Sanding and Polishing Transparent Surfaces

Q&A How to Sand Glass and Polish Other Transparent Surfaces

Can glass be sanded?

Yes, most glass can be sanded, but please check with the manufacturer when in doubt. To remove scratches from glass, in most cases it is just to sand and polish it. Furthermore, old glass that has been damaged can be restored with appropriate solutions, extending its service life even years after production.

What sandpaper do you use to sand glass?

Choose a medium-grit sandpaper finish (60- to 100-grit). We recommend Abranet® SIC NS and Abralon® for sanding glass.

Abranet® SIC NS is a multifunctional net abrasive without stearate, developed mainly for glass sanding, but is also suitable for sanding of other hard surfaces like primers, clear coats and composites.

Abralon® is a unique, multifunctional sanding material developed for tackling transparent surfaces, but also other smooth and profiled surfaces. Its patented, flexible construction allows it to create a smooth sanding pattern on angled surfaces and edges while minimising the risk of pressure marks.

Should you polish glass?

Glass is just another surface on that can be polished like other surfaces, but there may be some limitations, so when in doubt, please check with the glass manufacturer. Polishing your glass can be a fantastic way to give it a super clean as well as remove minor defects while improving its clarity and look. Since you don’t need to replace the glass, you prolong the lifetime of the surface, while saving time and money.