Television screen scratches

Hello there. I was wondering if you could help me with a little issue
I'm having on my TV.

I'll admit, this isn't exactly a "technical" issue, but I couldn't
think of a better group to put this in.

Recently, we bought ourselves a new LCD screen television, 40", and we
were very pleased with it. However, my younger sister used a small rock
and decided to type her name on the TV screen with it. Why? Don't know,
dont' care. The worst thing about it is that is made these goddarned
scratches on the TV screen.

The scratches aren't veery noticeable, but they're still annoying. And
you can notice them a bit when the background is black.

They aren't too deep, except for maybe one or two, so I was wondering
if there is any way to at least soften them a bit more, so they don't
get too noticeable, and give the TV a better look, or, if possible, to
get rid of them for good. Although I believe that's a bit difficult to
accomplish...

I have used a cleaning product specifically designed for LCD screens,
but it's mainly for fingerprints and other dirt, not exactly to soften
the look of a scratch.

Any help would be appreciated on this matter. Thank you.

You can get various 'lotions and potions' to remove scratches from CDs and
DVDs, I imagine these might work as well on a TV screen as they do on a CD??
There is also somthing called somthing like 'Apple Sauce Scratch Remover'
for removing scratches from the screens of iPods. I've not had any first
hand experience, but it is supposed to be good. No idea if it would work on
a TV screen, but I can't really think why it wouldn't.(though they do
specifically say they take no responsibility if you try and use it on
anything other than an iPod).

Having said that, I take no responsibility for anything you choose to do to
your TV screen, but you're more than welcome to take these as suggestions.

Cheers,

Chris.

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Hello there. I was wondering if you could help me with a little issue
I'm having on my TV.

I'll admit, this isn't exactly a "technical" issue, but I couldn't
think of a better group to put this in.

Recently, we bought ourselves a new LCD screen television, 40", and we
were very pleased with it. However, my younger sister used a small rock
and decided to type her name on the TV screen with it. Why? Don't know,
dont' care. The worst thing about it is that is made these goddarned
scratches on the TV screen.

The scratches aren't veery noticeable, but they're still annoying. And
you can notice them a bit when the background is black.

They aren't too deep, except for maybe one or two, so I was wondering
if there is any way to at least soften them a bit more, so they don't
get too noticeable, and give the TV a better look, or, if possible, to
get rid of them for good. Although I believe that's a bit difficult to
accomplish...

I have used a cleaning product specifically designed for LCD screens,
but it's mainly for fingerprints and other dirt, not exactly to soften
the look of a scratch.

Any help would be appreciated on this matter. Thank you.

wrote in message
ps.com...
Hello there. I was wondering if you could help me with a little issue
I'm having on my TV.

I'll admit, this isn't exactly a "technical" issue, but I couldn't
think of a better group to put this in.

Recently, we bought ourselves a new LCD screen television, 40", and we
were very pleased with it. However, my younger sister used a small rock
and decided to type her name on the TV screen with it. Why? Don't know,
dont' care. The worst thing about it is that is made these goddarned
scratches on the TV screen.

The scratches aren't veery noticeable, but they're still annoying. And
you can notice them a bit when the background is black.

They aren't too deep, except for maybe one or two, so I was wondering
if there is any way to at least soften them a bit more, so they don't
get too noticeable, and give the TV a better look, or, if possible, to
get rid of them for good. Although I believe that's a bit difficult to
accomplish...

I have used a cleaning product specifically designed for LCD screens,
but it's mainly for fingerprints and other dirt, not exactly to soften
the look of a scratch.


Well this is a long time ago when my brother was in TV serviceing. The
scratches on ex-rental Tv glass screens were removed by a firm that was a
car windscreen scratch remover I seem to recall.

So if you can find out how/product to this you could give it a go.
Think I've used Duraglit my self at somepiont on glass.

Just had a thought, what about your home contents insurence policy?
Mine covers accidental damage to TV sets.
(My grandchildren put the contents of salt seller into the back of my
dinning room TV, it was a right off and the insurence covered the it with a
new TV set.)


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Regards,
David

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I've used Brasso to remove scratches from an iPod worked very well
considering the state of the iPod before, the screen was hazy and
scratches everywhere, looked almost new afterwards, but it did require
quite a bit of pressure to work the scratches out, not so sure it would
be good on an lcd screen, infact don't most lcd's have a sort of matt
finish ?

"Geo" wrote in message
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I've used Brasso to remove scratches from an iPod worked very well
considering the state of the iPod before, the screen was hazy and
scratches everywhere, looked almost new afterwards, but it did require
quite a bit of pressure to work the scratches out, not so sure it would
be good on an lcd screen, infact don't most lcd's have a sort of matt
finish ?

Yes, I was going to suggest any kind of *mild* abrasive polish, such as
T-Cut car polish. (I think that scouring cream might be just a *bit* too
coarse.)

