Ipod all scratched up.

[MadGamer]

Ok, i was wondering weather there was a cleaning product that i could use to restore my iPod because its all scratched. The screen and the front covering and also the back metalic covering is scratched as well.

Not really, You could get Iklear for iPod which is avaible online and in the Apple store itself. I have heard very good things about it but have yet to test it myself. I may remove some little scratches but i cant see why

http://www.screenclean.co.uk/iklear_...eaning_kit.php

Ive never been near an ipod so excuse me if im off track,if the back is metal you could try T Cut on it?

[Stuart]

May I recommend some sort of case or skin for the iPod once it's clean?

Originally Posted by zinglebarb

Ive never been near an ipod so excuse me if im off track,if the back is metal you could try T Cut on it?

It's just silvered plastic zing, rather than real metal. Still, t-cut is meant to take a microscopic layer off the paint, rather than metal, so that in itself wouldn't be a problem. What would be a concern to me is what it might do to the plastic! It could end up scratched worse than before.

Wayne, I don't think there's anything much you can do once it's scratched. The only way to take a scratch out of something is to wear down the surrounding material to the same depth as the scratch. Personally I wouldn't want to deliberately set out to sand down my iPod!

All I can suugest is that you buy a case for it and stop it getting scratched any further. Plenty to choose from here:

http://shop.ipodworld.co.uk/iPodWorl...ookie%5Ftest=1

[paulyoung666]

if it is not too badly scratched then jewellers rouge may help , then again it may not

[Stuart]

Loads at the Apple online store too. I use the Marware 3g convertible case (expensive at £30, but cheaper than replacing the iPod's casing). Dunno if this link will work, but it's at http://store.apple.com/Apple/WebObje...1.1.1.0.1.0.15

[MadGamer]

To stop it getting scratched even more. ive looked at these, and i must say for a pack of three cobers, £20 aint bad going.

http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/com...ers%203%20pack

[gkhewitt]

If you have some time and don't mind scratching it a little more, then you may be interested in this

http://members.optusnet.com.au/brushedipod/

It'll cover up the current scratches and give it that brushed steel look

[MadGamer]

Ok thats one problem solved of mine, regarding the covering. Now problem 2. My Ipods battery isnt lasting more than half an hour. How much will it cost to get it replaced?

[danielf]

You could try these

A bargain at $29 if you ask me...

[Bifta]

Originally Posted by Wayne A

Ok thats one problem solved of mine, regarding the covering. Now problem 2. My Ipods battery isnt lasting more than half an hour. How much will it cost to get it replaced?

You can do it yourself, if you can get it open

http://ipaq-battery.co.uk/catalog/index.php?cPath=27

and

http://eshop.macsales.com/tech_cente...directory.html

[Stephen]

I bought an iskin to protect mine.

[MadGamer]

Originally Posted by Bifta

You can do it yourself, if you can get it open

http://ipaq-battery.co.uk/catalog/index.php?cPath=27

and

http://eshop.macsales.com/tech_cente...directory.html

Thanks Bifta. With those batteries, do they come with the kits as well?

[SMHarman]

Originally Posted by Wayne A

Ok thats one problem solved of mine, regarding the covering. Now problem 2. My Ipods battery isnt lasting more than half an hour. How much will it cost to get it replaced?

Is is still under warranty?