GMT Cyclops AR Scratch - remove external coating?

[4BostonB]

Hi all,

I have a small scratch going across the cyclops on my GMT-C - pics below. MY understanding is that there is a layer of AR coating both on the underside of the crystal beneath the cyclops, and on the exterior of the cyclops. The underside coating is evident because of those who have removed their cyclopses - it's clearly visible on the underside of the crystal. The external coating appears to be present because reflections of light off of the cyclops itself appear blue-tinted, which is indicative of the external coating.

My Sinn watch has a full double-sided AR coating, and many owners of those have reported that when the external AR coating is scratched, they can remove the appearance of the scratches by using a Cape Cod cloth to remove the entire AR coating from the outside of the crystal.

Has anyone scratched the coating on their cyclops? What are everyone's thoughts on taping the shit out of the face of the watch and removing the coating from the outside of the cyclops?

Pics are attached - excuse the smudges (I tried to wipe them off, I promise).