Hi!
We have a older CRT TV screen that has a few small chips (5 in total) in it, courtesy of our 2-year old hammering on it with a small toy plastic hammer.
Most of the chips are the size of a pin-head, but one is big enough to make it really annoying to watch hockey (it looks like the puck!)... any advice on what can be done? Clear nail polish?
Howie
The general consensus in the electronics repair group I subscribe to and where this question is frequently asked is that attempts at repairing scratches or chips or other defects doesn't improve viewing and in some cases can cause additional visual distortions.
I agree. Continued viewing may allow the OP to become used to the chips so that they become less bothersome. On the other hand, what a great excuse for getting that new big-screen plasma TV :-)
In addition to the likelihood it will not help, consider that chips on a CRT can create a possible accident of a type I would not want a 2 year old around.
yes, my thoughts as well, a CRT can implode with extreme prejudice.
Although if that happens, the 2 year old will likely learn not to hammer on TV screens...
nate
(seriously, d> =A0 =A0 In addition to the likelihood it will not help, consider that chip= s on a
Don't watch hockey.
LOL!
Han a nearly new SONY about 20 years ago with a chip about 1/8 inch long and
1/32 wide. Deep enough to feel, Buffed it out with toothpaste - TV ;lasted 20+ years. The glass on the front of a CRT is nearly 3/4 inch thick.
3/4 glass is all the MORE dangerous for the child...git it?
Oren
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It is not a very deep chip, just deep enough to make it look like a puck...
Howie wrote in news:2ec85b9c-bcc4-4178-85c5- snipped-for-privacy@e25g2000prg.googlegroups.com:
o man, 2 year olds! Those were the days my friend. My daughter would do the strangest things at lightening speed.
Now that was funny! Almost spit milk out of my mouth!
They only way I would know to fix it is with windshield repair resin. (used for stone chips) You should be able to be a cheapie kit at an auto parts store and do it yourself. All you need is the resin and the plastic film to cover it out in the sun until it cures. (about 5 minutes) Then using a single edge razorblade scrape down the dried resin until it's flat/flush with the screen.
And what good is buffing out a chip? Did you mean a scratch?
Just deep enough to form a weak spot which may cause the tube to implode when bumped, injuring anyone in the room.
I'd try the windshield repair kit from the auto parts store. Has some liquid that soaks in, and dries clear.
Tip the TV so the screen is up, and clean the surface well (glass cleaner, paper towels, and let it dry). Drip the stuff on, let it dry over night.
I've not actually done this, but it seems like it might work.
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