How to Repair a Cracked Apple Watch using UV Resin

[@corwin32]

Holy crap, Ben! Y’all need to run. Tim Cook’s probably already dispatched an Apple strike team to your house!

[@BensWorx]

😂

[@itsdweezy]

Seems your screen has a crack, best we can do is sell you a new watch.

[@haveric24]

here comes the cease and desist Lawyer letter your not allowed to repair an apple product you never technically own it

[@ratykat]

Love the idea! I know you've said you didn't want to use the vac chamber as not many people would have access to one, but I think a lot of people would love to see a uv only repair and a uv + vac repair side by side to see the difference. I know I would!

[@chonks_in_my_yard]

I thought my apple watch was catastrophically cracked (deep shatters all around the rim & a hefty crack running across the entire length of screen) but tried this out with whatever uv resin brand I was able to find at the closest craft store and the results are amazing! Screen still responds to touch everywhere and the screen doesn't feel jagged at all! absolute miracle, thank you!

[@minecraftpro9472]

What do you think would happen if you tried to get perfect trade in score for the watch. Mine has a gouge in it and I want to try this to see if I can trade in my series 6 for a series 9

[@SesshouFan22]

Holy cow this is amazing! The sensitivity looks like it's not diminished at all, even! Ben you are on another level with this! Heaven forbid I ever break mine I'm going to do just this instead of going out and buying a whole new watch!

[@BensWorx]

Thankyou 😊

[@SimplyElectronicsOfficial]

I'd have used the old vacuum chamber to fill in all those cracks better

[@BensWorx]

I was going to do that but I figured not many people would have a vacuum chamber, this is more of a cheap fix for people who can’t afford a new screen 👍

[@SimplyElectronicsOfficial]

@@BensWorx Fair point my friend

[@sticustom]

@@BensWorx how would the watch handle a vacuum?

[@CurrentElectrical]

@@sticustom It has three hands (Hour, minute and second) lots of choices. LOL

[@sticustom]

@@CurrentElectrical very funny

[@leshtshow]

You can barely see those cracks on the face of it, nice work on it mate, its good seeing things being fixed in different ways 🙌🙌

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@susanheston4483]

That works great, the scratches disappeared. You're a good Dad, giving Jake yours and fixing the cracked one for yourself.

[@BrotherRobbie]

Dude, you saved me a whole heap of cash on my daughter's iPhone!! Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@jessicaworwood502]

Thank you! You saved my watch, this worked beautifully. You have to look really close to see the chip 🙏🙏🙏

[@paxton616]

Just did this and it works perfectly

[@Unsensitive]

I repaired my phone screen this way 3 years ago. Never had an issue with the touch screen after, and phone worked flawlessly.

[@blazingeek]

I’ve seen a similar fix for car windshields. Never thought about using it on a mobile device.

[@zamfishy]

Hi Ben, thanks for sharing this cool repair! Do you know if the UV Resin would also seal/protect the screen from water? My watch has a single crack, so I've not been swimming with it, but am hopeful this repair would prevent water from entering/damaging the display.

[@osumailguy]

What a great dad …giving up your Apple Watch!

[@techdaddykb]

It would be interesting to see the resin built up enough where you could sand it level and around the curves and polish it to a glass polish.

[@cck6740]

I can tell you yes...uv resin or polish is what's used for gel polish.

[@tracybowling97]

Ben! What a mid-week surprise! 1st: You giving Jake your watch-such a dad move. An awesome dad move. 2nd:Did you see this hack anywhere or did you think this up all by yourself? If so, it's genius!

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Tracy, nah it’s all me

[@jimmerseiber]

Why did people tell me resin is expensive? That tube is 7 dollars for UV resin? That's not bad at all. I saw so many comments talking about resin waste etc due to cost...I don't know what they were complaining about. Great fix!

[@billmunny6813]

I guess they mean it is expensive compared to regular. That stuff could really get pricey of you were using it on a large scale.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Jimmer

[@tinachappell520]

What a bloody brilliant idea wonder if it’ll work on my phone! I’m always dropping it

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Tina, yeah they are both made from glass 👍

[@pgm-newYorkCambridge]

Thank you so much! I did it and it feels so much better. I was wondering whether I could have used a pressure cooker to have filled the cracks deeper but I wasn’t sure so I just did it as you did. I don’t have a pressure chamber

[@crispyjokingtuna1495]

I feel like this would be jerryrigeverything approved

[@MARKE911]

Scratched at a level 6 with deeper grooves at level 7.

[@dinkerz]

I think this is exactly the advice I was looking for. Cheers!

[@philscraftcorner]

I have used uv resin to fix a small chip in my windscreen before. Works great. If you can 'force' it into the gaps it's almost invisible

[@sheldonramlogan8453]

Wow! Ben you have inspired me to try out resin for my own hobby projects... i love your ideas and your experiments. I'm gonna try a table top with natural stones. Thank you.

[@Solaceon]

Right! I wasn't planning on trying resin but this video really hit me as a tech guy, and therefore the person people come to when things break. My boyfriend has a busted up iPhone that I'm dying to try this on. Keeping UV resin around should save so much time, and I'm sure that's how the rabbit hole will start.

