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Could ScratchX 2.0 ruin an anodized aluminum lid of a laptop computer?

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    Could ScratchX 2.0 ruin an anodized aluminum lid of a laptop computer?

    Hello all,

    As you can see, I'm asking an unusual question to this forum, since I'm interested in repairing the lid of my laptop, not my car

    Not so long ago, I unintentionally scratched my lid when I turned my laptop upside down to remove the battery. My table was somewhat dirty, the lid slid and... go figure: a "beautiful" hairline appeared on the lid. Following the recommendations of an user in another forum, I've ordered ScratchX 2.0. Well, the question is simple: Could ScratchX 2.0 ruin an anodized aluminum cover? Note I'm not asking if the product will hide/remove effectively the scratch, but if the product could dull/ruin the finish of my lid.

    Below there is a photo of the scratch.



    Thank you very much in advance and regards
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    Re: Could ScratchX 2.0 ruin an anodized aluminum lid of a laptop computer?

    I wouldn't think so, but it's hard to say.

    Is there anywhere you could do a test spot? Say, an inconspicuous area underneath the machine?
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    • #3
      Re: Could ScratchX 2.0 ruin an anodized aluminum lid of a laptop computer?

      Thank you for your answer. No, the underneath of the laptop is made of plastic. Aluminum parts are the lid, the palm rest and the keyboard deck.

      Has ScratchX been tested with aluminum?

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      • #4
        Re: Could ScratchX 2.0 ruin an anodized aluminum lid of a laptop computer?

        Find something in your house thats aluminum and try it. Aluminum pan,lid,,,,Anodized just means sealed.

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        • #5
          Re: Could ScratchX 2.0 ruin an anodized aluminum lid of a laptop computer?

          Thank you guys. I've read on the Internet that ScratchX worked for an aluminum MacBook laptop. Is there a product manager in these forums? An official answer would be appreciated.

          Thanks again for the great support.

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          • #6
            Re: Could ScratchX 2.0 ruin an anodized aluminum lid of a laptop computer?

            Here where the problem is, If you use scratch X and your pc it will give you smooth, almost shiny finish. As I see you have a BRUSHED finish on your lid. so whatever you decide it will alter the finish and you must do the whole top and most likely it will not be the same.You must find some aluminum and practice and compare first. Not sure if anyone can give you a better answer.

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            • #7
              Re: Could ScratchX 2.0 ruin an anodized aluminum lid of a laptop computer?

              Odds are the anodized coating on this finish is very thin so there is a high possibility that ScratchX will remove it. Further, that scratch looks as though it's fairly deep; can you feel it with your fingernail? If so, and especially considering that this is a brushed aluminum finish, you're not going to get rid of it with ScratchX (and probably not with anything else readily available). That brushed finish is a potential major issue here. Aluminum is soft and you will likely start to level down some of that fine texture - it's even possible that the anodized finish follows that fine brushed contour, further complicating the situation.

              We would be very hesitant to try this without talking to someone who has done something similar first. There are processes for corrected blemishes in brushed metal surfaces, but they tend to involve fairly specialized abrasive material that is moved against the surface in the direct of the brushed finish. The brushed stainless finish on the old DeLorean cars (Back to the Future time machine) are refurbished that way. Others have had good success with things like Scotch-Brite pads on brushed finishes, but those are uncoated finishes (that is hugely important) and the user may have been a bit lucky, too.

              Honestly, we'd put the ScratchX away and investigate some other possibilities before going forward. A small scratch is bad enough, we fully understand that, but it's so easy to make it even worse.
              Michael Stoops
              Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.

              Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.

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              • #8
                Re: Could ScratchX 2.0 ruin an anodized aluminum lid of a laptop computer?

                Thanks for the official response, Michael. I've contacted the forum user again and he told me he applied ScratchX on his computer (a HP EliteBook, like mine) once, with positive results (without damages on the finish) but he will try one more time this weekend. I will keep posted for the interest of this forum. I'm starting to think ScratchX will be harmless for the anodized aluminum lid of an EliteBook model... but I want to be absolutely sure (the lid is part of the screen, and this screen costs about $1000).

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