How to Get a Scratch Out of a Glass Table

Glass tables are prone to scratches, but this does not mean the marks are permanent. Light scratches on glass tables can be removed with the proper equipment and care. Instead of covering a glass table scratch with a tablecloth or place mat, attack the scratch immediately before it becomes deeper. Buffing the scratch with nonabrasive products can erase the mark, leaving a glass table looking new. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

1

Examine the scratch to determine its depth. Any scratch 1/8 inch deep or less can be handled on the spot. Consult a professional for help removing deeper scratches.

2

Clean the table with a moist, lint-free cloth or paper towel to remove dust and dirt.

3

Apply a quarter-sized amount of jeweler's rouge to the polishing pad. Jeweler's rouge is a type of iron-oxide powder, called ferric oxide, that is combined with a wax or grease binder. The compound is used to buff precious metals like gold and silver, as well as glass lenses, to a high shine. Apply non-gel whitening toothpaste in lieu of jeweler's rouge.

4

Put on safety goggles and a particle mask. Rub the polishing pad over the scratch by hand or with an electric buffer, using light to moderate pressure.

5

Mix the 1/2 oz. of ammonia with the 2 cups of warm water in the spray bottle. Spray the ammonia solution onto the recently buffed area. Wipe the solution off with a lint-free cloth or paper towel.

6

Examine the buffed area. Repeat Steps 2 through 5 once or twice if the scratch is still visible.