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It cost me $35 bucks but the SCRATCH is GONE!

Lord but I HATED that scratch. It ran from the top of my precious EVO's screen all the way down to the middle. It haunted me. It taunted me. It nagged at me. No matter what I tried, nicer case, higher quality screen protector, the SCRATCH was always there, mocking my existence.
So I took it to Sprint, paid $35 and they replaced the whole damn screen, LCD and all. El scratcho diablo es el gondo!
** NOTE - Yeah, I have insurance on the phone but insurance doesn't cover cosmetic stuff. I could have just busted the screen before I took it in and gotten it for free but I was afraid I might break the whole phone in the process and end up paying a $100 deductible and waiting on a refurbished POS. Plus there was that small issue of lying, karma and damage to my immortal soul.
I paid the $35.

cool story breh

lol @ el scratcho diablo
glad you got it fixed.

How does you scratch it? i was under the impression that you would have to try pretty hard to do that.
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Cares said:
How does you scratch it? i was under the impression that you would have to try pretty hard to do that.
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Actually quite easy to scratch. If you run a razor blade across it sharp end down, it wont scratch, but if you dragged the pointed edge of the bladed sideways across it it would scratch. Jagged sharp things can scratch it.
I dragged a piece of paper with a sharp staple on the bottom across it and it scratched real good.

Seems like a very reasonable fix for $35. I wonder if all sprint repair centers have that option though?

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cool story breh
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so glad to hear they don't charge 200 like crapple!
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edlex said:
Seems like a very reasonable fix for $35. I wonder if all sprint repair centers have that option though?
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Actually very reasonable. Also my new LCD is of higher quality than original. Better picture.
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Haha....aaaaaaaand saved

why don't you get ghost armor. spend another $35 to make sure it never happens again, or at least $20 for just the screen protector.
glad to hear they did this so easily and reasonably priced though.

My local Sprint repair center told me the same thing about 3 weeks ago. I was in getting my speaker replaced and they were telling me prices on different things. Glad I always pay for insurance on my phones. Now my finace wont put a screen protector on hers. She said she would rather pay 35 for a new screen than 20 for a protector and lose some of the look and feel.....made me think about doing the same

davebu said:
why don't you get ghost armor. spend another $35 to make sure it never happens again, or at least $20 for just the screen protector.
glad to hear they did this so easily and reasonably priced though.
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Actually I'm a big screen protector guy. However as fate would have it, I was changing out screen protectors and messed up the new one. Couldn't get back to the store that day and that's when I got the scratch from hell. Just bad luck.
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stanglifemike said:
My local Sprint repair center told me the same thing about 3 weeks ago. I was in getting my speaker replaced and they were telling me prices on different things. Glad I always pay for insurance on my phones. Now my finace wont put a screen protector on hers. She said she would rather pay 35 for a new screen than 20 for a protector and lose some of the look and feel.....made me think about doing the same
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Get a high definition protector from your local mall. Only $14 and the screen actually looks and feels better with it on.
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mitchellvii said:
Actually very reasonable. Also my new LCD is of higher quality than original. Better picture.
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Good to hear of your experience. $35 seems perfectly reasonable - especially since the parts for the EVO are sometimes selling for far MORE than that Ebay - and they do all the work replacing it for you.

Nice but pricey case for the S2

I like the gold , but no picture of the front
http://www.ion-factory.com/GS2_predatorZero.php?gclid=CIOrqviQoaoCFYUY4QodDyfSVw

Mmm crappy case..
I dont like it when the upper/bottum side is not protected..
If u have ur phone in ur pocket with coins or some other small things, it still get scratched..
I ordered the SGP Ultra Case Waiting to be cleared from airport for 2 days now Ordered Thursday, Sunday the package was in Amsterdam Airport
Greetings, i hope it was usefull
EDIT: Get a call 10 seconds ago, TNT is sending te order today Mmm waiting for driver to ring on the doorbell

That looks bad and quite overpriced as well

Tinderbox (UK) said:
I like the gold , but no picture of the front
http://www.ion-factory.com/GS2_predatorZero.php?gclid=CIOrqviQoaoCFYUY4QodDyfSVw
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because the front is not protected by the case

you can try this tpu case I think 3 in 1
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150638481...81878&_sacat=See-All-Categories&_fvi=1&_rdc=1

Tinderbox (UK) said:
I like the gold , but no picture of the front
http://www.ion-factory.com/GS2_predatorZero.php?gclid=CIOrqviQoaoCFYUY4QodDyfSVw
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click on the colors ,,,u ll get the picture of the front..

