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Help! Can scratch in glass doors be repaired?
Comments (0)We just finished our kitchen. After the first thorough cleaning of our brand new Marvin sliding doors leading from kitchen to patio, I discovered a couple of scratches. They are most noticeable in the PMs when the sun is shining through. Is there any way to fix these scratches? If so, can we do it? Do we hire someone? (We once had a crack in our car window repaired with some sort of filler)....See Morewindow cleaning company scratched windows
Comments (3)I suspect that I could accurately describe the scratches that you are seeing in your glass without even seeing them personally... I suspect also that there isn't much that you can do since the windows are nine years old and the "cleaner" can simply claim that the scratches were already in the glass before he ever started. There are companies and systems that can remove scratches like that from glass - and they can make the window glass look virtually new again - but, typically they are not cheap and you have to be very careful choosing the correct method for removing the scratches since some systems actually make matters worse. There really isn't much that you can DIY to remove the scratches, unfortunately. There are some OTC glass buffing compounds that can remove really minor scratches, but your results when using them may not be satisfactory. Tempered glass will have a logo ("bug" in industry-speak) in a corner of the glass that will say "tempered". If the glass doesn't have the mark then it is not tempered glass. Sorry I couldn't offer more. If you are interested in contacting a professional scratch removal company - let me know and I can offer some advice in that area....See MoreNew hopper window for glass block window
Comments (10)I'd consider replacing the whole unit. Make sure the new window is not thicket than the glass block. A lot of glass block is 3" and most vinyl is 3.25 which will be problematic. Four 8" glass block windows would use a 16x16 vent window which is a standard size and could be had for under $40. Glass block vents also come in 2 different types,one for silicone installation and 1 for mortar . A replacement vinyl window would not the correct finning for mortar installation. I would either replace the whole unit or use the correct vent window....See MoreWindow washers razor scratched my dual pane windows
Comments (4)Probably a dead post, but I'd agree with Mendo view. Using a new razor blade to clean stickers, paint, silicone etc is very common practice and should not damage or scratch the glass if care is used... I can't comment on the "rough side of the glass" statements, but some caution should be exercised in the even that there is a coating of low e on the interior surface that could be more prone to scratching. That may be what happened here......See Moreoberon476
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