iPhone XS Max XS Max Silver: already scratched

[Kiimora]

I noticed a few scratches on the chrome coating on my X , that was annoying for a phone cased with a silicon gel cover not a hard case. Fortunately the buyer was a work colleague who didn't think it was a big deal.

I am onto that Cape Cod polisher, it would be very useful for my gold Max & the planned gold watch.

 

[littlemidge]

I noticed a few scratches on the chrome coating on my X , that was annoying for a phone cased with a silicon gel cover not a hard case. Fortunately the buyer was a work colleague who didn't think it was a big deal.

I am onto that Cape Cod polisher, it would be very useful for my gold Max & the planned gold watch.

Just be careful not to put too much pressure when polishing the gold, as the colour might come off.

I have done it myself, but don’t recommend it unless it’s absolutely necessary.

 

[Kiimora]

Just be careful not to put too much pressure when polishing the gold, as the colour might come off.

I have done it myself, but don’t recommend it unless it’s absolutely necessary.

Thnx, will be extremely careful

 

[44267547]

To be honest, this might sound a little odd.. but I think your best bet would be to take it into a jewellers, and ask if they could polish the scratch out for you

This is completely unnecessary and it be a waste of money to do this. You can easily take the Cape Cod cloth and remove the scratches with very little effort, you just want to make sure that the cloth does not come in contact with the display. By no means would I recommend taking my iPhone to a jeweler to remove a light scratch when a novice user can do this within seconds.

 

[littlemidge]

This is completely unnecessary and it be a waste of money to do this. You can easily take the Cape Cod cloth and remove the scratches with very little effort, you just want to make sure that the cloth does not come in contact with the display. By no means would I recommend taking my iPhone to a jeweler to remove a light scratch when a novice user can do this within seconds.

It was a suggestion, as the OP didn’t seem too confident on doing it himself without damaging the phone.

Indeed, I’ve already used a cape cod cloth on my gold iPhone. And it’s easy to do. well worth the £5 I paid for the pack of 2.

 

[Jordan921]

It was a suggestion, as the OP didn’t seem too confident on doing it himself without damaging the phone.

Indeed, I’ve already used a cape cod cloth on my gold iPhone. And it’s easy to do. well worth the £5 I paid for the pack of 2.

Can the clothes be reused?

 

[44267547]

Can the clothes be reused?

Yes. You can use the Cape Cod cloth multiple times. When they start becoming unusable, is when they start to dry out, the solution on the cloth has an oil texture, but they will last quite some time. Also, just make sure to reseal the package thoroughly, to keep the air from drying
the cloth out.

 

[Jordan921]

Yes. You can use the Cape Cod cloth multiple times. When they start becoming unusable, is when they start to dry out, the solution on the cloth has an oil texture, but they will last quite some time.

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Ok. Thank you.

 

[Appurushido]

My hope was that this time the Apple has strenghtned the coat of the silver frame but after a week a see many micro scratches on my new XS Max Silver.

What about yours? I use it with maximum care and i have installed protective film on the frame but... the spot uncovered are already scratched as hell.

Pics or it didn't happen! Sand paper can get those scratches outta there in a jiffy!! /s

 

[littlemidge]

Yes. You can use the Cape Cod cloth multiple times. When they start becoming unusable, is when they start to dry out, the solution on the cloth has an oil texture, but they will last quite some time. Also, just make sure to reseal the package thoroughly, to keep the air from drying
the cloth out.

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If they dry out, it states on the back of the pack you can add paraffin(?) or something to the cloths to rejuvenate them !

 

[44267547]

If they dry out, it states on the back of the pack you can add paraffin(?) or something to the cloths to rejuvenate them !

No idea. I have used the Cape cloths many times and it seems to be very difficult to dry them out, because they are a heavily’ oil based like’ texture. The Packages themselves a resealable, so that should minimize any problems with them drying out.

 

[puma1552]

would like to see hi res before and afters of phones that have been polished

 

[ET iPhone Home]

Indeed. I own two of the Cape Cod cloths and they are excellent in restoration.

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I'm afraid to use this only because, in a watch forum (Paneristi) which I am a member of, someone there used this Cape Cod cloth on their watch and the area that had a matte stainless steel finish was buffed out. I realize the iPhone frame has no matte finish, but will this cloth affect the screen and glass back if the cloth touches that area?

