Remove AirPods Max anodising

[SimonTT]

I like AirPods Max, but since I have high end Headphones (that just got replaced under warranty and likely will be replaced for a long time [36 month warranty but headband breaks after 18 months max]), I really can't justify the 580€ price tag. So I am thinking about buying a used one. I found a badly scuffed black pair. I really dig the raw aluminium AirPods Max with black. It is possible to remove the anodising (

). Has anyone ever done such a thing on AirPods Max before? And are there any experts here that know what chemical is best suited for this (I am quite skilled so I will disassemble them as far as possible but things like the antenna are cast into the shell). As long as nobody talks me out of it I will definitely update you on how it went.

 

[SimonTT]

Part 1 is done. I've bought AirPods Max. Now comes the hard part.

 

[risenphoenixkai]

It is possible to remove the anodising

Just sand it off.

 

[ISignedUpToAskThis]

Just sand it off.

This. The cups aren't huge.

Might be best to disassemble them as far you can to avoid any debris getting into the speaker/mic grills but if I was attempting this (and I've considered it myself), I'd just gradually wet and dry sand down - starting with a fairly fine-grit paper.

 

[perezr10]

I removed the dark finish on a space black titanium Apple Watch with a dremel. It looked great with the lighter natural finish. That was Titanium but it would probably be a similar process With your Max.

or buy some covers on Amazon. I love the glossy carbon fiber look.