Fix Mirror from The Back Scratch

ivegan on 01/06/2021 - 15:05

HI Guys,

While putting a mirror trade person has made a big line scratch with sharp nail at the back of the mirror. Now I can see this line from front too because I reckon the aluminium layer is gone.

Any recommendation what can I do to fix the mirror issue?

Regards,
Amit

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Comments

  • Hybroid on 01/06/2021 - 15:08
    +1

    Quick search has every result saying toothpaste, nail polish or take it to a professional.

    • ivegan on 01/06/2021 - 15:13

      I tried with an aluminium but it did not work. I will try with toothpaste.

      • AndyC1 on 01/06/2021 - 15:16
        +1

        Toothpaste will cause the scratch to become bigger as toothpaste is a mild abrasive.

        Call a glass repair place and ask or google or bunnings.

  • MS Paint on 01/06/2021 - 15:21
    -4

    Rub it with minced beef. Amazingly works.

    • ivegan on 01/06/2021 - 15:22
      +4

      must be lonely? ;-)

  • John Kimble on 01/06/2021 - 15:33
    +5

    Why doesn't the tradesperson arrange for it to be fixed or install a new mirror?

    • Drakesy on 01/06/2021 - 16:45

      This,
      A tradie damaged our mirror in the bathroom installing a tap.
      Asked us to buy a new one and he installed and reimbursed us for it.

      Got a nicer new mirror out of it.

  • apsilon on 01/06/2021 - 15:35
    +4

    The silvering has been removed. Only way to fix it is to have the mirror re silvered. Google a place near you.

    • ivegan on 01/06/2021 - 15:43
      +1

      Just called one person - It looks like re silvering is more expensive than buying a 400 worth of a mirror

      • apsilon on 01/06/2021 - 15:50
        +3

        Well could be but I assume the tradie is paying so doesn't really matter.

        • ivegan on 01/06/2021 - 16:00
          +1

          I guess trade person has to cough it as he wanted to tell me that it is easy to fix. Hence I wanted to check independently. Now I know it is not.

          • brad1-8tsi on 01/06/2021 - 16:06
            +2

            @ivegan: If it's easy to fix then tell him to fix it.

          • onetwothreefour on 01/06/2021 - 16:06
            +3

            @ivegan: If it's an easy fix he should be able to do it.

          • apsilon on 01/06/2021 - 16:11
            +3

            @ivegan: Oh it is an easy fix, it's just not a cheap one.

  • oscargamer on 01/06/2021 - 15:45
    +4

    Get person who damaged it, to fix it.

  • brendanm on 01/06/2021 - 16:16

    Call the person who put it up and tell them to fix it? Sounds crazy but it may just work. Unless you've just assumed the whole "scratched on a nail" thing.

    • ivegan on 01/06/2021 - 16:22

      It has happened in front of me, so no assumption involved here.

      • brendanm on 01/06/2021 - 17:11
        +1

        Then why not tell them to fix it at the time, when it happened right in front of you?

        • ivegan on 01/06/2021 - 19:39

          I did and the process has started to be replaced.

          • brendanm on 01/06/2021 - 21:06

            @ivegan: Seems like a superfluous thread then. At least you won't have to rub mince onto it I suppose.

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