how do i remove scratches from sapphire crystal on D6i?

[cool79]

just got a scratch on my wife's D6i and I am wondering, is there anyway to remove the scratch?

also, is there any protective coating that is on the D6i? Would like to protect my pair from getting scratched too....

 

[diversteve]

Suunto Silicone Display Shields - Scratch protection for watches is one option.

Also several companies sell those film protectors that you adhere using a little water. Which seems counter-intuitive given that you're in the water with the D6i for at least an hour but I guess it works: Suunto Cover Screen. Instruments and computers, Accessories buy and offers on Scubastore

This seems to be similar in design to the Suunto - Suunto D6/D6i Plastic Screen Protector Kit

 

[Hendrik@Suunto]

Hi.
there are pastes meant for filling scratches. Success depends on how deep it is and how clean. We don't offer those so I'd ask in a decent watch store with some experience. That's my personal advice though...
As for the prevention: As already mentioned there are several options. I'd recommend the normal scratch guard that come with the device. These are the film protectors divesteve mentioned. For advanced protection I'd take the silicone shields... easy to attach and effective. The others are hard plastic which tend to move a little and might scratch the bezel over time...

 

[cool79]

I saw online, it is to use the diamond paste to remove the scratch. Will it do any damage? Also is there any protective film one the glass?

 

[tcphil]

I have had great success using the same protective covers used on phones. While it will not remove the scratch, the film makes the scratch much less visible. And just like for phones, they protect the face really well. For my Oceanics, I placed them on the face and removed those darn slightly elevated plastic covers that make the computers hard to read out of the water.

 

[DIVEWATCHDOCTOR]

Measure the diameter of the crystal on your D6i (not sure if it's 35 or 37 mm). Then go Zagg website www.zagg.com, select and buy the correct round invisible shield that matches your computer crystal diameter (they cost about$ 10). I have had one of those on my Suunto Stinger for about 10 years with excellent results.

 

[CT Sean]

cant comment on scratchh removal but I can vouch for the zagg shield. I've used one on my oceanic geo for a couple years.