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    Is there a way to prevent scratches ?

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by mjoshi, Mar 24, 2009.

  1. mjoshi

    mjoshi Notebook Geek

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    I searched for scratch and came across many threads showing how to remove scratch but is there a way you can keep your laptop looking new and scratch free ? I've seen bunch of places that sells skin but not sure how good that would be. I've got Vaio FW290 which has matte finish top (thankfully not too much fingerprint hog) but it is white and it would be easy to get scratch and other things on white. Is there a way I can keep it looking new without hiding it ?
     
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    Invisible shield , discount codes up to 50% are sometimes avaliable , ask on NBR.

    http://www.zagg.com/
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Mar 24, 2009
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  3. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    Use wax, like in car wax. A thin coat now and then can prevent (light) scratches. And it is no joke!

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Mar 30, 2009
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    qhn Notebook User

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    Yes, car wax! A dab on a clean cloth, and off you go. Seriously.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Mar 30, 2009
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    It might stop it rusting but stop scratches , no way
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Mar 30, 2009
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    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Well, it would stop those light scratches from being visible (which is, after all, what polishing wax was intended to do in the first place :D).
     
    Shyster1, Mar 30, 2009
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    No way. I've been waxing my laptop twice weekly for the past month, and yet new scratches still appear. I don't know if wax reduces the amount of scratches, but it definitely doesn't stop scratching.
     
    avanish11, Mar 30, 2009
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    Anybody know of any coupons for Zagg ? Also do anyone use anything to protect keyboard ? Problem with my Vaio FW is it is White color and keyboard is also white so it is likely to get dirty.
     
    mjoshi, Mar 30, 2009
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    "ZAGG20" for 20% off
     
    David, Mar 31, 2009
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    I like the style of M1730 as anyone can barely see the scratches and it always looks new.
     
    spradhan01, Apr 1, 2009
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    You could try a neoprene sleeve.
     
    Luke1708, Apr 9, 2009
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