Hey Pros,
We scratched up some glass on accident trying to remove hard water spots, anyways his glass looks like an ice skating rink, I have gotten a few quotes to replace the glass for about $1000-$1500 (about 5 windows total). I am wondering if I should invest in Glass Renu and try to fix it myself rather then having the glass replaced. I want to know if I should do invest in a Glass Renu system and offer Glass Restoration as a future service. So are you guys happy with the product and how well and easy does it work?
Thanks
Roger
It works, yes it does. It has a pretty steep learning curve and can be very frustrating. Once you get the technique down, it does exactly what they say it will do. After going to California and learning from Cole and Cody, I can tackle just about anything I come across.
Hmm, going to CA might be a deal breaker, do you make good coin on it?
in any business situation that I have come across similar to yours, I always go with investing in my own company.
you might spend a little more for the renu system compared to the $1500 replacement costs, but you will have a new tool that can make its money back 100 times over.
for example I didnt really need a wfp because I could do everything the old traditional way with ladders. but being wiser in my age I did buy it and now realised that I cut my labor time down 25% and was able to bid and get a job that did require the wfp.
the only question I have about glass restoration is…
if you are going to specialize in it and do tons of work with it, then maybe the $2500 fee might justify for a high quality tool.
but if its just a few times a year that you will clear scratches, why not just get the Mr Hardwater kit for $300
Glass renu is amazing. Call me if you ever need to know why, cause ill go on and on typing forever. Buy one. You cant loose. Im doing a g in 5 hours on friday. That thing pay for itself in any market.
and yes, its easy to use once you gt a few hours under your belt, and YES it does work, after you are properly trained
I wouldn’t do it. As Bumblebee said there is a learning curve, so it will most likely create more frustration for you trying to close out this situation and satisfy the customer. Ya, you might get lucky and it sounds like a good choice in theory, but practically it takes time to work out all the details and lots of practice to get it to where you can walk onto a job and do it perfect.
It’s best to invest in the system and practice on an old window or glass and get it down before you try to do a job where a customer has to be satisfied with the result. trying to perfect the technique + being under the gun to please a customer = frustration and anxiety.
I do not have a “new” glass renew system but a used one I purchased from a guy along with an SRP system. I also have the scratch removal pads from Glass Guru. I’ve used all of them and it does take getting it down. I did a few jobs and made a little money but scrapped it for now because it was frustrating to learn and I would rather make money cleaning windows for now than take on a headache. It wouldn’t be a headache if you have the time to learn it and not make money from it until you got it down, but I don’t have that luxury right now.
Something to think about as well. The Glass Renu system is an open system so it will create glass dust which if breathed in will stay in your lungs and cause a lot of damage. A simple dust mask will not filter the dust either. This is the reason Dan Fields sells a similar closed system that traps the dust which is not only harmful to you but anyone else in the vicinity (ie the customer). His system costs more but is the way to go if you want to get into scratch removal. The SRP system is good to but it does not cover as much ground and takes longer but is safer as it is a closed system. before you make a purchase I would recommend giving Dan Fields a call and ask for his input. He is the most knowledgeable guy in the industry. He is also very approachable and will speak directly with you himself.
How did you scratch the glass to begin with? What where you using to remove the water spots?
Roger … I see that you were trying to take out some hard water spots ? If you do not mind me asking , what were you using to take out the spots ?
were you using the MR HARD WATER System ?
[COLOR=#1A1A1A][FONT=lucida grande]@ What a pane: Thanks for your informative commentary on the glass renu, I am still debating the idea but you have given me food for thought.
@ getnbusy: it wasn’t Mr Hard Water but it was bio-clean. but it wasn’t the product but the application, I used a scotch-brite pad and didn’t realize the damage until it was over.[/FONT][/COLOR]
That is a simple repair with GlassRenue, but I wouldn’t buy a kit and attempt to do a repair right out of the box. I am too far away or I would come and help you out. That would be an expensive road trip repair, but hey, I’m available if you need me.
I will let you know what I end up doing, but I will pick your brain later.
I have a friend in Columbia SC, how far away are you? I could make the road trip to visit his family, and fix your issue.
I’m sure if you get the word out, there is another company with experience with GR within a couple hours drive from you. Compensate them to come out and do the job for you/show you how GR works. From there you can practice, practice, practice.
Good luck in your search. Let us know how things turn out!
And buy some white scrubby pads from WCR, they won’t scratch glass! 
Columbia SC is about hour and half away from Charlotte. Its pretty close, but I don’t want to inconvenience you and your schedule.
[COLOR=#1A1A1A][FONT=lucida grande]GlassRenu is great and the only system we recommend and endorse…They have done 3 sperate video series for us here… Give them a watch when you have some free time.[/FONT][/COLOR]
GlassRenu is great and the only system we recommend and endorse…They have done 3 sperate video series for us here… Give them a watch when you have some free time.
