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    Cleaning Imprint Finish

    Discussion in 'HP' started by kubel, May 17, 2007.

  1. kubel

    kubel Notebook Evangelist

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    What is safe to use on my imprint finish? Since it's plastic and not paint, is it safe to use cleaners? What do you use?

    I'm thinking of using simple green or isopropyl alcohol.
     
    kubel, May 17, 2007
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  2. Airman

    Airman Band of Gypsys NBR Reviewer

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    Simple Green will work fine but it smells, just make sure to spray it onto a cloth first and not directly onto the lappy. If you spray it on directly it will drip and possibly cause damage. I use armourall to clean it, in addition to cleaning it will also protect the plastic.
     
    Airman, May 18, 2007
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    I use glass cleaner. But I don't spray directly. Spray on a tissue, wipe it, then use another dry tissue wipe again. That works.
     
    rockharder, May 18, 2007
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    Plain water and microfiber cloth. Damp the cloth first though.
     
    kanehi, May 18, 2007
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    +1

    My $0.02
     
    blksnake, May 19, 2007
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    I used a wet rag nuked in the microwave to blistering temperatures.
    It worked great, but now I have 3rd degree burns on my hands. :D

     
    mbmalone, May 20, 2007
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    why?
     
    Playmaker, May 20, 2007
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    I just use a moist cloth and then dry it with a micro fiber cloth
     
    mtor, May 21, 2007
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    I use "Sparkle" on mine. It's a Windex competitor. No ammonia and cuts through the greasy hand prints well. So far, I see no damage to the screen or the case.
     
    AtLarge, May 21, 2007
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