Scratch on navigation display

[Blizzard]

One of my dogs scratched my navigation display.
Anyone a suggestion how to fix this

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[Bobby Hank]

Dog makes a fine meal.

 

[BXFXJeep]

I'm not sure how you can fix that.

Once you resolve that, maybe protect with Spigen. I previously used the Mopar screen protector, but that's just a flimsy plastic, someone here suggested Spigen, so I used it this time around, also easier to put on since it's rigid.

Spigen Tempered Glass Screen Protector [GlasTR Slim] designed for Jeep Wrangler (2018-2023), Gladiator (2020-2023), Dodge Charger (2018-2023) 8.4 inch Dashboard Touchscreen - Matte/Anti Fingerprint https://a.co/d/4kNsj46

 

[smokeythecat]

Ouch. Here is a link with various methods to try, but your scratch looks pretty deep. I don't know exactly how Jeep touchscreens are built, but I assume they are resistive and not capacitive. That likely means there is a very thin layer on top that is not glass, and therefore trickier to deal with.

https://howstereo.com/how-to-remove-scratches-from-car-touch-screen/

 

[Diesel1776]

I reckon you're SOL. Options are to live with it, or replace ... there are some pretty promising third-party infotainment systems out there.

 

[roaniecowpony]

Sometimes the toenail material transfers to the surface of what a dog scratches. You might try some rubbing compound on it. It will make a shiny area around where you rub, on the matte surface. But what have you got to lose?

At least, if you get it all one surface, you can put a screen protector on it.

 

[rohdawg]

If all else fails, a lot of times a screen protector will hide a scratch. The way they suck up to the screen makes a scratch almost invisible.
If it’s still working okay it’s worth a try and less expensive than replacing the screen.

 

[TheNewGuy]

You may have to replace the screen. My brother just replaced the one in his RAM because it started to delaminate.

 

[Spank]

Replacing the screen is tedious and not cheap, but isn't difficult. Replacing the entire radio is unnecessary.

 

[Deleted Member RoadNomad]

The Connect screen has a anti glare coating on it. Many people wear through this leaving worn clear spots that won't go away. You can use Mequires Rubbing compound on a small foam pad to remove this coating and give you a clean display. I have done this for a number of my Jeep friends with great results.

Unfortunately for you I don't believe this will solve your problem, you might be able to make it much less noticable but I don't believe you will be able to remove the scratch completely, it looks really deep.

It won't hurt to try it considering the other option is a new screen at about $140. and about 1 hours of work.

 

[Blizzard]

The Connect screen has a anti glare coating on it. Many people wear through this leaving worn clear spots that won't go away. You can use Mequires Rubbing compound on a small foam pad to remove this coating and give you a clean display. I have done this for a number of my Jeep friends with great results.

Unfortunately for you I don't believe this will solve your problem, you might be able to make it much less noticable but I don't believe you will be able to remove the scratch completely, it looks really deep.

It won't hurt to try it considering the other option is a new screen at about $140. and about 1 hours of work.

Hi, thank you for your advice, where can I buy it for $140. I am in the Netherlands but I could purchase it online?
Thanks, Peter

 

[Deleted Member RoadNomad]

Check out this link:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1559371837...Id=9312975&merchantid=5302018289&gad_source=1

$138.00 with free shipping!

 

[Spank]

Check out this link:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1559371837...Id=9312975&merchantid=5302018289&gad_source=1

$138.00 with free shipping!

I stand corrected. They are cheap. Those screens were easily $500 back when the JL was relatively new.

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