PSP Scratches?

Question

I bought a plastic cover so that if i drop my psp it wont get scratched. But every time it falls the cover scratches my psp. Now i take it out and the scratches are every where how can i get rid of it.

My friend says i can change my psp color or fix it at sony for free, is it true?

Answer 1

Plexus - Plastic Cleaner Protectant & Polish is a relatively old product in the market. However, with the introduction of the PSP's scratch fragile face plate, a demand for such products is increasing.

You may have tried or seen some other products listed on various web sites that promote themselves as scratch removers for IPOD's and PDA's. The truth of the matter is, if the product is in a creme form or syrup/oil form, it is abrasive.

Abrasive cleaners are generally used like sanders. They contain micro particles that, when you wipe in a circular motion, are essentially sanding out the surface area to match one another. This leaves a swirl of scratches that are "spiderweb like" in appearance. In reality, these type of scratch removers are used to take out moderate to large scratches. It is useless practically if you are trying to remove the small/micro scratches on electronics that come from pockets, general use, and paper towel wipes.

I was skeptical about Plexus due to the fact that every cleaner out on the market for electronics was abrasive. Plexus amazingly, is not. Basically Plexus is a WAX. I found nothing different from Plexus than your run of the mill car wax, minus the fact that Plexus was formulated with plastic in mind, so it is a more gentle formula. Words can only go so far, so I decided to try it out on my Logitech Playgear Pocket Case and my PSP's screen.

For my PSP, I had/have 1 finger nail scratch and 7 "spider web" scratches from the PSP's stock soft case. When I used Plexus on the screen and wiped it dry, all my spider web scratches were gone! However, my fingernail scratch still remained, but it was highly reduced in appearance, turning it into a spider web scratch.

For my Logitech case, I removed the inner inserts and applied Plexus to the entire case, inside and out. After I had finished wiping through, once again, all my micro scratches from everyday wear and tear on the case being in my backpack/bag were gone! Of course, more severe scratches that came from banging the case around remained, but those too were greatly reduced in appearance.

So far so good, but there has to be some negatives right? Yes, you are!

The negatives about Plexus is that is comes in an Aerosol form. That means that it literally has to be sprayed onto whatever your cleaning, and since it was really invented for large-scale use and not for electronics, you're going to end up dousing whatever you're cleaning if it's a small electronic.

The second negative is that Plexus is applicator un-friendly. Since Plexus removes micro-scratches, your applicator must also be safe to use. That means you must have a micro-fiber cloth or similar material used for cleaning "lens" surfaces exclusively. If you don't, you end up mixing lint and dust with the Plexus wax.

In my overall opinion, Plexus is really more or less used for people who take good care of their PSP, and if they own a Logitech PlayGear Pocket case, can make the case look brand new. This product does wonders in removing fine scratches and gives you an extra barrier of protection against future scratches.

If you're the type of person who can't stand 1 dead pixel, 1 spider web scratch, and treat your PSP like a newborn baby, I highly suggest you pick up Plexus and start restoring/protecting your investment. You can't go wrong, this thing really does work wonders and makes your PSP store bought looking new! For the casual guy however, Plexus may seem like "Diamond Polish". It's not essential and may seem vain, if not entirely a waste of money.

You can find Plexus on their official web site, but they charge a little bit more than most online retailers who carry it. I suggest you pick up some on Amazon.com or go to your local car shop/motorcycle shop and ask if they have any in stock.

Remember that Plexus was originally used for automobiles and airplanes. It is a wax, and it is non-abrasive. Bottom line, it's good stuff for your PSP.

Answer 2

You could try polishing with a very fine grit chemical they sell for scratched ipods. They also sell a similar product for plastic car headlights. It will be harder to use but it gives it an extremely durable surface. I don't know about fixing it at sony, it may or may not cost you.  Good luck

Edit: beavis just about covered it.