Simple instructions on how to remove small and deep scratches from the mirror with your own hands

foto29483-1Mirrors are presented in the design of any apartment. They not only fulfill their direct function, but also decorate the interior, visually increasing the space.

The reflective smooth surface may be scratched during use. Such defects spoil the whole impression of the mirror and must be eliminated.

Is it possible and how to remove scratches from the mirror, we will tell in the article.

Can damage be removed?

At its core a mirror is a smooth surface, the main purpose of which is to reflect light... Despite the strength and thickness of the material, the mirror is fragile. If handled carelessly, scratches can easily remain on the surface.

For restoration work, it is better to remove the mirror and place it on a horizontal surface. For convenience, it is better to remove the frame.

You can eliminate minor damage and add shine at home using folk or special means. But serious damage cannot be dealt with on your own.

Homemade recipes

You can smooth out microcracks and make them less noticeable using simple homemade recipes. This will require simple tools that are already in the household.

Silicone sealant

foto29483-2To carry out the work you will need:

  • glass cleaner;
  • colorless silicone sealant;
  • toothpick;
  • stationery knife;
  • a lint-free napkin or rag.

Procedure:

  1. Apply glass and mirror cleaner to the mirror surface.
  2. Rub in liquid with a lint-free cloth until the surface is clean and dry.
  3. Apply the sealant carefully with a toothpick along the cracks.
  4. Let the product dry.
  5. Carefully remove any remaining sealant protruding onto the surface with a knife.
  6. Treat with glass cleaner.

Walnuts

Walnut kernels will help camouflage the defect. For processing, you can use a piece of the nucleolus to rub the area with the crack.

But the best result is achieved when the kernels are ground into flour... Enough for a small amount to work. Very little olive oil is added to the resulting powder so that the composition becomes pasty.And the resulting paste is rubbed into the mirror.

Vegetable oil

Any available vegetable oil can be used to rub the cracked mirror. Just a few drops are enough to treat the scratch.

The oil should be rubbed onto the affected surface with a soft, lint-free cloth.

Vinegar and mustard

For work, you need table vinegar and mustard powder. Both ingredients are taken in equal proportions and rubbed into the mirror surface. Polishing completes the processing.

Toothpaste

White toothpaste can be used to polish the mirror without colored inclusions. A small amount of the paste is squeezed out of the tube onto the sponge and rubbed into the surface that requires restoration. Rubbing movements should go hourly.

Nail polish

A clear nail polish is used to mask the scratches. To hide the defect, the varnish must be applied carefully to the damage and rubbed in.

Foil

foto29483-3If surface damage has affected the back of the glass, a different approach will be needed to repair the defect and restore the reflectivity of the mirror.

For restoration work, ordinary foil can be used... When preparing the surface for work, it must be cleaned, and the mirror itself must be removed from the frame and free access to the back side.

Foil will need a small piece - a little more than the scratch itself, which requires masking. The mirror is turned over with the back side up, wiped. Using scotch tape, fix the foil in the area where there is a scratch on the front side. The piece of foil must be absolutely flat.

Special means

To perform work to improve the condition of the mirror surface, special preparations can be used.

Paste GOI

GOI paste is a special composition for grinding work... The main component is chromium oxide. The paste is used very widely - not only for the maintenance of the mirror surface, but also for polishing:

  • glasses,
  • ceramics,
  • metal alloys, etc.

Order of use:

  • grind the substance into powder;
  • using a cotton swab, apply the drug to the damaged areas in a not thin layer;
  • rub and polish each area for at least a quarter of an hour.

Polishing with GOI paste should be within 15 minutes for a visible effect, it is impossible to reduce the exposure time. The price for 20 grams is an average of 50 rubles.

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Cerium oxide

Cerium oxide is a chemical compound that can be purchased in powder form... This substance is used in ceramics, for processing jewelry stones, removing scratches on mirrors, etc. The product is produced in packages of various weight.

To repair the mirror and eliminate defects, cerium oxide is diluted so that a slurry is obtained. The surface in need of treatment is moistened and the prepared composition is applied.

Periodically moistening the surface, polish with a felt napkin. The addition of water prevents premature solidification of the mass. If necessary, add "gruel" and continue rubbing. The price for 0.1 kg is about 500 rubles.

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If deep damage

More difficult work awaits if the scratches on the glass are deep. Simple rubbing in this case will be ineffective. A recipe using GOI paste and epoxy glue will come to the rescue.

Work order:

  1. Wipe the mirror with a glass cleaner. This will degrease the surface and prepare it for further processing.
  2. Dry the mirror.
  3. Fill cracks with epoxy glue. When filling cracks, the epoxy should be distributed evenly, without air bubbles and unfilled cavities.
  4. Excess filling material should be removed with a cotton swab or carefully cut off with a utility knife.
  5. Withstand 4 days.
  6. Polish the surface using GOI paste.
If the damage to the surface is very serious and cannot be repaired on your own, you can contact a specialized workshop.

Preventive measures

Caring for a mirror surface should include the following points:

  • foto29483-6carrying out regular cleaning using special products or homemade compounds;
  • exclude exposure to abrasive or other surfaces, including the hard sides of the sponges;
  • complex damage, chips should be eliminated by a specialist;
  • the mirror does not tolerate constant moisture well, therefore, fogging mirror surfaces in the bathroom must be regularly wiped dry;
  • Rubbing the mirrors with shaving foam can help prevent the mirror from fogging up.

All contamination on the mirror must be removed immediately.

5 recommendations

Expert advice will help you restore the mirror by smoothing out existing damage:

  1. The use of sharp objects applied to the mirror surface should be limited. The stationery knife used should go at an angle when performing work so as not to make fresh scratches.
  2. If the scratch is close to the frame, it is advisable to remove the mirror before carrying out work.
  3. Using any of the recipes, it is necessary to strictly adhere to the specified technology, strictly observing the time for the formulations to dry.
  4. When applying the repair agent to the mirror surface, you must act carefully, try not to smear the drug over a large area.
  5. You should not use several recipes at the same time, as the result may not be predictable.

If you are interested in how to remove small and deep scratches from various surfaces and objects, take a look at this section.

Conclusion

How to remove scratches from a mirror depends on the extent and depth of damage... Simple home remedies and special preparations designed to repair reflective surfaces can be used.

With minor damage and high quality work, the defect after processing will be completely hidden and will not be visually noticeable.

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