Was not sure what section to put this in but I guess I will try here. I have a glass desk that is scratched to hell (the top glass surface). I just ordered a replacement from the Manufacturer and would like to know how I can go about protecting the glass, possibly making it a non scratch surface ? Maybe some type of sticker or coating I can put over it? Also do they make these for keyboards an such (dinovo edge), I remember a while ago seeing a site that made clear stickers for ipods and such. Kinda the same thing im looking for. Any help is appreciated, thank you!
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Protect Glass?
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Hi,
I had the same dilema, and my fix was to get wax paper and put dabs of silicone cement at the proper placements of my devices.
I took the wax paper pieces cut to the footprint size of my monitors, speakers, game contrller and mouse chraging stand, located with a marker where to put the new silicone "feet" and placed the dabs of silicone there ( wax side up ) then placed the devices on top to make the non-marring feet.
Let these cure in place at least overnight, peel the wax paper off and you're done.
with the monitors I held them up with popsicle sticks as they were heavy and would have made the feet too thin.
Then to finish off I got an oversize mousepad.
I like the looks of the glass desk but, as my system grew, so did the amount of wires that were causing a hiding problem.
Now I have a wood desk, and the glass top desk was passed down to a friend still in great condition .
Other than that fix, I would suggest a thin piece of clear plexi-glass cut to the same as the top.
Mike
I had the same dilema, and my fix was to get wax paper and put dabs of silicone cement at the proper placements of my devices.
I took the wax paper pieces cut to the footprint size of my monitors, speakers, game contrller and mouse chraging stand, located with a marker where to put the new silicone "feet" and placed the dabs of silicone there ( wax side up ) then placed the devices on top to make the non-marring feet.
Let these cure in place at least overnight, peel the wax paper off and you're done.
with the monitors I held them up with popsicle sticks as they were heavy and would have made the feet too thin.
Then to finish off I got an oversize mousepad.
I like the looks of the glass desk but, as my system grew, so did the amount of wires that were causing a hiding problem.
Now I have a wood desk, and the glass top desk was passed down to a friend still in great condition .
Other than that fix, I would suggest a thin piece of clear plexi-glass cut to the same as the top.
Mike
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Problem with Plexi is its going to scratch faster then the glass. Theres nothing you can do to glass to make it scratch resistant all you can do is to keep whatever is scratching it from sliding around on the glass.
I like the silicone feet idea from the previous poster. You could also look around and get some already made silicone feet.
I like the silicone feet idea from the previous poster. You could also look around and get some already made silicone feet.
Susquehannock
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As we know, glass is very hard. Doubtful you'll find a sticker or coating that is harder - at least in your price range.
As said above, you need to find out what is creating the scratches.
As said above, you need to find out what is creating the scratches.
To be honest I have no idea what produces the scratches, maybe when I place me keys on the desk? I always notice them when cleaning the desk and wonder how they got there lol. I am looking for something like this - http://www.guardfilm.com/ or http://www.mysimon.com/Office-Supplies/9015-11047_8-36871304.html. The desk pads look like they would be a pain though, most likely would move around a lot.
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Wouldn't it be cheaper to just get a new sheet of glass when the scratches get bad enough. the first item you linked is way to small, and is designed t protect plasic, its more of a disposable cover so that you dont ruin your $600 phones screen. The second wont last very long, the edges are going to curl and its going to scratch alot easier and you will just be replacing it many times over.
I dont know the design of your desk, but if the glass top is just a simple rectangle with rounded corners then you can call a glass shop and order a custom cut sheet of tempered glass to replace your desktop when it starts to get to the point it bothers you.
Yes glass is very hard, but it does scratch as you know. look at where the scratches are, What goes in that area, Ceramic Coffie mugs may scratch glass, your keys which you have said, Your watch band, Jewelery, your wifes $10,000 diamond tennis bracelet will play hell with your desk also
even household dust when you go to wipe it down can cause scratches, blow the dust off before wipeing it down.Just some iseas to think about.