guitarmafia said:
click on the colors ,,,u ll get the picture of the front..
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Has nobody gotten one of these yet? I'm interested, but can't justify the purchase to myself as I've already got seven cases.
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Dont buy it. People arent buying for a reason. It doesnt protect front of phone plus the gold paint may lustre only for a while. More importantly, it's the price of a cheap phone! Mate, you already have 7 cases. There's a risk of ending up $pending more on cases thqn the actual phone. Trust me, was going in that direction too until I saw my bank statement. My worthless advice: Stick to casemate tough if u have it...not much better out there
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Has nobody gotten one of these yet? I'm interested, but can't justify the purchase to myself as I've already got seven cases.
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whmcal said:
Dont buy it. People arent buying for a reason. It doesnt protect front of phone plus the gold paint may lustre only for a while. More importantly, it's the price of a cheap phone! Mate, you already have 7 cases. There's a risk of ending up $pending more on cases thqn the actual phone. Trust me, was going in that direction too until I saw I my bank statement. My worthless advice: Stick to casemate tough if u have it...not much better out there
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Yeah, I know. That's what's keeping me from buying it. I will probably not use them all anyway. Don't have the Tough, but SGP Ultra Capsule. Haven't gotten it on the phone yet.
Thanks for your input.
But what to do when your bored and have some money to burn?
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i wouldnt buy that gold case... too expens for that protection...

mythoc said:
i wouldnt buy that gold case... too expens for that protection...
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It's not the protection I'm after, rather the look.
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Each to their own, but for me that is the ugliest case I've seen in years...

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But what to do when your bored and have some money to burn?
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Donate it to those who are in need.
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MeanWoman said:
Donate it to those who are in need.
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Not my style, I'm sorry to say.
I had a feeling that would come up. How much do you donate? Are you living on existential minimum yourself while donating the rest to the ones in need?
Am I obliged to give what I've got cause I'm human? I've got what I have because of me, and while I do agree more help should reach the needy instead of the bureaucrats I won't take it upon me to rectify the situation - there are far more involved people looking our for that. My government hands out money from my taxes to the ones in need, research Finland if you must. Should I donate from my already taxed money even more?
Why shouldn't I be the sole beneficiary of my own work if I choose so?
I do with my money as I choose and leave the rest of you to do what you choose.
I realize it was merely a suggestion, and I mean no harm. Please excuse my ramblings.
tl;dr Silly OT, disregard this post.
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I only mentioned that because you said you are bored and want to 'burn' money, just that there's a lot more meaningful ways to utilize funds. No need to get defensive, ultimately it is your choice.
And need not to reply to this as it is getting completely off topic and provides absolutely no value to the thread.
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Not my style, I'm sorry to say.
I had a feeling that would come up. How much do you donate? Are you living on existential minimum yourself while donating the rest to the ones in need?
Am I obliged to give what I've got cause I'm human? I've got what I have because of me, and while I do agree more help should reach the needy instead of the bureaucrats I won't take it upon me to rectify the situation - there are far more involved people looking our for that. My government hands out money from my taxes to the ones in need, research Finland if you must. Should I donate from my already taxed money even more?
Why shouldn't I be the sole beneficiary of my own work if I choose so?
I do with my money as I choose and leave the rest of you to do what you choose.
I realize it was merely a suggestion, and I mean no harm. Please excuse my ramblings.
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Tinderbox (UK) said:
I like the gold , but no picture of the front
http://www.ion-factory.com/GS2_predatorZero.php?gclid=CIOrqviQoaoCFYUY4QodDyfSVw
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Too big .............!!!!!!
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Hi, just recieved this case today in gold, cost £35 from mobilefun in the uk, a bit pricey but it looks good to me.
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jadaress1 said:
Hi, just recieved this case today in gold, cost £35 from mobilefun in the uk, a bit pricey but it looks good to me.
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Pics, please!
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Hi, pics will be up a bit later. Cheers.
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Unique accesory for cooling down your phone or yourself

I noticed the other day when I was playing n64oid and fpse with sixaxis contoller app using MHL to HD adpater. Since the phone is charging and displaying on the tv as well as running 2 apps it gets pretty hot.
So I started looking for a portable fan that i could set behind my phone why using the kickstand on the case to blow some cool air on it. As well as keep me cool
I finally found the smallest fan ever and has really good reviews.
(click picture for where to buy)
I will update this with how it works when I get it...if it doesn't work that well then I will still use it as a portable fan.
Yes I know you can underclock but you don't want to when you are playing emulators that need lots of power!!!
Yes you can kill apps but never liked doing that....
Just thought I share in case someone had the same thought I did.

