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iPad iPad Scratch? Toothpaste?
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Toothpaste is abrasive. I wouldn't recommend using it. Take your iPad to Apple and ask them how much to replace the screen.
Toothpaste will not do nothing for your device. It will not work so don't even think about it my friend.
In my opinion, the best solution, short of a screen replacement, is a screen protector film. It will shield any future scratches and I think it will also make some shallow ones invisible.
Best of luck my friend!
In my opinion, the best solution, short of a screen replacement, is a screen protector film. It will shield any future scratches and I think it will also make some shallow ones invisible.
Best of luck my friend!
People used to use toothpaste to polish scratches out of their CD/DVD collection. I would not use it on anything with a coating i.e. iPad.
The best option is to put a screen protector - the adhesion of that will mask the scratch if its not a big or deep scratch
If you're feeling adventurous, you could try some norland 61 optical cement used for cementing glass lenses together. It cures in direct sunlight and is crystal clear. Work into the crack and let it cure...
No abrasive is going to do what you think...
No abrasive is going to do what you think...
You CANNOT polish scratches out of glass with toothpaste...
Only a PRO could polish a scratch out of glass and even then, you'll DESTROY the oleo phobic coating.
Only a PRO could polish a scratch out of glass and even then, you'll DESTROY the oleo phobic coating.
You're not getting why it works on a watch or CD.
The glass on a CD is a clear layer and under that is the information that the laser reads. The glass on a watch is just sitting there to cover the hands and face itself. Toothpaste doesn't "remove" scratches, it wears the glass down around the scratch to even everything out. That's fine on a CD because it stops the laser from getting refracted funny by a single line. It's also why you can get those "cd buff" things for $20.
It's the OPPOSITE of what you want to do on a touchscreen device. If you were to wear the screen down you'd remove the coating and destroy the touch capabilities of it.
i would agree with the above post. If it is really bothering you, get it replaced, although it will be expensive. If you do get it replaced, I would recommend a good screen protector. I am using the Zagg HD model which is excellent. I have also used Power Support USA in the past witch is really great as well.