How to remove scratches on a plastic tablet screen?

Currently, no one does without mobile gadgets: phones, tablets or MP3-players. We invest a lot of money in them, and it's always a shame if they have any problems with them. Even in spite of all sorts of protective films, cases and other devices, after a while on the screen of your favorite tablet appear small, and sometimes not so, scratches. This is not insured by anyone, even the most expensive and fancy tablet or mobile phone. And I have to think how to remove scratches on the plastic screen of the tablet.

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A bit about scratches

Actually, the expression "remove scratches" is not quite right. Completely remove the scratches are unlikely to succeed. They can only be made invisible or unobtrusive:

• Specialists believe that minor scratches are generally better not to touch, so as not to further deteriorate the situation. The simplest solution in this situation will be an anti-glare matte film that will hide all minor, minor defects.
• But the big scratches that spoil the whole appearance of the device, you need to somehow disguise. The most effective way to fight is polishing. It allows you to scratch edges of scratches so that they become invisible to the unaided eye of a person. This effect is achieved due to the fact that the middle of the scratch is filled with polishing substance.

Important! If the device has an oleophobic coating, you must be extremely careful. This coating does not withstand almost any polishing and is erased. The screen will become cloudy, there will be no glossy coating, it will remain fingerprints.

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Preparation for polishing

Before we proceed directly to solving the problem, than polishing the screen of the tablet, let's talk about preparing the device. Before you start polishing by any method or tool, you need to do the following:

1. Turn off the entire device.
2. Clean the screen from dust and fine dirt particles.
3. Glue those places where moisture can get to - buttons, speaker, connectors, microphone. This can be done with tape or tape.

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Methods of polishing the screen

So, our tablet we have de-energized, cleaned, closed all holes. How to remove scratches from the tablet screen at home?

Special tools

The most preferred way to polish the screen of the tablet from scratches is to use specially designed tools for this purpose.

Important! The most popular of them is paste "Displex display polish".The only drawback is the high price, so you can use alternative products.

Getting Started:

1. Squeeze a small amount of money onto the scratched area.
2. Use the enclosed microfiber cloth to polish this place in a circular motion for 3-4 minutes.
3. Clean the display with a damp cloth.

Important! Also popular are napkins for cleaning optics and glasses - they allow you to hide small scuffs and give a shine to the surface.

GOI paste

The most effective readily available means is the GOI paste. It is inexpensive and it can not be bought.

Important! Please note that there are 4 types of such a paste, so consult with the seller before buying to choose the most optimal option in your particular case.

Before starting work, the paste must be softened. Do not attempt to rub glass or plastic with a dry piece of paste - this will only damage the coating. For softening, machine oil or clock oil can be used. We proceed as follows:

1. Apply a small amount to a microfibre cloth or cotton napkin.
2. Wipe the screen, trying not to press very hard.
3. The agent should be applied in layers for greater efficiency. It is advisable to take breaks and start applying the next layer only when you are sure that the previous one did not bring the desired result. This is quite a painstaking activity, so be patient.
4. Having reached the desired result, wipe the screen again, but this time with a dry cloth.

Important! After the procedure, do not forget to wash your hands.

If you notice during the polishing process that the fabric has dried, reapply the engine oil.

GOI paste plus

grinding machine To accelerate the grinding process of GOI paste, many prefer to use a grinder whose rotation speed allows achieving good results in a shorter period. If there is no such tool, you can replace it with a drill with a special nozzle:

1. Make a polishing wheel with a sponge and a microfibre cloth.
2. Apply paste to it and proceed to polishing.
3. Try not to work long in the same place, so that the glass does not overheat.

Important! Start at low speed, constantly check the result.

Sandpaper

Large scratches can be polished using sandpaper. Just choose fine-grained paper. If you see that the screen has become dimmer and matte, you can use GOI paste to return the gloss and brightness. After finishing the procedure, wipe the screen with a damp cloth or cloth.

Folk methods

There are several simple folk ways how to remove scratches from the tablet:

• The most accessible remedy available in every home is toothpaste. But for such cases only white paste is suitable, without any bleaching properties, colored crystals or other additives. Apply a little paste to the problem area and polish with smooth circular movements with a clean cloth or soft cloth. You can also use a cotton swab. If necessary, the procedure can be repeated many times. But, of course, with large scratches toothpaste can not cope.
• Another way to remove scratches from the screen of the tablet is to polish the diluted baking powder with a diluted water. For two teaspoons of baking powder there is one teaspoon of water. Stir until the formation of gruel and you can begin. You can use tooth powder instead of a baking powder.
• You can polish the screen of the gadget using baby powder on the basis of talc. Dissolve it in a small amount of water until a thick slurry forms and apply to a scratched place, and then wipe with a soft cloth. When finished, wipe the surface of the screen with a damp cloth.
• Another tool that will help us in solving this problem is baking soda, which is also available in every home. Dilute it at a ratio of 1 to 2 with water obtained by grueling polish the damaged area, then wipe with a damp cloth or tissue to remove the remnants of the product.
• You can mask small traces on the screen with vegetable or baby oil. It will give the surface shine and hide all the small defects.
• Automotive polishing is also used to remove abrasions on the screen. Apply a small amount of this product to scratches and wipe the surface with a napkin.

Now you will not experience any more by finding scratches on the screen of your gadget, because from now on in your arsenal of knowledge there are several effective ways to solve this problem.