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iPhone 7 scratched by keys - DIY fixes please!

ElaGirl — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 09:56:21 GMT

So my keys got loose in my purse and scratched up my iPhone 7 screen. I am bummed. I looked online and tried taking toothpaste to smooth it out. Maybe it worked, or maybe I am crazy. Does anyone else have another DIY trick without me having to replace the screen/put out more money than this prized phone already costs?

Thanks,
Ela

Re: iPhone 7 scratched by keys - DIY fixes please!

MI5 — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 09:59:40 GMT

It depends on how deep the scratches are.
Light scratches can be removed by using a glass polishing kit (look on ebay, amazon etc) but for deep scratches you have no choice but to replace the screen.
Whilst you are looking on ebay or amazon, buy a screen protector to save this issue from happening again.

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Curr946 — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 10:16:37 GMT

car paint scratch remover. The clear one only

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viridis — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 10:42:00 GMT

Plastic keys

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Wa10 — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 10:44:07 GMT

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Curr946 — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 10:45:58 GMT

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Here's how this remedy works:

Mix two parts baking soda and one part water in a bowl.
Stir until it forms a thick paste.
Apply the paste to a clean, soft cloth and gently rub in a circular motion on the phone's scratches.
After this, wipe your screen with a fresh, slightly dampened cloth to remove any excess.

Re: iPhone 7 scratched by keys - DIY fixes please!

viridis — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 10:47:26 GMT

For the reference in future tho.
NEVER use toothpaste on a display, only on camera lens scratches at most.
The OP has probably sent her oleophobic coating to the place in the sky after doing this and the display will never shine nicely again. Possibly really patchy too.
To repair the patching if it happens, you're gonna need to remove the entire oleophobic layer by means of glass polishing kit or brass and a microfiber cloth.
You'll need to Polish the display all over in circular motion for 30 minutes, reapplying the Polish as needed.

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Cleoriff — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 11:17:12 GMT

I'm just amazed that a brand new phone like this didn't have a screen protector on...

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Curr946 — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 11:26:36 GMT

the oneplus 3t comes with one out the box

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MI5 — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 11:48:35 GMT

What makes you think Apple would provide one for free ?

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Cleoriff — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 11:52:33 GMT

@MI5 wrote:
What makes you think Apple would provide one for free ?

Yeah there is that. Anyway no matter. I am a bit useless at putting them on...but have plenty of folk who will do it for me

Re: iPhone 7 scratched by keys - DIY fixes please!

MI5 — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 11:56:46 GMT

Your Note 4 came with one fitted too

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Cleoriff — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 11:59:07 GMT

@MI5 wrote:
Your Note 4 came with one fitted too

True. It was so good I never noticed it had one on...

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MI5 — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 12:58:21 GMT

Must have been fitted by a pro !

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Cleoriff — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 13:04:41 GMT

@MI5 wrote:
Must have been fitted by a pro !

So I've been told....:smileytongue:

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Curr946 — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 14:28:08 GMT

for the price of handsets these days, i think they should all come with a screen protector fitted. Even if its a cheap one to see over a few days until you get a better one.

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ElaGirl — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 11:04:18 GMT

Went with a screen protector in the now moment. Have not replaced the screen. I will just deal for now I guess. Thanks!

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ElaGirl — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 11:05:57 GMT

Going to give the car scratch removal cream a try this week.

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MI5 — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 11:08:46 GMT

@ElaGirl wrote:
Going to give the car scratch removal cream a try this week.

That won't work on glass - You need one for glass scratches made specifically for the job.

Re: iPhone 7 scratched by keys - DIY fixes please!

viridis — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 11:56:33 GMT

I have genuine fears for this phone