I don't think a tiny little fan could really cool down your phone too much, nor keep you cool.

aturyan said:
I don't think a tiny little fan could really cool down your phone too much, nor keep you cool.
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you never know
Plus if it doesn't work i will just return it and get my money back

Haha, people will make anything to make a buck or two. If my phone begins to get a bit toasty, I usually just take it out of the case and lay it on a cool surface for a bit. That seems to do the trick and it's free, lol.

larkhillv said:
Haha, people will make anything to make a buck or two. If my phone begins to get a bit toasty, I usually just take it out of the case and lay it on a cool surface for a bit. That seems to do the trick and it's free, lol.
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Ya but not while using it
Say what u will like I said if it don't work either way to my liking the I'll return it
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I'm wondering how you plan to hold the phone and the fan together?
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msavic6 said:
I'm wondering how you plan to hold the phone and the fan together?
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i was thinking of setting the fan sideway maybe a little tape on the table right behind it.. Ill will figure it out. I was originally thinking of ripping out the fan and motor and making a custom casing for it and attach it to the case somehow, but will look into it..

Yeah... Seems like a kids toy.
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Yeah... Seems like a kids toy.
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Keep us updated, looks to be an interesting purchase.
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iArtisan said:
Keep us updated, looks to be an interesting purchase.
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ya for sure it supposed to be a pretty powerful fan in a small package and many people liked it. I feel like it just might be enough fan speed to cool down my nexus i mean its not like i am trying to cool down a pc

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ya for sure it supposed to be a pretty powerful fan in a small package and many people liked it. I feel like it just might be enough fan speed to cool down my nexus i mean its not like i am trying to cool down a pc
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Aha that's true. Very interested in how you'll keep it close to the phone however.
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i wish there is a water cooling system for GN haha

zeke1988 said:
i wish there is a water cooling system for GN haha
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Should make one
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I found a flat heatsink that could possibly be made into a back cover, but we would ideally still need some way to solidly connect it to the hot parts of the SoC. It would involve breaching the plastic "firewall" of the housing, and replacing it with a short section of copper plate (i.e. a penny). Using a little thermal compound would make it even more effective at removing heat.
Can you picture this with a cutout for the camera pod?
On the liquid cooling front, I found some USB powered water pumps and cooling block.... If your Gnex is getting this hot, you might have a problem.
Hold the phone! This is much closer to the size we need. Peltier coolers work on thermocouple effect. It might use a little power, but will actually reduce temperature on one side, by a few degrees!

You could buy a mini fridge, then drill a hole in the front for wires:silly:
You can then also have cold drinks whilst playing your n64 games
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that's a portable fan produced by travel product maker...a friend had one but can't cooling down people much..

Arggggggghhhhhhhhhh I cracked my screen!!

I have never dropped any of my phones.. I have a rubber bumper on the phone just to protect me just in case..
What I was not expecting, was that I would slam the car door on my phone.. it was in my rain jacket pocket that got between the door and the car body..
Ughh..
I have the T-Mobile Jump plan.. so this is gonna cost me $150.. Ruined my day.
The phone works.. but the glass is coming off on my fingers.. cutting them up. So I need to fix this ASAP
The phone is literally 5 weeks old...
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Question: I rooted my phone.. It still works. Will I have any issues with filing my claim if I say the screen is just cracked and send them the phone and they see it was rooted?

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Question: I rooted my phone.. It still works. Will I have any issues with filing my claim if I say the screen is just cracked and send them the phone and they see it was rooted?
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It's an insurance claim not a warranty claim so it will not matter.

Won't matter since it's an insurance claim. And it's $175.
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flipq88 said:
Won't matter since it's an insurance claim. And it's $175.
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Just wanted to say I feel your pain and am sorry for your loss.
Knock on wood I have only broken 1 screen and I remember staring at it incredulously on the floor thinking that can't be my phone. My kids have each broken their screens 1 time.

Damn man. Sorry about this occurrence.
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I am sorry.. it's time for us to part ways..
No.. it's not you.. it's me..
It's been an amazing month together..
But you are cracked out..
and I am looking for something.. new..
But.. we can still be friends...

