+Night Stalker Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 I had left a screen protector on my SporTrak Pro for a little over a year. I decided to removed it today since I was planning on selling it and the prospective buyer would want to see the actual screen. When it was removed there was an area at the top of the screen about 3/4 inch by 1/4 inch that was fogged. Looked like really fine scratches. (The scratches were not there before) First of all has anyone else had this experience. Does anyone have any suggestion on how to get rid or them. I remember soomeone suggesting some kind of polish in the past, but being dial-up, I cannot complete a search before it times out Need your help! Quote Link to comment
+Team MM Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Not sure how it would get scratched. Maybe it's residual glue? I've had some luck with using a sticky tape and pulling off quickly. There are also plastic polishes available at auto parts store. The underlying problem is LCD screens are fragile. Whatever you do you will have to consider the risk of permanent damage. Mike Quote Link to comment
+BlueDeuce Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Well for CDs you can use Brasso or a (eh, I can't find it on the shelf) polish, but I probably wouldn't use it on a screen. Quote Link to comment
+Night Stalker Posted July 14, 2005 Author Share Posted July 14, 2005 I suspect that Brasso is to abrasive. It would probably just add more scratches. Quote Link to comment
+BlueDeuce Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 (edited) I suspect that Brasso is to abrasive. It would probably just add more scratches. yeah, got interrupted there. so I wouldn't use anything on a screen until I talked to the manufacturer first. Edited July 14, 2005 by BlueDeuce Quote Link to comment
+BlueDeuce Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 or if your weather is anything like mine right now, you could leave it in a car for an hour. That'll soften up any glue. Quote Link to comment
+IVxIV Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 One of the best "delicate" scratch removers you can try is toothpaste on a soft cloth. Give that a try. Quote Link to comment
+AuntieWeasel Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 I am SO TOTALLY not recommending this (that was a legal disclaimer, in case you didn't recognize it), but I accidentally got evil, plastic-eating DEET on my Legend's front screen, and it polished out some old scratches. I would go with a solvent before an abrasive, I think. And, frankly, my instincts tell me leaving it as it is would be the wisest course... Quote Link to comment
+vree Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Novus Plastic Polish worked for me on my old SporTrak Pro. Quote Link to comment
+Jhwk Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Novus Plastic Polishworked for me on my old SporTrak Pro. See honey - I did learn something new today! Excellent - appreciate the link. Quote Link to comment
+Jolly-Rodger Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 It sounds more like residue than scratches to me. Be VERY careful using chemicals! Some of them will fog a clear piece of plastic like the screen. My advice is to try a product called GooGone. You should be able to get it at Wal-Mart. Don't quote me on it, but I think its safe on plastic. Read the label before you buy it, its kind of expensive. Something like 7 bucks for a small bottle. Just my 2¢ and advice. -JR Quote Link to comment
+CompuCash Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Novus Plastic Polishworked for me on my old SporTrak Pro. novus is a very old and very good polish - All of us old bike riders know it for polishing helmet screens and plastic wind screens - there ian other thread here on scratched screens - cc\ Quote Link to comment
vagabond Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 another one is Mequiars mirror glaze its mainly used on plane windscreens its very good Quote Link to comment
+CompuCash Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 another one is Mequiars mirror glaze its mainly used on plane windscreens its very good yes - have some of that around here too !! cc\ Quote Link to comment
Black Mage Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Goo-Gone is the answer to all riddles. Quote Link to comment
+Night Stalker Posted July 15, 2005 Author Share Posted July 15, 2005 RK recommended appplying scotch tape and removing it to see if it would pick it up. Did not work. Tried alcohol also. That didn't work either. Will now go shopping for all the other items that have been recommended and see if any work. Thanks!! Quote Link to comment
+Night Stalker Posted July 15, 2005 Author Share Posted July 15, 2005 I just went down to my Meguiar's dealer and asked him what I should use. He sold me a bottle of Meguiar's Plastx clear plastic cleaner and polish. 3 drops and very little elbow grease and the screen looks brand new. don't know if what was on there was very fine scratches or residue from the screen protector, but whatever it was it's gone. Thanks for the helpful advise. Quote Link to comment
+Tharagleb Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 I am SO TOTALLY not recommending this (that was a legal disclaimer, in case you didn't recognize it), but I accidentally got evil, plastic-eating DEET on my Legend's front screen, and it polished out some old scratches. I would go with a solvent before an abrasive, I think. And, frankly, my instincts tell me leaving it as it is would be the wisest course... Pictures of Mr. Bean and the Mona Lisa keep running through my head for some reason. /If you saw the movie you would understand... Quote Link to comment
+deimos444 Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 And, frankly, my instincts tell me leaving it as it is would be the wisest course... This is your best course of action. Take from someone who has screwed up a few optical plastics. But contacting the manufacturer and finding out exactly what the surface is composed of and then contacting that manufacturer is the very best way to go. If you really can't stand it. Quote Link to comment
vagabond Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 I just went down to my Meguiar's dealer and asked him what I should use. He sold me a bottle of Meguiar's Plastx clear plastic cleaner and polish. 3 drops and very little elbow grease and the screen looks brand new. don't know if what was on there was very fine scratches or residue from the screen protector, but whatever it was it's gone. Thanks for the helpful advise. I've even used it on the lenses of my glasses. They even have a heavy duty scratch remover with 3000 grit sandpaper included in the kit. I started using it about 35 years ago on the side windows of my CJ5 Quote Link to comment
+crackhead Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 A little rubbing alchohol on a q-tip would remove the glue(If its not scratched). But scratches would mean replacing the screen. Quote Link to comment
+sbell111 Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Guys, It's fixed. 3 drops and very little elbow grease and the screen looks brand new Quote Link to comment
+LaPaglia Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 Guys, It's fixed. 3 drops and very little elbow grease and the screen looks brand new Shhhhhhh don't bother them with facts. Quote Link to comment
+robert Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Shhhhhhh don't bother them with facts. Quote Link to comment
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