I have a quite a few scratches on the touch screen and also one on the home button, which is deeper. Most of the scratches on the touch screen are not very deep but theres alot of them. I was thinking of trying toothpaste but have been told that it could damage screen. Any suggestions?
Hi,
there is a polish compound called Displex. This worked best for me on GameBoy, mobile phones and MP3 players.
Just look for it on ebay, should be as cheap as 1-2 Euros (about the same in $)
Regards,
Zuzler
Zuzler said:
Hi,
there is a polish compound called Displex. This worked best for me on GameBoy, mobile phones and MP3 players.
Just look for it on ebay, should be as cheap as 1-2 Euros (about the same in $)
Regards,
Zuzler
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Hi thanks a lot for the reply Zuzler, are you sure it will work on a touch diamond? And have you tried it on anything touchscreen?
I tried Displex on my old htc tornado, and it didn't work very well for me.
i got HUGE scratches on my TD
the first day i got it there was a scratch on it.. before i could apply the screenprotector...
wish we could buy the front plastic for our TD/MDA, i once checked it out and the front is actually a 'screenprotector (just a piece of plastic with the black on the side ) ' too (at least mda) but if you rip it off you'll see all the bits inside i think.. so applying a fully transparent screenprotector over it would be ugly...
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BRASSO is good. available in the UK and US. do not get into gaps.
Oh, I forgot to mention that:
I think someone around here already wrote that. Since Displex melts the top layer of the display, it might be useless for the Diamond display since it has not the typical plastic-surface. But as I can not confirm that, you might want to research it yourself.
Regards,
Zuzler
Zuzler said:
Oh, I forgot to mention that:
I think someone around here already wrote that. Since Displex melts the top layer of the display, it might be useless for the Diamond display since it has not the typical plastic-surface. But as I can not confirm that, you might want to research it yourself.
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Zuzler
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I dont think I will risk testing the brasso, but many thanks for your help Also I have bought a screen protector now it should come in a week or two, I know its a bit late but do you think it will cover up the scratches?
If the scratches are not too deep and you polish the display with a non-fuzzing cloth before applying the protector you should get quite good results.
See this thread...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=415933
Back in the day when I had a iPod Video, i had heaps of scratches on the screen (brasso wouldn't work very well). I put on a screen protector and none of them could be seen anymore. Wouldn't have known there are scratches on it. I dunno if it would work on the Diamond but its worth a go.
new anti-scratch device
they sell some devices out there which are...
..well, I don't know how to describe them...
I'll try, anyway: they are transparent and very thin plastic layers which often have a sticky compound on one side and you generally apply on the screen (and buttons like in the Diamond) of your phone. In this way you can scratch them but they prevent scratches on your screen.
They are amazing, and everybody should get one together with the new phone...
Obviously you have to purchase one before scratching the display.
I would say that this method could be called PREVENTION!
Stellino said:
they sell some devices out there which are...
..well, I don't know how to describe them...
I'll try, anyway: they are transparent and very thin plastic layers which often have a sticky compound on one side and you generally apply on the screen (and buttons like in the Diamond) of your phone. In this way you can scratch them but they prevent scratches on your screen.
They are amazing, and everybody should get one together with the new phone...
Obviously you have to purchase one before scratching the display.
I would say that this method could be called PREVENTION!
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Not even helpful dude. Just go back to wrapping you sofas in plastic and shutup.
AdamHC said:
Not even helpful dude. Just go back to wrapping you sofas in plastic and shutup.
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Well, my sofas came both with a cover, so I can wash them separately.
I bet your ones instead are dirty and you opened already a thread in http://forum.sofa-developers.com with the title 'Removing Stains'
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Hi all,
Just curious about the number of users using a screen protector with their Trinity.
Good idea, bad idea? Please share your thoughts.
Laudanum
+ 1 good idea
But when the time comes to clean the screen protector, U fell alone
It's quite meticulous
Yes , I'm using the Brando ultra clear protector.
Quality is outstanding , and you can't even tell the difference.
Just have to press a tiny bit harder with the stylus.
Just make sure that your screen is absolutely dust free before applying.
For the people that have difficulties with dust ,apply it in the shower just after you have used it and there will be no dust.
Yep, Brando Ultra Clear is very good.
