Re: Removing Scratches from CRTs

"Art" <plotsligt@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes:

> One method many resort to is to actually polish the scratch out of the face
> of the crt, if it is not too deep. However it may distort the display. Will
> take a considerable period of time and require delicate polishing
> techniques.

And, if there is an antireflective or textured coating, will probably
make it look much worse.

No one has mentioned the safety issues. How deep are the scratches?
If they are really bad or extend over a large area, there may be increased
risk of implosion.

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