[@billmunny6813]

Resin to the rescue. Good job Ben.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Bill

[@jamesb1717]

Brilliant stuff. I love a good repair rather than throwing stuff in the bin!

[@inspiringbuilds]

This product works great on windshields as well. 👍🏼

[@albertosara416]

this was such a cool idea! i didn't know you could use resins to fix things like these

[@tinytigertamer]

With how clumsy I am, I’m sure I will need this in the future!😂

[@airmanon7213]

Pretty cool that the watch works!

[@BensWorx]

Yeah

[@CurrentElectrical]

Next week, Be repairs automotive windscreen and home windows. LOL Well done. and ingenious. Your favourite fan from Canada.

[@Tim-57]

How do you know you are his favourite?...haha😉🇨🇦

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@ellishansen8115]

Nice job!! I've been thinking about using my uv resin on my car windshield. It's got a crack from one of those annoying as hell gravel trucks. It hasn't spread at all, just a crack the size of a big garden pea.

[@rilanajansen2652]

Nice work. A part of the screen was black, but now there is a full screen again. 👍👍👍

[@Shyobe]

Should I use this on my cracked watch

[@Tim-57]

Hey Ben🙂 Thanks for this, I have been lucky so far with electronics...however now I know who to send them to...haha I will be sure to try this if needed. Take care

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Tim 😊

[@Tim-57]

@@BensWorx You are welcome Ben😁

[@frankierzucekjr]

That's pretty cool that it worked man. Great thinking

[@Sch1220]

Ok, this was rather genius.

[@roseosullivanfromIreland]

Hi Ben 👋, that is a nifty ideas. Good to know that... thanks for sharing. Have a good day. Take care.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Rose, you too 😊

[@joepearson9704]

this is great. I am going to use this on one of my older mac's. It's not a touchscreen, so it's just to fill in the cracks. thanks. Brilliant.

[@MarkTuohy1973]

cool tip, nice one mate, and you swapped your watch that was really nice

[@room34]

A few weeks ago I dropped my Apple Watch on the bathroom floor and somehow got a ~1 cm crack right in the *center* of the screen. I've been trying to live with it but it drives me nuts. I'm not willing to spend over half the cost of the watch on an official Apple repair (which is really just a refurbished replacement), but I'm a bit nervous about trying something like this. Then again, a) even if it wasn't perfect, it would be better than the crack I have now, and b) it would still cost the same to have Apple replace it whether I did the UV resin trick first or not, so… I think I'll go for it. Thanks for the demonstration!

[@Bobo-gm9fd]

Random question Ben but have you tried clearpox resin? Think its new out ,seems a bit cheaper than most? Thanks should of used my uv resin on my shower screen lol

[@BensWorx]

Hey, nah never heard of it, yeah it would fix it 👍

[@underscoredestroyer]

Do you think this kind of thing could work on a scratched cd/dvd? I know nail polish can damage the plastic they use, and I have some old discs sitting around that just aren't worth it to professionally resurface... but something like this might be useful if the resin doesn't melt them 🤔

[@BensWorx]

Interesting, it might work

[@hollypierce3076]

Great job!! I wonder if that would work on phones and tablets too?? Ive got a couple of old phones and tablets that my kids have cracked and no longer use, I just might try that out on those! Thanks for the awesome tip Ben!😆✌

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Holly, yeah it should work

[@hollypierce3076]

@@BensWorx I never thought to try resin to repair a touch screen! You truly are an amazing artist Ben! Cheers, I can't wait to see what you come up with next!

[@cherryshrimp2359]

I'm so glad the watch still works. Such a neat idea to use the resin. Although - do you think Jake is going to give you your watch back now his is fixed? Lol. 💜

[@infinityblitzdragons321]

Did it help?

[@PBRJOHN684]

Bang and the Cracks are gone! 👍

[@Unknown1880]

I wonder how it would be if you put it in the vacuüm or pressure pot?

[@BensWorx]

I was going to do that but I figured not many people would have a vacuum chamber, this is more of a cheap fix for people who can’t afford a new screen 👍

[@webrosc]

maybe there would be the risk of the resin getting pulled into the buttons mech and jamming it?

[@yishaimendelsohn620]

Loved this one too.

[@Digthemadscientist]

Absolutely awesome I love a good crossover video 🤘

[@ampersand2001]

I did something similar with my windshield, except the kit came with small plastic sheets to cover the cracks as they cured, and then you used a razor blade to scratch off any excess after you peel the plastic sheets off. This way you get a nice smooth surface.

[@peterfarr7648]

Hi Ben, I’ve been using a few different epoxies for a while and wondered why I should give justresin a crack they don’t seem to be able to be poured very deep.

[@BensWorx]

Hi mate, they are currently developing a deep cast system

[@peterfarr7648]

@@BensWorx I would like to help with the development and feedback

[@dynamight1124]

Always wondered. Is that UV Resin the same as 3D printer resin? I got loads of clear resin that I use to print with but never sure if its actually the same stuff?

