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Repair information and guides for the iPhone 8 that was released on September 22, 2017. Model: A1863, A1905

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Oleophobic Coating: Filling in the Scratches

I have an iPhone 8 which I really like. What I really love about this phone is that it is so beautiful...but then I see some scratches and those seem to ruin the beauty. From what I've read, those scratches are not scratches in the glass itself but in the Oleophobic coating (which is a somewhat finger resistant coating). For the most part these scratches aren't noticeable but being a perfectionist, for them just to be there bothers me sometimes. I've read a little about applying (or reapplying) the Oleophobic layer onto a screen which sounds quite easier (drop some of this special liquid on the screen, rub it in, let it bond for 6-8 hours, and its done). I was wondering if I could do that to just fill in the scratches (not to cover the entire screen). What should I know before doing that? What would be the best Oleophobic coating product to use? Will it void my iPhone's warranty?

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No, those are actually scratches in the glass itself.

If it is not visible with screen lighted up, don’t bother. If it is affecting image quality, replace the screen.

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Nope, they’re hairline scratches in the Oleophobic layer according to several sources. They are only visible under harsh lighting, but I’m a perfectionist so they still bother me somewhat.

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"Several sources" are crap.

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Have you tried using a tempered glass? It does a good job to fill in lots of scratches.

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Oephobic coating and scratches are completely different and tempered glass won't fill in anything

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