If your going to worry about scratches on a phone why buy the dark colours which are going to show marks far more easily than Silver, Rose Gold or Gold? Phones are designed to be a tool not a priceless antique.
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Will apple replace my jet black?
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The OP literally said they aren't even easy to see unless it's in direct light. There's no way anyone is paying $1000 for micro scratches.
I doubt I will bother to return it as I already set it up and the scratches will come anyway.
But assuming I decide to return it? If I just say "I want a refund" would that be fine or will they be like "let me look at the phone for scratches"
But assuming I decide to return it? If I just say "I want a refund" would that be fine or will they be like "let me look at the phone for scratches"
Have you lost your mind!? What are you talking about, it's your responsibility. You can't be serious? This has to be a joke
Jet black looks good out of the box. It is a lost cause to try and keep it perfect. Within a year it will look awful. Without a case forget about it, with a case, the dust that gets inside it will act like sandpaper against the finish. I predict the glossy black finish will be a 1 model color.
Here is an idea, hold the guy responsible for scratching your phone and have him fix it for you. Problem solves itself. Or just get a good case because surface scratches are inevitable.
Or have been a studded shirt, one with those sequin things all over it.
[doublepost=1475355312][/doublepost]I solved my back of phone case scratch problem.
Turned phone around, started watching videos on screen side. Way more interesting than staring and black anodized aluminum.
Who knew?
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Exchange it for a different color, wait for jet black to be available.
I will not go any further, I will let you figure out the process to get the jet black eventually with no additional cost.
But you better get a case for the new one.
Just a thought. I know there is high-end car wax for dark cars that is actually black. Has anyone tried waxing the JB with this? It might hide the scratches, and would be safer than trying to buff them out..http://www.meguiars.com/en/automotive/products/g6207-black-wax/#KL7I2OcYTrOXDVQO.97
no, apple does not replace phones for cosmetic things. unless you want to shell out the money for a replacement.
Honestly apples customer service is so good if u return it within the 14 days they'll probably do it no questions asked. Understandably it may not be completely right as it is cosmetic damage, I still don't see them giving u a problem bc I'm sure with the quick look over they give it, the scratches will barely be visible
LOL according to people on these forums, they still have perfect jet blacks and wipe it with their shirts, sweaters, jeans...maybe even sandpaper
9 days later and very intensive use (naked) of my jetblack iPhone. Still no visible scratches....
Damn! I must be doing something wrong
Damn! I must be doing something wrong
And how was this particular asshat after the beating with a rubber hose and the water boarding
But yeah, as others have said, Apple won't replace or repair a device for cosmetic damage that doesn't affect its operation. Sorry, shame to have happened so soon.