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    Scratches on Macbook lid

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Nikesh, Aug 22, 2007.

  1. Nikesh

    Nikesh Notebook Enthusiast

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    I recently bought a macbook and have already got some scratches on the lid, near the apple logo. Is it possible to buy something that will repair the scratches (they aren't very deep, just annoying)?

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    Nikesh, Aug 22, 2007
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  2. vespoli

    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    You can try some kind of plastic buffer; I use Brasso on my iPod to take scratches out of it. The issue is that you will continue to accumulate scratches no matter what ... if you are seriously concerned, consider a notebook sticker or cover.
     
    vespoli, Aug 22, 2007
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  3. Nikesh

    Nikesh Notebook Enthusiast

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    How well does brasso work? Would it remove scratches from a macbook lid?

    Thanks
     
    Nikesh, Aug 22, 2007
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  4. Sam

    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

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    I've heard of polish liquids that can get rid of scratches on iPods and glossy surfaces (a.k.a., the MacBook lid).
     
    Sam, Aug 22, 2007
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  5. cycloneguy2618

    cycloneguy2618 Notebook Deity

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    Almost anyone that has a white MacBook has scratches is you look close enough.
     
    cycloneguy2618, Aug 22, 2007
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  6. chant

    chant Notebook Evangelist

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    actually, i treat mine like a baby and have no scratches whatsoever...i even purchased a 12 dollar "super mat" used for gamers playing FPS just for my macbook to sit on....haha yes im annoying
     
    chant, Aug 22, 2007
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