Comments on: iPod scratch removers?

Question: iPod scratch removers?

mathis23 — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 18:05:31 -0800

Has anybody come across an iPod scratch-remover/iPod cleaner worth recommending? I've got a 4G that's starting to look a little sad and would appreciate any input. Thanks.

By: chunking express

chunking express — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 18:32:04 -0800

Here is a review of the two most popular ones, iCleaner and Ice Cream at iPod Lounge. I haven't tried either, but the review is pretty thorough.

By: Mwongozi

Mwongozi — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 18:34:37 -0800

You could always scratch it some more.

By: CCK

CCK — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 19:26:02 -0800

for the plastic.. Take it to a jeweler or watchmaker that polishes crystals. I've done it for a couple of my customers. It works really well.

By: Wallzatcha

Wallzatcha — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 20:13:53 -0800

another example of more scratches... from the same source as Mwongozi

By: SpecialK

SpecialK — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 20:49:32 -0800

If it's *dirty*, nothing works for iBooks or iPods like a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser.

By: five fresh fish

five fresh fish — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 21:53:45 -0800

I think the product you want is Meguiar's Mirror Glaze polish. It's a super-fine abrasive that will polish out the scratches.

By: baphomet

baphomet — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 23:07:08 -0800

You just need stickers.

By: Civil_Disobedient

Civil_Disobedient — Tue, 01 Mar 2005 05:53:27 -0800

What you need is Meguiars, #10 and #17.

This stuff also works on scratched CDs (providing the scratch hasn't gone down to the actual metal film).

It's specifically designed for fixing plastic rear windows in convertible tops, but it works on any clear plastic.

By: bcwinters

bcwinters — Tue, 01 Mar 2005 09:13:21 -0800

Once you've got it clean and scratch-free, consider protecting your investment and putting it in a case. I like the iSkin, which is silicone and makes the iPod nice and grippy.

By: litlnemo

litlnemo — Fri, 25 Mar 2005 07:23:12 -0800

Well, this post was a while ago, but maybe someone will come read it later... I just got a new iPod -- well, new to me. Very much NOT new in condition. It was scratched like crazy. On the recommendation of folks at iPodloung, I tried using Brasso (metal polish) on both the front and back. Amazingly, it really DOES work. It eliminated a big scratch right across the screen. It takes several treatments -- I got tired of working on it the first night, but I got it pretty close to respectable. I'm going to polish it some more when I have time, and get it like new before my new iPod cover shows up in the mail.

By: litlnemo

litlnemo — Fri, 25 Mar 2005 07:26:12 -0800

Err, iPodlounge, not iPodlounge. Of course, I only see the errors as I'm clicking "Post". ;)