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[God's Hand]

I've been reading that a lot of people use toothpaste to remove scratches on their iPods. Is this for real? Never heard of this before. Would it actually work on the back part of the unit?

 

[Wario64]

Using toothpaste is actually common when trying to fix scratched CDs...so I guess people are serious

 

[Nester]

Avoid home remedies that suggest using toothpaste. Toothpaste is a mild abrasive and acts as a light sandpaper. While it may sometimes buff out scratches, more often it will cause additional scratches.

Got this by googling "Fix a scratched CD with toothpaste" so I assume the same goes for the back of an iPod.

 

[Pochacco]

Damnit.
I just tried it. I smeared Colgate all over my iPod...but it was sticky. So I rinsed off my iPod under warm water for about 20 seconds. Now, my iPod doesn't work I thought the battery might be dead so I plugged it in to charge it. After a few minutes, it started smelling like burnt circuit board What do I do? Will floss work?

 

[lexy]

Does the toothpaste protect against future scratches? Because if it doesn't then what's the point?

 

[MaverickX9]

Damnit.
I just tried it. I smeared Colgate all over my iPod...but it was sticky. So I rinsed off my iPod under warm water for about 20 seconds. Now, my iPod doesn't work I thought the battery might be dead so I plugged it in to charge it. After a few minutes, it started smelling like burnt circuit board What do I do? Will floss work?

You put your iPod under running water?

Why didn't you just use a damp towel? A moiste towelette, even.

That probably wasn't a smart move.

Although, that dude in Surf Ninjas swims with his Game Gear in his backpack...

 

[Vormund]

Damnit.
I just tried it. I smeared Colgate all over my iPod...but it was sticky. So I rinsed off my iPod under warm water for about 20 seconds. Now, my iPod doesn't work I thought the battery might be dead so I plugged it in to charge it. After a few minutes, it started smelling like burnt circuit board What do I do? Will floss work?

:lol

There are some car care products that are for removing scratches, You could try ScratchX. But some plastic specific polishes would be best.

 

[God's Hand]

I read that something called GT 88 Scratch Remover at Canadian Tire works wonders.

 

[DJ Sl4m]

I found a website recently that would sell customized cases for iPods, I'm sure there has to be a site that sells replacement white cases.

I don't remember the link, I found it by accident about a month ago.

 

[Hero]

Damnit.
I just tried it. I smeared Colgate all over my iPod...but it was sticky. So I rinsed off my iPod under warm water for about 20 seconds. Now, my iPod doesn't work I thought the battery might be dead so I plugged it in to charge it. After a few minutes, it started smelling like burnt circuit board What do I do? Will floss work?

:lol

 

[EdLuva]

Damnit.
I just tried it. I smeared Colgate all over my iPod...but it was sticky. So I rinsed off my iPod under warm water for about 20 seconds. Now, my iPod doesn't work I thought the battery might be dead so I plugged it in to charge it. After a few minutes, it started smelling like burnt circuit board What do I do? Will floss work?

You have got to be joking. :lol

 

[Mejilan]

I think the "floss" comment is what proves that to be a joke, btw. :lol

 

[Gattsu25]

Damnit.
I just tried it. I smeared Colgate all over my iPod...but it was sticky. So I rinsed off my iPod under warm water for about 20 seconds. Now, my iPod doesn't work I thought the battery might be dead so I plugged it in to charge it. After a few minutes, it started smelling like burnt circuit board What do I do? Will floss work?

one of the funniest joke posts in a while :lol

 

[belgurdo]

Damnit.
I just tried it. I smeared Colgate all over my iPod...but it was sticky. So I rinsed off my iPod under warm water for about 20 seconds. Now, my iPod doesn't work I thought the battery might be dead so I plugged it in to charge it. After a few minutes, it started smelling like burnt circuit board What do I do? Will floss work?

Try Plax

 

[SickBoy]

A glass of that Polident denture cleaner should work perfectly, I think...

 

[Diablos]

Use rubbing alcohol...

 

[Zensetsu]

Damnit.
I just tried it. I smeared Colgate all over my iPod...but it was sticky. So I rinsed off my iPod under warm water for about 20 seconds. Now, my iPod doesn't work I thought the battery might be dead so I plugged it in to charge it. After a few minutes, it started smelling like burnt circuit board What do I do? Will floss work?

Did you just smear it on with your finger? It doesn't work unless you apply the paste with a toothbrush... :lol

 

[ElyrionX]

Damnit.
I just tried it. I smeared Colgate all over my iPod...but it was sticky. So I rinsed off my iPod under warm water for about 20 seconds. Now, my iPod doesn't work I thought the battery might be dead so I plugged it in to charge it. After a few minutes, it started smelling like burnt circuit board What do I do? Will floss work?

:lol

I think your avatar REALLY suits you now.

 

[Suerte]

The best way to remove scratches is to not get them in the first place, use protection!

Hurrah for useless advice.

 

[bud]

Damnit.
I just tried it. I smeared Colgate all over my iPod...but it was sticky. So I rinsed off my iPod under warm water for about 20 seconds. Now, my iPod doesn't work I thought the battery might be dead so I plugged it in to charge it. After a few minutes, it started smelling like burnt circuit board What do I do? Will floss work?

...

 

[Orin GA]

For those of you a little slow...hes joking.

 

[Zaptruder]

For those of you a little slow...hes joking.

The only post that was funny was the one about his avatar.

 

[Afro Thunder]

If you need protection, may this can help you:
http://matias.ca/ipodarmor/index.php?refID=1
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http://www.ipodlounge.com/

 

[jobber]

Heh...I've still got the plastic cover on my screen