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    Laptop Luster

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by Jernkar, Jan 13, 2009.

  1. Jernkar

    Jernkar Notebook Consultant

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    What works good to put a shine on laptops? I've got a couple of Toshibas I want to sell and a little shine would make them look better. When I wiped them off with a damp towel, they really looked nice until they dried.
     
    Jernkar, Jan 13, 2009
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  2. Nova69

    Nova69 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Try Maguire's Tech Wax or a similar non-abrasive auto polish.
     
    Nova69, Jan 13, 2009
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  3. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You know, it's only a matter of time before some inventive wax & polish company starts marketing a notebook-specific brand of polish. ;)
     
    Shyster1, Jan 13, 2009
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  4. Yotsuba

    Yotsuba Notebook Evangelist

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    Armor All.
     
    Yotsuba, Jan 13, 2009
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  5. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    K-TRON, Jan 14, 2009
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  6. roosta

    roosta Notebook Evangelist

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    agreed meguiars is best, but ive never seen it used it on a laptop before!
     
    roosta, Jan 15, 2009
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  7. zfactor

    zfactor Mastershake

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    actually ktron the meguires yellow wax works MUCH BETTER on these types of surfaces than the gold does..
     
    zfactor, Jan 15, 2009
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  8. Alexis512

    Alexis512 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I would be scared to use something that was ment for cars?
     
    Alexis512, Jan 15, 2009
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  9. gary_hendricks

    gary_hendricks Notebook Evangelist

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    Try Maguire's as mentioned above, used by me and the result was very good.
     
    gary_hendricks, Feb 12, 2009
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  10. Dragunov-21

    Dragunov-21 Notebook Evangelist

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    Another rec for Meguiars. Used it on a stapler (shut up unless you've seen Office Space - it makes perfect sense :S) and it was shiny as, worked fine...

    Mind you, the shinier it is, the more fingerprints show up, so you'll be carrying it by the edges and keeping a buffing cloth in your pocket for a while if you're anything like me =P
     
    Dragunov-21, Feb 12, 2009
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  11. gary_hendricks

    gary_hendricks Notebook Evangelist

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    Please do keep me informed that which of the suggestion above worked for you.
     
    gary_hendricks, Feb 12, 2009
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  12. Mortis

    Mortis Notebook Consultant

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    I suggest Autoglym extra gloss protection. Realy nice, atleast for painted laptops. Autoglym is the recomended car care series for Aston Martin and Rolls Royce.
     
    Mortis, Feb 14, 2009
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  13. johngreaver

    johngreaver Notebook Guru

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    dura-gloss is the best if u just want it to shine but i dont think u ur really going to get much shine out of a paint that is flat to begin with
     
    johngreaver, Feb 14, 2009
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