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iPhone 7 Plus matte Black discoloration
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jbachandouris
macrumors 603
I have had mine since a week or so after launch and it still looks new. I have kept it in an Apple leather case though. I'm too afraid to drop the slippery thing. 🙁
myrtlebee
macrumors 68030
Funny you mention this since I had the same thing occur before returning my 7 Plus (matte black). It was on the top right edge above the camera. Didn't see it at first, put it in a case for the month I used it, and saw it only when taking it out to return it. Very strange. Apple's finishes and coatings on all of their products have been lackluster, which is why I'm hoping it will be resolved with this year's iPhone being glass and steel.
Tthomas612
macrumors 65816
It looks like scuffing and then fading from constantly removing a case or going in/out from pockets
Knowlege Bomb
macrumors G4
I've seen those marks on the past couple of models. Mine show up after using it a while without a case from being set on/picked up from hard surfaces. It's more pronounced on certain areas because of how it sits unevenly due to the camera bump.
myrtlebee
macrumors 68030
Ah, I see. That's not what mine had (mine looked a little like leopard spots as far as the shape goes). That looks like wear, like someone else mentioned already.
rillrill
macrumors 6502a
Is there a paint you can buy to touch up the matte black? I literally have had my matte black iPhone for 5 hours, dropped it, and it already has a chip that's silver. I know is my fault and it's OCD to be bothered by it, but Jesus is that annoying... luckily I have T-Mobile Jump on Demand - so back you go come Fall for the new ones.
I already have a chip but I don't really care. Give it a couple of days and you will get used to it.
thadoggfather
macrumors P6
did you use a case?
I wonder if its crap getting stuck in between
my 7 plus matte black isn't like this
I wonder if its crap getting stuck in between
my 7 plus matte black isn't like this
This is how mine looks Idk if it's discoloration or oil marks
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Strelok
macrumors 65816
This thread is a bit old, but I just wanted to mention what others had said. That's most likely due to taking it in and out of a case, or out of your pocket. My glasses have that near the end where I always take them on and off, but that's plastic. The other thing to keep in mind is that a matte type of paint/color will usually be harder to keep pristine.
My rubbery UAG case leaves a greasy looking honeycomb pattern of marks on the back of my matte black 7 Plus. Cloths and soap and water won't work but a paper towel soaked in isopropyl alcohol works and so far hasn't harmed the finish.
Was that for mine?
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Does mine look like grease or discoloration?
Strelok
macrumors 65816
No, that was for the OP and his pictures. Yours looks like something reacted with the coating or it got worn off. Is that a silver color underneath or more of a bluish color?
I really can't tell from that photo. All I know is that my case interacts with my finish somehow to produce little marks the same shape as the lining of the case. I couldn't get them off except to either use a lot of friction which seemed it could eventually be damage to the finish or a light wipe with isopropyl alcohol. My marks look more like the marks that were posted originally. Kind of shiny.
My iPhone 6 gold had a simliar issue. Thankfully it isn't too noticeable in most lighting or on phone location.
LoveToMacRumors
macrumors 68030
Normal wear and tear. It's matte, but with friction with your hand, it's going to go like that