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]

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[@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

[@StinkySockzy]

Are you alive?

[@budgetpilgrim]

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

[@drholmes1003]

​@@StinkySockzyhe's 66.

[@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.

[@DeshiDeepa-lw2xk]

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

[@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

[@seattledutch]

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

[@David-sw3on]

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

[@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

[@hangerq5735]

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

[@TheLabOtomy]

Filiming scratches is a challenge indeed, thanks for the tip

[@AironVeras]

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

[@dbank6107]

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

[@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?

[@TheChug]

I repeated 173 times and scratch is still visible.

[@mohammadsalhaziz329]

Me too

[@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

[@gossamerhall]

Is this method permeant or temporary ?

[@TheLabOtomy]

permeant

[@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..

[@rdeleonxl]

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

[@ineshianewton7740]

Hello Will it work on black glass?

[@herberar]

Just by the way of showing the softness of the microfiber towel, I am going to try it. It made me laugh!!! !

[@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 ?

[@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 😞

[@gamingboyhamza778]

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

[@patriotfromthenoket6141]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@spd6058]

I am so over the haters. “This totally does not work...these methods are stupid....” Stop whining. Seriously. It’s gross. You should be embarrassed. This was an informative video that you chose to view for FREE. Stop acting like you paid big dollars for a defective whatever. Btw, toothpaste/soda worked like magic. 👍. Thanks

[@zhengzhang1214]

Exactly, people nowadays don't know how to show appreciation.

[@vstarr888]

Thank you..

[@dragan3290]

Will this work for a haze not a scratch?

[@kim9953]

is this possible for visions pyrex?

[@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!

[@charua3446]

Will it work on glass stove also? Ple reply

[@rgrantconacher5300]

Great video. Thank you for sharing

[@siddhamjain2851]

Can we do it on a wrist watch?

[@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...

[@derOLF]

Worked for me thank you soooooo much!

[@TheLabOtomy]

Thanks for sharing, just to maybe help others which method did you use?

[@franjohn1692]

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

[@marzbar5941]

Thank you for sharing this info.

[@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.

[@eduartlushi2609]

I tried it and it succeeded shanks 😊

[@TheLabOtomy]

Nice!

[@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

[@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

[@mohdtaufiqirfansaluddin2813]

Is this working?

[@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

[@pablocrvzz2985]

Ima try this right now hold on🖐🏾

[@asisqueezylovediary6474]

But dear will that work for plexiglass

[@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

[@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 😂😂😂

[@raushanlaldas8378]

Thanks. I will try it 😊👌

[@Ketaoa]

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

[@Bianca-cup1d]

Does this work?

[@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!!

[@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

[@shannahutson5956]

Thanks for sharing

[@TheLabOtomy]

Welcome

[@Straightfromtheheart8691]

Does this work on scratches on marble table top?

[@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.

[@tommyjoe4310]

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

[@PetraDeDonno]

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

[@amandakrishott8222]

Amber don't like water

[@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.

[@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

[@krithivsn1074]

Worked for me with toothpaste amazingly, for aquarium glass

[@romeothehavanese]

Cerium oxide and a 3m finishing pad works!

[@vahanmirzoyan2277]

Its workink great, i try on my infiniti side mirrors

[@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

[@maheen158]

Just ordered a wall mirror online and it has a scratch on it ☹️ I’ll try these hacks but what if I end up ruining it to the extent they won’t take it back lol OK UPDATE: it doesn’t work.

[@shortythepresident3913]

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

[@alexvonanders2727]

Can you recomend it for phones?

[@ROBERTGUERO]

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

[@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?

[@vladimir907]

cerium oxide only

[@Antpeople1]

@@vladimir907 Thank you, I don't know what that is

[@jessietan5748]

Is this also applicable to car windshield ?

[@vasavireddy1279]

This worked like magic. Thanks

[@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?

[@ONI1013.]

It really depends on the glass. Most newer automobile glass on luxury cars have a harder coating which makes these methods ineffective.

[@peterkilleen3061]

Guess this is why it didn’t work on my car. Have a fine scratch from some grit of something that must have been in the wiper when on, as follows wiper line, but only like a 10-15cm scratch, not the full span, which is odd… Which begs the question, if the glass is so tough, why did it scratch? Can only see it when light hits it right, so unsure what could have done it. Only when the car was like 3 months old too. Annoying! But yes the toothpaste and sodium bicarbonate didn’t work! Won’t try the other methods in case makes worse

[@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

[@terabyte6166]

Did not work for me and I used toothpaste with baking soda.

[@NeelChakrabortyVlogs]

Same

[@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 😂😂👏🏼👏🏼

[@미국경찰블릿]

I tried to use toothpaste but doesn't work.

[@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!

[@aqua.marine7971]

Does this work on aquariums

[@johnwalker9388]

Great video in your oppion which is the best method for removing scratches on your windows

[@TheLabOtomy]

#0000 steel wool, go gently or you will create more scratches, check regularly for progress, can sill take some time!

[@mllk12]

@@TheLabOtomy should you wet it or rub dry?

[@canson1988]

@@mllk12 i want to know this to , how did you do in the end and what result did you get?

