How to clean the aluminum casing?

[robotmonkey]

I got a pro yesterday and somebody already got pen on it....

I used the mom spit method and now it's only a very faint and barley visible mark but I know it's there and it's gonna bother me. Anybody got any suggestions on how to clean it?

 

[rockerbsbn]

check out iKlear

 

[robotmonkey]

isn't iKlear just for screens? I am talking about the aluminum casing, to the left of the keyboard to be exact

 

[TheNewDude]

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/591870/


The above post has some useful posts...

 

[redcupr]

I'll second iKlear. I use it on the screen, the keyboard, and the aluminum.

I might be a little odd, but I have a cloth for cleaning the screen only, and another one for cleaning the keyboard and aluminum.

My first small bottle lasted just shy of a year, just bought a big bottle today to re-up the supply.

 

[Retzius]

I used the Mr. Clean Magic eraser to remove a stubborn oil print that wouldn't come off with glass cleaner. Just lightly rub and watch the magic happen .

 

[Gorilla Power]

iKlear for aluminum too ? That will be extremely expensive. Its only for displays and screens. I use a lightly damp microfiber towel. Works fine.

 

[Eddyisgreat]

iKlear for aluminum too ? That will be extremely expensive. Its only for displays and screens. I use a lightly damp microfiber towel. Works fine.

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Here are just a few of the items you can clean with your iKlear Complete Cleaning Kit:
iPod control panel, display and case
iPhone screen and case
MacBook or MacBook Pro: Outer case, keyboard, and display screen
PowerBook keyboard and Titanium case
iMac flat panel display, base, and keyboard
Cinema and Studio display screens and cases (aluminum and translucent)

From Instructions:

MacBooks, MacBook Pros, iBooks and PowerBooks
Support screen when cleaning. iKlear should also be used to
clean the keyboard, palm rest area, and case of your laptop.
Avoid cleaning Trackpad with solution.

And a bottle will last you pretty much forever unless you clean your machine daily. I've used 3/4 of a bottle over 3 years (2 macbook pros, two iphones, and cinema display)

 

[cloroxbleach4]

I use Sprayway Glass Cleaner on the entire mbp. Makes it feel nice and clean.

 

[robotmonkey]

Iklear didn't do **** so maybe it's a scratch..... any ideas?

 

[Gorilla Power]

Iklear didn't do **** so maybe it's a scratch..... any ideas?

Radtech has some cleaning / scratch removing / polishing solutions. I've heard good things about them.

 

[DewGuy1999]

You could try rubbing alcohol. Make sure the MacBook Pro is cold since rubbing alcohol is flammable and use it sparingly.

 

[ClarkWGrizwald]

magic eraser. period. i spent many of days cleaning macbooks (white) all day. magic erasers cut the time in half.. use with mult purpose spray.. add elbow grease..