MBP Palm Rest Accumulating Dirt

uptownnyc · Apr 2, 2012, 09:38 AM

I've been experiencing a problem with the palmrest of my 2011 unibody Macbook Pro and was wondering if anyone had advice on keeping it clean. On the left palm-rest I've noticed that there's subtle accumulation of dirt being transferred from my hand to the aluminum unibody. My hands are generally clean when using the laptop, but I'm sure there are times when there's some dirt that's coming off since I use the device 8-10 hours a day. Right now it's very tiny dark spots ... but I can imagine over time it may become more visible.

Does anyone have any advice on how to clean this without scratching the unibody? Just rubbing with water doesn't seem to be sufficient to clean the surface, but there's also no apparent texture to the small specks.

Any advice?

jessica. · Apr 2, 2012, 09:48 AM

iKlear is a great product in my opinion but I always put on a Best Skins Ever palm rest guard. There are others, but I like the clear. I also use that because I wear a watch.

AppChat · Apr 2, 2012, 09:53 AM

pictures or it didnt happen

uptownnyc · Apr 2, 2012, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by AppChat

pictures or it didnt happen

Apparently it happened.

http://twitpic.com/94pdjb

Dangerous Theory · Apr 2, 2012, 10:38 AM

Mentholated spirits.

greenchiliman · Apr 2, 2012, 10:59 AM

Rubbing alcohol

uptownnyc · Apr 2, 2012, 11:04 AM

Cool, I'll give it a try. Thanks!

faxoli · Apr 2, 2012, 11:08 AM

my friend had the same problem put to a worst degree. the oils from you skin are oxidizing the metal. He told me to put a stickers where you rest your hand

Dangerous Theory · Apr 2, 2012, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by faxoli

my friend had the same problem put to a worst degree. the oils from you skin are oxidizing the metal. He told me to put a stickers where you rest your hand

That would explain why the right edge of my MBP has several little pits that look like it's been scratched by something thin (even though I can't see how that would be the case). It's a little shame but oh we'll...

AppChat · Apr 2, 2012, 08:43 PM

thats not coming off XD

drewsof07 · Apr 2, 2012, 08:48 PM

That isn't dirt, it is the anodized finish being corroded by the oils and chemicals in your skin. Unfortunately this is a well documented issue dating back to the powerbook

Here is a good example

AppChat · Apr 3, 2012, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by drewsof07

That isn't dirt, it is the anodized finish being corroded by the oils and chemicals in your skin. Unfortunately this is a well documented issue dating back to the powerbook

Here is a good example

the macbook is allergic to you

Ccrew · Apr 3, 2012, 05:37 AM

TwelveSouth SurfacePad will hide it, but I agree with the others, looks normal for some users. Liken it to how some folks can wear silver jewelry with no issue yet others (like me) turn it almost instantly green/black. First thing I have to buy for mine is some kind of palm guard.

Elevon · Apr 3, 2012, 06:38 AM

As many has mentioned, this is permanent due to the sweat from your palms reacting with the unibody surface... there isn't much to do tbh...

I would recommend a moshi palm guard to just cover up the flaw and prevent anything worser.

I get this problem too, but only with the magic mouse.

uptownnyc · Jan 26, 2013, 03:47 PM

Any idea if Apple would repair it under AppleCare, or is it normal wear & tear?

Apr 2, 2012, 09:38 AM	#1
uptownnyc macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2011	MBP Palm Rest Accumulating Dirt I've been experiencing a problem with the palmrest of my 2011 unibody Macbook Pro and was wondering if anyone had advice on keeping it clean. On the left palm-rest I've noticed that there's subtle accumulation of dirt being transferred from my hand to the aluminum unibody. My hands are generally clean when using the laptop, but I'm sure there are times when there's some dirt that's coming off since I use the device 8-10 hours a day. Right now it's very tiny dark spots ... but I can imagine over time it may become more visible. Does anyone have any advice on how to clean this without scratching the unibody? Just rubbing with water doesn't seem to be sufficient to clean the surface, but there's also no apparent texture to the small specks. Any advice?
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jessica. macrumors Nehalem Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Wrong girl from the right side of the tracks	iKlear is a great product in my opinion but I always put on a Best Skins Ever palm rest guard. There are others, but I like the clear. I also use that because I wear a watch. __________________ Because I'm an ahole.
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Elevon macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2011	As many has mentioned, this is permanent due to the sweat from your palms reacting with the unibody surface... there isn't much to do tbh... I would recommend a moshi palm guard to just cover up the flaw and prevent anything worser. I get this problem too, but only with the magic mouse. __________________ Once you go mac you'll never go back
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Dangerous Theory macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: UK	Mentholated spirits.
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greenchiliman macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Chicago	Rubbing alcohol
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uptownnyc Thread Starter macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2011	Cool, I'll give it a try. Thanks!
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faxoli macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2012	my friend had the same problem put to a worst degree. the oils from you skin are oxidizing the metal. He told me to put a stickers where you rest your hand
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AppChat Banned Join Date: Mar 2012	thats not coming off XD
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Apr 2, 2012, 08:48 PM	#11
drewsof07 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio	That isn't dirt, it is the anodized finish being corroded by the oils and chemicals in your skin. Unfortunately this is a well documented issue dating back to the powerbook Here is a good example
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Ccrew macrumors 68000 Join Date: Feb 2011	TwelveSouth SurfacePad will hide it, but I agree with the others, looks normal for some users. Liken it to how some folks can wear silver jewelry with no issue yet others (like me) turn it almost instantly green/black. First thing I have to buy for mine is some kind of palm guard.
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uptownnyc Thread Starter macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2011	Any idea if Apple would repair it under AppleCare, or is it normal wear & tear?
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