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So I just bought my i9020 today and it has some scratches on the screen (second hand, guys). Any idea how to polish them? Anybody tried?
i think.
i think that if you get a ghost armor screen protector, it will hide the scratch if its applied on to. don't take this 100 percent guarantee. I dont have it on me, i will soon
Usually screen protectors will hide scratches very well, and I would recommend them instead of trying to find a way to remove them. Matte protectors work best if you prefer them.
If you try to remove the scratches, you will probably also have to remove the oleiophobic coating from the screen, otherwise parts of the screen will appear to have different consistencies. Once you try this, there's no going back.
A very mild abrassive and lots of polishing can work wonders depending on the depth of the scratches.
I've used Brasso metal polish AND toothpaste (the white kind, not the gel kind) in the past for very small scratches with a microfiber cloth and lots of rubbing. It'll take around an hour or so of rubbing to get them gone.
For the deeper scratches, you can wet sand things.
I've did it with an LCD TV, the protective layer had been scored with a key during a party organized by my brother (he cried a little when it happened on his 2 weeks old TV) and it worked wonderfully. I'm not sure this is good for touchscreen devices though, even less the Nexus S because of the curved screen (can't use a sanding block)
Edit: Agreed on the coating. No matter polishing job you do, you'll likely end up having to remove the whole coating. Something I did to my polycarbonate glasses after I scratched them in a car accident, removed all the anti-reflection coating but ended up not having to rebuy glasses.
Try toothpaste, if it don't work, try clean with milk
I know it is strange, but both of them do clear the scratches off depends on how deep is it.
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Any polishing/ wet sanding you do will most likely remove some of the coating. That said, a screen protector can hide most light scratches.
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Just rock the scratches. I got 2 scratches on mine, but it's MINT compared to most AVERAGE phone users.
LancerEVA06 said:
Just rock the scratches. I got 2 scratches on mine, but it's MINT compared to most AVERAGE phone users.
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I'm so above average. No scratches.
Feeling cool oh yeah
got a few scratches by the home, menu, back, and search.
so is toothpaste polish and brasso the way to go?
Ok am really! careful with my screen! but some how i have some little hair line Scratches! on my screen.. is there any way i can remove them safe? cheers
Should've put a screen protector immediately when you got it.
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you may find adding a protector now will hide the scratches if they are small enough
They may be superficial. Did you try some good rubbing with a lint free cloth. I had no sp for the longest with no scratches
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crackster said:
Ok am really! careful with my screen! but some how i have some little hair line Scratches! on my screen.. is there any way i can remove them safe? cheers
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sadly NO, If it makes you feel any better my Note always has a case on and just once i removed it for 5 minutes, I manage to drop the phone on a concrete now my screen is scratched thank good the glass didn't break.
I have a scratch on my Galaxy Note also :/ I've only just had it for a week. I only noticed the scratch when I was about to put the screen protector on. I think it happened due to me showing my sister my phone, and she gave my phone to my TWO year old niece to draw on :/ I'm so upset and angry about it. I've dropped my HTC Desire HD many times and not a single scratch.
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I have a tiny little scratch on my note as well. Its no big deal because it can't be seen unless you direct it to the light at a certain angle but it still bugs me.
It seems like the scratch was made with the s pen as it has the pattern of something I had drawn when I was trying out the s pen.
I'll be getting a screen film soon to avoid any further scratches.
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I got a 1mm deep scratch on my screen to
again always had a cover on it and when i took the cover off ... guess what .. it fell on its face and got the scratch.
Now i have the flip cover on it and wouldn't risk taking it off again.
As they mention : Gorilla grass is scratch resistant only.
Look up 'Displex' - it's the best scratch remover there is, and it's cheap too.
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This isn't for the faint of heart....
I built scale plastic model airplanes for 30+ years until the bifocals & carpel tunnel made it impossible to hold an airbrush.
The clear plastic "glass" parts, if not packaged in a bag, can get scratched, screwing up a good looking model.
For starters, try some mild toothpaste. DO NOT rub very hard. It's glass, but you don't want to really screw it up...just in case. After toothpaste, try buffing it with a sheep skin cloth (chamois). Now this one will sound silly, but it works on plastic, clear future floor wax. I used it from time to time to fill the spider cracks where they didn't get the mold clean when they injected the plastic.
