my kid scratched up the tv screen with a pen.

[shenanigans_ink]

does anyone have advice for repairing the scratches? It's a 52 inch Samsung DLP with a plastic screen. I want to make it better, not worse.

 

[VinceT3]

besides killing the kid.. not sure.. check samsungs site and see if they sell a replacement / have a service center around your area?

 

[lakebum431]

If it is really a scratch you are probably going to need to replace the screen to fix it. That really stinks. Sorry.

 

[jayn_j]

If you make the assumption that the screen is trashed, you have nothing to lose by trying to fix it. I would look at either the CD repair kits or the new automotive headlamp repair kits. Both will have you use a combination of abrasive polishing and a polyacrylic filler for the deep scratches to get a smooth finish back.

Personally, I'd try the headlamp kit as it provides more bang for the buck. It is designed to handle larger areas.

If it doesn't work, then you need to contact Samsung and get a replacement screen.

 

[VinceT3]

a lot of the screens have texture on them.. the kit might not work because of that.. next time get one of the kid protectors for the screen (plexi glass to go on top of the screen)

you may even be able to replace it with a piece of plexi if you have some place in the area that sells it.. just get the same thickness and swap em out..

 

[Ilya]

As I understand, most RPTV's have a protective screen that can be removed (which may even improve the picture quality). So, if nothing else helps, wait for your kid to grow up a bit and then have the protective screen removed or replaced.

 

[Rey]

to give you an idea, i have a similar set from samsung. here's a link for my screen just to give you an idea. you can later input your model# at this web site.
http://www.samsungparts.com/part_de...&product_id=BP67-00137A&search_model=HLS5087W