Tempered glass, while attractive to look at, is no more invulnerable to being scratched than any other type of glass used for windows. To repair a scratch in a tempered piece of glass, assemble a number of supplies that are available from a grocery store, as well as some tools you may already have. A special cleaning paste from a jewelry store will also need to be acquired. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Spray glass cleaner on the scratch and the surrounding area. Wipe the surface of the tempered glass with a soft cloth. Dry the surface with a dry side of the cloth.
2. Apply toothpaste to the end of a cotton swab. Place the swab on the glass just to the left of the scratch; if the scratch is vertical, place the swab just above the scratch.
3. Push the swab onto the glass. Drag the swab across the scratch until you reach the other end. (Move the swab down instead if the scratch is vertical.) Remove the swab and dispose of it in the trash.
4. Place a buffing pad against the scratch. Rub the scratch with the buffing pad in a circular motion for a minute. Remove the pad.
5. Apply jeweler's rouge to the end of a cotton swab. Place the swab on the glass just to the left of the scratch; if the scratch is vertical, place the swab just above the scratch.
6. Push the swab onto the glass. Drag the swab across the scratch until you reach the other end. Remove the swab and dispose of it in the trash.
7. Place a buffing pad on the orbital sander power tool. Plug the sander into a wall socket for power. Place the buffing pad on the sander against the scratch. Press the trigger to activate the sander. Apply a light pressure to the buffing pad against the glass as you slowly move the sander in a circular motion on the glass. Remove the sander after a minute has passed. Release your finger from the switch. Unplug the sander. Remove the buffing pad.
8. Spray glass cleaner on the area of the tempered glass where the scratch was. Wipe the surface of the tempered glass with a soft cloth. Dry the surface with a dry side of the cloth.
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