I haven't had to fix a gorilla glass/hardened glass screen, but I've used these tricks on my old windows phones & pda's after too many uses of the stylus.
I don't use a protector on either my streak, for over a year, or my note for the last 3 months. I don't understand how they are getting scratched.
p51d007 said:
This isn't for the faint of heart....
I built scale plastic model airplanes for 30+ years until the bifocals & carpel tunnel made it impossible to hold an airbrush.
The clear plastic "glass" parts, if not packaged in a bag, can get scratched, screwing up a good looking model.
For starters, try some mild toothpaste. DO NOT rub very hard. It's glass, but you don't want to really screw it up...just in case. After toothpaste, try buffing it with a sheep skin cloth (chamois). Now this one will sound silly, but it works on plastic, clear future floor wax. I used it from time to time to fill the spider cracks where they didn't get the mold clean when they injected the plastic.
I haven't had to fix a gorilla glass/hardened glass screen, but I've used these tricks on my old windows phones & pda's after too many uses of the stylus.
I don't use a protector on either my streak, for over a year, or my note for the last 3 months. I don't understand how they are getting scratched.
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Clear floor polish works on harder clear plastic. Never tried on glass. WOrth trying for $10 from local supermarket. And then put a cover on it
I'm lucky so far - only scratches have been on the screen protectors. But then I need to replace them - used up two so far, and good quality 6H ones too! Better than a scratched glass though - sorry to hear about that!
So I've been reading the thread about not using a screen protector because it can mess with the s-pen but im curious if anyone who has one has actually had issues. I used to buy screen protectors but last time I did i got frustrated with air bubbles and gave up. My year old g2x which has gorilla glass still doesnt have a scratch on the screen. I carry my phones in leather belt holsters so that helps with eliminating pocket scratches. I'd like to hear from people who actually have put a screen protector on thier note 2.
Unfortunately I can't comment on using the S-Pen with a screen protector, but I will link you to this video about screen protector installation that will reduce the likelihood of having bubbles.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMPqDwVZzzM
Seems legit lol.
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I have the invisible shield on mine and have had no problems at all
TWO515TY said:
Unfortunately I can't comment on using the S-Pen with a screen protector, but I will link you to this video about screen protector installation that will reduce the likelihood of having bubbles.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMPqDwVZzzM
Seems legit lol.
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Pretty good method. The issue I would always end up with is no matter how many times i wipe the screen there ends up being one tiny spec of dust that land on the screen and cause a bubble and once that happens you basically screw because the dust never wants to come off the protecotor. You can see in his video that the same thing happened to him and he was able to get it off with tape. I have some confidence in gorilla glass after going over a year with my g2x and still no screen scratches but plenty of drops.
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Pretty good method. The issue I would always end up with is no matter how many times i wipe the screen there ends up being one tiny spec of dust that land on the screen and cause a bubble and once that happens you basically screw because the dust never wants to come off the protecotor. You can see in his video that the same thing happened to him and he was able to get it off with tape. I have some confidence in gorilla glass after going over a year with my g2x and still no screen scratches but plenty of drops.
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go to your bathroom let the hot water run for few minutes so it collects all the dust in the air, then apply it there and hopefully you will have no dust
I use a screen protector, and also had one on my Note 1 and have no problems with the S pen functionality or sensitivity.
I had a 1 week period with no protector on the Note 2 as the shops didn't have any in yet, and noticed no difference between it being on or off.
I use the Focus Crystal Clear. It is very thin and clear. They have matt, anti glare ones, but they make the screen look dull.
http://www.dplushk.com/ultra-crystal-clear.htm
I got the shop to put it on for me. They did an excellent job. They used tape to clear the screen of dust, and also used tape to handle the protector whilst lining it up to apply it. That allowed them to lift it back up again if the alignment was slightly off without getting finger prints on the screen.
No problems here with sgp ultra clear
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That thread is a myth. The manual is referring to the proximity sensor on top of the phone, not the digitizer sensor. That thread is totally misinterpretation and misinformation.
No problems here with Spigen ultra sceeen protector.
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Since im own note 1 until note 2, i never have any problem with my s pen when using screen protector..honestly no problem from experience
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I agree with Spigen Ultra Crystal - works great, no issues so far.
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I agree with Spigen Ultra Crystal - works great, no issues so far.
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Ditto, works great, invisible unless you look for the edges and no affect on screen functions or S-Pen.
