iPhone 5 removing scratches on the frame. How to remove scratches from iPhone case. Toothpaste or powder

Hello everybody!
It all started when I bought an iPhone 4, no, not for 14,000 rubles in 2011 :). I bought it in 2016 for 3700, the average price for Avito 5500. Its screen had a couple of scratches, which of course annoyed me a little, and I decided to fulfill my dream and buy a polish for phones, which I had been dreaming about since the days of the Sony Ericson K790 :) whose screen was pretty scratched. My choice was conscious and I knew what I wanted, having reviewed the offers of offline sellers, I did not find an offer that would suit the price and moved to ebay and aliexpress. I searched by name for what was sold offline and chose “Displex.”

So, order on Ebay:


Ordered 05/25/2016. The mail was delivered on 06/09/2016. The seller is German, sends from Germany. Here is the polishing paste, made in Germany:

Polishing paste

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Description of the paste in the offline store siriust.ru:

“When using cell phones without special protective cases, abrasions or scratches will inevitably appear on the surface of the case or display. This makes the phone unpresentable. It is not always possible to replace the display cell phone or its body. And sometimes this comes at quite a cost. In this case, a convenient and rational solution to the problem is to use special DISPLEX paste.
DISPLEX offers a simple solution to a pressing problem. This is a completely new type of polishing paste that does not contain abrasive elements. End users can use the paste to remove scratches (including deep scratches) from cell phone displays. The procedure for removing scratches and abrasions is quick and, most importantly, cost-effective. The user can easily use the paste himself, without involving a cell phone repair specialist.
You just need to apply DISPLEX paste to the surface to be treated, and then rub it with a soft cloth with some force. The procedure must be repeated 2-3 times until deep scratches on the cell phone display are removed. The contents of the tube (5 grams), when used correctly, are enough for 8-10 polishings (depending on the area of ​​the surface being treated).
The paste does not contain abrasive elements, and scratches are removed as their volume is “rubbed” with the contents of the paste. After using DISPLEX paste, your cell phone display will not become cloudy or glare.


So, here's what I wanted to fix:

Scratches on the phone screen



Scratches on the phone camera



And here is the result:

After 1 hour polishing:







When polishing the screen, the cloth did not stain at all; when polishing the camera, it turned black. Surely the camera could be polished in 5 - 10 hours, because... the coloring of the cloth indicates the removal of a layer of polished material. But apparently the scratches are quite deep and will take much longer to remove.
We can say that the result = 0. Displex paste could not remove scratches on the phone screen or on the rear camera.

In order not to be at all upset by the result, I did the same experiment on a BluRay drive, which was pretty scratched and did not look presentable.

BluRay before polishing:





During polishing:



After 20 minutes of polishing the surface:



The result is excellent, the surface shines like new. Of course, you could notice the remains of scratches, but the appearance of the BluRay changed for the better. After polishing, the surface has restored its shine, the roughness is not visible, unless you look closely the scratches are not visible.
P.S.: Displex paste is suitable for screens made of plastic and plastic glossy surfaces. It’s unlikely that any Gorilla Glass can be polished, and hard glass too.

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Lifehack #1: Toothpaste

Toothpaste will help polish not only your teeth; almost any toothpaste except gel will do. Toothpaste here acts as an abrasive and the amount of any useful microelements in it is not important to us. So: we squeeze a little paste onto a disk formed from cotton wool, and begin to wipe the damaged screen with it, using gentle circular movements. After the procedure, the paste, of course, needs to be removed (don’t even think about rinsing with water!) using a soft cloth or paper napkin. As in dentistry, toothpaste will only help with relatively small and shallow scratches.

Lifehack No. 2 Car cream

Scratches are not only a problem Apple products, so in the automotive industry there are very good creams for removing such damage. Such creams, for example, include: 3M Scratch, Turtle Wax, Swirl Remover. These creams are also used as a paste, but more carefully, trying not to get them on the mucous membranes or damage to the skin. Getting car cream into the functional openings of the iPhone and iPad is also not advisable.

