We perform glass scratch removal services for commercial and residential properties. Scratches on architectural glass can be caused by a number of ways: 1) during property construction, 2) through years of maintenance, or 3) restoration services. We can repair and remove deep scratches caused by abrasive materials that make contact with glass as well as small hairline scratches that can only be seen in direct sunlight. These scratches are commonly caused by highly abrasive glass stain removal products. Our process sands down glass surfaces by actually scratching the surface but only to a degree that is undetectable by the naked eye. This process leaves a distortion-free finish on the surface.

We have the ability to perform glass scratch repairs on exteriors of high-rise buildings where many scratches are found on new construction projects and usually created during the construction clean-up process. We have saved our clients millions of dollars by removing scratches versus glass replacement. Typically, we can restore glass for 25% to 50% of the cost to replace a window. This is also an environmentally friendly process as it keeps glass out of our landfills and eliminates the use of energy and materials required to create new glass.

To the right is a picture that demonstrates the effectiveness of our process.

We can easily remove window glass scratches, stains, acid burns, corrosion and oxidation. After the restoration process, we apply high-performance glass protection treatments that prevent redevelopment of surface damage and help prevent further stain scratching.

Our technicians use Presto Restoration Products and are equipped with the proper tools, knowledge and experience of “how-to” remove scratches, stains and all other types of surface damage to architectural glass surfaces. These products, tools and expertise are available online at PrestoRestorationProducts.com or by calling us directly.

When concrete makes contact with glass, it is difficult to remove. The common industry standard for the removal of concrete residue is to use a stainless steel scraper blade lubricated with a window cleaning detergent mixture. Presto developed new techniques that effectively remove concrete residue without scratching the glass surface. Presto Restoration Products developed a product called Glass-Crete that is a proprietary formulation containing phosphoric acid and acid-compatible polymers. The phosphoric acid will break down calcium in the concrete without affecting the glass surface in any way. These specialized polymers help lubricate the surface, help prevent scratching when removing concrete. These polymers remain on the glass surface and help prevent the adhesion of concrete that makes contact with glass in the future.

Scrapers should never be used to remove concrete from glass, as they will certainly scratch the surface by trapping abrasive concrete particles under its metal blade and dragging them along the surface.

Once a virgin glass surface has been applied to glass, it is important to seal it with a high-performance protective treatment that will fill in the minuscule cracks and valleys of glass and create a polymeric barrier to protect it. One such product is The Glass Defender Series consisting of an MD, HD and a Primer depending on the level of protection desired. In most cases, Glass Defender MD is used standalone by simply applying it to glass, and polishing with a microfiber towel. Presto’s protective treatments utilize high-performance silicone materials that cure to a strong polymeric film invisible to the naked eye. As well, these materials are partially inorganic similar to glass itself and will be as permanent as the glass surface.

The process for removing architectural glass scratches is based on the types of scratching present. Call us to discuss your glass scratch removal project, to discuss the scope of work, a cost analysis, or should we say how much you would save vs. glass replacement.

Presto Restoration Products also has a product that can be easily applied on exterior glass that will prevent adhesion from abrasive materials such as concrete and will lubricate glass surfaces to help prevent scratching during the construction clean-up process. This product is invisible and does not need to be removed like other glass protection products. Call us to find out more about these revolutionizing products.