, and it was gone. I can't see it at all anymore. I am THRILLED. Thank you so much! Just for anyone's information, I used my nanohydroxyapatite toothpaste, originally developed by NASA, as I understand, and the first thing it does in your mouth is heal cracks. I know it's worked in my mouth to heal tiny fractures in my teeth, so I'm not surprised it worked on my mirror.

[@megaman786]

Lies...

[@romeothehavanese]

Cerium oxide and a 3m finishing pad works!

[@rgrantconacher5300]

Great video. Thank you for sharing

[@aqua.marine7971]

Does this work on aquariums

[@serbonkers4130]

Will this work on my watch. Glass has some scratches some are deep

[@johncoops6897]

Watch lens is probably PLASTIC. Just go to watchmaker and have a new one fitted.

[@frankiepitt9135]

@@johncoops6897 you have not seen his watch.

[@marco76ho]

Please help me. Wouldn't steel wool make it worse?

[@TheLabOtomy]

Not any kind of steel wool, but #0000!

[@gerardportland8583]

Mine aren’t cratches exactly but a rubbing of a carriage strap in transit across the glass which shows up more when the lights are on in the cabinet

[@mariasworldofwildlife3598]

Managed to scratch windows on the summer house doors. I’m such an idiot. Would this work?

[@salikhan12]

Can this work on cat windows?

[@mubik844]

Does it work on car side mirrors with micro scratches??? please help:-(

[@TheLabOtomy]

Should, I would go for #0000 steel whool and gently rub (since this works well for mirrors). Process gently, with not too much pressure and check progress regurarly.

[@wolfman9913]

Use #80 grit sandpaper and a high-speed grinder!!! IT WORKS 100%!!!😄👍

[@Judas_Phart]

@@wolfman9913 lol, I spat my tea out reading your comment.

[@EddiesCustomsandRestorations]

@@wolfman9913 dude that was hilarious lol

[@victoryfirst2878]

Who sells 0000 steel wool ??? Thanks

[@TheLabOtomy]

This is a standard product next to the sand paper in your DIY shop

[@victoryfirst2878]

@@TheLabOtomy Thanks fella.

[@mreverything5783]

Bro actually feviquick spilted on my glass ,so i tried to remove it with shaving blade but their were scratches ,qny idea?

[@TheRealFFknReal]

**HERE’S THE INFO YOURE LOOOKING FOR** Easy way to remove scratches from a mirror (and probably windows, as well). I just did this and made a deep scratch disappear in less than 2 minutes. 1. Take a piece of 000 steel wool and unfold/unroll it so it is a single layer, and then fold it in half. 2. Stretch it gently so it can be loaded into a palm sander like a 1/4 sheet of sandpaper normally would be. An orbital sander with a hook and loop attachment could likely also be used, and might not even require unfolding the steel wool. 3. Turn the sander on and go over the scratch with gentle pressure in a circular motion. It should begin to disappear almost immediately!

[@poojajadhav5659]

Sir nice video but one question plz tell me soloution how to clean scratches dosa tawa plz tell me

[@Jackie-dy7qu]

Can you help me please ? 🥺

[@marzbar5941]

Thank you for sharing this info.

[@tomslick2058]

Dont work. Maybe a elecric buffer. But doubtful.

[@Jackie-dy7qu]

I was wondering which of those methods can I use to take out scratches from my iPhone 13 pro max bezels that are in the corners and the iPhone is blue

[@David-sw3on]

And Can you do this method with clear hard plastic?🤔-I have a scratched dome cover that fits over a really awesome clock👍😉🇨🇦

[@leyong4716]

Hi, I'm from Malaysia. I wonder which one the best method for a drawing tablet. I need help. Thank you

[@TheLabOtomy]

There are specialised products for tablets

[@Whiskey97_]

Do you think it will work on a ceramic stove hob scratch?

[@aronjohn4415]

I am here for the same question

[@brendaboden5153]

Glass cooktop cleaner Weimann

[@MariusMerchiers]

Can I use this method for scratches on smartphone glass?

[@RedLightning]

probably but they sell cheap kits to for smart phones and glasses

[@tjibbeettema8759]

@@RedLightning link?

[@malikamir1973]

Yes

[@Emma-bi6xq]

Does it work on a phone?