resurfacing: the wacom intuos 2 tablet's plastic sheet?
So I have gone through a few tablets in my life. I use them frequently enough that they go through wear-and-tear and, (eventually), give out. My first two tablets were the old school, powder-blue graphire model. I'm lucky enough to currently have an Intuos 2 tablet, which I am quite fond of.
Unfortunately, despite being a more advanced (read: expensive) model, the surface inevitably is giving signs of its age and frequent use. The plastic sheet upon which the stylus presses is getting scratched and pitted/pock-marked. While this is officially 'cosmetic' wear, it impedes the functionality when the pen catches in the grooves and results in less-smooth lineart.
I've googled the issue, and while it appears that other people have had this problem, I've yet to find a satisfactory solution. Is there some way for me to safely resurface this plastic, instead of ordering a replacement? I've a friend who is currently getting her Intuos repaired for upwards of a hundred dollars, which is a cost I'd rather avoid.
Has anyone figured out a clever way to repair or resurface the plastic sheet? Be it with waxed paper, walnuts, windex, warmth, or what have you.