Bubble Wrap...Ooops! - Blu-ray Forum

biggroomer · 03-21-2009, 05:00 AM

After moving my Samsung plasma here to Maine from Florida I noticed there are some traces of the bubble wrap I used to protect it that seem to be imprinted on the screen. I used the usual plasma cleaner to try to remove them but there are still some left. They aren't that noticeable to anyone else but me, but they bug the heck out of me and I'd like to know if there is something a little more aggressive I can use other than the plasma cleaner? I've tried two different plasma cleaners, including the Monster brand but, because of streaking and a feeling that my screen isn't really as clean as it should be, I haven't really been happy with either of them.

I'm tempted to use a little (very little) Ivory dish washing liquid and distilled water on my micro cloth and try this. Would it hurt anything?

Bolaar · 03-21-2009, 02:24 PM

You might...and I mean MIGHT try to heat them up a bit with a hair dryer or even try to make them cold with an ice cube to see if that helps remove them.

But I am guessing.

Rob J in WNY · 03-21-2009, 02:27 PM

Sometimes, certain plastics don't mix. Solvents in the plastic can react with other surfaces. I certainly hope someone here can offer a solution, but in the meantime, think ahead.

Ask yourself if you can live with the bubble-wrap marks, or would it be worse to have some scratches and/or swirl-marks permanently embedded in your screen.

Absolutely test whatever you try to do in a more insonspicuous area first (not that there's any on a TV screen).

aramis109 · 03-21-2009, 02:28 PM

I would call the manufacturer and see what they recommend. Also, I would look into a product like Goo Gone- it'll remove just about any adhesive or gunky mess, but of course there's the concern with using it on the display.

PaulDubya · 03-21-2009, 02:28 PM

u may try some hand lotion. Wont leave scratches and will leave your tv smellng good.

Johnny Vinyl · 03-21-2009, 02:31 PM

I feel for you! I know it would bother me as well and I hope you find a solution.

To those who don't have the box and have to move a TV.....do this.

Cut out some rigid cardboard to the dimensions of your TV, including the bezel, not just the screen. Then wrap it with bubblewrap and/or plastic wrap. It works like a charm and we do it all the time at work when selling a display unit. Have NEVER had any issues.

John

nothing.sound · 03-21-2009, 03:50 PM

I definately find that when cleaning my plasma I have to be more agressive with it. Honestly I don't even use the micro cloth. I know I know you will all think I'm crazy but the solution i got or even when I just use water leaves clouds and streaks like you wouldn't imagine. My method is to use two different dish cloths. The first one wet with water over the entire screen than use the dry one to well dry it. I swear by this method. No scratches what so ever. This might not help in your case because to me it sounds like the image of the bubble wrap is on your t.v. since plasmas can in some cases act like mirrors. I just thought I would share my cleaning method. Hope it goes away over time or you can somehow clean it off. Good luck.

biggroomer · 03-22-2009, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nothing.sound

I definitely find that when cleaning my plasma I have to be more agressive with it. Honestly I don't even use the micro cloth. I know I know you will all think I'm crazy but the solution i got or even when I just use water leaves clouds and streaks like you wouldn't imagine. My method is to use two different dish cloths. The first one wet with water over the entire screen than use the dry one to well dry it. I swear by this method. No scratches what so ever. This might not help in your case because to me it sounds like the image of the bubble wrap is on your t.v. since plasmas can in some cases act like mirrors. I just thought I would share my cleaning method. Hope it goes away over time or you can somehow clean it off. Good luck.

I tried your method using a very soft towel and some distilled water. It took off most of the impressions. Then I got a little more aggressive and heated the water a bit and went over it again. Now the few little spots left are hard for me to find, and no one else can even see them when looking at any and all angles. Thanks for the replies. I'll know from now on to use the cardboard trick posted above.

JJ · 03-22-2009, 11:06 PM

Good to hear your problem was 99% fixed! Would've been a nagging issue if you couldn't deal with it!

fly4rabbi · 03-23-2009, 03:37 AM

A little late for the discussion but you did use bubble wrap that was anti static right? I know when I worked at Two men and truck, plasmas got wrapped with the pink anti static bubble rap then a piece of cardboard and then travelled seperatly in a van and not the moving truck. Cost $200 cuz a manager had to drive the van and take the tv. LCDs just got a pad over them and strapped to the wall and only cost extra if it was over 40" and that was only $50 for insurance purposes.

