DIY: Removing scratches from COMAND screen
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From: Northern California,USA
2012 C63 P31 Coupe. 2007 SL55. 1992 911 C2 Coupe
Ejbrock,
#3 will create more deep scratches. Just keep working with #2. It took longer to remove the scratches but I did not create new ones.
#3 will create more deep scratches. Just keep working with #2. It took longer to remove the scratches but I did not create new ones.
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2014 C63 507
Cleaning my car last week, I accidentally touched my Comand screen with a cloth that had Windex on it (I know) and it immediately caused a haze. After much reading, I purchased and used Novus 1 & 2 polishes last night for about an hour. I didn't use a lot of polish but ended up with a screen that became more scratched the more I rubbed. I have attached a picture of the outcome.
The question is, am I scratching the coating and, should keep rubbing/use more product so that I remove it and end up with a clear screen or am I actually scratching the plastic whereby any more rubbing is going to make it significantly worse. I am quite surprised that I didn't get the results which everyone has been posting. Any guidance would be appreciated.
The question is, am I scratching the coating and, should keep rubbing/use more product so that I remove it and end up with a clear screen or am I actually scratching the plastic whereby any more rubbing is going to make it significantly worse. I am quite surprised that I didn't get the results which everyone has been posting. Any guidance would be appreciated.
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2001 E320 Wagon, 2006 LBZ Silverado, 2007 E63 (sold), 2001 E55 (sold)
I'm going to have to remember to do this to mine. It looks like crap around the edges. I'm guessing the PO had long nails that would hit it in spots all the time.
We also carry Novus at my work. Just got to borrow a couple of bottles from our detailers.
We also carry Novus at my work. Just got to borrow a couple of bottles from our detailers.
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2011 C300 4matic, 2010 Glk350, 2008 Slk
I have not tried these product but the nushield has some good reviews. https://www.nushield.com/nushield-da...command-center
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...9SIA0B52M63163
I read the threads on removing the rest of the coating that is on the screen. I have had great results removing minor scratches on paint and plastic parts on my Mercedes with 3M Imperial Hand Glaze and/or Meguiars Step 2 Polish. The plastic part I refer to are typically the vertical shiny black pieces on the B pillar between the doors of a 4 door. All of the parts are essentially clear coated and minor scratches can be removed the polish. You shouldn't be aggressive just take your time with minimal pressure and then wax when you've got the scratches out. These are not textured black pieces.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...9SIA0B52M63163
I read the threads on removing the rest of the coating that is on the screen. I have had great results removing minor scratches on paint and plastic parts on my Mercedes with 3M Imperial Hand Glaze and/or Meguiars Step 2 Polish. The plastic part I refer to are typically the vertical shiny black pieces on the B pillar between the doors of a 4 door. All of the parts are essentially clear coated and minor scratches can be removed the polish. You shouldn't be aggressive just take your time with minimal pressure and then wax when you've got the scratches out. These are not textured black pieces.
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E320 Bluetec
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2014 E350 & 2017 GLE 400
Threads like this is what makes this the best Mercedes Benz forum. I had no idea there was a anti-glare coating on the comand screen. My 2014 E350 had what looked like something sprayed on the screen, so it looked as though it had a bunch of water spots on it. Not noticable while the screen was on but once you turned it off it was very noticeable and quite annoying. Took it to the dealer as it was a CPO vehicle shortly after purchasing it and was hoping the warranty would cover it. We were told it was from wear and wouldn't be covered. Stumbled across this thread, ordered the novus products from amazon and this evening pulled the comand screen out and spent maybe an hour tops from the time I pulled the screen out to when I put it back in and the screen looks brand new. I'm going to hold off on ordering the Nushield and see how I like it without the anti-glare film.
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E350 Wagon
Just did this work on my screen for an S212, worked like a charm! Although I used Meguiar's Plast-X that I already had laying around. So glad I came upon this thread as I thought my screen had been scratched from being wiped too harshly and was about to buy a replacement. Thanks to the OP!
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E320 Bluetec
Removing anti glare
Just did this work on my screen for an S212, worked like a charm! Although I used Meguiar's Plast-X that I already had laying around. So glad I came upon this thread as I thought my screen had been scratched from being wiped too harshly and was about to buy a replacement. Thanks to the OP!
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E350 Wagon
Just apply pressure little by little until you gauge the necessary force to remove the coating. Comes out completely even and with ease, you can do it without worry of damaging anything.
Also to note I took the screen out completely, made it much more comfortable than leaving it installed. Start to finish took about 45 mins, really does look brand new now.
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2006 CLK350 convertible and 2009 SL550 Silver Arrow Edition
Just wanted to add to this thread. I ordered the kit from Amazon and sure enough, worked flawlessly, The ugly smudges and scratches with the anti-glare film are now gone on the Command Unit of my 2009 SL550. Very please with the results.
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E320 Bluetec
What kit did you actually buy do you have a link for it or could
Hello thank you so much for the reply that drives me crazy would you happen to have the exact name in any tips or instructions you can give me it’s for my E320 Bluetec? I’m a little confused because different people say different things some people say don’t put the number to the number one on it after you clean it and I can’t remember which is which so any advice you can give I would appreciate it thank you John and Houston.
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2006 CLK350 convertible and 2009 SL550 Silver Arrow Edition
Hello thank you so much for the reply that drives me crazy would you happen to have the exact name in any tips or instructions you can give me it’s for my E320 Bluetec? I’m a little confused because different people say different things some people say don’t put the number to the number one on it after you clean it and I can’t remember which is which so any advice you can give I would appreciate it thank you John and Houston.
