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airjay75

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Anyone have experiences with how well the space gray vs. silver aluminum models hold up to scratching and scuffs marks? I have an S3 Silver Aluminum and am considering switching to a Space Gray Aluminum, but I worry that Space Gray has a greater potential to show scratches and scuff marks if I end up banging it somewhere. It’s one reason I always go with silver iPhones, but wanted to see if others have experience with two types of aluminum finishes. Thanks.
 
Anyone have experiences with how well the space gray vs. silver aluminum models hold up to scratching and scuffs marks? I have an S3 Silver Aluminum and am considering switching to a Space Gray Aluminum, but I worry that Space Gray has a greater potential to show scratches and scuff marks if I end up banging it somewhere. It’s one reason I always go with silver iPhones, but wanted to see if others have experience with two types of aluminum finishes. Thanks.

I think both models are fairly durable, but if there is any type of finish that will show scratches, it’s going to be a darker color like the space gray. If the Watch chips or scratches on the space gray, it will stand out. But I wouldn’t let that stop you, because I do think they are fairly durable, some have even used a black sharpie marker to touch up any type of minor chips or scratches.
 
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