 

[WhiteWhaleHolyGrail]

Whatever happened to wanting your phone, which is inhersntly a tool, to look lovingly used? It's like people want to preserve iphones as though extensions of their bodily organs

 

[littlemidge]

I'm afraid to use this only because, in a watch forum (Paneristi) which I am a member of, someone there used this Cape Cod cloth on their watch and the area that had a matte stainless steel finish was buffed out. I realize the iPhone frame has no matte finish, but will this cloth affect the screen and glass back if the cloth touches that area?

You really want to avoid touching the glass front or back with the cloth.

Cut a small piece of cloth from the main piece and wrap it over a cotton swab/q-tip (this is what I did) it worked for me.

Also, don’t use these cloths on brushed metal.

 

[Jordan921]

Whatever happened to wanting your phone, which is inhersntly a tool, to look lovingly used? It's like people want to preserve iphones as though extensions of their bodily organs

People actually resell their phones so they want to keep them pristine.

 

[44267547]

would like to see hi res before and afters of phones that have been polished

Post scratch removal:

(No Before)

(Borrowed photo from another Member who removed the scratches.)

will this cloth affect the screen and glass back if the cloth touches that area?

If the Cape Cod cloth comes in contact with the display, it can have a reaction with the oleophobic coating, so you want to be very careful and take your time with the cloth around the stainless steel edges. If it touches the glass back of the iPhone, that will not be an issue, as you can simply just wipe it off.

You really want to avoid touching the glass front or back with the cloth.

Actually, It Won’t affect the glass back, if some of the solution comes into contact with the glass on the back of the iPhone, you can _gently_ wipe it off, and it won’t be a problem. Its the front of the display that can pose a problem.

Whatever happened to wanting your phone, which is inhersntly a tool, to look lovingly used? It's like people want to preserve iphones as though extensions of their bodily organs

Because scratched stainless bands on the silver iPhone X look horrible, at least there is an alternative method to remove the scratches with the polishing cloth, and as someone else mentioned, it would help the resale value when a potential buyer see’s the phone restored.

 

[212rikanmofo]

Would the Cape Cod Cloth work on the Stainless Steel Space Gray band as well?

 

[44267547]

Would the Cape Cod Cloth work on the Stainless Steel Space Gray band as well?

You Cannot. Using the Cape Cod cloth on the space gray stainless steel bands will damage the PVD coating because the cloth contains abrasive and/or could slightly discolor/diminish it. [I believe someone else already tried this and regreted the results.]

 

[mdlooker]

The cape cod should work also with minor scratch? I have a minor one that can barely feel with the nail.
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I see this two item. Your is the second one. Wondering the differences (if any) between the 2.

I went to this website and see that Stainless Steal isn't considered a "fine metal"
https://www.mjewelry.com/Info/Education/Precious-Metals-Guide

But, nevertheless, I've never used either, therefore I'll order both and see how they pan with my phone and watch.. have a feeling there may be no difference to the novice eye.

 

[HOTBOBA]

I had the X. I polished it two times and it looks brand new. I got the xs max in space grey and ive been missing the raw polished frame on the silver. Im going to return it for another silver as I feel like it feels better in your hand also then the coating(almost like a painted coat).
Just polish it. Stainless steel watches all get micro scratches but they look brand new when you polish them. Nothing has changed this year its just raw stainless

I had the X. I polished it two times and it looks brand new. I got the xs max in space grey and ive been missing the raw polished frame on the silver. Im going to return it for another silver as I feel like it feels better in your hand also then the coating(almost like a painted coat).
Just polish it. Stainless steel watches all get micro scratches but they look brand new when you polish them. Nothing has changed this year its just raw stainless

The black frame holds up pretty well, right?

 

[_Refurbished_]

My hope was that this time the Apple has strenghtned the coat of the silver frame but after a week a see many micro scratches on my new XS Max Silver.

What about yours? I use it with maximum care and i have installed protective film on the frame but... the spot uncovered are already scratched as hell.

Mines held up well with a few very small scratches. Other than my screen, I don’t mind minor scratches surrounding the phone. I’m OCD and it doesn’t bother me one bit. I’m totally OCD about my screen, though. Screen protected and ready to rock.

 

[cemong82]

cape cod easily removes scratches . but they leaves some marring/micro fine scratches and or haze on the surface that just been treated.

 

[AppleHaterLover]

I used Brasso on my 3GS’ bezel and it worked beautifully.

 

[Newtons Apple]

Thank you.
The scratch that’s bothering me is no deep but not so light that a nail can’t feel it.

The bad thing is that I baby care the phone and I have no idea how it pops out.

Might take more work with the cape cod cloth as you need to remove enough surrounding stainless to get down to the bottom of the scratch. You will have to polish often to keep it looking prestine. After a while you will not worry about the micro scratches.