Sidebar Sidebar
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.

Is this a scratch or a mark? How do I get rid of it?

S

shoegal

macrumors member
Original poster
Feb 24, 2011
96
0
Yesterday I took my 2011 mbp unibody out of its sleeve and i noticed this:

http://postimage.org/image/exvggap0/

tried to rub it off but it won't give. It doesn't feel like a scratch and it shows in certain lighting. What is this and how do I get rid of it? :(
 
it does look like it's a light scratch. does your sleeve have a zipper on it or something.
 
You mean the small mark on the top left?
photo.jpg


How to attach an image to your MR post.
 
OneMike said:
it does look like it's a light scratch. does your sleeve have a zipper on it or something.
Click to expand...

yes:( That makes me very sad! Since it's a light scratch is there anything I can do? It's rather dark now, is it possible to just lighten it up a bit so it's not AS visible. I'd already ordered a hard shell too but it's not here yet. There goed my resell value...
 
Last edited:
shoegal said:
yes:( That makes me very sad! Since it's a light scratch is there anything I can do? It's rather dark now, is it possible to just lighten it up a bit so it's not AS visible. I'd already ordered a hard shell too but it's not here yet. There goed my resell value...
Click to expand...

It may take a Euro or two off the resale value.
It still works, and the people I know, don't see one tiny scratch as value deprecation, as the machine still works. It is a tool and it will get marks over time. Get used to it, or baby it and whatever.

Btw, the simple past of "go" is "went".
 
shoegal said:
yes:( That makes me very sad! Since it's a light scratch is there anything I can do? It's rather dark now, is it possible to just lighten it up a bit so it's not AS visible. I'd already ordered a hard shell too but it's not here yet. There goed my resell value...
Click to expand...

Honestly, your best bet is to deal with it in my opinion. it's small so I wouldn't worry about resale. As a buyer, a perfect screen would be more of a concern to me than a small scratch on the body.

The thing about scratches is often as likely in this case, you can't do anything to it without messing up more of the finish on the rest of the device.

Reminds me of my 1st gen iPhone. Had a little scratch on the back and ended up having to go for the brushed steel look I messed it up to bad while trying to fix.

You said you're getting a case so you should be set. Other than that, with a shield on you likely wouldn't even see it.
 
simsaladimbamba said:
It may take a Euro or two off the resale value.
It still works, and the people I know, don't see one tiny scratch as value deprecation, as the machine still works. It is a tool and it will get marks over time. Get used to it, or baby it and whatever.

Btw, the simple past of "go" is "went".
Click to expand...

Seriously, that was a typo. But I bet it made you feel REALLY good to point that one out to me. Glad I made your day.
 
OneMike said:
Honestly, your best bet is to deal with it in my opinion. it's small so I wouldn't worry about resale. As a buyer, a perfect screen would be more of a concern to me than a small scratch on the body.

The thing about scratches is often as likely in this case, you can't do anything to it without messing up more of the finish on the rest of the device.

Reminds me of my 1st gen iPhone. Had a little scratch on the back and ended up having to go for the brushed steel look I messed it up to bad while trying to fix.

You said you're getting a case so you should be set. Other than that, with a shield on you likely wouldn't even see it.
Click to expand...

Yeah, I guess I'll have to put the case on and forget about it. The first scratch always hurts a little bit.
 
Believe it or not electronics shops use baby oil to buff up metal refrigerators, so why not dab a bit of baby oil onto a cotton ball or paper napkin and try rubbing some into the scratch and see what happens?

Baby oil is non-corrosive so it certainly won't damage your MBP, and it may help make the scratch less noticeable.
 
edifyingGerbil said:
Believe it or not electronics shops use baby oil to buff up metal refrigerators, so why not dab a bit of baby oil onto a cotton ball or paper napkin and try rubbing some into the scratch and see what happens?

Baby oil is non-corrosive so it certainly won't damage your MBP, and it may help make the scratch less noticeable.
Click to expand...

Thanks for the tip. I'll definitely try!
 
shoegal said:
Uncalled for.
Click to expand...

Then use the
report.gif
button to report the post, if you think it is uncalled for.
You made the assumption, me pointing out some mistake would make my day.
I know several non-native speakers of my language and many don't mind being corrected. I just presumed you would not know the English language and my intention was to help.

Btw, never go into TNZ.
 
simsaladimbamba said:
Then use the button to report the post, if you think it is uncalled for.
You made the assumption, me pointing out some mistake would make my day.
I know several non-native speakers of my language and many don't mind being corrected. I just presumed you would not know the English language and my intention was to help.

Btw, never go into TNZ.
Click to expand...

If that was your intention, then I'm sorry I got all defensive.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Register on MacRumors! This sidebar will go away, and you'll see fewer ads.
Top Bottom
Back