Take care to put it right first time. I've applied it and it was invisible, but about 1,5mm of edge. Removed it to place in center, and placed a 2nd time, but got some dust and could not clean it. So, take care, you only have one chance to get it perfect.
Thanks for taking the time everybody.
I wish I had done it off the bat, as I am beginning to notice the small scratches around the letter recognizer area.
laudanum
There is a solution!
laudanum said:
Thanks for taking the time everybody.
I wish I had done it off the bat, as I am beginning to notice the small scratches around the letter recognizer area.
laudanum
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You are absolutely corect my friend but not the end of the world. You have 2 solutions:
1st (cheapest): You can put screen protection now and then you wont see the scratches.
2nd (more complete): The scratches are not on the actual LCD but on the digitizer, that part that gives you the touchscreen capability. That part is cheap and you can change it. You can buy from here http://www.mspare-parts.com/product_show.asp?keyno=526 or another site and then you can use my guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=1306775#post1306775 in order to replace it.
Best regards.
Marunga said:
Yep, Brando Ultra Clear is very good.
Take care to put it right first time. I've applied it and it was invisible, but about 1,5mm of edge. Removed it to place in center, and placed a 2nd time, but got some dust and could not clean it. So, take care, you only have one chance to get it perfect.
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You can remove dust parts from the backside with sticky tape.
Wow dimanto. Thanks especially for the guide.
I don't have a login for that the mspare parts site. about how much is that digitizer?
Laudanum
laudanum said:
Wow dimanto. Thanks especially for the guide.
I don't have a login for that the mspare parts site. about how much is that digitizer?
Laudanum
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You don't need a login. Just send an e-mail to Frank, the sales manager.
http://www.mspare-parts.com/contact.asp
He will answer very fast. He will also tell you anything you want about the piece (price, availability, if it fits your LCD, etc). Your request should be something like this. "I would like to buy a digitizer for my LCD screen, model TX0705APAA3".
Regards.
I just use the one that came with my M700.... Spent a good 5 minutes putting it on with a bank card... Can tell the difference, no bubbles although it does reflect light a bit muchly... oh and its not the best fit either but good for nothing .
Nogs
What do I use to remove the scratch? thx.
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What do I use to remove the scratch? thx.
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I see a kit for ipod for that exact thing a few years ago - maybe its worth asking.
i dropped my diamond and the screen has a very nasty looking scratch along the botto of the screen.
please advise what i can do to fix or do i have to replace it for a new touch screen.
if i need a new screen where in th uk is the best place to have it re fitted
thanks
I think it's called Displex scratch remover or similar - try it out it will fill the hairline scratch and make it invisible.
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I think it's called Displex scratch remover or similar - try it out it will fill the hairline scratch and make it invisible.
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Are you sure this will work? Displex melts a bit of the acrylic plastic on most screens so that it fills up the scratches. Last I heard, the Diamond's screen is glass.
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Are you sure this will work? Displex melts a bit of the acrylic plastic on most screens so that it fills up the scratches. Last I heard, the Diamond's screen is glass.
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If its the screen I'd be carefull applying anything as you risk the display becomes blurred (same reasons thet don't remove scratches on glasses). If it's made of glass maybe consult a car repair shop reparing wind screens. Let's hear what you find out.
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Are you sure this will work? Displex melts a bit of the acrylic plastic on most screens so that it fills up the scratches. Last I heard, the Diamond's screen is glass.
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The outer layer is not glass. It's the layer underneath the digitizer that is glass. Have you noticed that you can indent the screen when you touch it, say, with the stylus? That should prove it for you.
As far as the displex goes I personally haven't tried it as I use a screen protector (which on a side note I have ruined today as my stylus has developed a sharpness that has scratched the crap out of it). So the idea is to replace it when it's gone bad with a new one. If you've scratched the actual outer surface then you could look at replacing it (I'm not sure how you'll go about doing that) or you could try the displex.
Attention: use only on non-coated surfaces and plastics; when used on mobile phones, treat only the transparent portions of the display lens. Not for use with touch screen displays.
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Attention: use only on non-coated surfaces and plastics; when used on mobile phones, treat only the transparent portions of the display lens. Not for use with touch screen displays.
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Uh-oh... Haha I think I recommended Displex to someone before... I've seen people use it on GPS displays and it worked fine, even with touch screen... But if they say no, don't risk it.
looks like it will have to be a new screen,
is the outher screen a seprrate part to the glass section of the screen ??
does anyone know where i can have it replaced in the uk?
