Repairing Locomotive Glass

Removing scratches fromm locomotive glass

When the windscreen glass on this refurbished locomotive was damaged by accidental scratching, our member was asked to find a solution to repair it.

As this locomotive was due to leave the workshops within two days, replacing the glass was not an option as a replacement would not have been sourced in time.

As this scratch damage was central to the drivers immediate viewing area, these repairs had to be perfect.

Our member recieved the call on Friday afternoon and had a glass polisher on site for 8am the following morning.

Outcome

Savings on replacement costs
25%

Saving on replacement time
100%

Customer Satisfaction
100%

removing Sandpaper Scratches

Sandpaper scratches on glass

This new build development suffered sandpaper scratches while decorators rubbed down the timber frames of the windows prior to decorating.

To remove the scratches completely, achieving invisible repairs, we had to deglaze the glass by removing the exterior trim caps.  This allowed us to lay the glass flat over tressels and polish over the edge of the glass.

This is the only way to remove sandpaper scratches properly, ensuring that no distortions, haze of clouding remained after polishing.

Outcome

Savings on replacement costs
72%

Saving on replacement time
59%

Customer Satisfaction
100%

Accidential Scratches

Repairing Accidental Scratches

When the bespoke glass sunroof on this prototype pre-production car was damaged by accidental scratch damage, one of our members was asked to provide a solution.

As this car was a prototype, replacement glass would have to have been produced to order and would have been very expensive and time consuming.  The high standard and attention to detail of this vehicle meant that any repair had to be truely invisible.

At this stage, we are not allowed to tell you what this car is or who it was made for as the whole project is very hush, hush.

Outcome

Our Guild member completed the repairs to this vehicle in less than an hour, ensuring that no sign of the original damage or the resulting repair were visible.  The client was extremely happy and has since refered our services to his collegues.