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    How can I get deep scratches out of a palm rest?

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by Nick, Sep 26, 2010.

  1. Nick

    Nick Professor Carnista

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    On my Inspiron 1525, the previous owner scratched it up badly. Is there any way I can get the scratches out? Easily?

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    Nick, Sep 26, 2010
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    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

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    Compare the price of replacement top cover with the time and effort it takes to sand and re-paint the cover... It's most of the time easier to buy a replacement cover. And a keyboard, while you are at it ;)
     
    KLF, Sep 26, 2010
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  3. Nick

    Nick Professor Carnista

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    Ya, I'm defiantly getting a new keyboard.
     
    Nick, Sep 26, 2010
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  4. Yotsuba

    Yotsuba Notebook Evangelist

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    Either find a skin for that thing or replace the palm rest.
     
    Yotsuba, Sep 26, 2010
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    -L1GHTGAM3R-, Sep 26, 2010
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  6. Gracy123

    Gracy123 Agrees to disagree

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    WHAT A MESS :eek:

    Either stick something on top or change with new... no way to get them out
     
    Gracy123, Sep 30, 2010
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  7. Nick

    Nick Professor Carnista

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    I just sold it, got $200 for and paid $140.
     
    Nick, Sep 30, 2010
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    Shame.. It was a beaut
     
    Kocane, Sep 30, 2010
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  9. Texanman

    Texanman Master of all things Cake

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    It looked like someone got a little excited with a exact o knife
     
    Texanman, Oct 3, 2010
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    XDViPeR Notebook Consultant

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    I don't even know what to say to that. I woulda said the previous owner probably wore those spikey bracelets and scratched the out of the palm rest while typing, but damn.
     
    XDViPeR, Oct 5, 2010
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    Vermn Notebook Enthusiast

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    In the future, if anyone has this problem, try using 000 steel wool. It's a very fine grit, VERY fine grit. What I would do is tape off the area then use the steel wool. If possible, use double faced tape. This way, most of the plastic dust and wool dust will stick to the tape ad not get all over the deck.
    Tape off the area in some shape or other so when your done, it will almost look like the thing was built that way.
     
    Vermn, Jan 21, 2011
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