cleaning mbp unibody case

[jetjaguar]

i just found a blemish or a smudge on the case of my 17 inch unibody .. i tried google searching about cleaning the case and only found stuff about cleaning the screen ... has anyone cleaned the aluminum casing ? if so what did you use ?

 

[Capt Crunch]

I'd like to know too. After using rubbing alcohol on my car dashboard to remove some adhesive residue and ruining the surface, I don't trust my judgement.

 

[CoffeeWarrior]

I use LCD/Lens cleaner. Not sure if it does any harm.

 

[gr8tfly]

I use a little bit of iKlear. Usually, I clean the screen with one of the disposables, then use the left over to clean up the case, keys and trackpad.

 

[jetjaguar]

what about aluminum cleaner ?

 

[Slypr]

Someone should try this.

 

[nws0291]

what about aluminum cleaner ?

Apple states to not use solvents on the case. Just use water. I believe the aluminum is coated and not bare.

I would just use a 50/50 mix of denatured alcohol and distilled water. Spray it onto a microfiber and then wipe the case down. That is all you should really do.

 

[CoffeeWarrior]

Apple states to not use solvents on the case. Just use water. I believe the aluminum is coated and not bare.

I would just use a 50/50 mix of denatured alcohol and distilled water. Spray it onto a microfiber and then wipe the case down. That is all you should really do.

Well, most glass lens cleaners are designed not to strip away coatings, like Lens anti glare, UV, anti scratch etc...

 

[Ruahrc]

I use a 55M solution of dihydrogen monoxide to clean mine. It's this great chemical that cleans excellently. I use it often to clean my aluminum Powerbook (now MBP) and have never had problems.

Ruahrc

 

[gr8tfly]

Ever hear of dihydrogen monoxide? It's this great chemical that cleans excellently. I use it often to clean my aluminum Powerbook (now MBP).

Ruahrc

Recommended by Apple, too.

 

[appleguy123]

I use a 55M solution of dihydrogen monoxide to clean mine. It's this great chemical that cleans excellently. I use it often to clean my aluminum Powerbook (now MBP) and have never had problems.

Ruahrc

is this a joke? Isn't that just water h2(dihydrogen)0(monoxide)? Thats a good one though .

 

[gr8tfly]

is this a joke? Isn't that just water h2(dihydrogen)0(monoxide)? Thats a good one though .

You can find out more about DHMO at: www.dhmo.org

(more info here)

 

[appleguy123]

You can find out more about DHMO at: www.dhmo.org

(more info here)

Water causes cancer who knew

 

[harcosparky]

Water causes cancer who knew

I have it one good authority ( I watch HOUSE ) that dihydrogen monoxide is the #1 cause of drowning in the world. :lol:

 

[appleguy123]

I have it one good authority ( I watch HOUSE ) that dihydrogen monoxide is the #1 cause of drowning in the world. :lol:

That I believe

 

[Ruahrc]

Not only that, significant levels of dihydrogen monoxide have been measured in every lake, stream, and river in the world! It truly is an environmental issue of massive proportions

 

[stark4]

can i use iklear to clean the aluminium MBP?

 

[gr8tfly]

can i use iklear to clean the aluminium MBP?

I use a little bit of iKlear. Usually, I clean the screen with one of the disposables, then use the left over to clean up the case, keys and trackpad.

Works fine. Just don't use very much (too much will smear), and put it on the cloth first.