Problem: scratches on my e-mac

You could try a product called 'Brasso', if they have it where you live.

It's a slightly abrasive metal polisher that I used to use to put a finish on resin casts, also have successfully used it on CDs that have been too scratched to read.

Just apply a couple of drops, grab a soft cloth and have a go.

Whatever you try, do an experimental patch on the bottom of the machine, where you'd never see it.

does this "brasso" work effectively on the front or back of an ipod??

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realityisterror said:

does this "brasso" work effectively on the front or back of an ipod??

reality

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Don't know. Experiment at your own risk...

Links:
http://www.burningissues.net/how_to/scratchrepair/scratchrepair.htm
http://www.stanleylondon.com/brasso.htm
http://www.kilianhardware.com/brasso.html

In fact, here's an iPod-related link:
http://invisiblematrix.net/blog/archives/001177.html

realityisterror said:

does this "brasso" work effectively on the front or back of an ipod??

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Same material, polycarbonate.

Which is a rather easy to scratch surface, which is why the lenses in eyewear has the anti-scratch coating.

i have used brasso for metal and stuff (like its originally intended for) but i also have used it on plastic. I scratched my brothers new plastic drinking glass with a scourer when doing the washing up. It was a kinda soft plastic and it was scratched pretty badly. I tried brasso on it and it worked a treat. It has tiny abrassive bits in it that gradually wear away at the surface. Just use a tissue (or if you are american) a kleenex and a little bit of brasso and do it little by little. Too much and it might do more harm that good. Anyway i have heard it mentioned for several times too use on an iPod and on iBooks etc. So i'd say that its definately worth a try.

But don't sue us if it scratches your eMac to buggery!