Damaged Plastic film on Plasma Glass front panel

[Alastair E]

Anyone had this--how did you cure it...?

Is it possible to remove the plastic film, and if so--what did you use?

[Alastair E]

Re: Damaged Plastic film on Plasma Glass front panel

Ah--well, A Stanley-knife blade held in a Mole-wrench, WD-40 and various other solvents has shifted it....
--The fairly thick plastic layer had its revenge on me by slicing my knuckle as it curled off the screen--didn't even feel it, but claret everywhere!

Stripped the plastic film off the outside that had a very wide scuff/break with jagged edges.--Looks like some kiddie had fun with a knife....

Then used WD to soften the gum, the blade to remove the majority of it and solvents to dissolve what was left.
--Seems that these 'implosion-screens' (CRT Terminology) in front of the actual plasma panel are coated both sides with plastic--probably to add strength, but also Very easily scratched and damaged.....

Now just need to fix the buffer-board fault!

[tom66]

Re: Damaged Plastic film on Plasma Glass front panel

I imagine the plastic is there to hold the glass in place if it is shattered. There is no risk of a plasma screen imploding, but maybe a kid could cut their hand on broken glass from the TV?