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drew · 12-11-2007, 12:46 AM

i just bought this TV
http://www.amazon.com/Philips-42PFL7.../dp/B000NV7PZY

and managed to get a 2" scratch on the sceen, is there anyway to buff it out?

doug · 12-11-2007, 12:50 AM

Dunno if that's possible. How did you scratch it?

drew · 12-11-2007, 12:54 AM

had to lay it face down while screwing in the mount, i must have scratched it on the table

it isn't bad, i called BJ's and they said i can briung it back to exchange it but it's not a big deal, i'd just like to fix it if possible

SovXietday · 12-11-2007, 12:57 AM

Unfortunately no, nothing you can do for that.

drew · 12-11-2007, 12:58 AM

oh well still looks amazing

Subie_sleeper · 12-11-2007, 01:00 AM

i used the plastic only polish for jeep soft top windows to remove scratches on my 30 gig ipod video. it worked ok but i was sweating bullets doing it. not sure how it would work on an lcd tv though. could make it a hell of a lot worse. i'd say that if you gently drag your fingernail across the scratch and can feel it catch you're probably screwed. if it's shallow enough not to feel it when you go across then try the polish and hope for the best. good luck.

doug · 12-11-2007, 01:06 AM

I would advise against pushing on the screen for extended periods of time.. you'll just end up bursting the pixels. Surprised that BJ's will exchange it.. good luck Drew!

james_ls · 12-11-2007, 01:09 AM

I can't remember the product, but there was a chemical used in the google-search for "iPod SCRATCH REPAIR" that works wonders.

I just ran out, lemme see if I can find the name of it...

Subie_sleeper · 12-11-2007, 01:12 AM

good point. if they'll exchange it , go for it. even if you're the only one that knows about the scratch you'll always drift to it.I have a little stone chip on the passenger side of my windshield. not even close to where i look during normal driving. i see the damn thing every time i drive and its been there for 5 months. lol.

james_ls · 12-11-2007, 01:24 AM

I found it Drew.

The stuff is called Brasso.

Here was the iPod repair site...

http://www.detwiler.us/ipodpolish.html

Brasso.

drew · 12-11-2007, 08:44 AM

thanks a lot james

honestly, i'm real hesitant to put anything on the screen that's abrasive, chances are i'd mess up and leave horrible swirl marks. i'm just gunna own up on this one, the scratch is only noticable when the TV is off so i'm not sweating it. it's up on the boarder anyways.. it's my fault so it isn't right to return it to BJ's. live and learn, no biggy i'll just be more careful with my next TV

boostedfury · 12-11-2007, 09:04 AM

take it back man these companies just damage **** out in a heart beat dont suffer and just get a new one

ITSTOCK · 12-11-2007, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boostedfury

take it back man these companies just damage **** out in a heart beat dont suffer and just get a new one

Very true. It's sent back to the factory and fixed for pennies on the dollar.

If they offered to exchange it, I'm not sure that I would even ask the question. It's a no brainer, and I know that at first the little scratch might not be a problem, but it will slowly grow as a stupid nuisance.

05GT · 12-11-2007, 09:15 AM

Well please don't use anything abrasive on the LCD, it will ruin it. You aren't even suppose to use things like Windex or any other kind of cleaners like that on them.

You can't remove scratches from an LCD period.

The whole moving your finger along it and see if it catches made me laugh though...that idea is true on cars, because cars have a clearcoat, which can be buffed and polished out. TV's don't have clearcoats lmao, so polishing them isn't going to work.

drew · 12-11-2007, 11:09 AM

oy such a pain in the ass to haul it back out there haha.

scutzi128 · 12-11-2007, 11:26 AM

Brasso works on the ipod because it works on the plastic cover over the lcd screen. I have done it before any ways and it only did an ok job leaving sizable scratches there. I would say if you don't care about it just keep it, but if you do take it back. I personally would take it back, but that's just me.

gpzjack · 12-13-2007, 05:23 PM

If you get stuck with it let me know. I think i know someone local that could take care of it for you.

SovXietday · 12-13-2007, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 05GT

Well please don't use anything abrasive on the LCD, it will ruin it. You aren't even suppose to use things like Windex or any other kind of cleaners like that on them.

You can't remove scratches from an LCD period.

The whole moving your finger along it and see if it catches made me laugh though...that idea is true on cars, because cars have a clearcoat, which can be buffed and polished out. TV's don't have clearcoats lmao, so polishing them isn't going to work.

This is the longer and more informative version of what I said, lol.

You can polish an Ipod because it has a protective plastic sreen that is getting sratched, not the LCD screen itself.

And yes, never use Windex on your LCD screens. Go to CC/BB/WWS etc and get some Monster screen cleaner with microfiber towels. You use them when the screen is cold, and you put a thin layer on and wash the screen, and then put another thin layer on and BUFF the screen. It's basically plastic wax for your TV.

doug · 12-13-2007, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SovXietday

This is the longer and more informative version of what I said, lol.

You can polish an Ipod because it has a protective plastic sreen that is getting sratched, not the LCD screen itself.