[@bluerocketvideos6096]

Thank you for the information, it worked a treat and the glass is like new.

[@TheLabOtomy]

Good to hear! Thanks for sharing

[@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!!

[@Jackie-dy7qu]

Can you help me please ? 🥺

[@_aizsohma2139]

I have a scratch on my acrylic kalimba:( my sister throws it on the floor im literally crying rn

[@aaroncooper444]

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

[@sakicasakic782]

Toothpaste worked for me

[@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

[@amoghars]

What next, toothpaste can cure cancer and bring the dead back? 😂😂😂

[@TheLabOtomy]

Indeed, live on April 22

[@Emma-bi6xq]

Does it work on a phone?

[@salikhan12]

Can this work on cat windows?

[@tanvirthereviewer4288]

Thanks a lot you,it really works

[@alexh.9550]

Next video: “Today we play with fire”

[@TheLabOtomy]

😂

[@rinacastro8837]

Awww dude the metal cleaner works like wonder!!!! Needs a few minutes of rubbing the cleaner on the glass but slowly the scratch fades.. Thanks a lot!!!

[@TheLabOtomy]

Thanks for sharing

[@TheeRobc5000]

Which compound did you use

[@rinacastro8837]

@@TheeRobc5000 I used metal cleaner just some random brand I have available..nothing in particular... Works really well..

[@PittontheMove]

@@rinacastro8837 do you mean stainless steel cleaner (the one for your appliances?)

[@southshoredanny3935]

Using steel wool on my windshield is the reason I’m watching this video!!😂😂

[@ronniebaker7782]

I think it has to be very very fine grade , I tried getting water stains out w/ one of those green scouring pads thinking it wouldn’t be harmful 🤦🏼‍♂️ now I have scratches all over all of my windows. Couldn’t see them when I was doing it so I thought it was fine. I gotta figure something out it’s driving me nuts

[@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👍😉🇨🇦

[@smokingwithunclerick1131]

FAIL...I tried toothpaste, I tried toothpaste with baking soda, I tried car polish and I tried steel wool pad. The scratch just laughed at me. Mocking me right there on the sliding glass door.

[@TheLabOtomy]

Hey Uncle Rick, sorry to read you had no luck fixing your sliding door. Fixing scratches depends a lot on the nature / deepth of the scratch: the deeper the scratch, the more polishing/grinding time needed (just like sanding wood). While with sanding wood we can accelerate the process by choosing a low grid, this is not possible with glass since would create extra scratches: so imagine sanding wood with 4000 grid, how long would that take.... in your case, the next step (if still looking for one) could be to investigate Cerium oxide based glass polishing products coupled with power tools. This is what pros typically use in glass renovation but is NOT part of a standard toolbox. Also, even going for this option, be sure to NOT overdo it or you may even create a bow in the glass. So all about small progress, check, small progress, check again and never overdo it. Hope that helps!

[@zaceryhammond1144]

The LabOtomy if I where him I’d get a glass kit for filling rock chips in windshields and polishing a bit more it won’t fully disappear but will reduce the chances of weakening or bowing the glass

[@apdroidgeek1737]

You're not putting enough work on it, it wont magically repair glass

[@monkeyman8265]

Hey did you try a sledgehammer?

[@ScoringStageEu]

might depend on the hardening of the glass as well

[@MeireMelo]

I tested with the toothpaste and it worked! That's wonderful!

[@TheLabOtomy]

Thanks for sharing Meire!

[@sweethappynawel9898]

je l'ai essayé dentifrice et bicarbonate sodium malheureusement ça marche pas, quel marque dentifrice que tu as utiliser ?

[@resred5666]

@@sweethappynawel9898 Tu penses qu'il pige francais? lol

[@theekingpin8884]

So you're saying that if I take toothpaste and a microfiber cloth, I can get scratches off my phone?

[@nikkilargo]

👀 Did it work?

[@alexh.9550]

One pro tip that I discovered MYSELF: If you have circular scratches, DO NOT TRY TO Rub WITH A CIRCULAR MOTION. Why daddy? Because you will make the scratches even worse and deeper and harder to remove. What’s the solution daddy? The solution is easy and fast which and I will show you who’s the boss: 1. If the scratches are circular, then do not rub in a circular motion. Rub in a vertical motion for more than 2 minutes straight and less than 5 minutes then in a horizontal motion for more than 2m and less than 5m, why daddy? Because if you rub too much straightly you will end up messing the work you’ve done WITHOUT knowing. (and make sure to check the progress if you feel uncomfortable) 2. If the scratches are horizontal, then rub vertically. Why daddy? If you rub a horizontal scratch horizontally you may scratch the scratch deeper and make it harder to remove. 3. If the scratches are vertical, then rub horizontally . Why daddy? If you rub a vertical scratch vertically you may scratch the scratch deeper and make it harder to remove. 4. The same with tilted scratches like half horizontal and half vertical scratch, just reverse the ways. (If it’s vertical, rub horizontally. Or if it’s horizontal, rub vertically)

[@TheLabOtomy]

Nice

[@alexh.9550]

@@TheLabOtomythanks

[@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

[@mariasworldofwildlife3598]

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