Removing physical blemishes from CRT?

From: Tony Duell <ard_at_p850ug1.demon.co.uk>
Date: Mon Apr 12 23:57:05 2004

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> Although the CRT in question is off-topic, the question is fairly topical:
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> Is there any way to remove physical blemishes from the face of a CRT?
> I've got a very nice 19" SVGA display that has some scratches on the face.
> They are somewhat invisible unless you happen to be looking at something
> at that part of the screen (lower third, right of center).
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> Can this be buffed out or ... ?
>
> I hope there's a way to do this because I've been wanting to fix the face
> of my 35" ProScan TV that has the same problem. You barely notice it, but
> it is slightly distracting when you do.

If the scratches are minor, so the CRT faceplate is not significantly
weakend, then there are kits available for polishing car windscreenss
(Oh, OK, auto windshields, right?). They'd probably help.

If the CRT faceplate is weakened, then replace that CRT before it implodes!

-tony
Received on Mon Apr 12 2004 - 23:57:05 BST