The new house stood tall and proud, its windows sparkling in the sun. But on the big glass door, a tiny, wobbly line had appeared, like a frown on a happy face. It was a scratch, and it made the perfect reflection look all wrong.
Then came Henry, with his big toolbox and a kind smile. He looked at the scratch and nodded. “Don’t you worry, we’ll have you shining like new in no time.”
First, you need to isolate the damaged area. This is done by applying masking tape around the scratch to protect the surrounding glass and frames from the repair process. This ensures that the polishing compound is only applied to the scratch itself.
Next, a grinder is used to initially scrape the scratch. This machine works by creating a circular mark as it removes the deepest part of the scratch. This step prepares the glass for the final polishing.
After that, a liquid or gel containing cerium oxide is applied. Cerium oxide is a polishing agent that is used to remove the circular marks left by the grinder and achieve a clear, smooth finish on the glass.
Finally, after the scratch has been polished away, you spray water on the glass for a clear finish. This washes away any remaining compound and leaves the glass clean.