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I don't use protector now as the glass is really strong in ant-iscratching I think.
I got 1 dollar screen protector, and today I put ZAGG one on, and everything works.
Had some trouble with Zagg due to dust, but I think it turned out great, I taped my self 13 minutes long, I'll put it on youtube.
I like bestskinsever more, but they don't have it yet
I just uploaded the movie.. did not cut it, so it 13 minuts long from start to finish.
http://youtu.be/kdypJmELtV4
Another vote for Spigen Ultra Crystal screen protector....:good:
Waiting for my Spigen Ultra Crystal to come in!
TWO515TY said:
Unfortunately I can't comment on using the S-Pen with a screen protector, but I will link you to this video about screen protector installation that will reduce the likelihood of having bubbles.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMPqDwVZzzM
Seems legit lol.
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Hell Guardian said:
go to your bathroom let the hot water run for few minutes so it collects all the dust in the air, then apply it there and hopefully you will have no dust
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I Just want to take the time to thank both of you. I Ordered a Spigen Ultra Crystal screen protector and used both of these methods combined and ended up with a perfect install on my first try. I just got my Note 2 in the mail today and left the original screen protector on it. Did the hinge method with painters tape, took a shower then took off the original screen protector and applied the Spigen Ultra Crystal screen protector. Came out great! O yeah I also wore a pair of rubber gloves just to be even more safe since I've had so many bad experiences applying screen protectors. I will comment back on S-Pen usage with the protector once I've actually used the phone lol i was just so excited about applying the protector perfectly that I had to come and thank you guys first!
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I don't use protector now as the glass is really strong in ant-iscratching I think.
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Is it the same glass as from the Galaxy S3?
I not used a protector on the S3 and till so far no problems. The glass is still beautifull
+1 for Spigen!
I purchased the Spigen SGP [Ultra Oleophobic] and it installed and works perfectly.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009F260IA/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00
The first day I was a little worried the material was too "grippy" but oils from fingers/face has it working perfectly.
Oh and an additional installation trick is to take super fine grit sandpaper to your fingers tips (ha, not to get rid of fingerprints!!) to exfoliate dead skin cells that usually make up the tiny particles that contaminate the film or screen, especially around the edges where you can't help but make contact with the underside of the film. After using the sandpaper wash with a soap that does not have a lotion in it (like some dish soaps and Dove etc). I personally use denatured alcohol to remove all the oil from my fingers so touching the screen or film inadvertently will not leave any marks. It's only a few extra minutes of prep but gives you a flawless installation every time.
I love the large screen, but damn the fingerprints and smudges are so annoying! I've been looking into maybe getting a screen protector that has "Anti-fingerprint" or "Fingerprint Resistant." Has anyone actually tried/tested them? Which work to help with fingerprints?? I searched around but see so many conflicting results. A lot of them seems like people put on the screen protector wrong, and thus thought it was bad.
Wash your hands every once in a while lol. J/k I just wipe mine off with my shirt during the day.
My experience with screen protectors is that it only makes the issue worse, with more oils. What you are looking for is an oleophobic screen protector, I believe.
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carry around a micro fibre cloth those work magic try it one wipe n everything is gone
ismooth does a fantastic job in hiding them.
You can try not touching your phone...
Seriously I don't know how you guys can even see fingerprints when the screen is on. My screen has buku fingerprints and oil from my face but I can only see them when the screen is off.
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LittleRedDot said:
You can try not touching your phone...
Seriously I don't know how you guys can even see fingerprints when the screen is on. My screen has buku fingerprints and oil from my face but I can only see them when the screen is off.
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Fried chicken and fast food fingers would be my guess micro fiber cloth, alcohol lens cleaner wipes for glasses, or the bottom of your tshirt all work pretty well tho. Screen protectors, at least the film ones get all smudgy when you try to wipe them clean unless you buy oleophobic films. But the oleophobic coating comes off fairly quick with a few cleanings.
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I like to break stuff!
Did someone say fried chicken? mmmmMMMMMmmm
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I want a chicken burrito so bad now.
w7excursion said:
I want a chicken burrito so bad now.
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Chipotle steak and chicken burritos, mmmMMMmmm :salivates all over phone:
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I like to break stuff!
I walk with my micro fibre cloth..lol
Get the ghost armor screen protector! They don't stick at all... Plus it makes the screen even easier to wipe! It's got a lifetime warranty and you can exchange it with a new one if you ever get a different phone!
