Melbourne Glass Polishing

Q: Does polishing weaken the glass?

No – The scratch has already caused a strain in the silica lattice and weakened the glass. If scratched glass is subjected to impacts or stresses, it will often crack in the area where the scratch is located. Therefore, when the scratches are polished out, this weakness is removed, and the break resistance is restored to about 90-95% of its original value.

Q: Can you repair deep scratches?

While some may claim that deep glass scratches cannot be repaired, the truth is they can. However, it requires a skilled operator because repairing deep scratches (over 100 microns) involves removing a lot of glass. This increases the risk of uneven abrasion and distortion. Therefore, deep scratch repairs should be handled by experts to avoid distorting the glass.