Scratches in glass
16 May 2007, 04:16 PM
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Scratches in glass
Does anyone know if it's possible to get the scratches out of the glass that are common on classic imprezas?
I would think yes, but not sure what to use to do it? plus I wouldn't want to make it worse.
Cheers,
Matt
I would think yes, but not sure what to use to do it? plus I wouldn't want to make it worse.
Cheers,
Matt
16 May 2007, 05:08 PM
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Try a bit of toothpaste and be gentle. 
Or as Scoobyverysoon says, a bit of jewellers rouge. But Macleans is on special in Sainsburys quite often..!!
Nige.
Or as Scoobyverysoon says, a bit of jewellers rouge. But Macleans is on special in Sainsburys quite often..!!
Nige.
16 May 2007, 05:19 PM
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yep toothpaste does work but you have to be really gentle or you'll make a right mess
It can also be used to take scratches off cds and dvd's (a favourite trick of mine)
Problem is the scratches come back - I just use some glass polish to get the worst off each time its washed and live with it
It can also be used to take scratches off cds and dvd's (a favourite trick of mine)
Problem is the scratches come back - I just use some glass polish to get the worst off each time its washed and live with it
Yup. But be careful as mentioned. It's abrasive y'see...
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I personally use old t-shirts, boxer shorts etc, but you may be best off using one of the latest types of thing such as you've described above. I'm not to up on microfibre this and that as I'm a bit old school I'm afraid..!! Perhaps one of the others might enlighten us..?? Just don't use your toothbrush...!! 
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Perhaps one of the others might enlighten us..?? Just don't use your toothbrush...!! Nige.
16 May 2007, 07:03 PM
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I wouldn't have thought you'd want to use anything 'special' to apply it - whatever you use will want binning after so you dont accidentally grab it next time you polish the paintwork
As above an old t-shirt or similar - just cover the end of your finger with it and apply a very small blob of paste and work on a small area at a time
Make sure you press really gently - don't think 'oh I'm getting scratches out - press hard' cos you'll ***** it up
Then wash off with lots of water
My usual disclaimer applies - but this is how I did it
As above an old t-shirt or similar - just cover the end of your finger with it and apply a very small blob of paste and work on a small area at a time
Make sure you press really gently - don't think 'oh I'm getting scratches out - press hard' cos you'll ***** it up
Then wash off with lots of water
My usual disclaimer applies - but this is how I did it
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17 May 2007, 10:58 PM
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Cerium Oxide is ideal, you can buy it in relatively expensive kits for glass scratch correction, see here...
Scratch Glass Repair Kit
...or in basic powder form here...
Cerium Oxide Polishing Powder - 0 - 5 micron - 1kg pack - Logitech Ltd
or here...
Manchester Minerals Tumble Media
With the powder forms, according to a very helpful member on the E36 forum we sponsor, the powder should be mixed with water in a ratio of 1 part CE-O2 to 2 parts water. 150gms powder will make approximately 0.6 litres of mix.
He suggests you put 4 tablespoons of CE-O2 into a bottle via a funnel, then add 8 tablespoons of water into the bottle. Screw the cap on and shake the bottle; this should make a perfect paste. A SMALL amount goes a LONG way, he uses one of those flat fluffy 3m pads on his drill to apply it (not letting it dry out, keeping speed down).
Scratch Glass Repair Kit
...or in basic powder form here...
Cerium Oxide Polishing Powder - 0 - 5 micron - 1kg pack - Logitech Ltd
or here...
Manchester Minerals Tumble Media
With the powder forms, according to a very helpful member on the E36 forum we sponsor, the powder should be mixed with water in a ratio of 1 part CE-O2 to 2 parts water. 150gms powder will make approximately 0.6 litres of mix.
He suggests you put 4 tablespoons of CE-O2 into a bottle via a funnel, then add 8 tablespoons of water into the bottle. Screw the cap on and shake the bottle; this should make a perfect paste. A SMALL amount goes a LONG way, he uses one of those flat fluffy 3m pads on his drill to apply it (not letting it dry out, keeping speed down).
17 May 2007, 11:25 PM
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Its not the clips that get rusty. I had my panel off, and the runners things in question were like a fine brush. But when it gets wet, it goes hard, and traps in dirt that can scratch. I could easily mess up the bristles with my finger, to make them soft again. But thats not a solution, as the door panel has to come off every time to do that.
18 May 2007, 10:08 AM
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Cerium Oxide is ideal, you can buy it in relatively expensive kits for glass scratch correction, see here...
Scratch Glass Repair Kit
...or in basic powder form here...
Cerium Oxide Polishing Powder - 0 - 5 micron - 1kg pack - Logitech Ltd
or here...
Manchester Minerals Tumble Media
With the powder forms, according to a very helpful member on the E36 forum we sponsor, the powder should be mixed with water in a ratio of 1 part CE-O2 to 2 parts water. 150gms powder will make approximately 0.6 litres of mix.
He suggests you put 4 tablespoons of CE-O2 into a bottle via a funnel, then add 8 tablespoons of water into the bottle. Screw the cap on and shake the bottle; this should make a perfect paste. A SMALL amount goes a LONG way, he uses one of those flat fluffy 3m pads on his drill to apply it (not letting it dry out, keeping speed down).
Scratch Glass Repair Kit
...or in basic powder form here...
Cerium Oxide Polishing Powder - 0 - 5 micron - 1kg pack - Logitech Ltd
or here...
Manchester Minerals Tumble Media
With the powder forms, according to a very helpful member on the E36 forum we sponsor, the powder should be mixed with water in a ratio of 1 part CE-O2 to 2 parts water. 150gms powder will make approximately 0.6 litres of mix.
He suggests you put 4 tablespoons of CE-O2 into a bottle via a funnel, then add 8 tablespoons of water into the bottle. Screw the cap on and shake the bottle; this should make a perfect paste. A SMALL amount goes a LONG way, he uses one of those flat fluffy 3m pads on his drill to apply it (not letting it dry out, keeping speed down).
18 May 2007, 10:10 AM
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Its not the clips that get rusty. I had my panel off, and the runners things in question were like a fine brush. But when it gets wet, it goes hard, and traps in dirt that can scratch. I could easily mess up the bristles with my finger, to make them soft again. But thats not a solution, as the door panel has to come off every time to do that.
i'll have a looks to see what i can come up with though as a bit of a solution. seeing as i won't have door cards, i'll be able to try a few things out and let you know what i come up with.
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