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Tandem Tom 01-16-20 09:19 AM

Garmin Screen scuffs?
 
Has anyone "polished" the screen to remove scuffs and scratches? If so what did you use?

Thanks!

Tourist in MSN 01-16-20 10:48 AM

I used some Meguires Mirror Glaze, an auto polish. It will not remove deep scratches, they are there forever but it turned that foggy look into a shiny surface again.

Marylander 01-16-20 04:35 PM

If you get it fixed up put a screen protector on there. Actually it might work just to put a screen protector on. I got a set of 3 glass screen protectors for my 820 for like $10.

Koyote 01-16-20 07:33 PM

I would guess that toothpaste would work - it's what people use on plastic watch crystals.

But I am curious: how does the computer screen get scratched? I mean, it just rides on the handlebar, and occasionally comes off for recharging or to be mounted on another bike. So what is happening to it?

Tandem Tom 01-17-20 08:14 AM

After quite a few tours, across the US, Canada and Europe a few times it has been dropped stuck in handlebar bags and such. Overall for 7 years of tours it has held up well. But it does have some "wear".

Tourist in MSN 01-17-20 10:30 AM


Originally Posted by Tandem Tom (Post 21287997)
After quite a few tours, across the US, Canada and Europe a few times it has been dropped stuck in handlebar bags and such. Overall for 7 years of tours it has held up well. But it does have some "wear".

I use clear packing tape, the two inch wide stuff as a screen protector. Replace it when it looks bad or before I start a long trip.

Tandem Tom 01-17-20 02:53 PM

I tried some baking soda today but nothing happened.

canklecat 01-17-20 03:32 PM

Flitz makes polishes for pretty much every material, including polycarbonate, acrylics, eyewear, etc.

gracehowler 01-27-20 11:54 AM

I 2nd tourist, Meguires Mirror Glaze, its good stuff.
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