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That is one of the things I am still surprised at with the BoxWave screen protector I have. After months of use it still does not get dirty. Oh! I sometimes see a little dust or what looks like a oily smuge but I just use the edge of my hand and or a micro cloth or my shirt and swipe it across the screen once (not rubbing or polishing just a quick wipe) and it is back to new.
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Get the ghost armor screen protector! They don't stick at all... Plus it makes the screen even easier to wipe! It's got a lifetime warranty and you can exchange it with a new one if you ever get a different phone!
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I second that. Big fan of Ghost Armor. I have the full coverage in a bumper case and I just give it a good once-over every few days with a microfiber cloth.
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-EViL-KoNCEPTz- said:
Fried chicken and fast food fingers would be my guess micro fiber cloth, alcohol lens cleaner wipes for glasses, or the bottom of your tshirt all work pretty well tho. Screen protectors, at least the film ones get all smudgy when you try to wipe them clean unless you buy oleophobic films. But the oleophobic coating comes off fairly quick with a few cleanings.
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But wait I thought the alcohol based lense cleaner can take off the oleophobic coating of the screen over time. I know that eventually it does wear off but this reduces that time. I just fill up the small spray bottle with water and use micro fibre which does the job pretty well. I took off the screen protector today, although a bit worried, I figured wth at least I get to experience my phone the way I should, I feel like I was keeping it pristine for the next guy who owns my phone.
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One hyphenated word, Rain-x.
Just apply about once a week or so.
It is not a preventer, just a reducer.
But it wipes off prints easier.
ronfiveo said:
One hyphenated word, Rain-x.
Just apply about once a week or so.
It is not a preventer, just a reducer.
But it wipes off prints easier.
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And do you mean the yellow one (for outside car windows) or the black one (for inside)?
Any ideas
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Skinomi screen protector. Scratches will not show unless they are really deep.
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Ouch! Sorry to hear that... That's why on my second Pebble, I put a screen protector on right away.
I've read people advise using toothpaste and soft cloth to try to buff it out.
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Use DISPLEX Display polish! My scratches are away. But it need much time to polishing!
Done with Tapa and One
I've read you can buff out scratches but that it has an anti-glare coating. I'm wondering if this will be effected?
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I've read you can buff out scratches but that it has an anti-glare coating. I'm wondering if this will be effected?
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Think of buffing as really low grit sanding. You're just sanding down the area around the scratch to remove it, for instance, with abrasive toothpaste. So yes, you would lose any coating if the scratch went through that layer. You would need to buff the entire surface, otherwise the area where the scratch was would look matte whereas the rest of the watch would be glossy. The only alternative, aside from a screen protector, would be to fill the scratch with something. I've heard that gel toothpaste absent breath enhancing flecks or whatever would work for filling.
I agree with everyone else here. I bought this
http://www.amazon.com/Polywatch-Pla...UTF8&qid=1391982006&sr=8-1&keywords=polywatch
And a skinomi screen protector right after I polished. I didn't have deep scratches but it definitely got the little ones I had on there.
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Rubbing Compound
Sold a second pebble I bought this morning. Put some rubbing compound on it with a tissue and then rubbed it off with an old clean shirt sleeve. The face looked fresh out of the plastic. Doing it to my daily watch tonight!
I use a product called Liquid Armour, just have to place a new coat every six months. Use it on all my phones as well...
URL http://www.dynaflousa.com/product_info.php?products_id=127
ajack2001my said:
I use a product called Liquid Armour, just have to place a new coat every six months. Use it on all my phones as well...
URL http://www.dynaflousa.com/product_info.php?products_id=127
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Does the old coat peel off easily when you want to apply a new coat, or do you just add to what's there?
JimSmith94 said:
Does the old coat peel off easily when you want to apply a new coat, or do you just add to what's there?
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I just re-apply a new coat on top of the screen...
Toothpaste - must be slightly gritty, can't use gel-type .
1: Examine your Pebble and look for the area with the most scratches. It is best to hold it up to a bright light at an angle.
2: Get the toothpaste of your choice and squeeze a small amount onto the screen.
3: Rub the toothpaste around in a circular motion while applying gentle pressure. Focus on the areas with the most scratches.
4: After rubbing the toothpaste around for about 2-5 minutes, rinse off the Pebble with water. Examine the screen and repeat if necessary.