Scratched Plasma Screen - Blu-ray Forum

MattVollet · 12-02-2008, 04:00 PM

Yikes. I know this is super expensive but I have a pretty decent scratch on my Panny 50" plasma, wondering how to find out how much it is to fix (replace).

Any info would help.

Sad Turtle · 12-02-2008, 04:02 PM

I'm not sure. My question is how did you do that?

MattVollet · 12-02-2008, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Sad Turtle

I'm not sure. My question is how did you do that?

Cat did it...

Sad Turtle · 12-02-2008, 04:06 PM

Damn you sure it wasn't a lion.
Depending upon where you live, just search for local repair shops and give them a call and see what they say, if thats not good then just try calling Panasonic up and see what they say.

BACsader · 12-02-2008, 04:12 PM

I know this sounds crazy, but have you tried using car wax/compound on it?

CYMBOL · 12-02-2008, 04:38 PM

Use the cat to buff it out, (be sure and tell the cat, "We're going to do this until this scratch comes out".) Be sure to be looking directly into his eyes when you say this so you can savor the horrified expression - other than that, yeah, I got nothing.

That sucks dude. Sorry to hear about your tv.

MattVollet · 12-02-2008, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BACsader

I know this sounds crazy, but have you tried using car wax/compound on it?

I havnt tried anything, yet... It happened all of 2 hours ago..

I'm thinking he just broke the protective covering on it, not actually scratching the glass. Is there a way I can check?

bigpapy · 12-02-2008, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BACsader

I know this sounds crazy, but have you tried using car wax/compound on it?

I don't recomend to use car wax because the chemicals can make it worts

skygreenleopard · 12-09-2008, 08:39 PM

I know car wax is shiny and fills in scratches, but is it perfectly transparent?

Steve · 12-09-2008, 08:47 PM

This is a worst-case scenario option, but you may be able to make a claim on your home-owner's/renter's insurance if it can't be fixed. Hopefully your deductible is less than a new TV.

JJ · 12-09-2008, 11:07 PM

Bizdady · 12-09-2008, 11:09 PM

ouch! sucks that would be my worst nightmare.

brett_day · 12-09-2008, 11:13 PM

i swear i just saw a tear run down the screen of my panny plasma! like it knew one of it's brothers had taken a hit!

crazyBLUE · 12-09-2008, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

+1 !!!!

SORRY ABOUT YOU'RE TV MAN THAT SUCKS !!!

sssick · 12-10-2008, 01:22 PM

Whatever you do, do not try to fix it. We did it on two here are work (Yachts) and made it worse and unwatchable. We ended up buying two new TV's.

Sonny · 12-10-2008, 01:57 PM

I have 2 cats & they do like the nature channel

, but even when they paw at the screen/glass it does nothing.... How did the cat do it, or do you just think the cat did it? It would take a lot of pressure to scratch the glass...Unless the TV was flat on the floor with the cat on top, it gets startled & kicks off with its back leg trying to get tracking?????? Thats highly unlikely though

P@t_Mtl · 12-10-2008, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

that is funny

TooBlu · 12-10-2008, 02:01 PM

call the store and tell them u want an exchange on it

SlmShdy1 · 12-10-2008, 07:21 PM

Wow, now that's a feat. Panasonics are known for having a kid proof screen. From what I've read, repairing a cracked screen costs as much as buying a new TV so hopefully they can fix a simple scratch with little or no cost.

LifeOfAPirate13 · 12-10-2008, 07:35 PM

I know there is some kind of glass repair stuff I have never found but it is suppose to be an applicant on glass to fill in scratches so that you dont see it anymore I dunno if it is just a tiny scratch or a huge gauge but you might wanna look into something like that.

12-02-2008, 04:00 PM	#1
MattVollet Active Member Member since:Jan 2008	Scratched Plasma Screen Yikes. I know this is super expensive but I have a pretty decent scratch on my Panny 50" plasma, wondering how to find out how much it is to fix (replace). Any info would help.

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12-02-2008, 04:02 PM	#2
Sad Turtle Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New Jersey 4K collection:512 Blu-ray collection:1019	I'm not sure. My question is how did you do that?

12-02-2008, 04:06 PM	#4
Sad Turtle Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New Jersey 4K collection:512 Blu-ray collection:1019	Damn you sure it wasn't a lion. Depending upon where you live, just search for local repair shops and give them a call and see what they say, if thats not good then just try calling Panasonic up and see what they say.

12-02-2008, 04:12 PM	#5
BACsader Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Cooper City FL Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:72 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:1	I know this sounds crazy, but have you tried using car wax/compound on it?

12-02-2008, 04:38 PM	#6
CYMBOL Blu-ray Knight Member since:May 2007 Location:I move around a lot. Blu-ray collection:8	Use the cat to buff it out, (be sure and tell the cat, "We're going to do this until this scratch comes out".) Be sure to be looking directly into his eyes when you say this so you can savor the horrified expression - other than that, yeah, I got nothing. That sucks dude. Sorry to hear about your tv.

12-09-2008, 08:39 PM	#9
skygreenleopard Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:15 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	I know car wax is shiny and fills in scratches, but is it perfectly transparent?

12-09-2008, 08:47 PM	#10
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	This is a worst-case scenario option, but you may be able to make a claim on your home-owner's/renter's insurance if it can't be fixed. Hopefully your deductible is less than a new TV.

12-09-2008, 11:07 PM	#11
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

12-09-2008, 11:09 PM	#12
Bizdady Blu-ray Duke Member since:Nov 2007 Location:8 1 8 Biatch!! L.A. Home Theater Gallery:21 Blu-ray collection:209 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:38	ouch! sucks that would be my worst nightmare.

12-09-2008, 11:13 PM	#13
brett_day Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Moore, Oklahoma Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	i swear i just saw a tear run down the screen of my panny plasma! like it knew one of it's brothers had taken a hit!

12-10-2008, 01:22 PM	#15
sssick Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008	Whatever you do, do not try to fix it. We did it on two here are work (Yachts) and made it worse and unwatchable. We ended up buying two new TV's.

12-10-2008, 01:57 PM	#16
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	I have 2 cats & they do like the nature channel , but even when they paw at the screen/glass it does nothing.... How did the cat do it, or do you just think the cat did it? It would take a lot of pressure to scratch the glass...Unless the TV was flat on the floor with the cat on top, it gets startled & kicks off with its back leg trying to get tracking?????? Thats highly unlikely though

12-10-2008, 02:01 PM	#18
TooBlu Senior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Tampa Blu-ray collection:261	call the store and tell them u want an exchange on it

12-10-2008, 07:21 PM	#19
SlmShdy1 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Honolulu, HI PlayStation® PSN: SlmShdy1 Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:292	Wow, now that's a feat. Panasonics are known for having a kid proof screen. From what I've read, repairing a cracked screen costs as much as buying a new TV so hopefully they can fix a simple scratch with little or no cost.

12-10-2008, 07:35 PM	#20
LifeOfAPirate13 Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Chicago, IL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:18	I know there is some kind of glass repair stuff I have never found but it is suppose to be an applicant on glass to fill in scratches so that you dont see it anymore I dunno if it is just a tiny scratch or a huge gauge but you might wanna look into something like that.

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