If your going to replace it then I'd have a go at polishing it first and see what happens. What you got to loose.
I once used a bit of Brasso on the screen of my car headunit, got the scratches out a treat.
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looks like it will have to be a new screen,
is the outher screen a seprrate part to the glass section of the screen ??
does anyone know where i can have it replaced in the uk?
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If you're going to have a new screen anyway I'd first experiment with some of the various proucts discussed. If it works you save the repair, if not then no harm done as you'l get a new dispaly (at the cost of a new TD likely).
update
managed to get hold of a new screen for a reasonable price too
link
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/product/17042.htm?referer=FR_PROD-PR-P-17042
now can someone please direct me to where i can have this fitted,
or better still if you know how to change the screen can you please show me instructions of this and tools required.
regards
silkw0rm said:
update
managed to get hold of a new screen for a reasonable price too
link
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/product/17042.htm?referer=FR_PROD-PR-P-17042
now can someone please direct me to where i can have this fitted,
or better still if you know how to change the screen can you please show me instructions of this and tools required.
regards
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Search for the tech. manual on the net. It explains step by step how to do it. Good luck with it. I cannot recall where I found it, but even somewhere in xda is a link I think.
http://www.pdacenter.ru/razborka/raz...touch-diamond/
it was in my housing replacement thread before...
very difficult job from what i can tell for replacement
almost as annoying as iphone DIY since it has the most annoying housing ever
this may sound stupid but it is stuff that works
take a piece of microfiber cloth
a banana
toothpaste
and any glass cleaner
1st take a small piece of banana and rub it on the screen for about 3 minutes and take your microfiber cloth and whipe it off... (do not use water) and do not use paper towel or toilet paper!!!!(it will ruin the screen
now flip your microfiber to the clean side and set it down...
take your tooth paste (white colgate is the best) and rub it over the screen for 5 minutes again take the clean side of microfiber and rub off the toothpaste... it will smell minty for a couple of days but eventully it will go away!!!
please try this it works take the time it will work and again do not use any water!!! that means dont put water on cloth and wipe off
hope it helps
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this may sound stupid but it is stuff that works
take a piece of microfiber cloth
a banana
toothpaste
[..]
hope it helps
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Right... I can understand using tooth paste, but a fricking bannana? How funny is that? I honestly would like to see a guy polishing his £350 phone with that.
You've made my day
Ps. I'd suggest using a carrot and then a potato afterwards
COuld be the small amount of acids in it.
A lemon may be too strong. Banana has a fine 'polishing' structure too.
it works man.... banana is my friend......
delicious too
htcfanboi said:
it works man.... banana is my friend......
delicious too
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Hehe, My apologies then, I'm gonna give it a go as soon as I spot the first scratch
my display has scratches, somebody has an idea? Or can i buy a new housing with a display?
Thx
Sir_Terry said:
my display has scratches, somebody has an idea? Or can i buy a new housing with a display?
Thx
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Sir_Terry,
It is too late now, you should have bought a Screen Protector as everyone does and you would have saved the trouble!!!
OMG how helpful are you!
Sir_Terry, if you're up to fitting it you can buy a new touch screen: http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/product/17042.htm
I'm no expert, but I believe this would be, or include the top layer that you've managed to scratch.
Search google on how to repair a scratched CD with a fresh banana. Unless your screen is scratched bad enough to be felt. I'd recommend a screen protector right after you fix it. Good luck and report back!
i have the same problem.. took me a while to understand how did it get scratched..
it was the original stylus i got with the phone
considering to get this from brando: ($44 and free shipment)
http://mobile.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=03449
anyone tried that?
i'm sure i've written this before...
Get some acrylic polish and a soft cloth, the polish works like t-cut (and most polishes), it may take some time, but u can get scratches out with that.
used it on one of my old HTC phones.
Also works on the backs of Diamonds
Thank you guys, but there is no cover, such as Nokia earlier in 3210 or so?
no, it has a digitiser (on top, the bit you press) which you can usually get seperatly, i got one for £7 on eBay for a HTC Artemis. and then under this is the LCD.
I presume this is the setup, as it is the way every other HTC device is.
Hey guys..
So much for the 'invincible' Gorilla glass Not that I used the phone clumsily or anything. Have been treating it like a baby and have not even put the phone in my pocket as I am awaiting a screen protector which i ordered.
