Fixing Your Scratched Glassware Quickly

Everybody has faced this problem at least once in their life. A great set of wine glasses, a glass coffee table or a favorite vase has picked up some scratches and looks old and tired. Most people just chuck the offending item away, or hide it in a dark corner, even though it can be repaired with not much effort at all. All that is needed is a few tools and bit of helpful information.

1.) Trying to rub the scratch out using harsh abrasives will not work. This may work on wood, but on your favorite whisky glass, you’ll end up with a horrible opaque patch that will look even worse and be even more difficult to remove. You need to use a very fine abrasive substance such as cerium oxide. This can be picked up from most good jewelers.

2.) Next you need a polishing wheel. This is form of spin buffer that has a soft pad and is fitted onto a hand drill. When abrasive is added to the pad and it spins up against the glass surface, it buffs any marks away. It is very important that the polishing wheel is clean and free from any grit. You should also use the drill on a slow speed setting to avoid damaging you glass. Crystal glass is stronger and so can withstand higher spin speeds.

3.) Scratches that cover a large area or are quite serious will need something a bit more substantial for repair. Special resin is often used for serious scratches and this can be found at most hardware stores or glassware specialists. You’ll need to ensure that the resin you use has the same refractive index as the glass, otherwise it will stand out like a sore thumb, especially on crystal vases and glassware. When you have laid on the resin, the buffer and abrasive can be used to get a consistent finish and get the glass sparkling.