Given that we use our smartphones everyday, it’s inevitable that our cell phone screens will get scratched. Fortunately, for minor phone scratches, there are some easy fixes.
Below you’ll learn some tricks on how to repair scratches on your mobile phone screen. Depending on how you got your scratches, how many there are and how deep they are, some options may work better than others.
And, honestly, for a really scratched up screen, you’re not going to make all those scratches magically disappear. But, even so, the options below can help make them less noticeable.
How To Repair Scratches On Your Mobile Phone Screen
Get A Screen Protector
Ideally, you would want to purchase a screen protector as soon as you get your new phone. It only costs anywhere between $5 to $30.
However, if you haven’t done that before, and your phone already has some scratches, a new screen protector may be able to cover it up.
Minor scratches will get covered by the new screen protector, and your phone screen will be protected from further scratches, dents and damage.
Try A Screen Polisher
You can also try to use a screen polisher. It costs somewhere between $10 to $20, and is easy to find in most stores. You can buy one online as well.
There are a lot of screen polishers on the market, so be sure to read reviews first.
Generally these reviews are mixed. If you’re unwilling to spend $10 or $20 on a product that may or may not work on your screen, it’s better to take your phone screen to a professional for repair.
Use Magic Eraser
A cheaper alternative would be to try Mr. Clean’s Magic Eraser, or other similar products. This Magic Eraser promises to buff out and polish minor phone screen scratches.
It won’t completely repair your phone screen, but it will be able to remove minor scratches. The downside is that products like these could potentially remove your screen’s oleophobic coating.
Try a Windshield Scratch Remover
At around $10, you can purchase a windshield scratch remover. Some people claim that these helped them remove or repair minor phone screen scratches.
Windshield scratch removers work by filling in the small cracks with resin. It may be worth a try if you already have one of these at home, and you can’t get any scratch removers locally.
However, if you don’t trust that these methods will work for your cell phone screen, there are always sure-fire ways to fix screen scratches. Especially if the scratches are visible, and are not minor.
Get a Screen Replacement
Deep scratches on your phone screen can damage or injure your fingers. And quick-fixes won’t be able to do a thing when it comes to covering up the damage. The ideal way to go about this is by getting a screen replacement.
There are a lot of professionals who offer this service for a small fee. Naturally, the price will depend on a variety of factors. This includes your phone model, the severity of the damage, and how long the replacement will take.
It may be more expensive compared to the other choices mentioned above, but it is a sure way to repair the scratches as you will get a brand new cell phone screen instead.
