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07-28-2005, 05:10 PM	#1
l_z_w Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 13	Is there a way to remove scratches on the screen ? Hello everyone, Yeah, I know I should have a screen protector and all that protection, but I was just too lazy to go get them So, now my screen on my TH55 has some fine scratches and I was wondering if there is anything or has anybody tried anything to remove those scratches ? Will stuff thats supposed to remove scratches on CDs work for PDA screens ? Thanks for any input..

07-28-2005, 05:39 PM	#2
Cyker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,188	It does a bit. I remember someone mentioning Brasso worked pretty well, and another mentioned some sort of car-wax... Just don't make it worse!

07-28-2005, 06:08 PM	#3
jhintonh Eradicating Mental Myopia Silver Contributor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Corner of Walk/Don't Walk Posts: 516	Good Evening- The product that I have been tempted to use is the one that they advertise for "filing in" scratches on eyeglasses. It's a two step deal where you clean then apply this clear gelatinous (probably a polymer) substance to the scratch and it allegedly fills-in the scratch. Check the website www.asseenontv.com for it, I think. -Jhintonh __________________ *"What can be conceived...can be achieved"* My PDA Timeline: Casio Digital Diary\|Royal DaVinci\|Palm Vx\|Handspring Visor Deluxe\|Handspring Edge\|CLIE360\|Palm m500\|CLIE n610c\|CLIE NR70\|HP Jornada 720\|CLIE NR70v\|Dell Axim\|CLIE TH55\|PalmOne T3\|CLIE TH55\|Tapwave Zodiac2\|Fossil Abacus...

07-29-2005, 09:14 AM	#4
psau3 builder of stuff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Reading, UK Posts: 289	Anything with a solvent base is not recommended. The actual 'touchscreen' part of the digitiser part is made from a doped semiconductive plastic sheet. Also, try not to abrade or deform too much. You want to fill in the scratch rather than thinning the surrounding material down. You might look for a product designed to fill in scratches on eyeglasses - something with a silicone or wax base, perhaps.

07-29-2005, 10:18 AM	#5
Cyker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,188	Ya. No polishing!

07-29-2005, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by psau3

Anything with a solvent base is not recommended. The actual 'touchscreen' part of the digitiser part is made from a doped semiconductive plastic sheet. Also, try not to abrade or deform too much. You want to fill in the scratch rather than thinning the surrounding material down.

You might look for a product designed to fill in scratches on eyeglasses - something with a silicone or wax base, perhaps.

Good Evening-

See post #3 immediately above yours.

-Jhintonh

07-29-2005, 06:11 PM	#7
Jesus is Lord! Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 71	Hello, I have been using just regular car wax for years. No specific brand. It's a mild abrasive and I suppose it does thin the screen (just like it thins your clearcoat on your car.). I've used it on a Palm IIIe, an N610 and an NX60. It only reduces the minor scratches. I've never had any problems when I do it. I'm using a screen saver on my T5. As far as that eye glass stuff. Well, at the Mall of America, there's an "As seen on TV" store. The owner tries all the products he carries and he sent the whole shipment of that polymer stuff back stating it didn't work as advertised. Also, if you are still planning on getting a screen saver, they usually cover most scratches so that you can't see them anyway! Hope that helps! Louis __________________ Romans 10:9,10 "That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved" NLT

07-29-2005, 09:39 PM	#8
l_z_w Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 13	pardon my ignorance but what did u mean by a screen saver ?

07-30-2005, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by jhintonh

Good Evening-

See post #3 immediately above yours.

-Jhintonh

Good morning.

I did. I just provided a little more useful information. Not every product is available outside the USA, and not every forum member lives within.

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Originally Posted by Jesus is Lord!

Hello,
I have been using just regular car wax for years. No specific brand. It's a mild abrasive and I suppose it does thin the screen (just like it thins your clearcoat on your car.).

Car wax is abrasive? Since when? I thought it was designed to soften, fill in the surface imperfections and make it shiny.

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Originally Posted by Jesus is Lord!

As far as that eye glass stuff. Well, at the Mall of America, there's an "As seen on TV" store. The owner tries all the products he carries and he sent the whole shipment of that polymer stuff back stating it didn't work as advertised.
Louis

Interesting. You're unlikely to completely hide the scratch, but I'd still recommend trying this.

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Originally Posted by l_z_w

pardon my ignorance but what did u mean by a screen saver ?

Screen protector. Martin Fields and Brando make the more popular sheets.

07-31-2005, 10:45 AM	#10
shamgar Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12	my pda always have scratches since I like to use the original screen, perfectly sharp. But now the quality of screen protector is excellent, it does not look like you have a protector on it. anyway, as soon as you put a screen protector on the screen, I assure you that all scratches disappear since cover by the protector, you will not remember there are scratches

08-01-2005, 08:50 PM	#11
apbwolf Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 9	Try "Rain X" It removed the appearance of scratches from my 655C and leaves a very smooth surface. 2-3 coats using the directions on the bottle should do the trick.

08-03-2005, 10:59 AM	#12
l_z_w Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 13	Rain X huh.. I'll give it a try once I get my hands on a bottle of it..

08-12-2005, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by psau3

Good morning.

I did. I just provided a little more useful information. Not every product is available outside the USA, and not every forum member lives within.

Car wax is abrasive? Since when? I thought it was designed to soften, fill in the surface imperfections and make it shiny.

Interesting. You're unlikely to completely hide the scratch, but I'd still recommend trying this.

Screen protector. Martin Fields and Brando make the more popular sheets.

Yes, car wax is a very mild abrasive, just like tooth paste. Car wax literally scratches off a very thin layer of your clearcoat finish on your car. Auto detailers use a heavier abrasive 1st, then go a little less heavy, then for the 3rd coat, they use a normal car wax. This 3 step process is not something you do everytime you you wax your car. You can even do it yourself from products at any car care store. Ever heard of wet sanding? They actually use a constantly running hose on a deeper scratch and then use a super fine grit sand paper on your clearcoat.
I am sooo off topic right now!
done typing now
Louis

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08-18-2005, 09:52 AM	#14
Romans8:38 All things work together. Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New York Posts: 113	help with my scratches I have some scratches in my grafitti area which are annoying when I write. 1- will the wax help that? 2- what kind of screen protectors are you guys using? I tried the expensive ultra clear type but the digi spokes drove me wild and I stopped. the only thing I would like from a protector is that aside from protection it be smooth to write on. the "10 pack" type I tried was like writing on rubber. 3- Is the eyeglass filler better than the wax? thank you all __________________ Zaurus 5800, Mobilon, Ipaq 3135, Diamond Mako, Palm 515, Jornada 680, Palm m130, Clie NX73, NR70, Clie TH55.

08-18-2005, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Jesus is Lord!

Sorry, I'm used to using a 'wax' as a sealing and finishing top coat. If a resurfacing is required I'll use T-Cut or similar dedicated abrasive/softener.

Meanwhile, back on topic:

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Originally Posted by Romans8:38

I have some scratches in my grafitti area which are annoying when I write.

1- will the wax help that?

2- what kind of screen protectors are you guys using? I tried the expensive ultra clear type but the digi spokes drove me wild and I stopped. the only thing I would like from a protector is that aside from protection it be smooth to write on. the "10 pack" type I tried was like writing on rubber.

3- Is the eyeglass filler better than the wax?

1. Depends on the scratch and the product. Nobody has replied either way, in this thread.

2. I personally use a PDAir anti-glare on my TH55. It was a beast to fit, but gives good results. Nice surface texture.

3. No idea. Have not yet had to try.