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Old May 15, 2011 | 12:42 PM
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Glass scratch removal???

Does anyone have a product (home made,purchased) that will remove scratches from glass. Some of the glass in my 49 is oe and has scratches.I would like to remove them if possible.
 
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Old May 15, 2011 | 12:47 PM
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I have seen some products out there to remove scratches from glass, but it has to remove a certain amount of glass and can effect the optical clarity, for example, ripples. Glass in a 49 is flat laminated, a good glass shop should be able to replace it at a reasonable price.
Here's one example from Eastwood http://www.eastwood.com/glass-polish...ches-5658.html
 
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Old May 15, 2011 | 12:50 PM
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The Eastwood company make a kit for cleaning up minor glass scratches.
 
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Old May 15, 2011 | 01:11 PM
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The rule of thumb...pardon the pun... is that if you can feel the scratch with your fingernail, they're too deep to polish out. I've tried just about every product out there over the years for wiper scratches and such, and have yet to find one that's satisfactory. Like what was said previously, you will cause ripples and optical problems. Best bet is to replace the glass.
 
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Old May 15, 2011 | 06:50 PM
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I can say it helps but not perfect. Try clear nail polish.
Of coarse its not permanent but its worth a try. Personally I would go with new glass eventually (like stated, its just flat) but this could get you through for a while.
 
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Old May 15, 2011 | 10:56 PM
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I checked with my insiders at Autozone and Walmart, LOL. Punch up removing glass scratches with jewelers rouge. Hope its helpful!
 
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