I think we were over protective of plasmas as this was as of last nov. that I worked there.

jmsnyc · 06-25-2012, 01:36 AM

I know this is an old post but I am about to have a moving company move to Samsung plasmas (one 59" and one 42"). Its a long distance move so the tvs are going to be stored for a few weeks in between pick up and delivery.

The moving company is suppose to pack the tvs when they get here.

First, I wonder if they are going to remove the stand, . Second I think they will put bubble wrap directly against the glass.

I am wondering if I should wrap it in a sheet before I apply the bubble wrap. My building does not allow moving blankets (strict rules in NYC to combat spread of bed bugs) but they could wrap it. I think I have the original box but none of the styrofoam. I didnt get the cardboard advice earlier in the thread. Was he saying to put the cardboard flat against the screen and then bubble wrap over it?

Any advice would be appreciated. I value my tvs most of everything else being moved and I pray it goes smoothly

slimdude · 06-26-2012, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biggroomer

After moving my Samsung plasma here to Maine from Florida I noticed there are some traces of the bubble wrap I used to protect it that seem to be imprinted on the screen. I used the usual plasma cleaner to try to remove them but there are still some left. They aren't that noticeable to anyone else but me, but they bug the heck out of me and I'd like to know if there is something a little more aggressive I can use other than the plasma cleaner? I've tried two different plasma cleaners, including the Monster brand but, because of streaking and a feeling that my screen isn't really as clean as it should be, I haven't really been happy with either of them.

I'm tempted to use a little (very little) Ivory dish washing liquid and distilled water on my micro cloth and try this. Would it hurt anything?

Don't mess around, and permanently ruin your HDTV screen, trying to clean it extensively by using all types of solvents and chemicals because, you're going to do it more harm than good. So I advice you to leave it as is. In case you have to move it again, put a sheet over it first, then use the bubble wrap to protect the screen.

adrian42677 · 06-26-2012, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slimdude

Don't mess around, and permanently ruin your HDTV screen, trying to clean it extensively by using all types of solvents and chemicals because, you're going to do it more harm than good. So I advice you to leave it as is. In case you have to move it again, put a sheet over it first, then use the bubble wrap to protect the screen.

Having just moved last weekend, I protected my Elite with a piece of cardboard that went over the entire front including the bezel/frame and then placed a quilt over it and shrink wrapped the entire thing. I left the handles exposed for grip.

punkguy03 · 06-26-2012, 05:53 PM

You can always put acid free tissue paper around the screen then bubble wrap. It won't scratch the screen at all. I use it when transporting some of my statues and have used it on tvs before, plus it can be left on for longer periods if it is staying in storage for a longer time frame.

slimdude · 06-27-2012, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adrian42677

Having just moved last weekend, I protected my Elite with a piece of cardboard that went over the entire front including the bezel/frame and then placed a quilt over it and shrink wrapped the entire thing. I left the handles exposed for grip.

That was a great idea.

Bubblepackaging · 12-11-2021, 12:32 AM

I think the articles can be wrapped with bubble film, which can effectively prevent the articles from being damaged, and the bubble film can also be reused. Perhaps which method do you think is better?

Bubblepackaging · 12-21-2021, 07:28 AM

I want to express the headset to another place. How can I pack it?

03-21-2009, 05:00 AM	#1
biggroomer Junior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Sarasota, Fl	Bubble Wrap...Ooops! After moving my Samsung plasma here to Maine from Florida I noticed there are some traces of the bubble wrap I used to protect it that seem to be imprinted on the screen. I used the usual plasma cleaner to try to remove them but there are still some left. They aren't that noticeable to anyone else but me, but they bug the heck out of me and I'd like to know if there is something a little more aggressive I can use other than the plasma cleaner? I've tried two different plasma cleaners, including the Monster brand but, because of streaking and a feeling that my screen isn't really as clean as it should be, I haven't really been happy with either of them. I'm tempted to use a little (very little) Ivory dish washing liquid and distilled water on my micro cloth and try this. Would it hurt anything?

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03-21-2009, 02:24 PM	#2
Bolaar Expert Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Munson, OH Blu-ray collection:111 Trading Score:22	You might...and I mean MIGHT try to heat them up a bit with a hair dryer or even try to make them cold with an ice cube to see if that helps remove them. But I am guessing.