Now go buy a tempered glass screen protector.
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flipq88 said:
Now go buy a tempered glass screen protector.
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Suggestions for one?
Would it really save the phone from being cracked? I literally slammed a car door shut on it (it was in my rain coat pocket that was half in/half out of the car)

EvanWasHere said:
Suggestions for one?
Would it really save the phone from being cracked? I literally slammed a car door shut on it (it was in my rain coat pocket that was half in/half out of the car)
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Might have, might have not. On my S4 I shattered the Tempered glass pretty bad. Wasn't sure if it saved my screen. Took it off and screen was without a scratch. I've had great experiences with the Iloome one. The regular one, not the flex. And it's way cheaper than Spigens. Plus it feels like nothings on and a little extra protection won't hurt.
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flipq88 said:
Might have, might have not. On my S4 I shattered the Tempered glass pretty bad. Wasn't sure if it saved my screen. Took it off and screen was without a scratch. I've had great experiences with the Iloome one. The regular one, not the flex. And it's way cheaper than Spigens. Plus it feels like nothings on and a little extra protection won't hurt.
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Is there any difference in viewing the screen or thickness of the phone?

LGOG. camera has plastic lens or glass lens

as the titles say.
is the camera lens on LGOG is glass or plastic
and if it get scratches how to remove them

faheemakbar18 said:
as the titles say.
is the camera lens on LGOG is glass or plastic
and if it get scratches how to remove them
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its glass

ShadowsDie said:
its glass
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how to remove scratches like this?
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Oops! ... Better try toothpaste or baking soda for a start!
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Alexcyan said:
Oops! ... Better try toothpaste or baking soda for a start!
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Toothpaste didnt work
Pictures are foggy hazy blurry
Next attempt is soda if that dont work as well
Whats next?
Edit soda didnt work...
i applied soda/toothpaste. spread it with finger, left it for 5 minute. cleaned with damp cloth in circular motion
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faheemakbar18 said:
Toothpaste didnt work
Pictures are foggy hazy blurry
Next attempt is soda if that dont work as well
Whats next?
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nothing of these will work the only thing you can do is to change the camera glass with a new one.

frastgr said:
nothing of these will work the only thing you can do is to change the camera glass with a new one.
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I am afraid phone will be opened and consider in repaired category

faheemakbar18 said:
I am afraid phone will be opened and consider in repaired category
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in the current state the phone is worse than in repaired category and this kind of damage can't be healed without repair.

Ok, then you go to next step, polishing cream for cars, its better to start with fine and then medium... Try to leave it for some hours and then with circular moves remove the cream! Good luck!
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Alexcyan said:
Ok, then you go to next step, polishing cream for cars, its better to start with fine and then medium... Try to leave it for some hours and then with circular moves remove the cream! Good luck!
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I am afraid at least you are joking. This is not a car this is a GLASS... nevermind not worth descussioning this subject!!!!

frastgr said:
I am afraid at least you are joking. This is not a car this is a GLASS... nevermind not worth descussioning this subject!!!!
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I have been watching youtube vids and car polish/ metal polish seems to be helping glass in these videos
Will try on my vintage watch first
anyways... any working trick? from the one who experienced this situation
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Since we don't have the extact specs of this material we have to go step by step to extinguish any abnormalities in the surface.. And of course and not kidding! This is my profession... Anyway if you know the kind of the material used, you can share the source of it with us! Thank you and Merry Xmas to all!!
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Alexcyan said:
Since we don't have the extact specs of this material we have to go step by step to extinguish any abnormalities in the surface.. And of course and not kidding! This is my profession... Anyway if you know the kind of the material used, you can share the source of it with us! Thank you and Merry Xmas to all!!
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can u tell exact tutorial of toothpaste i might be doing it wrong way
And what qualities to look in while buying the paste because i have seen some threads where toothpaste made hell lot of difference
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Baking soda and toothpaste is used for pa and pp polymers which are generally soft materials. You can find some useful info over the net. If by any chance the material used is plain glass, then it's possible to change the part of use a special resin substance to fix the damaged surface...
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Did anyone try any of these solutions ?

I have succesfully removed bad scratches from camera lens with my girlfriends nail tool
There is polishing tool that i attached it to cordless drill -> Success
It took only few minutes with some stops to avoid overheat of lens.
Preference pic: http://image.made-in-china.com/2f0j...in-1-Nail-Beauty-Buffer-File-Sets-FF6040-.jpg
Its the largest white one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxkCV_UksrU
same like this ..with dremel

bigfoune said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxkCV_UksrU
same like this ..with dremel
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Almost, I didn't use any fluids.

With three attempts of toothpaste method 20 min each. Quality is better from worst
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faheemakbar18 said:
With three attempts of toothpaste method 20 min each. Quality is better from worst
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Toothpast will be temporary, at most.
You should try what was posted above or get a "headlamp restore kit".
Basically, what you will need to do is:
-Get rid of the scratch and level the surface (with abrasiv paper)
-Get the shine back (with a compound of some sort)