Lifehack No. 3:Paste GOI

GOI is not some exotic plant, but an abbreviation for the State Optical Institute. This paste is designed for polishing optics, jewelry and ceramics, and it will not harm iPhone screens and iPad. At the same time, the too gentle action of GOI paste also has its drawbacks: it eliminates minor damage, but does not cope where more serious polishing is needed.

Lifehack No. 4 Sandpaper and drill for sanding

This method is suitable either for people who love extreme things in everything or for citizens who are confident in their extreme accuracy. This technique will help in eliminating really serious scratches, but it is better to apply it to the back panel of the gadget, and not to touch screens Apple. You should choose the least abrasive option of sandpaper and act carefully. As you go, inspect your apple tree to see if it has been damaged.

Lifehack No. 5 Baking soda

Baking soda is not only a good tool for cleaning dishes, but also for polishing screens. Regular baking soda should be mixed with water (proportion 2x1) and stir until a thick paste is obtained. Then the mixture, just like with toothpaste, should be applied to a cotton pad and treated the damaged surface using circular movements. Then use a napkin or cloth to clean the soda from the screen.

Lifehack #6: Baby powder

If baby powder does not harm the delicate skin of babies, then it is also suitable for iPad and iPhone screens. The powder is used in the same way as soda: mixed with water until a homogeneous mass is formed, applied to cotton wool and rubbed in, then the mixture is removed from the screen.

Smartphones constantly suffer from our negligence. Either we put them in the same pocket with the keys, or we accidentally drop them on the marble floor - as a result, already a month after purchase, the case of your iPhone is covered with small scratches, the aesthetics of which are highly questionable. Of course, you can replace it if you wish, but you can also save money. To do this, there are seven ways to polish your gadget yourself.

*Before cleaning, turn off the phone, remove the battery, and cover the openings with electrical tape to prevent water and other liquids from entering.

Toothpaste

The first miracle substance is practically under your nose - in the bathroom. This is an ordinary toothpaste (gel-based toothpastes are not suitable).

Here's how it works:

  • Squeeze a little toothpaste onto a cotton pad.
  • Rub it over your phone's screen using gentle, circular motions until you're sure the scratches are gone.
  • Dry your phone with a paper towel or soft cloth, removing all traces of toothpaste.

Car scratch remover cream

Automotive creams such as Turtle Wax, 3M Scratch and Swirl Remover are designed to minimize or completely remove scratches. They are used in the same way as described above, but there is one additional caveat:

*make sure that the cream does not get not only into the special holes of your phone, but also into your mouth, eyes or wounds on the skin.

Sandpaper and sanding drill

Only hardcore! The method is quite harsh, but otherwise you will never get rid of annoying abrasions and deep scratches. However, it is not recommended to polish the screen with a drill and sandpaper - this method is more suitable for use on the back panel of your iPhone.

If you prefer sandpaper, choose the least abrasive option. Rub the surface very carefully and check frequently to see if this method of sanding is damaging it. The same system applies to the drill.

*If you are careless and careless, do not use this method.

Baking soda

This product can also be a very effective weapon in the fight against minor scratches. Here's how it works:

  • Mix soda and water in a 2x1 ratio.
  • Stir until it becomes a thick paste.
  • Apply the paste to a clean cotton pad and rub the scratched surface in a circular motion.
  • When the scratches disappear, wipe the surface with a clean cloth or napkin to remove all traces of paste.

Baby powder

By adding water to baby powder, you can create a special paste that can effectively remove scratches from your iPhone.

The methodology is the same as with baking soda.

Vegetable oil

For very small and almost imperceptible scratches, the method using vegetable oil is suitable.

One drop of oil on a scratched surface can be an excellent cosmetic solution.

Egg, aluminum and potassium sulfate

A mixture of potassium sulfate, aluminum and egg white will also help get rid of scratches. You will need a piece of microfiber, an egg, aluminum foil and alum. Potassium sulfate can be purchased at a pharmacy.

  • Mix egg white and a teaspoon of alum. Preheat to 65 degrees Celsius in an aluminum pan.
  • Soak microfiber in the resulting solution.
  • Place the fabric on aluminum foil and place in the oven preheated to 150 degrees. “Bake” until the fabric is completely dry.
  • Place the cloth in cold water for 20-30 seconds.
  • Repeat the above steps three times and then leave the fabric to dry for 48 hours.
  • Use the resulting cloth to wipe the gadget.