And yes, never use Windex on your LCD screens. Go to CC/BB/WWS etc and get some Monster screen cleaner with microfiber towels. You use them when the screen is cold, and you put a thin layer on and wash the screen, and then put another thin layer on and BUFF the screen. It's basically plastic wax for your TV.

I just use the microfiber towel that came with my tv and some water.. keeps the dust off.

SovXietday · 12-13-2007, 05:53 PM

That works too, I'm just telling you guys what the best option is.

12-11-2007, 12:46 AM	#1
drew Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Broomall, PA Member #2617 My Ride: fuzion & exploder iTrader: (8)	possible to get small scratch out of an LCD? i just bought this TV http://www.amazon.com/Philips-42PFL7.../dp/B000NV7PZY and managed to get a 2" scratch on the sceen, is there anyway to buff it out? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-11-2007, 12:54 AM	#3
drew Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Broomall, PA Member #2617 My Ride: fuzion & exploder iTrader: (8)	had to lay it face down while screwing in the mount, i must have scratched it on the table it isn't bad, i called BJ's and they said i can briung it back to exchange it but it's not a big deal, i'd just like to fix it if possible __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-11-2007, 12:58 AM	#5
drew Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Broomall, PA Member #2617 My Ride: fuzion & exploder iTrader: (8)	oh well still looks amazing __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-11-2007, 01:00 AM	#6
Subie_sleeper Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Center Valley Pa. Member #5775 My Ride: '06 Subaru Baja Turbo. Cash consuming vortex from HELL iTrader: (1)	i used the plastic only polish for jeep soft top windows to remove scratches on my 30 gig ipod video. it worked ok but i was sweating bullets doing it. not sure how it would work on an lcd tv though. could make it a hell of a lot worse. i'd say that if you gently drag your fingernail across the scratch and can feel it catch you're probably screwed. if it's shallow enough not to feel it when you go across then try the polish and hope for the best. good luck. __________________ Time to concentrate on the damn leaky axle & gettin my exhaust straightened. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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james_ls TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Warrington Member #1614 My Ride: 1998 Acura Integra LS//VTEC iTrader: (0)	I can't remember the product, but there was a chemical used in the google-search for "iPod SCRATCH REPAIR" that works wonders. I just ran out, lemme see if I can find the name of it... __________________ *Heller Dope* - When the ** is doper than Hellen Keller; it's Heller Dope To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. BUY MY STUFF!** To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-11-2007, 12:50 AM	#2
doug Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Location: Springfield, PA Member #450 My Ride: 2007 WRX STi Limited, 1969 Z/28 Camaro iTrader: (1)	Dunno if that's possible. How did you scratch it?

12-11-2007, 01:06 AM	#7
doug Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Location: Springfield, PA Member #450 My Ride: 2007 WRX STi Limited, 1969 Z/28 Camaro iTrader: (1)	I would advise against pushing on the screen for extended periods of time.. you'll just end up bursting the pixels. Surprised that BJ's will exchange it.. good luck Drew!

12-11-2007, 01:12 AM	#9
Subie_sleeper Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Center Valley Pa. Member #5775 My Ride: '06 Subaru Baja Turbo. Cash consuming vortex from HELL iTrader: (1)	good point. if they'll exchange it , go for it. even if you're the only one that knows about the scratch you'll always drift to it.I have a little stone chip on the passenger side of my windshield. not even close to where i look during normal driving. i see the damn thing every time i drive and its been there for 5 months. lol. __________________ Time to concentrate on the damn leaky axle & gettin my exhaust straightened. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-11-2007, 01:24 AM	#10
james_ls TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Warrington Member #1614 My Ride: 1998 Acura Integra LS//VTEC iTrader: (0)	I found it Drew. The stuff is called Brasso. Here was the iPod repair site... http://www.detwiler.us/ipodpolish.html Brasso. __________________ *Heller Dope* - When the ** is doper than Hellen Keller; it's Heller Dope To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. BUY MY STUFF!** To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-11-2007, 08:44 AM	#11
drew Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Broomall, PA Member #2617 My Ride: fuzion & exploder iTrader: (8)	thanks a lot james honestly, i'm real hesitant to put anything on the screen that's abrasive, chances are i'd mess up and leave horrible swirl marks. i'm just gunna own up on this one, the scratch is only noticable when the TV is off so i'm not sweating it. it's up on the boarder anyways.. it's my fault so it isn't right to return it to BJ's. live and learn, no biggy i'll just be more careful with my next TV __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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12-11-2007, 09:15 AM	#14
05GT The TST IT Ninja Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Member #1598 My Ride: 2007 SRT8 Jeep / 2013 Shelby GT500 iTrader: (0)	Well please don't use anything abrasive on the LCD, it will ruin it. You aren't even suppose to use things like Windex or any other kind of cleaners like that on them. You can't remove scratches from an LCD period. The whole moving your finger along it and see if it catches made me laugh though...that idea is true on cars, because cars have a clearcoat, which can be buffed and polished out. TV's don't have clearcoats lmao, so polishing them isn't going to work.

12-11-2007, 11:09 AM	#15
drew Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Broomall, PA Member #2617 My Ride: fuzion & exploder iTrader: (8)	oy such a pain in the ass to haul it back out there haha. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-11-2007, 11:26 AM	#16
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12-13-2007, 05:23 PM	#17
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