Wrapsol Protective Film pics and mini review

[slipper]

Just got a new baby, a new 13" MacBook Air. I've used Wrapsol previously with great success, so when i bought my new MBA 13", i didn't consider anything else. Here's a few pros and cons i noticed.

Pros:
-Very similar texture to the MacBook aluminum finish.
-Matte finish looks much better than the shiny finish of some other protective wraps
-Installation overall was very simple

Cons:
-Seems very over priced, as are most other protective films currently available.
-Wet installation may damage electronics. Just be very careful. It's impossible to keep all liquids from getting into the cracks.
-Film on trackpad compromises sensitivity, responsiveness, and feel. I have "Tap to Click" enabled. With film installed, more than half the time i tap, i don't get a response. I'll be removing the trackpad film after typing this review.
-I wish there were cut-outs for the bottom cover screw holes. During wet installation, soapy water solution gets trapped in the screw holes and stays there. I can no longer remove the bottom cover without removing the film.

 

[glen e]

Looks nice but I'll do a 3m faux-alum skin from sticker boy ....totally dry install....

 

[roland.g]

I always use BSE - bestskinsever.com and they are in my opinion the cheapest and the best. I also never install the trackpad piece as I don't want to compromise the trackpad. Top and bottom covers and wrist rests only.

 

[rkdiddy]

I always use BSE - bestskinsever.com and they are in my opinion the cheapest and the best. I also never install the trackpad piece as I don't want to compromise the trackpad. Top and bottom covers and wrist rests only.

I wish BSE had matte skins. In my opinion, like the OP, matte is perfect on Apple's aluminum surfaces.

 

[Moshe1010]

What are you doing with your computers that you get your ALUMINUM MBA to get scratches? I get it almost impossible to scratch my MBA not intentionally

 

[slipper]

I take exceptional care of anything i own. That's a big reason i got the Wrapsol. Carrying the MacBook in the backpack with coins, keys, or anything metal in the wrong pocket can easily damage the finish.

 

[Moshe1010]

I take exceptional care of anything i own. That's a big reason i got the Wrapsol. Carrying the MacBook in the backpack with coins, keys, or anything metal in the wrong pocket can easily damage the finish.

I think a sleeve would do the job.

 

[slipper]

That would also be a great option but i prefer not to have the added bulk and the MacBook is still unprotected when outside the sleeve.

 

[infectedfall]

Thast looks awesome man! Im actually considering getting it. What exactly is wet installastion?

 

[oneMadRssn]

I had a phantomskinz matte skin on my 2011 MBA. It lasted about 3 months before beginning to peel. I think it may have been because the case I have is pretty tight and taking it in and out of the case 5x a day did it.

 

[slipper]

Thast looks awesome man! Im actually considering getting it. What exactly is wet installastion?

It involves spraying a soapy solution on the adhesive before installation. It's the exact same way window tint is installed.

 

[ihonda]

i have had a wrapsol on my mbp since mid 2010 and it hasnt peeled at all. i just put a new wrapsol on my air bc i had the screen replaced. for the trackpad i chose the moshi track guard bc it doesnt take away from the feel of the glass as bad.