tv glass/screen

[uninformed]

hey all

I have an older Sony WEGA HD TV (non-digital) still works great etc. The glass/screen came with a non-glare film on it. At some point someone tried to give it a clean with a computer screen/lense type cleaner....and yep it started to remove the non-glare film. A nice dinner plate size patch in the center of a 42 inch screen :mad:

Just wondering what would be the best way to remove the rest of the film without scratching or dulling the glass/screen?

cheers
Serg

[3toes]

Cannot answer this right now. Will be seeing people who will know if there is an answer in the new year.

Lesson for everyone here. A modern TV screen has a film on it which is not just for glare it is to help with the picture you see.

Only ever clean it with a lens cloth normally supplied with the TV and a little (just damp) water. Do not rub hard as this will also remove the film.

[Brian]

The answer to the OP's question is contained in the two previous posts.

:D:D:cool::cool:

[uninformed]

Cannot answer this right now. Will be seeing people who will know if there is an answer in the new year.

Lesson for everyone here. A modern TV screen has a film on it which is not just for glare it is to help with the picture you see.

Only ever clean it with a lens cloth normally supplied with the TV and a little (just damp) water. Do not rub hard as this will also remove the film.

Yes I figured that even with clean, film free glass the picture may be affected (colours/brightness etc)

The TV will be placed on the southern side facing south so less chance for it to catch glare...Id rather have a go at keeping it than just adding to landfill. This was a very good TV, GREAT stand alone sound.

[uninformed]

The answer to the OP's question is contained in the two previous posts.

:D:D:cool::cool:

Thank you for your very imformative and technical answer.

[mike_ie]

Thank you for your very imformative and technical answer.

To be fair, he has a point. If computer screen/lens type cleaner put a dinner plate sized hole in the non-glare film without damaging the glass underneath, then polish the remainder of the screen with more of the same lens cleaner. I'd be more worried in figuring out of the non glare layer can be replaced though...

[Brian]

Must admit, I had a little laugh at this thread, please don't be offended, my sense of humour is strange sometimes.

:twisted::twisted:

[uninformed]

To be fair, he has a point. If computer screen/lens type cleaner put a dinner plate sized hole in the non-glare film without damaging the glass underneath, then polish the remainder of the screen with more of the same lens cleaner. I'd be more worried in figuring out of the non glare layer can be replaced though...

I didnt use said cleaner or know what it is/was. I highly doubt the non-glare layer can be, my guess is its done under very controlled conditions, could even be sprayed on??

As I said, the TV is NOT digital, just trying to keep it for games or outdoor area, rather than landfill....if it doesnt work out atleast I gave it a go.

[uninformed]

Must admit, I had a little laugh at this thread, please don't be offended, my sense of humour is strange sometimes.

:twisted::twisted:

having a laugh is fine....maybe you should keep it to yourself.

[mike_ie]

I didnt use said cleaner or know what it is/was. I highly doubt the non-glare layer can be, my guess is its done under very controlled conditions, could even be sprayed on??

As I said, the TV is NOT digital, just trying to keep it for games or outdoor area, rather than landfill....if it doesnt work out atleast I gave it a go.

Fair enough. I've seen people use CD lens cleaner on computer monitors, and have the same thing happen - I think it's just an alcohol based cleaning solution. Might be worth a shot....

[3toes]

Spoke to people who know about this type of thing today.

They tell me that there is no way to replace the film that has been removed by the cleaner.