W3J and fingerprint smudges on the aluminum lid..

Seeing pics from reviews and such, fingerprint smudges seems to be rather visible on the aluminum lid. How do you guys clean it off? I'm planning to buy a W3jp real soon and I can imagine myself being a little bugged by it.

 

It's hardly noticable, the palmrest on my V6 is all that, and I barely notice it, the magnesium composite lid however does attract smudges...

But all in all, it depends how oily your fingers and hands are.......



....and why...!

 

No, that's untrue....... very actually. Brushed aluminum really doesn't show fingerprints like say polished or even just a satin would. Are you familiar with why people have stainless steel appliances? Basically because they're a pain to keep clean. Well, there are finishes and coating which are helping to eliminate that problem... same with the lid here.

I mean, oils from your skin are going to stick to anything and in the right light (oh a flash bulb) on a reflective surface is just about the only way to spot them. I'll tell you firsthand as not just some anonymous forum troll - it won't be a problem and if it is, I'll help supply you with wet wipes to keep it clean


EDIT: Then again, some of the nicest thing in life are things that need to be cleaned and polished all the time... jewelry... chrome wheels... etc

 

i dont see any unless i REALLY look into it

 

Even though I know these things by heart...... I went out in my living room and eat some potato chips and then put my hands on the W3 lid... at an angle under a bright light you could certainly see them...... I didn't do that on anything else, but I can't anything that would hold up under that condition at some angle.... but the normal, non-greasy hand basically didn't show up at all. I knew I wasnt' just throwing you a line, but I thought someone could come back and basically do just that and then say I lie...... I don't know too many people with the class to own an Asus who eat chips while on the computer... or at the very least - wouldn't wipe their hands in between stuffing their face

 

Thank you for your little "experiment" Justin. You know what, thanks to you, I'm no longer worried about it. You stained your laptop just for me? Man how nice.

 

Haha...... don't worry about it.... that's what I do!

 

hmmm, since the OP asked how to remove smudges, and not a lesson on how to act, I will offer my experience.

Smudges will appear no matter how careful you are. The brushed aluminum finish resists much of it, but it also requires special care to clean it properly.

Stay away from any cleaner that has ammonia or other harsh chemicals. It just seems to make the problem worse. I have found that a very clean, very soft cotton cloth that is oh so barely damp will remove the funk. Following that with a dry portion of the same cloth will leave the surface sweet.

That is all.

 

For the aluminum lid, if you're trying to get rid of oil, you can't hurt the anodizing..... not in the least. I'd suggest rubbing alcohol actually. Water and a cloth may get rid of any build up, but you're not going to hurt the anodizing like you would paint or plastic.

 

I personally use this stuff called iKlear. It is sold in Apple stores and it can be used to wipe any part of the computer (display, plastic , lid). It is designed especially for macs but I think that's just a marketing gimick, it can be used anywhere. It is a little expensive but it comes with a microfiber cloth and I also found that it actually makes a coating on the surface you wipe, so it protects your electronics. I personally love it and use it for everything, even the head unit in my car.

Note: They also offer "Klear Screen" which I think is the same as iKlear.

Link

 

... something called "iKlear" a gimmick? Noooooo... You put "i" in front of anything nowadays and you've got an instant money maker.

 

This mix works perfectly for just about anything:

1. Dilute isopropyl alcohol into a mix with no more than 50% alcohol and the rest distilled water.

2. Apply the mix to a cotton cloth, like an old T-shirt, lint-free microfiber cloth, or other very soft cloth. A large cloth is best, since it will help reduce the risk that finger pressure leaves streaks in the screen.

3. Wipe the cloth against the screen, in a counter-clockwise or other consistent motion. Take care not to press your fingers into the cloth (and screen) but apply an even pressure to the cloth.

~ Brett

 

Well they also offer a plain version, called Klear Screen. I personally use iKlear because it is so readily available. But you should try it for yourself. It pretty much cleans any notebook surface and leaves no streaks. So maybe the "i" prefix is a gimmick, but the product works well.

 

I will, I'm always up to try new things.... and i'm kidding about the "i" prefix... but we all know it works - even to sell good products.

 

99% of the time the brushed aluminium looks fine, even with small finger marks and in my opinion the brushed aluminium looks 100 times better than plain plastic with or without fingerprints! I have only cleaned it a couple of times in the last two months, and it does look great when it is clean.

At the end of the day if you have greasy fingers its going to leave a mark on any surface regardless of what the material is, personally I wish it was the same as the V6 chassis and had brushed alloy on the palm rest as well, it is just much more hard wearing than any painted or plastic surface, and looks so much nicer.

 

I always keep high quality microfibre cloths around--no chemicals and they take everything off. Just make sure you keep them clean. The cloth will never scratch, but dirt on the cloth will.

 

I use an eyeglass clean kit - whatever their magical cleaning mixture is along with an oh so soft cloth...like paradise for the lid.

 

wow iklean, can you say expensive!! but i really need it for my laptop screen. its super dusty with finger prints on it. will this work on my dell lcd screen too?

 

First blow everything you can off with compressed air...... rubbing dust into the screen can scratch it.

 

Yeah it is expensive. Make sure to follow the directions that come with it if you dont then you won't get as good of results. The big bottles are a better value. You can check other sites like Amazon. Just don't expect the stuff to make all your scratches completely disappear. It's a cleaner. Not magic....