[@BensWorx]

I find printer UV resin is harder to cure

[@dynamight1124]

The stuff you use does look like its a little thicker, my printer resin seems to be fairly runny. I know my clear stuff does tend to cure with a yellow tint too.

[@EDP1]

thanks dad.

[@garzilla7123]

Nice little hack fix.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@LeoAzzakaGoile]

Back of my S7 is cracked. Thinking this is going to work. Will let you know.

[@fartmuffin4817]

I know that you replied a while ago, but I'm really curious to know if it worked. I have one that is working fine but cracked on the back. I'd like to make it waterproof but kind of afraid that resining the back might turn a watch that's only problem is not being waterproof into a watch that doesn't work at all.

[@MisterGames]

Would this work on crack in car windscreen?

[@BensWorx]

Yep

[@paranoiia8]

Heheh I had galaxy smartwatch and I actually use... Nail polish. I found out really hard one few layers and watch not only didn't had crack but also kept its waterproofing(and still work)

[@BensWorx]

Cool 👍

[@alisonmary1443]

Good shot and it worked, but I would be certain you are going to try a wet sand and a polish 😁

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Alison 😊

[@SkyfighterZX]

It's a good way to fix if the touch still works, it will probably also prevent crack expansion later since the crack is glued and wont be able to grow easly, might even work on a smartphone if you are missing glass in a corner or somewhere where it doesn't affect the touch

[@sanketsahare7676]

Hi Ben, i have the scratch on my phone, can i use uv resin to fix it, and apply screengard on it. If i do it i am afread that it will pop out some bubbles on screen gard. please share your thoughts on it.? And i should do it or not ?

[@Rallo313]

Good tip. I got a bad crack on mine for a drop and I put a screen protector on top and have had full functionality of the screen with it.

[@Dispaterr]

do u use uv resin as a glue? before u put the screen protector?

[@richardbriansmith8562]

Awesome Ben worx

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@staceysarian7444]

Great idea.do you think it will work a fitbit watch too?

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Stacey, It should 👍

[@mr.e.b.4697]

I just watched this. I live in the states and I want to try this on a chipped glass 2015 iMac 27”. Which links are for the resin and torch. What kind of thing did you use to smooth it out?

[@jeanettenance1366]

Ben you are a good Apple 🍎👍😁

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Jeanette 😊

[@mm25937]

Cool... might it also work on a celular phone?

[@BensWorx]

It should

[@DOSHIELD]

I might have to get me some UV resin.

[@annkind6559]

Fantastic! Thanks

[@pmedic523]

Very cool idea.

[@BensWorx]

Thankyou

[@bens_gone_nomad5299]

That was pretty cool

[@BensWorx]

Thankyou

[@MnACreations]

Thank you for sharing, Ben! Cool idea

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@spavliskojr]

I was wondering if its possible to buff it smooth. so long as you dont touch the case, you should be able to buff the uv resin smooth.

[@minecraftpro9472]

Would I be able to fix my watch with this to get perfect trade in score?

[@rpkdarkragedemon863]

Great video my friend

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@jimmypham2487]

Nice work

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@deansinclair7319]

i did this on my ipad , i applied several layers and sanded and polished the resin after , you can only see the repair if you look across the screen at eye level

[@horrorfan7148]

What a great idea. Well done 👍👍

[@BensWorx]

Thankyou

[@marty01957]

Nice tip, Ben! Thank you!

[@Queenread82]

Thanks Ben!

[@JorMBrei92]

Is there any chance this would be waterproof?

[@jaxxbohol6475]

Will this work on a touchscreen in the car ????

[@matthewmartin6745]

This works great on Ipads as well !

[@BensWorx]

It should do 👍

[@colecardelli6833]

Will the UV Resign come back in stock soon?

[@esadpac3554]

Thank you so so so much brother thank you lots of people would like a lot of money for this can use in a cheaper material

[@TheSassy]

Bravo! Excellent Save my friend!! 😀👍👍

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Sas 😊

[@skylastudioz]

Will this work on some phones?

[@galaxythefox]

Heck yeah that works!!

[@expomm]

Can u use it fir a galaxy watch only scratches?

[@Izthefaithful]

Could this help remove surface scratches on an Apple Watch 5 ? Looking for options

[@marthacoomber3188]

Thanks😃 great tip!

[@lynniev]

This is brilliant!!!!

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Lynnie

[@THEAPRILFOOL-1983]

Nice repair job

[@raziel3726]

Craftsman!!

[@bunnylove273]

Hey bud l will try that on my Samsung Phone the top is cracked so l will give it a go thanks for the tip 👍

[@BensWorx]

No worries mate

[@moldsrc]

will that work on a gopro

[@BensWorx]

It’s possible

[@galaxythefox]

I was wondering if this would actually work with a touch screen

[@sounds.like.onomatopoeia]

Oooooo, I have a decommissioned iphone to try this on!

[@jaggerkate]

Dang it! You made me think it was Friday for a minute. 😂

[@BensWorx]

😂 sorry

[@craiggordon2502]

Can you sand that and polish it smooth again with that kind of resin

[@3brother-production]

I trying to buy from the link couldn’t find the right product pls help send me link if u can