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    How to Get Rid of M11x R1 Scratches

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by R.T., May 7, 2011.

  1. R.T.

    R.T. Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello everyone!

    I just received a refurbished Lunar Shadow M11x R1 and I absolutely love it! There are a few minor scratches on the outside of the LCD lid that I would like to polish up if possible. Does anybody have any experience or recommendations in doing so?
     
    R.T., May 7, 2011
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    ajslay Overclocker, PC Builder

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    thats what i would like to know also, my black m11x has a couple of light scratches that i would like to get off.
     
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    R.T., May 7, 2011
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    Vallejo Notebook Consultant

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    I bought one of this products KH Special Laptop leather Skin Fit DELL Alienware M11x | eBay about 2-3 weeks ago. I'm just waiting the product to arrive. I will make a thread doing a mini review about it and how well does it work ...after i get it.

    Anyways, if you know how to remove those scratches, it would be helpful for most of us (r1 users). :D
     
    Vallejo, May 7, 2011
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    With my PSP and iPhone I use toothpaste. No joke.
     
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    xtravbx Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't recommend toothpaste - automotive polish is a better idea.
     
    xtravbx, May 7, 2011
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    I thought of using automotive products. I was worried that the paint might not be the same though and it would end up just taking the coating right off. There's also a product called PlastX that I use on my car. But it's specifically made for clear plastic.

    I'll look for a plastic polish today online and then try that guide that I posted and let everyone know about any success or failure that I have.

    Edit: It turns out the guide I posted actually uses an automotive plastic polish designed for windows. Xtravbx may be right about this
     
    R.T., May 12, 2011
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    xtravbx Notebook Evangelist

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    Automotive finish is very delicate.

    Those polishes are tested over and over and over on MANY different surfaces before being released to the market. The last thing they want is a guy with a Maserati saying it marred his finish.

    I use to detail cars on the side - so I know the quality of those products. Anything but the cheapo junk will work well.
     
    xtravbx, May 12, 2011
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    javy1389 Newbie

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    what i did is i used toothpaste then i used automotive polish look brand new
     
    javy1389, May 14, 2011
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  10. Neil McRae

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    brasso 10char
     
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    If your unit hasn't been serviced to replace the hinge you could just call dell. They'll send so eone out to replace your entire display for free.
     
    Augusta, May 14, 2011
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    That's actually what I'm doing as my hinges are making a cracking sound when I open/close the laptop. New hinges, new screen, and an unscratched lid for free? I'm all over that :D
     
    R.T., May 16, 2011
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