Toothpaste Screen

Okay -- here me out...

My J680 has two small scratchs on the screen, 1-2cm long. They were there when i got them from expansys. I've just found this website:

http://ninds.deviantart.com/journal/5240411/

So, what are the results?

Impressive. One scratch has seemingly gone, the other is noticably thinner.

Whoa, for a moment there I thought they were going to actually suggest using a toothbrush.

Does it work better with Extra whitning brand?

Seriously though - it worked! I was skeptical at first but the screen couldnt get any worse, but now it looks almost as good as new (and smells minty fresh :-) )

And added fluride to help screens stay healthy and strong!

But do we need 24 hour protection, and gel or paste?

LOL

May as well give it a try

Obviously using an abrasive such as jewelers rouge or toothpaste is going to improve the appearance of a screen, and on a laptop I'd say go for it...but talk to the guy who used it and destroyed his touchscreen by removing the nearly invisible continuity points or electronics and he'll tell you that he wish he had left well enough alone. Better I think to fill in the gouges with a little wax polisher than remove material...but hey...if you got big ones....

Rich

That technique is used on cd's, which are made of considerably stronger plastic. I flinched when I saw this thread title.

You can give it a try, but an abrasive on a screen? It could dissolve more than you want.

Just make sure that you use the right kind of cloth!

Ok, my (now) educated view point.

Not worth it.

Gel's don't work. I tried there first and it just glooped.

Only use soft tissue, not toilet paper

I only covered an area in the centre of the screen, I would be afraid of going to the edges.

The pressure that you have to apply to the screen to actually remove it is far too much than is healthy for LCD.

The toothpaste causes friction between it and the screen surface and the tissue. I experimented, and while the residual covers up cracks, you've actually created more from the friction between the micro particles and the tissue in the first place!

It does change the refractive properties of the screen, so will alter the viewing angle and leaves a film on the screen which is what makes the DS photo's shine. However turn the screen off and catch it on the light and you can clearly see it. Also, it has increase screen reflectivity.

I'm quite content though, I tried it on a screen protector rather than actually on the screen surface
My personal thoughts though - having tried it for myself.

Edit: Forgot to attach empirical evidence.

A screen protector will not have the same effects, its properties are much different than the touchscreen.

Also, I think that using a tissue is a bad idea. A glasses cleaning cloth (you may need several) would be better for the screen. Also note that the DS touchscreen is considerably harder and more durable than ours is.

In short: only do it if you are desperate.

At least we know that's not plaque.

Do I see a cavity?

We used to use Pepsodent tooth paste or powders to remove scratches from car windshields. The abrasive is diatomaecous earth. Fossilized shells of diatoms, look it up class.

A simpler, less risky method is to mix some flour with Carnuba wax, gently rub on the screen and buff with a micro fiber cloth.

Another old trick is to soak fresh newspaper in warm water for a few minutes. Wring out the excess water and gently wipe the screen. Let it dry and buff with a soft cotton rag. The ink will fill small scratches and give the surface a "newer" appearance.

I was waiting for that. Now all we need is a floss suggestion to clean between the keys...

Oh, come on now guys. If you're going to do something, go all out.

Power toothbrush for the screen.
Waterpic for the keyboard

See, Yoldering, what happens when you give people ideas?



Eww, people brushed their teeth with that??



But won't the ink also stain the screen?

Using carnauba wax makes sense to me.

Edited by CE Geek 2006-02-20 1:39 AM