Unfortunately there seems to be a hairline scratch on the screen which is really making me tear its relatively small but running a microfiber cloth over it with my nail made me feel it very lightly.. Was wondering if whether any of you blokes could suggest a appropriate remedy for this issue..
Did go through the rest of the threads out there but there was no clear cut agreement on which method would be more safer and doable. Any ideas on how a scratch could be removed from a Gorilla glass?
Really appreciate your suggestions.
Thanks!
Zz
hishamzz said:
Hey guys..
So much for the 'invincible' Gorilla glass Not that I used the phone clumsily or anything. Have been treating it like a baby and have not even put the phone in my pocket as I am awaiting a screen protector which i ordered.
Unfortunately there seems to be a hairline scratch on the screen which is really making me tear its relatively small but running a microfiber cloth over it with my nail made me feel it very lightly.. Was wondering if whether any of you blokes could suggest a appropriate remedy for this issue..
Did go through the rest of the threads out there but there was no clear cut agreement on which method would be more safer and doable. Any ideas on how a scratch could be removed from a Gorilla glass?
Really appreciate your suggestions.
Thanks!
Zz
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I suspect putting a screen protector on it now will completely disguise the scratch. Won't repair it, of course, but you shouldn't see it. If you sell it just point out it comes with a bonus screen protector already installed.
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I suspect putting a screen protector on it now will completely disguise the scratch. Won't repair it, of course, but you shouldn't see it. If you sell it just point out it comes with a bonus screen protector already installed.
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True enough A screen protector does mask out the scratch but you know.. :-S been an owner of the phone and knowing that there IS a scratch is a bit annoying. Though with all honesty, the scratch been only visible when looking at the screen from a certain angel and without any light falling on it..
Any ideas on how much a replacement screen would cost? Just to have options
Zz
I recommend finding the nearest Ghost Armor kiosk at a mall near you... They professionally install a full-body protector and are very good at getting scratches to look invisible.
I've used them ever since my Nexus One and now have it on every device!
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True enough A screen protector does mask out the scratch but you know.. :-S been an owner of the phone and knowing that there IS a scratch is a bit annoying. Though with all honesty, the scratch been only visible when looking at the screen from a certain angel and without any light falling on it..
Any ideas on how much a replacement screen would cost? Just to have options
Zz
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Consider yourself lucky that you are beyond the obsessive new toy phase, and now you can start using it like a tool instead of obsessing over it. I'm always relieved when I get my first blemish. There may even be more...
I'd go with jdmarko's suggestion. If you try to polish the scratch out, you will need to use something abrasive. I'd be hesitant to do that because anything that will polish the scratch out would be abrasive in nature and might damage the rest of the phone.
I dont think there is a way to remove it.
I got the ghost armor on it first chance i had with this toy.I'm pretty bad at scratching stuff so it's definitely worth it.
@ jdmarko, jggonzalez, b00m83 - Wish i could find a place to get that done but unfortunately we dont find such joints here in Sri Lanka I have ordered a full body protector nevertheless and I am thinking of going for a Case-Mate hybrid tough case for complete protection.
@smacman - hehe, i know man but its just stinging in a way. guess i ll just have to get over it. However i am on the lookout to finding means to actually getting rid of the scratch.
forum.ppcgeeks.com/moto-droid/114659-gorilla-glass-does-scratch-but-i-know-how-repair.html
was looking at that link and he seems to have had some success. unfortunately not really sure from where to find the compound he has used.
I am actually not willing to do this but just to know the options out there.
Does any one know whether its possible to get a replacement gorilla glass for any mobile for that matter? is that possible? the ones on ebay does not seem genuine gorilla to me :-S
Zz
OK, so today I threw my Incredible (AMOLED if it matters at all) into my backpack and some keys in there scratched it a little bit. The scratches are not too deep, and you can't feel them or anything, so I was hoping there might be a way to fix it. I looked around a little bit and saw that toothpaste can help for getting scratches out of things like CD's and such. Has anyone tried this on their phone? I don't think anything bad would happen, but I don't really know...
Also, I know that I should have bought a screen protector, so please don't remind me about that.
'Getting scratches out' sounds like a bit of a oxymoron. You don't have something IN your screen, a scratch is more like a bit of surface screen missing.
