Ipod photo Screen damage

Ouch! £190!
BTW: That's just over US$350 for our American friends...

How deep is the scratch? Could it be something that could be polished out with an abrasive of some kind like Brasso?

If it was me and for that price, I'd put up with the scratch as it doesn't affect anything but the appearance...

I doubt that anyone else will make or supply the cases: pity you can't buy a broken one from someone and swap the case around.

Why not go back to the Apple Store so they can see how the extent of the damage? They may be able to offer some other suggestions..

 

There's some polish specifically for the iPod that can remove scratches...and another more intense one for deep scratches. The stuff even works on the metal casing without disturinb the laser engraving. I can't seem to find it now, but here's anther tip from ipodlounge.com:

 

ice cream to clean it? wtf...?

 

http://www.radtech.us/Products/Icecreme.aspx

It's in fact Ice Creme.

 

Haha not real ice cream.... It's a type of Apple product cleaner, kinda like, well, iCleaner. Can't find a link right now...

 

I'd just let it wear he scratch with pride .. I know that in the beginning you want to treat it like it is your own baby .. but you'll need to accept that it will scratch up ..

You could look into: http://www.ipodcleaner.com/

And really get one of these: http://iskinprotect.com/

 

I feel your pain, I got 20GB 4G for Christmas and I've already scratched the screen and case. Even babying it was no use. From what I've read on the forums, scratches are inevitable unless you keep the iPod in the box and just admire it. I'd also recomend getting some sort of case that protects the screen, and as others have sugested I've read some really good reviews on the scratch removers. Good luck.

 

After the first scratch, you might as well go for the 'battle-pod" look. A well worn iPod is a badge of honour you know.

 

the ipod is meant to be used...there's NO way it couldn't get scratched someday..

i really can't stand the people who think a mobile or ipod or laptop or whatever is a godlike thing that mustn't be touched or used just for preventing it from looking not brand-new. that's stupid in my oppinion!!

anyway, sorry for ur scratch as it is not a scratch that occurs in everday use..

 

If you do use Brasso, find the liquid. Not the can with the wadding... and use a lint-free cloth, not a kitchen towel or any old bit of tissue.

Sometimes those recycled-paper fibres can be a bit harsh...

 

I use saran wrap....

I've wrapped mine with saran wrap and after 4 months of use it doesn't have a scratch. And I take it everywhere with me. I change the saran wrap at least once a week. Its great when I'm in the yard and have mud on my hands from planting and I can pull it out of my pocket and do whatever and it doesn't get scratched....

When you take your time and pull the saran wrap tight you can't even tell its there. At least on the front. There is excess but that's for the back and it acts as a bit of cushion when you put it down on something.

Give it a try....

 

I bought a 3rd Party screen protector for my Ipod - I forget who I purchased it from but they also make PDA screen covers - works like a charm.

 

If you really want to have an ipod that looks new, sell your scratched one on ebay. Most ebayers are looking for a deal and are willing to put up with a scratch if that's all it is. It would at least be easier than the apple route. I guess that strategy makes a lot more sense for the people who buy apple stuff in the US as the tariffs in England are so high.

 

My ipod photo got scratched first day, too

I was extremely careful with it, too. It has been in its charging station on my desk, and in its little case that _came_with_it_ when I went out. I took it out of the case to control and put it back in its case aside from that. It now has one big horrible scratch, vertically, from top to bottom, and several smaller ones, all vertical, in the same area. It is interesting to note that the small area is exactly where, on the case, there's a tag. I'm betting that the tag caused the scratches. I am now very careful when putting the ipod in the case to make sure the screen is facing the side without the tag. I'm very disappointed that the screen scratches so easily. I'm even more disappointed that apple would sell the thing with a case that scratches it. Unfortunately, the big scratch is so bad that it pretty much ruins the "photo" part of the ipod. I wouldn't care at all if it were a normal ipod, but now the photos really look bad with this bright line running through them.

I will try the "Brasso" recommendation! I hope it helps!
--jessica

 

thanks for the Brasso tip

worked like a charm and didnt have to empty my wallet for a simple cleaner
and wish i would have read these before i just bought a crystal film from the mac store for 15 bucks urg
radio shake has something similar that you can cut with scissors
for cheap
anyway thanks whomever started the brasso tip

 

When it stops working completely, tell all your friends how you got an ipod. Then, take out a sledgehammer

and smash the **** out of it, smile and run away laughing like a manic.


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