If the scratches are deep, *in theory* some kind of transparent varnish
(approximately the same refractive index as the screen plastic) applied and
then polished should work, but I've no idea what you would actually use.

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Max Demian

"Geo" wrote in message
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I've used Brasso to remove scratches from an iPod worked very well
considering the state of the iPod before, the screen was hazy and
scratches everywhere, looked almost new afterwards, but it did require
quite a bit of pressure to work the scratches out,


Pressure is the problem with an LCD screen though....not advisable to press
too hard. Or so I'm told.

"ChrisM" wrote in message
...
You can get various 'lotions and potions' to remove scratches from CDs and
DVDs, I imagine these might work as well on a TV screen as they do on a
CD??
There is also somthing called somthing like 'Apple Sauce Scratch Remover'
for removing scratches from the screens of iPods. I've not had any first
hand experience, but it is supposed to be good. No idea if it would work
on a TV screen, but I can't really think why it wouldn't.(though they do
specifically say they take no responsibility if you try and use it on
anything other than an iPod).

Having said that, I take no responsibility for anything you choose to do
to your TV screen, but you're more than welcome to take these as
suggestions.


Yep, I have used similar agents to the one you describe - although they work
well, to a point, with the minutia of hairline scratches - I would
personally doubt the effects of them on deeper marks, scratches or (as these
ones sound to me) 'gouges'. I have used them on my MP3 player's screen, and
they do improve the kind of scratches that are picked up on a general use
basis.....you know the ones, the hairline jobbies. Mind you, I'm always
dubious when it comes to jobs like this - so many times I've made problems
worse. It's a tricky call indeed.

With certainty though, I would advise strangling of the little cretin who
did this to my TV.

Seriously though, my heart goes out to this guy. Makes me glad I'm an only
child.

wrote in message
ps.com...
Hello there. I was wondering if you could help me with a little issue
I'm having on my TV.

I'll admit, this isn't exactly a "technical" issue, but I couldn't
think of a better group to put this in.

Recently, we bought ourselves a new LCD screen television, 40", and we
were very pleased with it. However, my younger sister used a small rock
and decided to type her name on the TV screen with it. Why? Don't know,
dont' care. The worst thing about it is that is made these goddarned
scratches on the TV screen.

The scratches aren't veery noticeable, but they're still annoying. And
you can notice them a bit when the background is black.

They aren't too deep, except for maybe one or two, so I was wondering
if there is any way to at least soften them a bit more, so they don't
get too noticeable, and give the TV a better look, or, if possible, to
get rid of them for good. Although I believe that's a bit difficult to
accomplish...

I have used a cleaning product specifically designed for LCD screens,
but it's mainly for fingerprints and other dirt, not exactly to soften
the look of a scratch.

Any help would be appreciated on this matter. Thank you.

There is a product you can buy from a jeweller called "rouge". It's like a
very mild abrasive and polishing substance. They use it for getting
scratches out of watches, I have used it on a windscreen and it works well.
Pop in and ask if they can sell you some. Obviously it depends how deep the
damage is. Then on the way back get a pair of handcuffs for the young
offender.

I think anything designed to remove scratches from glass will be too harsh
for this application.

I recommend you try Brasso wadding (make sure you get the wadding, and not
the liquid you put onto a cloth). Use it gently in one area first, rubbing
with a circular motion. Polish it off using a soft cotton cloth (not a
paper-based product such as kitchen towel).

It may take quite some time, but if you find it works, it's the sort of job
you can do a bit at a time.

I can't guarantee that this will work, but I've used it myself on various
plastics.

Thack

wrote:
Hello there. I was wondering if you could help me with a little issue
I'm having on my TV.

I'll admit, this isn't exactly a "technical" issue, but I couldn't
think of a better group to put this in.

Recently, we bought ourselves a new LCD screen television, 40", and we
were very pleased with it. However, my younger sister used a small rock
and decided to type her name on the TV screen with it. Why? Don't know,
dont' care. The worst thing about it is that is made these goddarned
scratches on the TV screen.

The scratches aren't veery noticeable, but they're still annoying. And
you can notice them a bit when the background is black.

They aren't too deep, except for maybe one or two, so I was wondering
if there is any way to at least soften them a bit more, so they don't
get too noticeable, and give the TV a better look, or, if possible, to
get rid of them for good. Although I believe that's a bit difficult to
accomplish...

I have used a cleaning product specifically designed for LCD screens,
but it's mainly for fingerprints and other dirt, not exactly to soften
the look of a scratch.

Any help would be appreciated on this matter. Thank you.

First things first - check with your insurer to see what they can do
because once you've tried 'fixing' it, you may end any chance of getting
it fixed under insurance and end up with an even worse mess on your screen.

Often repair attempts are excluded from insurance, but the original
damage may well be covered.

D