Bubble Wrap...Ooops!

[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?

[Bolaar]

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]

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]

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]

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

[Johnny Vinyl]

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]

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]

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]

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

[fly4rabbi]

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]

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

[Red Pill 101]

Originally Posted by jmsnyc

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

I would absolutely wrap your tvs in sheets first. Considering the time of year (hot) I would not want plastic against any screen allowing it the chance to maybe melt or mark the screen.

Secondly, there is some debate if a flat screen (LCD and plasmas) can be laid flat either on their face or back. Some will say it's perfectly safe and others will say not to. That said, if you have the option of leaving it on the stand I say do so, and specifically request the movers do not remove it from the stand and that the TV remain upright.

Do you have the option of moving them yourself? We hired movers two years ago when we bought our house but I moved the TV myself. It was a b!tch to move but we got it there safe.

[jmsnyc]

Originally Posted by Red Pill 101

I would absolutely wrap your tvs in sheets first. Considering the time of year (hot) I would not want plastic against any screen allowing it the chance to maybe melt or mark the screen.

Secondly, there is some debate if a flat screen (LCD and plasmas) can be laid flat either on their face or back. Some will say it's perfectly safe and others will say not to. That said, if you have the option of leaving it on the stand I say do so, and specifically request the movers do not remove it from the stand and that the TV remain upright.

Do you have the option of moving them yourself? We hired movers two years ago when we bought our house but I moved the TV myself. It was a b!tch to move but we got it there safe.

No option to move myself because it is a long distance move and I am flying. Where do I get the sheets from? Does Staples sell them?

[Red Pill 101]

Originally Posted by jmsnyc

No option to move myself because it is a long distance move and I am flying. Where do I get the sheets from? Does Staples sell them?

No, I would suggest going to a Wal-Mart or Target and buying the cheapest set of sheets you could get.

[jmsnyc]

Originally Posted by Red Pill 101

No, I would suggest going to a Wal-Mart or Target and buying the cheapest set of sheets you could get.

Unfortunately I am in the city and it is tough for me to get to one of them. What about a flannel sheet? Would that scratch it if I put it between the screen and the bubble wrap?

Best Buy is near me. I wonder if I stop them and ask the manage if he has any from demos etc in back....

[Torgon]

My recent Sony purchase didn't have bubble wrap. It came in a box with styrofoam and the TV and parts were covered in (I don't know what you call it) a thin foam sheet that covers everything (some laptops and monitors usually come with it). That would be a good start and THEN bubble wrap. I kept mine and will be using it when I move next.

[Petra_Kalbrain]

Originally Posted by jmsnyc

Unfortunately I am in the city and it is tough for me to get to one of them. What about a flannel sheet? Would that scratch it if I put it between the screen and the bubble wrap?

Best Buy is near me. I wonder if I stop them and ask the manage if he has any from demos etc in back....

Electronic retail stores usually don't have warehouse space to keep that stuff. You won't find any of those materials at a Best Buy. And, if they do, they'll keep it for the person who eventually buys the demo it's associated with.

Like someone said, go to any type of retail giant that has bedding and buy the cheapest bed sheets they have... or use some of your own bed sheets if you have a few sets. Those would be your surefire bet.

[jmsnyc]

Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

Electronic retail stores usually don't have warehouse space to keep that stuff. You won't find any of those materials at a Best Buy. And, if they do, they'll keep it for the person who eventually buys the demo it's associated with.

Like someone said, go to any type of retail giant that has bedding and buy the cheapest bed sheets they have... or use some of your own bed sheets if you have a few sets. Those would be your surefire bet.

I love the bed sheet idea. First put bed sheet then have movers wrap bubble wrap over the sheet. I thought someone posted that the sheets could scratch the plasma screen

[slimdude]

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]

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.