2/3/2006
Remove Scratches from Blackberry
I use a BlackBerry 7105t. I love it.
Recently it started getting scratches on the screen so I ordered a screen protector from www.theinvisibleshield.com.
When I got it I tried to install it (following their directions) and got really close to installing it correctly. When I looked at it there were a bunch of bumps under the protector right in the middle of the screen. No matter what I did I couldn’t get rid of them. I pulled the protector off and tried re-applying it but this time the bumps were worse.
Finally I emailed them with my problem asking if I could get a replacement.
Here’s where the cool part comes in.
They said yes, and they shipped me a replacement. This time, I successfully installed the protector and it looks great.
They also shipped me some of their Applesauce Polish, which is supposed to remove scratches from plastics (like pda screens, ipod screens, pda and ipod bodies, and even the metal back of the ipods).
This was totally unexpected. Talk about customer service!
It also totally worked.
My blackberry screen was starting to get quite a few scratches on it that were really bothering me. Now, they’re totally gone.
My ipod also had some major scratches on the screen that were really obnoxious. I’ve applied the polish 2 times now and the scratches are almost gone. I would guess that after 2 more applications the scratches will be completely gone.
I was totally amazed.
I’d guess that if the invisible shield had an affiliate program I’d make some money off this blog entry…but alas, they don’t.
But, I was so impressed with their customer service that I wrote this review for removing scratches from my blackberry 7105t and for theinvisibleshield anyway.
Now I need to go buy a screen protector for my ipod.
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Hi Jonah,
Interesting review of Applesauce Polish. I too have a blackberry and it is showing some minor scratches thqat I would like to get rid of. Can you tell me….Did the Applesauce make the screen hazy at all. I have read some of these polishes can do this. This would be my worst fear. Let me know as I am eager to get soemthing to try. I am leaning towards the Applesauce Polish as it has the best reviews I have read so far. However, most of the reviews have been for IPOD’s not to many for Blackberries.
Nope, it didn’t do anything to the screen to make it look hazy. In fact, both my blackberry and my ipod look great.
John
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Hello Jonah
Any suggestions on how to rmove those darn bookmarks on the blackberry?
I downloaded some games, now that expired I just can’t remove them.
Help!
Nick
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I just got a backberry pearl and it to already has some scratches on the screen. I tried toothpaste and it didn’t seem to work. The applsauce seemes like a good idea but is the applesauce polish just regular old applesauce or is it something different? Please get back to me! I can’t stand having scratches on my brnad-new blackberry!
Thanks
i have a blackberry curve 8310 and i got this ugly scratch on it [on the screen] and its like all lined together and for some reson there rainbow colored? and i did not apply ANYTHING to it.
im wondering if this Applesauce Polish substance will work? and i also have a DEEP scratch on it and if i drag my fingernail acroos it it makes a clicking noise.
will this remove the scratches??
please reply!!!!!!
Hello,
I also have an almost brand new BB with a few scratches here and there on the screen. I am going to try the toothpaste. If that doesn’t work, I will have to try the Applesauce Polish. I have already ordered the Otterbox from Verizon so I want to get these scratches off before I put it in the 3 layer otterbox. The otterboxes are comparable in price to a good carrier for the 8830 and will protect it almost completely.
Thanks for this information,
Jill
Tothpaste did not work for mine and I think it now looks like it “ate” the part where the toothpaste was, as in, there is a definite “circle” where I worked the scratches and possibly added minor new ones, seriously! Not crazy about that, so stopped. Re: Brasso, We used to use Brasso in the Marine Corps on brass doorknobs and kickplates so I definitely would not suggest that for the screens. The Brasso is great for brass, but after this toothpaste incident, I would just go ahead and order the Applesause for $19. I saw they have kits available, also, depending on the level of scratches.
Good luck everybody. (The one good thing for me is the scratches are not so evident when using it, it is when it is off that they are most apparent.)
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I cannot remove a scratch on my Blackberry Curve 8310. It just appeared there one day and I don’t know how! I had a previous one for months and not one scratch.. I’ve had a refurbished one for 2 weeks and I have a gigantic scratch. Does anyone have a good suggestion to remove it? It’s driving me nuts.