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November 14, 2008
Manhandled Glass Table
I have a glass dining table that is sandblasted (or so I thought) on the underside. Finger prints and smudge marks are now all over the underside of the table, destroying the translucent look.
- I can’t figure out how fingerprints got on the underside. Unless I have little people that come out at night and dance under it.
- Also, I now don’t think it is sandblasted, but a coated glass.
The finger prints and smudge marks are driving me nuts. Is there anything I can do to remove the film that was put on it to give it translucency and make it clear glass?
The table was custom made a couple of years ago and we can’t track down the guy who made it. I’ve asked a few contractors, nobody seems to know, or want to handle the glass (3/8” thk.).
Any Advice?
Thanks and Have a Good Weekend.
Comments
huh? can't you just use a little windex or something? is this a joke thread? and what do you mean you dont understand how fingerprints can be under a table? havent you ever wiped your boogers underneath a table before?
-rob
Posted by: PitbullNYC at November 14, 2008 1:57 PM
Sandblasting leaves a relatively rough surface on the glass (compared to acid-etched). It is normal for natural oils from hands to leave a residue on either. The rougher the surface, the more obvious the smudges/oils. The fingerprints probably came from shifting the location of the table, kids playing underneath, who knows? Try cleaning thoroughly with a good degreaser, including a mild, soapy dish detergent. Do not use an abrasive. I think some products may have recently been introduced to the market that can "seal" the etched/blasted glass.
Posted by: vinca at November 14, 2008 2:30 PM
the mr. clean magic eraser. i guarantee you those will be gone.
-rob
Posted by: PitbullNYC at November 14, 2008 2:58 PM
Vinca...thanks for advice.
i might not have explained it correctly.
I don't think the glass is sandblasted. I think it is coated glass. The coat, film is on the bottom. The top is smooth.
The fingerprints have eaten away the film. I'd like to remove the entire coating. Is there a product that will take off the coat. the glass is 34x80. I want to strip the whole thing.
Rob, I think you have your own issues of fruitflies to deal with :)
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 14, 2008 3:14 PM
Unless you can see film peeling or bubbling, I wouldn't assume too quickly that your glass is not etched. From your photo, I doubt that there is a hidden corner that you can test—otherwise, I would suggest scratching very carefully with a straight-edge razor. However, beware: whether sandblasted or film, that's mostly a bad idea and a last resort. Take a look at these links first, and try cleaning. If no success, maybe contact one or both of these companies with your question: http://milestonemfg.com/Cleaning.html
http://milestonemfg.com/CleaningS.html
http://www.etchedcreations.biz/pdf/GlassMaint.pdf
Posted by: vinca at November 14, 2008 3:50 PM
you can get rid of maybe with those acid glass thingies.. the things that scratchiti artists use to etch on the train glass windows.
-rob
Posted by: PitbullNYC at November 14, 2008 3:58 PM
BRG, what exactly is that on the left side of the picture?
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 17, 2008 10:57 AM
Or maybe try a glass frosting spray. http://www.glassetchingsecrets.com/frostedglass.html
Posted by: gstone at September 12, 2009 12:55 PM
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