Glass Scratch Removal Services in Vancouver
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Glass Scratch Removal Vancouver: Expert Restoration That Saves You Thousands in 2025
By JAP Jabar – Owner & Lead Technician, Pacific Glass Ltd | 20+ Years Specializing in Residential & Commercial Glass Repair Across Greater Vancouver & BC
Hey there — if you’re staring at an ugly scratch on your shower door, storefront window, high-rise balcony glass, or that brand-new kitchen tabletop and thinking “do I really have to replace the whole thing?”, stop right there.
I’m JAP Jabar, and for the last 20 years I’ve been fixing scratched glass all over Burnaby, Vancouver, Surrey, Richmond, Coquitlam, North Vancouver, and pretty much everywhere in between. At Pacific Glass Ltd, glass scratch removal Vancouver is one of our most requested services because 93% of the time we can make that scratch disappear completely — and save you 70-90% versus replacement.
Yes, you read that right. In 2025, replacing a single large scratched window in Vancouver can easily run $1,200–$3,500 installed. We usually fix the same damage for $149–$450. That’s real money back in your pocket.
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Why Vancouver Glass Gets Scratched More Than You Think (And Why It Drives Me Crazy)
Living in Beautiful British Columbia is amazing… until the wind whips sand off English Bay, construction crews track silica dust across your lobby, or window washers use the wrong tools on your high-rise.
Here are the top 7 culprits I see every single week in Vancouver & Burnaby:
- Construction & renovation debris (the #1 offender in new condos)
- Improper window cleaning (yes, even some “professional” companies still use abrasive pads)
- Tree branches & coastal wind-blown sand
- Kids/pets + sliding patio doors
- Hard-water mineral etching that looks exactly like scratches
- Graffiti tagging & vandalism (especially commercial storefronts)
- Mechanical wiper damage on vehicles or glass railings being cleaned with steel wool
According to GT Tools industry research, at least 10% of all commercial glass installed every year will need scratch removal within 5 years — that’s billions of dollars worldwide, and Vancouver’s wet, windy climate makes it worse.
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Can Every Scratch Actually Be Removed? (The Honest Answer After 20,000+ Repairs)
Short answer: 97% yes. The 3% no? Usually when someone tried the “toothpaste trick” from TikTok first and turned a minor scratch into optical distortion.
Here’s my real-world success breakdown from the last 24 months at Pacific Glass Ltd:
| Scratch Depth | Success Rate | Typical Cost (2025 Vancouver) | Time Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light surface scuff | 100% | $149–$225 | 30–90 min |
| Medium (fingernail catches) | 98% | $225–$350 | 1–3 hours |
| Deep gouge | 89% | $350–$650 | 3–6 hours |
The Exact Step-by-Step Process I Personally Use on Every Job
I don’t let apprentices do scratch removal. This is owner-level work only.
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Damage Assessment
I use a 200x microscope and polarized light to measure depth and check for micro-cracks.
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Surface Prep
Masking, cleaning with distilled water + isopropyl (no ammonia ever).
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Progressive Grinding
Start with 120–180 grit diamond pads to remove the raised edges safely.
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Resin Polishing
Multiple stages down to 8000–10000 grit using cerium oxide or our proprietary compound.
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Final Restoration
Optical clarity check + protective sealant application (adds 2–3 years scratch resistance).
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Quality Control
I personally run the “newspaper test” — you should be able to read newsprint through the repaired area with zero distortion.
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Real Vancouver Customer Stories from 2025
Sarah – Coal Harbour High-Rise Strata (November 2025)
“Window film installers scratched 19 balcony panels. Replacement quotes were $48,000. JAP fixed all 19 panels in three days for $8,900. Every single one is invisible. The man is a wizard.”
Michael – Gastown Retail Property Manager (August 2025)
Graffiti tagger used a screwdriver on our heritage storefront. Three companies said replacement only. Pacific Glass Ltd removed it completely in one afternoon. Saved us $18,500 and kept our original 100-year-old glass.”
Amanpreet – South Surrey Family Home (April 2025)
“Kids destroyed our new frameless shower with toys and cleaners. I cried. JAP came, removed every scratch, applied protective coating. Eight months later with two wild boys — still perfect.”
Service Areas
We’re your local north jersey roofing contractors and beyond. Specifically, we serve:
Primary service areas
Burnaby, BC (head office – main hub)
- Vancouver, BC (all neighborhoods)
- Surrey, BC
- Coquitlam, BC (including Tri‑Cities area)
- New Westminster, BCExtended Greater
- Vancouver coverage
- Richmond, BC
- Delta, BC
- North Vancouver, BC
- West Vancouver, BC
- Langley, BC
- Maple Ridge, BC
- Port Coquitlam, BC
- Port Moody, BC
Not sure if we cover your town? Just call +1 604-377-5757– if we don’t serve it, we’ll refer you to a trusted partner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most residential jobs are $199–$850. Commercial varies by size. Text me photos to 604-377-5757 and I’ll give you a firm price in minutes.
Yes. I’ve removed scratches so deep you could catch a screwdriver tip in them — on shower doors, balcony railings, and storefronts — and made them 100% invisible.
We come to you. Fully mobile service across all of Greater Vancouver and Fraser Valley. We work around your schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Never. That only happens with cheap kits or inexperienced techs. My work passes the harshest afternoon sun test.
100% safe when done by experts. We’ve restored thousands of tempered panels with zero breakage in 20+ years.
Yes, and we usually include it free when doing scratch removal.
Ready to Save Thousands and Make Your Building Glass Perfect Again?
Don’t replace it — restore it.
Whether it’s one shower door or an entire high-rise, Pacific Glass Ltd has been Vancouver’s most trusted name in building glass restoration for over a decade.
📞 Call or text me personally anytime: +1 604-377-5757 🌐 Instant quote (send photos): https://pacificglassltd.com/ 📧 pacificglassltd2@gmail.com 📍 7179 Linden Ave #201, Burnaby, BC V5E 3G7
I answer 24/7. Yes, even at midnight. Try me.
Let’s make your glass look better than new. — JAP Jabar Pacific Glass Ltd – Vancouver’s Building Glass Restoration Specialists Since 2012