how do u remove anti-glare off a computer monitor?

[Corporate Thug]

windex doesnt work, maybe something with high concentration of ammonia?

 

[Torghn]

Try some bleach.:evil:

 

[TourGuide]

Industrial grinder + heavy pressure followed by a plasma cutter = fun and no more anti-glare!

**WARNING** this treatment MAY decrease your monitor's usable life.

 

[Matthias99]

You know, what's really funny is that on a weekly basis there are "How do I clean my LCD without removing the anti-glare coating?" questions.

 

[Maddscientist]

heavy pressure followed by a plasma cutter

How would you even have anything left but slag if you used a plasma cutter? Perhaps I missed the humor in that since it seemed like you were for real.

 

[Corporate Thug]

sooooo any real answers?

 

[sandorski]

Good question. I managed to remove some with a sharp edge on my case side panel leaving a nice scrape on my monitor! :| I might be interested in knowing how to remove the coating as well, providing there is a way to reapply some afterwards.

 

[hellman69]

Look here: http://www.dansdata.com/danletters073.htm (last letter on the page)

Trevor

 

[sandorski]

linked for my convenience

 

[Corporate Thug]

thanx

 

[Naruto]

Hahaha I know this one.

Scratch Remover

I used this stuff when I had monitor scratches. I buffed through the whole glass until it was shiny as h3ll. What I scratched through was the anti glare coating, so when I buffed the whole glass, I buffed off all the coating. It takes a long time and you need a drill, but it worked. But also make sure you can take off the glass off the monitor to achieve perfect results. I couldn't with mine so the corners and edges still have some coating.

 

[tomyhill598]

What is the purpose/benefit of taking the anti-glare coating off of the monitor's screen?

 

[Nebor]

Originally posted by: tomyhill598
What is the purpose/benefit of taking the anti-glare coating off of the monitor's screen?

Because some of it is already gone, and you want a uniform monitor surface. I'd just buy a new monitor...

 

[screw3d]

Whoa. Get a new monitor to celebrate your new "Lifer" status dude

 

[Newbie77]

I am also thinking of having the anti-glare coating on my CRT screen removed. Any success yet Lifer?

 

[Newbie77]

Bump.. is there anybody else with a solution?

 

[KickItTwice]

I'd try alcohol. If that doesn't work, then maybe mineral spirits. It seems like that stuff that won't dissolve with alcohol will dissolve with mineral spirits and vice versa. Then there's always lacquer thinner. Basically, I'd try different solvents.

 

[Jeff7]

Originally posted by: KickItTwice
I'd try alcohol. If that doesn't work, then maybe mineral spirits. It seems like that stuff that won't dissolve with alcohol will dissolve with mineral spirits and vice versa. Then there's always lacquer thinner. Basically, I'd try different solvents.

Those stronger solvents could be bad though if they hit the plastic around the monitor - they will start to dissolve it on contact.

 

[sandorski]

Originally posted by: KickItTwice
I'd try alcohol. If that doesn't work, then maybe mineral spirits. It seems like that stuff that won't dissolve with alcohol will dissolve with mineral spirits and vice versa. Then there's always lacquer thinner. Basically, I'd try different solvents.

Hmmm, beeeeer. I'll try that thanks. How many beers before I don't care?

 

[BlessidThug]

Here's someone who used automotive cutting compound. I'll be trying this as soon as I can find some. May I take your coat(ing)?

 

[Newbie77]

Wow.. the thread springs to life.. Finally, some answers.. I think I will try alcohol first.. and then some glass cleaners.. if those don't work, I will probably opt for the automative cutting compound (don't know what these really are but will check it out anyway.. I am desperate)..

My 2 concerns are :-
i) The screen becomes too glary and bright after the anti-glare coating is removed. So far, those that have done it reported that the difference ain't that great and if the glare is really a bother, can still opt for a filter but that would be kinda pricey.. not to mention bulky.
ii) The chemical used to clean off the anti-glare coating seeps into the glass screen and damages it permanently. Though I have yet to gather any reports on this, I am still concerned that this is a possibility. What do you guys think?

 

[Rogodin2]

It's on there for a reason-indirect lighting comes from the most inconspicuous places.

rogo

 

[Newbie77]

I have been searching around for an automotive cutting compound over the weekend. No luck. What would constitute "good quality" automotive cutting compound?

 

[Steven the Leech]

here is a sample, dont know about "Quality"

 

[Naruto]

I don't know about you, but my method worked perfectly. I posted it up there. If you want perfect results though, make sure you can take off the glass off the monitor. It is time consuming however.