How to remove scratches from the watch glass?

In any wristwatch, glass is a necessary element. Without it, not a single model of wrist accessories. But it is this detail that after a while loses its attractive appearance, because it appears small scrapes, irregularities or chips. These minor troubles frustrate the owners, because the watch gets a neglected look. Therefore, if you notice the first signs of glass damage, do not leave it unattended. Minor and minor scratches can be removed at home. The only way is to polish the glass, but you can carry it in different ways. Let's look at the most popular and effective ways to remove scratches from the watch glass at home.

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toothpaste The simplest and most affordable method to remove scratches from the watch glass is the use of a conventional toothpaste. For this procedure, you will need a conventional white toothpaste without additives or colored granules and a soft cloth.

So, let's start:

1. Squeeze a small amount of toothpaste onto a cotton pad or a soft cloth.
2. Carefully rub the product into the glass on the accessory in a circular motion in the clockwise direction.
3. You need to polish all the glass, not just one scratch.
4. Do not press strongly on the glass, it may not survive your efforts.
5. After the polishing, the remnants of the toothpaste should be removed with a damp cloth.
6. If the appearance of the surface is not greatly improved, then the procedure can be repeated.

As a result of your efforts, the glass on the wrist accessory becomes smooth, you just have to be patient.

Important! This method works only with minor damages and abrasions. If there are deep ones, it is better to take the watch to the workshop, where the glass surface will be restored with the help of professional grinding.

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GOI paste

In hardware stores a special product is used based on chromium oxide - GOI paste:

• If there are large scratches on the glass, polishing should be done with coarse grained GOI paste No. 4.
• Apply a little to the cotton pad and wipe the glass clockwise for a minute.

Important! Try not to press hard to break the glass.

• Remove residues of the paste with a damp cloth.
• After such a "rough" treatment, the abrasions decrease, but do not disappear at all. The process is repeated in the same order, but already medium-grained paste of GOI No. 3.
• In conclusion, in order to achieve the ideal smoothness, it is recommended to grind with fine-grained GOI paste No. 2 or No. 1.If desired - at the last stage you can use toothpaste instead of GOI paste.
• Mirror shine to glass will give a mineral oil. Kapnite it on a cotton pad and gently wipe the surface in a circular motion without pressure.

Important! If the glass surface on the expensive wristwatch with the anti-reflective coating has deteriorated, then do not take risks, just contact the watchmaker.

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Other polishing methods

How else can I remove scratches on the watch glass?

• Every house has baking soda. Dilute it with water until a thick slurry, this composition polish the glass surface of your watch. Apply a little money on a cotton pad or a soft cloth, wipe your glass in a circular motion. Remains of the remover are removed with a damp cloth.
• Another simple way to remove scratches from the clock is to polish them with the finest sandpaper. But for this it is desirable to remove the glass from the clock, wipe with a soft cloth, moisten with water and only then proceed directly to polishing. Do this very carefully, do not rub the surface strongly, so as not to damage the glass even more. Then you need to apply the tooth powder dissolved in water to a pasty state and leave until completely dry. The remnants of the product can be removed with soft paper.
• If you have a car, it is possible that you have a car wax at home that is successfully used to combat scuffs on the windows. Instead of the car you can use furniture. Simply apply a little of this to the cotton pad or a soft cloth and polish your glass carefully. This compound is specially designed to return the surface to an ideal appearance.
• In the question of how to remove scratches on the watch glass, polishing for copper or silver can help us. Of course, this is not the most common way, as not everyone in the house can have it, unlike soda or the same toothpaste, but if suddenly such a composition is at your house, then apply it on a cotton pad or cloth,gently sand the surface of the glass. The result will pleasantly please you. You can repeat this procedure many times, it will not harm your watch.
• You can try to remove scuffs with ammonia. Dissolve 15 grams of ammonia in 500 ml of water, clean the scratches with the resulting solution until they disappear completely.
• Hand polish long enough. If you want to do it faster, it is better to use manual electric tools, for example, a miniature drill with a suitable attachment. This will greatly accelerate the process of polishing glass.

Important! Sometimes the glass is simply removed from the body. In this case, polishing is done a little differently. The cloth is moistened with water and polished, and glass is already transported along the fabric itself.

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When should I go to a professional?

Not always it is necessary to solve a problem independently, there are cases when it is better to use services of professionals:

• If abrasions are very deep.
• If you already have cracks on the glass.
• If the watch is valuable, made of precious metals.
• If you are in doubt that your watch has a waterproof case.
• If you have already tried all methods available to you, but there is no result.
• If your watch is still under warranty.

In this article we told you simple ways how to remove scratches from the watch glass with your own hands. Use these tips as necessary, then your accessory will always look neat, emphasizing your irresistible image.