Galaxy s screen scratched

tong · 7th October 2010, 5:18 PM

just today my galaxy s got scratched on the screen it's not that deep but visible when screen is on the scratch when screen is off is kinda silver it was rubbed against door handle and i think the metal flake might be stuck on the glass.

so anyways i'm wondering any of you guys know how to remove the metal flake which is stuck to the screen? any chemical i can use to remove it without damaging the glass even more?

here's a larger size image http://picasaweb.google.com/10025962...87547630294562

as you can see the scratch has some residue from the surface of which cause the scratch or at least i that's what i think

TeddyTan · 7th October 2010, 7:36 PM

use a strong magnet to "suck" out the metal. ..haha..joking..someone else might have a better idea

tong · 7th October 2010, 9:43 PM

lol, was thinking of maybe toothpaste or car polish to polish it just lightly and see if it helps just need it to be invisible when screen on don't mine if i can still see if with screen off

juppy · 7th October 2010, 11:46 PM

you could try a soft rubber eraser I guess. Just do it slowly at first but I doubt it would affect the screen.

tong · 7th October 2010, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by juppy

you could try a soft rubber eraser I guess. Just do it slowly at first but I doubt it would affect the screen.

heh i tried that earlier today with a rubber, didn't work though

juppy · 7th October 2010, 11:58 PM

have you seen those little white magic eraser sponge things? They are a cube of microfibre material I think. It would probably get it off, but might make the glass a bit hazy where you rubbed, Im not sure so be very careful. Maybe test one on another piece of glass first.

Is the screen actually made of glass or some other material? If its not glass then any abrasive cleaner is going to fark it I think.

Ceramic cooktop cleaner might work, but once again test on a tiny area first.

tong · 8th October 2010, 8:51 AM

Those magic eraser sounds good and it can reach inside the scratch and probably clean it out will definitely check it out

Afurotsu · 10th October 2010, 8:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by juppy

you could try a soft rubber eraser I guess. Just do it slowly at first but I doubt it would affect the screen.

Try specifically a Pentel Super Hi-Polymer Eraser and apply a good amount of pressure. Work hard on the affected area, and then finish a bit softer all over working parallel to the edges. It's worked wonders for me on soft plastic screens.

If that doesn't work, then I'd suggest one of those magic abrasive household sponges as above.

tong · 10th October 2010, 10:41 AM

i tried the magic eraser did nothing i guess it only works on hard surface as the glass is too smooth for it to have any effect

juppy · 11th October 2010, 10:12 PM

the ceramic cooktop cleaner I mentioned above is meant to be able to remove metallic residue (from dragging a pot) from ceramic cooktops, so it might be worth a try.

Or automotive cutting compound on a cotton bud maybe???

All of which may have potential to cloud the glass I guess, so be careful.

edit: BTW... you know you need to wet the magic eraser first and then squeeze excess water out so that its just damp?

There is also this stuff, http://www.glasspolishshop.com/cerium_oxide

You can get little tubs of it on ebay I think, but its not that cheap if I remember correctly.

7th October 2010, 5:18 PM	#1
tong Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mt Pritchard, NSW Posts: 106	Galaxy s screen scratched just today my galaxy s got scratched on the screen it's not that deep but visible when screen is on the scratch when screen is off is kinda silver it was rubbed against door handle and i think the metal flake might be stuck on the glass. so anyways i'm wondering any of you guys know how to remove the metal flake which is stuck to the screen? any chemical i can use to remove it without damaging the glass even more? here's a larger size image http://picasaweb.google.com/10025962...87547630294562 as you can see the scratch has some residue from the surface of which cause the scratch or at least i that's what i think __________________ • Trades List • Last edited by tong; 7th October 2010 at 5:34 PM.

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7th October 2010, 9:43 PM	#3
tong Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mt Pritchard, NSW Posts: 106	lol, was thinking of maybe toothpaste or car polish to polish it just lightly and see if it helps just need it to be invisible when screen on don't mine if i can still see if with screen off __________________ • Trades List •

7th October 2010, 11:46 PM	#4
juppy Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Coffs Harbour, Australia Posts: 1,642	you could try a soft rubber eraser I guess. Just do it slowly at first but I doubt it would affect the screen. __________________ Brothers and sisters have I none... but that man's father, is my father's son. www.fontgod.com - Personal handwriting fonts. www.pinballaddicts.com - Pinball News, Marketplace, Future Pinball Tables. www.framebug.com - Free Inspirational and Educational stuff for Digital Photo Frames.

7th October 2010, 11:58 PM	#6
juppy Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Coffs Harbour, Australia Posts: 1,642	have you seen those little white magic eraser sponge things? They are a cube of microfibre material I think. It would probably get it off, but might make the glass a bit hazy where you rubbed, Im not sure so be very careful. Maybe test one on another piece of glass first. Is the screen actually made of glass or some other material? If its not glass then any abrasive cleaner is going to fark it I think. Ceramic cooktop cleaner might work, but once again test on a tiny area first. __________________ Brothers and sisters have I none... but that man's father, is my father's son. www.fontgod.com - Personal handwriting fonts. www.pinballaddicts.com - Pinball News, Marketplace, Future Pinball Tables. www.framebug.com - Free Inspirational and Educational stuff for Digital Photo Frames.

8th October 2010, 8:51 AM	#7
tong Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mt Pritchard, NSW Posts: 106	Those magic eraser sounds good and it can reach inside the scratch and probably clean it out will definitely check it out __________________ • Trades List •

10th October 2010, 10:41 AM	#9
tong Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mt Pritchard, NSW Posts: 106	i tried the magic eraser did nothing i guess it only works on hard surface as the glass is too smooth for it to have any effect __________________ • Trades List •

11th October 2010, 10:12 PM	#10
juppy Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Coffs Harbour, Australia Posts: 1,642	the ceramic cooktop cleaner I mentioned above is meant to be able to remove metallic residue (from dragging a pot) from ceramic cooktops, so it might be worth a try. Or automotive cutting compound on a cotton bud maybe??? All of which may have potential to cloud the glass I guess, so be careful. edit: BTW... you know you need to wet the magic eraser first and then squeeze excess water out so that its just damp? There is also this stuff, http://www.glasspolishshop.com/cerium_oxide You can get little tubs of it on ebay I think, but its not that cheap if I remember correctly. __________________ Brothers and sisters have I none... but that man's father, is my father's son. www.fontgod.com - Personal handwriting fonts. www.pinballaddicts.com - Pinball News, Marketplace, Future Pinball Tables. www.framebug.com - Free Inspirational and Educational stuff for Digital Photo Frames. Last edited by juppy; 11th October 2010 at 10:16 PM.