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Any way to repair scratches on Anderson Window?

17 years ago

I have a new Anderson window that has a few minor scratches on the exterior white vinyl jamb. I just noticed them so it must have happened during installation.

They're about 1/2" in length and go a bit deep, any way to repair them?

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mike35

17 years ago

Or you can buy a small tube of patch compound from your Andersen dealer. It's about $5, and already color matched. It even comes with an applicator brush, similar to a bottle of nail polish.

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Michael
17 years ago
A small amount of Acetone on a white cloth will help make the scratch almost disappear. Don't use much, just a dab will do ya.

Michael
guy_exterior_man
17 years ago
I also use Goof-Off to work out a scratch. Put it on one of those green scouring pads used in the kitchen. Work the scratch until you see it starting to disappear. Don't use a lot of Acetone or Goof-Off. You will see the vinyl start to melt down and fill the scratch. Ounce you've taken it down to where it's almost gone you can flip the green pad to a dry area and buff it up to that shine you want to see. This also works on any vinyl window. Just be very careful!!!!
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Original Author
17 years ago
I appreciate all the good advice.

Mike, is the Anderson Patch Compound the same item as their touch up paint?
mike35
17 years ago
They have a can of spray paint, or the 1/2 ounce touch up. The small touch up does a good job of filling scratches. If it's a really deep scratch, you may need to do additional coats of the acrylic paint to fill it in.
Kearney1
11 years ago
Yes you can get glass restore kit sent to you from Glasgow Window Repairs

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