"scuff/small scratch" in middle of screen

[WillJS]

I have what appears to be a scratch on the screen if my iPhone. I only keep it my pockets by itself so I have no clue as to how it got there. Buffing with iKlear until my fingers bled didn't solve it. It isn't very deep, but when I run my nail over it I can feel it. Can anyone reccommend any *safe* scratch remover product? maybe sending it into apple would be a viable option?

 

[Surely]

I have what appears to be a scratch on the screen if my iPhone. I only keep it my pockets by itself so I have no clue as to how it got there. Buffing with iKlear until my fingers bled didn't solve it. It isn't very deep, but when I run my nail over it I can feel it. Can anyone reccommend any *safe* scratch remover product? maybe sending it into apple would be a viable option?

That sucks dude.

Can you see the scratch when the iPhone is on, or only when it is off?

How about posting a pic of the injured iPhone?

 

[FJ218700]

when I scratched mine, I went and got some really fine 220 grit sandpaper and sanded down the rest of the glass until it was even with the deepest part of the scratch. It worked great, no more scratch, try that.










p.s. April Fools!

 

[Hudzilla]

when I scratched mine, I went and got some really fine 220 grit sandpaper and sanded down the rest of the glass until it was even with the deepest part of the scratch. It worked great, no more scratch, try that.










p.s. April Fools!

Harsh...Very Harsh.

 

[WillJS]

That sucks dude.

Can you see the scratch when the iPhone is on, or only when it is off?

How about posting a pic of the injured iPhone?

Will do when I get home. Posting on the victim

when I scratched mine, I went and got some really fine 220 grit sandpaper and sanded down the rest of the glass until it was even with the deepest part of the scratch. It worked great, no more scratch, try that.










p.s. April Fools!

Darn it. I was seriously considering that, then I said no way, and then I saw your last line. touché good sir, touché. (did I say that correctly?)

 

[WillJS]

Here are some pictures.

 

[Surely]

Here are some pictures.

Right in the middle....bummer.

Can you see the scratch when you are using your iPhone, ie. when the screen is on?

 

[WillJS]

Right in the middle....bummer.

Can you see the scratch when you are using your iPhone, ie. when the screen is on?

I can notice a line there, like there is a streak something like water distorting the screen. It isn't sell and buy new bad, but it's rather annoying for a person like myself.

 

[Mars478]

Arghh

I can notice a line there, like there is a streak something like water distorting the screen. It isn't sell and buy new bad, but it's rather annoying for a person like myself.

I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY 8GB IPOD TOUCH

 

[BullittMustang]

I wonder how much it would cost to send it in to Apple and get the screen replaced?

 

[WillJS]

I wonder how much it would cost to send it in to Apple and get the screen replaced?

Unfortunately, probably an arm and a leg.

 

[FJ218700]

^^ wait and have then replace the screen at the same time you need a new battery. MIght be cheaper overall than 2 separate replacements

 

[WillJS]

^^ wait and have then replace the screen at the same time you need a new battery. MIght be cheaper overall than 2 separate replacements

That's a great long-term solution, however, I would also like to solutions for a short-term solution (like some kind of scratch remover for the iPhone if a quality exists).

 

[FJ218700]

you can't remove the scratch, but you can fill it. you need to go to a shop where they make/repair eyeglasses and see what sort of epoxy they recommend.

 

[WillJS]

you can't remove the scratch, but you can fill it. you need to go to a shop where they make/repair eyeglasses and see what sort of epoxy they recommend.

Excellent. The iPhone uses a glass screen, right? I guess that's what I'd tell them. Anything specific I should mention?

 

[FJ218700]

Excellent. The iPhone uses a glass screen, right? I guess that's what I'd tell them. Anything specific I should mention?

yes, the screen is covered in "optical quality" glass. You probably just want the eyeglass shop to repair it as if it were a scratched lens. I'd tell them that there is a capacitance-based touch recognition system underlying the glass just so that they know to be more careful than normal. Let me know if it works out. I have a similar scratch on my Touch.

 

[SFStateStudent]

I've used the solution on my glasses and it seems to do the trick quite well. I haven't had a scratch as deep as yours, but KMA (Keep me advised). Sorry to see that scratch!

 

[WillJS]

yes, the screen is covered in "optical quality" glass. You probably just want the eyeglass shop to repair it as if it were a scratched lens. I'd tell them that there is a capacitance-based touch recognition system underlying the glass just so that they know to be more careful than normal. Let me know if it works out. I have a similar scratch on my Touch.

I will try this, guess I'm not trying Wall*Mart!

I've used the solution on my glasses and it seems to do the trick quite well. I haven't had a scratch as deep as yours, but KMA (Keep me advised). Sorry to see that scratch!

I'm going to try FJ218700's suggestion, will let you guys know how it works out.

 

[SFStateStudent]

I will try this, guess I'm not trying Wall*Mart!
I'm going to try FJ218700's suggestion, will let you guys know how it works out.

I've used Swipes Lens CPR, on my plastic and glass glasses. "Instantly removes surface scratches, from prescription glasses, sunglasses, work goggles and watch crystals. Cleaning solution: Prepares Surface and Treatment solution: Fill Scratches and Seals." (information on the box)

Though it tends to streak, if you put too much of the Treatment Solution on the area at one time. If that happens, run a clean cloth under the faucet with hot water running, then wipe the area until the Treatment Solution is removed, then apply the Cleaning Solution again, dry the area, then apply the Treatment Solution again. Polish the area with the Polishing Cloth when the area is dry. I've purchased this item at WalGreens.

Hope this helps,