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    Laptop cleaning / 17 R4 Vinyl skin

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by Shozuki, Jan 11, 2018.

  1. Shozuki

    Shozuki Notebook Consultant

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    Hey guys, back again with another couple of questions...

    my arm rest under the keyboard loves them palm prints! whats best to clean them off??

    Also, D-Brand only seem to sell skins for 13 and 15 AW models, anywhere else to get some for the 17?

    Thanks!!!!
     
    Shozuki, Jan 11, 2018
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  2. VICKYGAMEBOY

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    @Shozuki check this out http://www.decalrus.com/

    FYI i never went for any branded skins, i bought carbon fiber wrap from amazon and removed my touchpad assembly, and did it myself, finished in 3 dollars.. Yes u have to be patient when cutting and sticking without air bubbles.. but its better then spending 20 dollars for a skin..
     
    VICKYGAMEBOY, Jan 12, 2018
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  3. Pete Light

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    The absolutely best thing to clear those prints is this:
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0...ns+cleaner&dpPl=1&dpID=41CqmEvVU0L&ref=plSrch

    With these:
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0...ning+cloth&dpPl=1&dpID=517wZcovs0L&ref=plSrch

    Well worth the money, I've tested a lot of products but this restores it to looking new everytime! (Just be careful not to snag any keys when using the microfibre cloth on the keyboard)

    Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
     
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    Baby wipes and a towel is the best thing, the wipes remove all the oil and won’t mess the finish up. Just dry it with the towel, it doesn’t get soaked but it gets a tad damp.
     
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    Careful that those baby wipes are just pure water though, some chemicals used in those could eat away at the Matt finish over time

    Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
     
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    I use the non scented ones, they aren’t as wet as normal. And I dry it immediately, I think alcohol wipes are
    more abrasive then a baby wipe.
     
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    Thanks guys I've opted for Mr. Light's suggestion and Mr. Gameboy suggestion for a skin.

    I want to use the Laptop for work and play but need it to scream Gamer a bit less lol hence wanting to make it a bit more understated...
     
    Shozuki, Jan 13, 2018
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    all you need is a wet towel....
     
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    InvoluntorySoul, Mar 16, 2018
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