squad1b
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What is the best way to fix a small scratch on the display area ?. I have never done this before
Thanks in advance
Scott
Thanks in advance
Scott
WS1040: Small scratch on display
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Try using a small dab of Nu Finish automotive polish with a soft cotton cloth, like a T-shirt or handkerchief. It's available just about anywhere that sells stuff for cars. It's in a bright orange plastic bottle.
This product should work, too.
https://www.novuspolish.com/fine_scratch_remover.html
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I've also seen toothpaste on a soft cloth recommended for fine scratches. Made sense to me.
Ubbe
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There are lots of repair kits for CD/DVD discs and if they are good enough for making the laser read the data again it should be good enough for a display glass.
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RogueSteward
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Heck, I've used toothpaste on pretty significant and deep scratches with very good results. Galileo would've killed for the quality of our toothpaste for polishing his optics!
I also recommend these Novus products.
This kit with all three formulas is the way to go and this stuff works:
https://goo.gl/images/Twn6FL
vernongt
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Yep! I've used toothpaste on my watch glass as well and it works super well.
BrianG61UK
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Be a little cautious though, since the scanner display window is probably plastic, not glass.
Brasso works well too. I have used that in the past with pretty good success.
squad1b
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Tried the toothpaste and it seems to have worked well.
Thanks
Scott
Thanks
Scott
sprite1741
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Polish it like everyone says but the plastic is soft and it will just happen again. I gave up on mine. It also gets dust underneath the display. You have to take it apart to clean it. I told Whistler about it but they really don't care to change anything. The cheap plastic belt clip broke, I have it JB welded back on. When things get bad enough I will order a new one. It works great so I don't care about the cosmetics anymore. Let us know how it goes.
In the event you remove or hide the scratch, I would then invest in a hard leather case if you are using a handheld unit. It is worth every cent.
Fixed mine with
I 2nd what Electronicsdude said. I put Meguiar's PLASTX polish on my WS1080 screen and it all but vanished. I then used it on my Car headlights with buffer, AM/FM radio plastic and speedometer that had a gash in it and scoring. All are shiny as hell and crystal clear. The AM/FM radio plastic is so shiny it reflects like a mirror. Great stuff for "plastic" *especially dull plastic headlights. I do have a leather case now.
I 2nd what Electronicsdude said. I put Meguiar's PLASTX polish on my WS1080 screen and it all but vanished. I then used it on my Car headlights with buffer, AM/FM radio plastic and speedometer that had a gash in it and scoring. All are shiny as hell and crystal clear. The AM/FM radio plastic is so shiny it reflects like a mirror. Great stuff for "plastic" *especially dull plastic headlights. I do have a leather case now.
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