- How effective is it?
- Removing scratches from the mirror
Currently, the mirror is a necessary thing in every home. But few people know that the first mirrors found in Turkey were made 7,5 thousand years ago. They were made of stone rock crystal, silver and gold. Many mystical legends are associated with the mirror. He is credited with almost paranormal abilities. Once upon a time, Christianity declared the mirror a real war, considering it a product of the devil. But in the East the attitude was exactly the opposite - in China they made mirrors that were considered magical. Only very well-off people could afford them. Now they are in every home and are a matter of prime necessity. In addition, mirrors often decorate the room to give it a visually larger volume. But on these fragile objects scratches and chips often appear. How to remove scratches from the mirror in a home way? This we will learn in this article.
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In fact, it's hardly possible to get rid of deep scratches and chips with domestic methods. But they can be disguised. The main thing is that when removing scratches, do not damage the mirror even more.
If possible, it is better to contact specialists who, using a special grinder, will restore your favorite subject. But if you are determined to do it yourself, we will help you with helpful advice and recommendations. There are several ways to remove scratches from the mirror by a home method.
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Before removing scratches, you need to carefully remove the mirror and pull it out of the frame.
Important! If this is not possible, then you need to completely remove the mirror and spread it on a horizontal surface in such a way that it does not slip.
If the scratches are not very deep, they can be disguised as follows.
Using foil:
- Cut a small piece of foil. It should cover the scratch and be perfectly smooth.
- Glue it with adhesive tape on the back of the mirror.
Cerium oxide
If you have a shallow hair scratch, then you will come to the aid of cerium oxide - a fine powder odorless, can be of different colors, from shades of white to brown.
Important! The quality of the powder from the color does not depend.
It is used for polishing and polishing glass as follows:
- Dilute it in water in a ratio of 1 to 20.
- Use to polish the mirrors in tandem with the felt circle. This will bring the polishing process to perfection.
With silicone sealant
This method can mask a deep scratch. Before pouring a scratch on the sealant, it is necessary to pre-treat the surface with a glass cleaner:
- Apply your product to the surface and carefully wipe it with a lint-free cloth. The surface must be dry and clean.
- Apply silicone sealant directly to the scratch and distribute evenly with a toothpick.
- Wait until the mixture dries completely, then remove the excess with a knife, holding it at an angle of 45 degrees.
Important! Be careful not to damage the surface even more.
GOI paste
If you are willing to spend a little more money, buy GOI paste. This universal tool will help you not only to remove scratches from the mirror, but also from the screen of a mobile phone or other touch device, to clean jewelry and a collection of old expensive coins.
Application:
- Rinse the paste.
- Use a cotton swab to type the remedy.
- Apply a thick layer to the damaged area.
- Polish the surface for a minute, then wipe it clean with cotton.
- Repeat the polishing cycle again. But this time, polish for 10-15 minutes.
Important! Pushing the stick should not be very strong. Otherwise - plastic from the cotton swab can damage the glass even more.
As a result of your careful actions, well-visible scratches will become almost invisible to the unaided eye.
Epoxy adhesive plus plus paste GOI
You can combine epoxy glue with GOI paste to improve the effect. How it's done?
- To begin with, you need to treat the scratch with alcohol.
- Then you need to apply a transparent epoxy glue on it with your finger. You must rub it in such a way that no air bubbles form.
- The excess resin should be removed with a solvent.
- The next stage of work will be possible only after 4 days, when the glue completely crystallizes.
- Then take a piece of felt or other soft fabric, apply GOI paste and gently polish the surface.
Important! Intensively rub or plant a felt disk on a drill and so can not be polished. The mirror may burst or the paste may become dull, and visible traces will remain.
As a result of this treatment, the spider web from the scratch will be almost invisible. There may be an easy trail in the form of a transparent strip.
In this article, we looked at the most effective ways that you can easily restore the look of your interior. Be careful and careful when working, and then no problems arise.
