subject: Benefits Of Scratched Glass Graffiti Repair [print this page] Graffiti is a problem with an enormous social and economic impact. The public costs of graffiti in the United States, excluding businesses, was estimated in 2008 at $25 Billion per year.
Recently, glass graffiti has been on the rise, creating additional headaches for businesses. The graffiti is etched or scratched into the glass using a glass chard, a rock, or even sprayed with acid, The result is a badly damaged glass window or door that will require time and expense to replace.
Its Now Possible to Restore Badly Scratched Glass Without Replacement
In the recent years a number of specialists have entered the market offering professional restoration services to remove scratches or other damage from glass surfaces. These glass scratch removal service companies will typically set an initial appointment to evaluate the damage to see if it is restorable and to give you an approximate cost for the repair. Once the work is approved, an appointment is set for the work to be done.
A typical restoration process involves the initial cleaning of the surface followed by a grinding and then polishing phase which removes the damage and brings the glass back to its original clarity and luster. The grinding and polishing phases typically involve the use of specialized abrasives and polishing compounds that are applied with power tools. Depending on the severity of the damage, restoration can often be considerably less cost than replacing the glass.
A new approach is the use a inexpensive film applied to the window glass as a protective coating. The film may get destroyed, but it can be easily peeled off and re-applied at a fraction of the cost of replacement.