03-21-2009, 02:27 PM	#3
Rob J in WNY Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:'Western' N.Y. State (MEMBER OF THE "ECPP")™ Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:486 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15	Sometimes, certain plastics don't mix. Solvents in the plastic can react with other surfaces. I certainly hope someone here can offer a solution, but in the meantime, think ahead. Ask yourself if you can live with the bubble-wrap marks, or would it be worse to have some scratches and/or swirl-marks permanently embedded in your screen. Absolutely test whatever you try to do in a more insonspicuous area first (not that there's any on a TV screen).

03-21-2009, 02:28 PM	#4
aramis109 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:360 Trading Score:18	I would call the manufacturer and see what they recommend. Also, I would look into a product like Goo Gone- it'll remove just about any adhesive or gunky mess, but of course there's the concern with using it on the display.

03-21-2009, 02:28 PM	#5
PaulDubya Senior Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Miami Florida "305" Blu-ray collection:68 Blu-ray reviews:16	u may try some hand lotion. Wont leave scratches and will leave your tv smellng good.

03-21-2009, 02:31 PM	#6
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	I feel for you! I know it would bother me as well and I hope you find a solution. To those who don't have the box and have to move a TV.....do this. Cut out some rigid cardboard to the dimensions of your TV, including the bezel, not just the screen. Then wrap it with bubblewrap and/or plastic wrap. It works like a charm and we do it all the time at work when selling a display unit. Have NEVER had any issues. John

03-21-2009, 03:50 PM	#7
nothing.sound Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007 Home Theater Gallery:16 4K collection:64 Blu-ray collection:432	I definately find that when cleaning my plasma I have to be more agressive with it. Honestly I don't even use the micro cloth. I know I know you will all think I'm crazy but the solution i got or even when I just use water leaves clouds and streaks like you wouldn't imagine. My method is to use two different dish cloths. The first one wet with water over the entire screen than use the dry one to well dry it. I swear by this method. No scratches what so ever. This might not help in your case because to me it sounds like the image of the bubble wrap is on your t.v. since plasmas can in some cases act like mirrors. I just thought I would share my cleaning method. Hope it goes away over time or you can somehow clean it off. Good luck.

03-22-2009, 11:06 PM	#9
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	Good to hear your problem was 99% fixed! Would've been a nagging issue if you couldn't deal with it!

03-23-2009, 03:37 AM	#10
fly4rabbi Expert Member Member since:Nov 2007 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:128 Trading Score:3	A little late for the discussion but you did use bubble wrap that was anti static right? I know when I worked at Two men and truck, plasmas got wrapped with the pink anti static bubble rap then a piece of cardboard and then travelled seperatly in a van and not the moving truck. Cost $200 cuz a manager had to drive the van and take the tv. LCDs just got a pad over them and strapped to the wall and only cost extra if it was over 40" and that was only $50 for insurance purposes. I think we were over protective of plasmas as this was as of last nov. that I worked there.

06-25-2012, 01:36 AM	#11
jmsnyc Junior Member Member since:Feb 2012	I know this is an old post but I am about to have a moving company move to Samsung plasmas (one 59" and one 42"). Its a long distance move so the tvs are going to be stored for a few weeks in between pick up and delivery. The moving company is suppose to pack the tvs when they get here. First, I wonder if they are going to remove the stand, . Second I think they will put bubble wrap directly against the glass. I am wondering if I should wrap it in a sheet before I apply the bubble wrap. My building does not allow moving blankets (strict rules in NYC to combat spread of bed bugs) but they could wrap it. I think I have the original box but none of the styrofoam. I didnt get the cardboard advice earlier in the thread. Was he saying to put the cardboard flat against the screen and then bubble wrap over it? Any advice would be appreciated. I value my tvs most of everything else being moved and I pray it goes smoothly

06-26-2012, 05:53 PM	#14
punkguy03 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:361 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews:13 Trading Score:10	You can always put acid free tissue paper around the screen then bubble wrap. It won't scratch the screen at all. I use it when transporting some of my statues and have used it on tvs before, plus it can be left on for longer periods if it is staying in storage for a longer time frame.

12-11-2021, 12:32 AM	#16
Bubblepackaging New Member Member since:Dec 2021	I think the articles can be wrapped with bubble film, which can effectively prevent the articles from being damaged, and the bubble film can also be reused. Perhaps which method do you think is better?

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