What is the method for removing small barely visible scratches from your screen? Those scratches that you can't see with the screen on, but when you head outside with a dark screen you can see them shining in the sunlight.
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So, best method to remove screen scratches?
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calling apple and telling them you have problems with your phone so they send you a replacement without scratches.
I feel that's a somewhat childish approach unfortunately
Are there any products that will work?
Many thanks,
I feel that's a somewhat childish approach unfortunately
Are there any products that will work?
Many thanks,
Unfortunately not. There is a coating that repels fingeroils on the screen (that's likely what you have scratched otherwise a scratch in the glass you could feel with your nail) that would be damaged by anything abrasive.
I know how it feels but you'll either have to accept it and/or slap a screen protector on and try to forget about it.
Or lie to Apple like the guy above me suggested.
A screen protector is the best solution. It will cover up minor scratches and prevent any further damage.
Thanks for the responses.
I think the best way is to live with it. I know I will eventually drop the phone and crack the screen or something - It always happens, and I always have to end up taking it to Apple. However, I will not lie about it.
I think the best way is to live with it. I know I will eventually drop the phone and crack the screen or something - It always happens, and I always have to end up taking it to Apple. However, I will not lie about it.
Good for you. I am in the same boat with those micro scratches on my screen and will live with it rather than lie. Ethics count, in my book.
I saw a product on Amazon, API The World's First Anti Fingerprint Oleophobic Coating Kit Fusso SmartPhone
API Corporation.
I have never used it, not sure it would work for you. It might be worth a try.
API Corporation.
I have never used it, not sure it would work for you. It might be worth a try.
Yes, I agree. I had a small scratch on my 5 after a year. At first it bugged me a bit. But then I got over it and eventually I don't see it anymore.
Another way I look at this is that everything is in the state of constant decay. Nothing lasts forever, my body include. Why am I trying so hard to keep some physical object in perfect condition? I am not going to abuse the nice things I have, but if accident happens due to normal use, that's life.
This is why I always use screen protectors. Even micro scratches get to me. Like other's have suggested, slapping a screen protector on there will cover them and get it out of your mind, try a tempered glass protector, those feel close to the actual screen.
Does anyone know how to remove scratches that have rainbow effect? I don't mind scratches but the rainbow effect can be noticeable while watching videos and preferable if can be lessened to some extent.
Get a tempered glass screen protector (preferably fingerprint resistant + 2.5D/rounded edges). This will not physically remove the barely visible scratches, but it will make them pretty much invisible. Plus, it will restore that smooth fingerprint resistant feeling that may have worn off from being scratched.
Unfortunately you're screwed. Those are deep scratches in the glass. Your only option would be to get a new screen or live with it. Sorry bro.
the above pics are a good advertisement for tempered glass!
Try an auto polish like Meguiars #205 or something. That'd be my only thought on the matter.
Try an auto polish like Meguiars #205 or something. That'd be my only thought on the matter.
Ahh okay then, I'll just wait until the iPhone 4s replacements are $150 then, I also have the camera partially blocked out from the camera holder coming out of place (not sure how that happened) so it will be a legitimate replacement.
Yeah I have to live with those scratches on my iPhone 6+ I already put on screen protector but it will not cover to the edge..Gotta get a case.
God teaches you not to lie....
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I'm pretty sure I saw someone a while back on here buff out the scratches by more or less removing the entire coating. Then you'd be left with a scratch-less screen but a fingerprint magnet. I'm not sure which I'd prefer. The tiny scratches don't really bother me much since you can't really see them unless you're holding the right at a certain angle.
Its hilarious that you posted this because today I did this exact thing with my M205 polish, and it worked flawlessly. I just got a new 6+ yesterday and somehow managed to get some fine scratches on the bottom near the button. So I took a pea sized amount of the meguires M205 on the tip of my pointer finger, and i was able to rub them out with mild pressure with just my finger tip. Took a damp towel to get the residue off, and the scratches were gone. Worked perfectly. Great minds think alike...lol
Oh and for the layman who dont know what we are talking about, this is the meguires professional series automotive paint polishes that cost about $30 a bottle. So getting this for just your phone is probably not cost effective. But I already had this and the M105 in the garage, and the 205 worked perfectly. Im happy.
Ha! Glad to hear it worked! On a side note, I LOVE 205. I have used it exclusively by hand, no DA and every time it meets my needs. Sometimes I get fine marring after claying (pressing too hard) and I can just M205 the effected panel by hand with a jeweling pad and it looks flawless again.
You should see what it does with a flex or PC7424. I use it with an old PC AD and it works magic. And if you get an orange pad, it will take down orange peel a little and really makes a difference. And you can do no wrong with a PC or Flex DA unless you literally drop the machine on the car.
A very commendable response. More people need to be like you (myself included).