I can't see why toothpaste would harm the screen. Just don't get the phone wet, turn it off, clean up afterwards, etc.
Really can't see how it would help either...
I have never heard of using toothpaste to fix scratches, but since the scratches are not to deep I try this product that has done wonders it is called apple sauce and was originally made to fix iPod scratches. Look it up on amazon.
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Yes! It works well, rub it in tiny little circles starting in the center of the screen and working your way out. BUT BE CAREFUL. don't push hard ar all, and don't do the same part more than 2 or 3 little "circles" or you may destroy the screen. if you do it right though, it should work fine.
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Yes! It works well, rub it in tiny little circles starting in the center of the screen and working your way out. BUT BE CAREFUL. don't push hard ar all, and don't do the same part more than 2 or 3 little "circles" or you may destroy the screen. if you do it right though, it should work fine.
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What do you mean "destroy the screen"? How easily can I accidentally do this? I don't want it to get worse!
They say you can do it on CD's it acts like a polish. I think it all depends on the surface of the screen and what kind of metirial it is made up of.
Good luck though!
Vaseline. lol
Yes, it will probably work since toothpaste is the same as a car polish in general
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Mustard works better than toothpaste. It turns into glass when you use it to remove scratches on your phones screen. If you rub it on your face every night before going to bed you'll grow a proper manly beard too. Really, there's no limit to the things you can do with mustard with it's amazing properties.*
*All of the above is patently untrue in the same way that turning lead into gold is pure fiction. Toothpaste contains mild abrasives. Would you use sandpaper on your screen?
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Mustard works better than toothpaste. It turns into glass when you use it to remove scratches on your phones screen. If you rub it on your face every night before going to bed you'll grow a proper manly beard too. Really, there's no limit to the things you can do with mustard with it's amazing properties.*
*All of the above is patently untrue in the same way that turning lead into gold is pure fiction. Toothpaste contains mild abrasives. Would you use sandpaper on your screen?
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Nice! I tried the mustard, and it looks like it worked! My screen looks brand new! Also, I think I can already see stubble after just one night!!! The only problem is now my pillow is stained yellow...
Anyways, I thought that the toothpaste helped because of the slight abrasiveness of it...?
There are products here in the UK made under the Duraglit brand as Brasso and Silvo. These are metal polishes, but are also available as a cotton wad roll impregnated with the stuff. I do not know if they are sold in the USA, but there may be something similar from US manufacturers. As their name suggests they are made to clean and polish brassware and silverware.
It is a very fine abrasive suspension, but it also contains ammonia to remove any tarnish, and white spirit to act as a lubricant. They are quite good at removing scratches from watch glasses etc., by gently cutting into the surface, down to the level of the scratch.
On touch screen devices, the touch screen sensitive layer lives above the screen glass, but under a plastic protective layer. It will be this top layer that you have scratched. The product above or something similar may work, but check that the white spirit does not attack the protective plastic layer.
As mentioned above small, circular movements, a little at a time may work. If you cut through the protective layer, you are in trouble.
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Nice! I tried the mustard, and it looks like it worked! My screen looks brand new! Also, I think I can already see stubble after just one night!!! The only problem is now my pillow is stained yellow...
Anyways, I thought that the toothpaste helped because of the slight abrasiveness of it...?
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Nice to see people getting into the spirit of things Anyway, i hope you find a solution that works. I personally might be tempted to ask the manufacturer to replace the digitizer, as long as the cost wasn't too prohibitive. I tried changing one myself on an old phone and it didn't work out too well
Am not sure about what kind of display cover your phone has. But, if it's capacitive or IR and the top layer is glass, take it to the local wrist-watch merchant/repair center and they could fix it for you using H2SO4 and some filler.
Alternatively, you can have the top layer of the touch panel replaced.
And, next time, do use a screen protector. =D
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'Getting scratches out' sounds like a bit of a oxymoron. You don't have something IN your screen, a scratch is more like a bit of surface screen missing.
I can't see why toothpaste would harm the screen. Just don't get the phone wet, turn it off, clean up afterwards, etc.
Really can't see how it would help either...
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I am not sure if toothpaste would help the screen scratches, its not a tooth scratch.. LMAO
Is it true that tooth paste works like sand paper on glass, does that mean that it contain something harder than glass? I don't have scratch just want to remove paint between my screen protector. Want to know if tooth paste actually micro scratch the glass.