Top Five Reasons Why Others Fall Short

GlassRenuTM method

1. Your Health, the most important evaluation is based from Glass Renu’s patented dry-sanding process which introduces glass particulates into the air which can cause eye and respiratory complications requiring technicians to wear eye protection and industrialized respirator equipment. OSHA regulations standards state that dry, airborne particulates can be hazardous and require the necessary protection. FOR ANYONE CHOOSING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT: PLEASE REFERENCE OSHA REGULATIONS FOR YOUR OWN PERSONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (1910.1000/132). ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE EVALUATED FOR THE SAFETY OF PEOPLE THAT ARE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE REPAIR AREA. YOUR COMPANY, YOUR LIABILITY, YOUR HEALTH

2. GlassRenuTM uses a dry abrasive process which allows for the glass to retain an excessive amount of heat. This causes annealed and tempered glass to crack and shatter very easily. Because this system is a dry process it requires the technician to stop frequently to allow the glass the cool before repairing can resume.

3. Another claim made by Glass RenuTM states that a 1-20 sq/ft area can be repaired in 1 hour or less. Based on their video evaluation, this product attempted to repair a ½ sq/ft area of acid graffiti and scratching damage which took over 1 ½ hours in real time to repair with less than satisfactory results due to hazing that was not removed during the polishing stages.

4. GlassRenuTM makes claims of removing heavy damage with distortion free results, however no independent official testing has been made or published and their marketing materials contradict this distortion free claim.

5. Per GlassRenu’s instructional video, a multiple abrasive disc process is used that requires a series of steps based on the depth of the scratch. Glass RenuTM advertises that their repair requires a “3-Step” process, but when evaluated to repair a severe scratching it was apparent that a four-step process was needed.

SRP TM Glass Scratch Removal System

1. The SRPTM system is designed to operate using a slurry material. This slurry is circulated from a holding tank into the machine and back into the holding tank. From testing, this slurry must be kept cool to prevent the pump system from damage and replacement. Most users of this system are forced to put the buckets of slurry in holding tanks that are full of ice to prevent overheating.

2. The SRPTM system also requires a suction system that is required to contain the slurry. This however prevents the operator from repairing damage that is 1.5-2 inches from the edge of the glass or 4-5 inches from the corner. It cannot be used properly on bent glass surfaces as the suction does retain its seal.

3. Because the slurry is circulated, it needs to be replaced frequently. Mobility is limited to areas where the system can be set up. Because the system requires large buckets of slurry and an external pump, it is limited to ground floor operation due to its cumbersome set up.

4. Replacement items are very expensive for the SRPTM system. From testing it is recommended that you keep spare parts on hand including seals, pumps, and slurry at all times. This is due to the frequent and continuous requirement for replacing parts.

5. SRP’s system works on a pump siphon which means that the user must keep the slurry bucket below where you are working. This means that approximately 1 ft on any window that reaches ground level cannot be repaired.