How To Buff Scratches Out Of Glass Table Top

How to Buff Scratches Out of a Glass Table Top

Scratches on a glass table top can be unsightly and annoying, but they don't have to be permanent. With the right materials and a little bit of elbow grease, you can buff out scratches and restore your table to its former glory.

Materials You'll Need

Clean cloth
Isopropyl alcohol
Soft toothbrush
Glass cleaner
Cerium oxide powder
Felt pad or buffing wheel
Electric drill (optional)

Instructions

Once you have gathered your materials, follow these steps to buff out scratches from your glass table top:

Clean the surface. Use a clean cloth and isopropyl alcohol to clean the surface of the table top. This will remove any dirt or debris that could interfere with the buffing process.
Identify the scratches. Use a soft toothbrush to gently brush over the surface of the table top. This will help to identify the scratches. Mark the scratches with a pencil or piece of tape so that you can easily find them later.
Apply cerium oxide powder. Apply a small amount of cerium oxide powder to the felt pad or buffing wheel. You can use your fingers or a soft cloth to apply the powder.
Buff the scratches. Use the felt pad or buffing wheel to buff the scratches in a circular motion. Apply moderate pressure and move the pad or wheel in small, overlapping circles. If you are using an electric drill, set it to a low speed.
Clean the surface again. Once you have buffed all of the scratches, use a clean cloth and glass cleaner to clean the surface of the table top. This will remove any remaining cerium oxide powder or debris.

Tips

Test the cerium oxide powder on an inconspicuous area of the table top before using it on the entire surface.
If the scratches are deep, you may need to buff them for several minutes before they disappear.
Be patient and take your time. Buffing out scratches can be a tedious process, but it is worth it to restore your table top to its former glory.

With a little bit of elbow grease, you can buff out scratches from your glass table top and restore it to its former glory.