How to restore your glass
The best way to keep your glass sparkling clean is to protect it when it’s brand new - and unused! But we often don’t think about it until the shower glass is looking opaque, or we notice the watermarks on the pool fence (or outdoor balustrades).
Damage can start to happen within just weeks after new glass is installed, especially for outdoor glass and if you’re on the coast with sea spray in play. Case in point - this pool balustrade our approved applicators restored only 4 months after it was installed.
A glass balustrade with 4 months of damage - before and after glass restoration treatment.
DIY
If you’re into a bit of DIY, you can start with a glass restoration kit.
You have two options here: restoring your glass by hand or using an orbital sander. Which you choose depends on how damaged your glass is and how comfortable you are on the tools.
By hand
Apply Eurocoat rejuvenator to a scourer. As a general guide, use our white scourer pads for lightly damaged/stained surfaces or blue scourer pads for heavily damaged surfaces. Apply thoroughly to a small A4-sized section of glass, using a swirling motion for 2-3 minutes. Work your way over the rest of the glass surface, one patch at a time.
Once you’ve covered the whole surface, clean your glass with soapy water and a microfibre cloth. Rinse your glass off and use a squeegee to remove excess water.
Orbital sander
An orbital sander can be picked up from your local hardware store, such as Bunnings or Mitre 10. A standard 150mm diameter sander will do the trick. Orbital sanders rotate elliptically to create a smooth surface and buff out any damage in your glass. This will give you the best results, especially for heavily damaged glass.
Attach the scourer in your restoration kit to your orbital sander - use our white scourer pads for lightly damaged/stained surfaces or blue scourer pads for heavily damaged surfaces. Apply Eurocoat rejuvenator and slowly go over the glass, first vertically and then horizontally, covering as much of the surface as you can. Apply more product to the scourer as needed.
Finish the remaining edges that were missed by hand, using the scourer in a swirling motion as per the above instructions.
Once you’ve covered the whole surface, clean your glass with soapy water and a microfibre cloth. Rinse your glass off and use a squeegee to remove excess water.
Our team restoring used shower glass with an orbital sander and Eurocoat rejuvenator.
Approved Applicators
If your glass is heavily damaged, you may consider using an approved Eurocoat applicator to restore your glass for you. They will provide all the products and tools you need and can restore and protect your glass for the best results.
Our approved applicators have been trained to restore and treat your glass, and have the experience to ensure it’s done right the first time. As an added bonus, our applicators offer a warranty on their work, giving you peace of mind.
Protect your glass
After restoring your glass, we suggest applying a glass protection treatment to prevent further damage. Glass protection is easy to apply and maintain.
Eurocoat uses German-engineered nano-technology to prevent water, dirt, and other contaminants from penetrating the surface of your glass. Find out more about how glass protection works here.