PRS-T1 T1 Scratches

Bear 100 · 12-31-2011, 07:49 PM

My Christmas T1 has been loading books right and left. I am addicted.

I left the T1 on the kitchen table, and my grandson decided use a spoon on the T1. Luckily the damage was limited to scratches on the edge of the unit. Unfortunately the scratches were deep and highly visible on the glossy surface. Grandson is fine, and knows not to touch the T1 and Grandpa's grape juice.

After panicking, I took some automotive fine scratch (Megiuares) remover and a soft cloth. Keep rubbing and the scratches, are almost invisible.

Thought I would pass it on.

Phogg · 12-31-2011, 09:26 PM

This is why they make protective skins.

Decalgirl

Analogus · 01-01-2012, 01:14 PM

Sony rather should use protective frame materials...

Nevertheless good to hear that polishing is possible.

Bear 100:

Which colour is your T1?
Did the deep scratches reveal other colours below the surface?

A.

Bear 100 · 01-01-2012, 06:27 PM

The acrylic, like almost all (I am an engineer, this is standard), is solid color. The scratch remover simply removes some of the acrylic material, and if you use a fine one it leaves the surface glossy.

I get the point of decals, but I purchased my T1 for $90 with shipping, adding a $20 decal is a tough economic choice. I also believe that my grandson would have scratched the decal and I would have been left with the same problem, plus a ruined decal.

As money is tight I would rather use the money to get a library subscription to Philadelphia, and get more books. The point of an e-Reader is reading.

All devices will get scratched with use. As per my wife (fountain of all knowledge) the more you like something, the more you use it the more it gets worn. Good to know that the Sony scratches can be removed easily.

Analogus · 01-02-2012, 09:46 AM

Good to hear that the frame is made of solid coloured material. Especially for the red one I feared surface colouring.

A.

aceflor · 01-02-2012, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bear 100

....As per my wife (fountain of all knowledge) the more you like something, the more you use it the more it gets worn.....

Karma for you for aknowledging this evidence

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12-31-2011, 07:49 PM	#1
Bear 100 Enthusiast Posts: 31 Karma: 185098 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: Sony T1	T1 Scratches My Christmas T1 has been loading books right and left. I am addicted. I left the T1 on the kitchen table, and my grandson decided use a spoon on the T1. Luckily the damage was limited to scratches on the edge of the unit. Unfortunately the scratches were deep and highly visible on the glossy surface. Grandson is fine, and knows not to touch the T1 and Grandpa's grape juice. After panicking, I took some automotive fine scratch (Megiuares) remover and a soft cloth. Keep rubbing and the scratches, are almost invisible. Thought I would pass it on.

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12-31-2011, 09:26 PM	#2
Phogg PHD in Horribleness Posts: 2,320 Karma: 23599604 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: In the ironbound section, near avenue L Device: Just a whole bunch. I guess I am a collector now.	This is why they make protective skins. Decalgirl

01-01-2012, 01:14 PM	#3
Analogus Fanatic Posts: 568 Karma: 2170348 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: 2x Sony PRS-350; PRS-300 (†), Paperwhite (†), Voyage	Sony rather should use protective frame materials... Nevertheless good to hear that polishing is possible. Bear 100: Which colour is your T1? Did the deep scratches reveal other colours below the surface? A.

01-01-2012, 06:27 PM	#4
Bear 100 Enthusiast Posts: 31 Karma: 185098 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: Sony T1	The acrylic, like almost all (I am an engineer, this is standard), is solid color. The scratch remover simply removes some of the acrylic material, and if you use a fine one it leaves the surface glossy. I get the point of decals, but I purchased my T1 for $90 with shipping, adding a $20 decal is a tough economic choice. I also believe that my grandson would have scratched the decal and I would have been left with the same problem, plus a ruined decal. As money is tight I would rather use the money to get a library subscription to Philadelphia, and get more books. The point of an e-Reader is reading. All devices will get scratched with use. As per my wife (fountain of all knowledge) the more you like something, the more you use it the more it gets worn. Good to know that the Sony scratches can be removed easily.

01-02-2012, 09:46 AM	#5
Analogus Fanatic Posts: 568 Karma: 2170348 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: 2x Sony PRS-350; PRS-300 (†), Paperwhite (†), Voyage	Good to hear that the frame is made of solid coloured material. Especially for the red one I feared surface colouring. A.

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