For a long time after purchasing a new phone, we cannot get enough of its functions and admire the beautiful appearance. But after a week or a month, scrupulousness towards a brand new iPhone disappears. Now, instead of blowing dust off it, we can throw it into a bag or pocket along with our keys, or accidentally drop it on tiles, granite or asphalt.

The materials from which the American smartphone is made differ high quality, but it is very easy to cause mechanical damage to it. We will give you some practical tips on how to remove scratches from your iPhone. Here is a list of tools that are suitable for trying to save your smartphone screen:

  1. Tooth powder or toothpaste.
  2. Paste GOI.
  3. Powder for powdering the skin.
  4. Baking soda.
  5. Sanding paper for polishing.
  6. Any vegetable oil.
  7. A piece of suede.
  8. A specialized product for polishing phone screens.
  9. Car body polish.

Almost all of the above materials are in every person’s home. Let's try to figure out exactly how they will help remove annoying scratches from the screen of your favorite smartphone. Please note that it is not possible to get rid of them completely and forever, you can only hide them.

Toothpaste or powder

This method is considered the most accessible and effective for iPhone users. Before starting a rescue operation, you should completely degrease your phone screen. This can be done using a cotton swab and a few drops of alcohol. If there is no alcohol, you can simply wipe the screen with a cotton pad. You will only need a small amount of toothpaste: a pea-sized ball. If you use tooth powder, dilute it with water in a ratio of 1:2. Apply the paste to the damaged screen and rub in with gentle circular movements until completely dry. Shallow small scratches, indeed, become almost invisible, but you will not be able to get rid of large ones.

Paste GOI

This miraculous ointment is used for polishing non-ferrous metals, glass, ceramics, furniture coatings and jewelry. Why then not try using this paste to remove scratches from your phone display? This is not so easy to do: apply a small amount of paste to a piece of soft cloth (preferably flannel). It is advisable to soak a cloth in gasoline before use. You should drop a couple of drops of machine oil on your phone screen and start polishing. This method masks all small scratches, but large ones continue to hurt the eye.

Baking soda or skin dusting powder (baby powder)
These two technologies are almost the same, so there is no point in talking about each separately. Soda, like powder, is mixed with warm water in a 1:2 ratio. You should get a thick, creamy substance. Apply this paste to a cotton pad or a piece of soft cloth and rub it into the scratches on the screen with smooth circular movements. Once the screen is dry, wipe off any remaining powder with a cloth.

Sandpaper

The most severe method for getting rid of scratches on the display, which not everyone decides to use. Its essence lies in the fact that microcracks are not filled with any material, but are simply erased from the screen. You should use the softest and most forgiving paper.

Vegetable oil

Although vegetable oils have healing properties, they will not heal the iPhone screen from wounds, and the effect of this method will be rather cosmetic. Apply two drops of any vegetable oil to the smartphone display and rub them in with quick circular movements. The resulting shine on the screen hides scratches for a while, but does not eliminate them.

Suede

If you rub your phone's display with a piece of suede, you won't be able to get rid of scratches. You will simply remove grease from the display, which will give it more shine. This method is considered the least effective by Apple product owners.

Special care products for phone screens

They are made specifically for polishing touch displays and do their job really well. After applying the gel, small scratches practically disappear, as they are filled with a special material, but large scratches remain, but become less noticeable.

Car polish

The method of using available tools from car enthusiasts is recognized as one of the best for caring not only for the car body, but also for the touch screen. You need to apply a thin layer of a paste-like substance, wait a couple of minutes and start polishing with a soft cloth or cotton pad. The result will surprise you: small scratches will practically disappear, and large ones will become almost invisible. But after two weeks the whole operation will need to be repeated.

It’s better to take care of your smartphone from the first day of purchase and don’t skimp on protective films, or even better protective glass and a cover. Then there will be no need to experiment with various methods of restoring the integrity of the screen.

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