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Enderwigg1883 t1_je0nkz5 wrote

Spigen case I see lol. I would assume an extremely high grit count polish would help but mine always stayed slightly dulled after time.

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avilesaviles t1_je1e2ay wrote

you have to repolish, look for a 1,2,3 steps screen scratch remover

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PM_ME_YOUR_NOODLEZZ t1_je1vsaq wrote

Hahah I noticed that pattern too. Assume it’s the super slim one? One of the best cases I’ve used, they just need to add MagSafe to newer versions

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positive_bias t1_je27x5g wrote

I have a Tough Armor for my 14 Pro that is MagSafe and has the ring in it. Have a look again!

Spigens are the only case I use.

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aghend75 t1_je0wczi wrote

Get a automotive cleaner wax. Use a small amount on a microfiber cloth. Do not get any in any ports or holes. I did my neighbors and it looked really nice.

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No_Total2624 OP t1_je0xg6a wrote

I was thinking about it, as they are very cheap locally.

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aghend75 t1_je0ydqy wrote

Wipe it with alcohol pad first to remove all oils and such first.

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No_Total2624 OP t1_je0yse2 wrote

I already did it. And I need to buy those, but anyways Thanks!

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theTIMEKEEPER_ t1_je43bgv wrote

Do you have any suggestions how I could clean up the yellowness on my cover?

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aghend75 t1_je4yaqj wrote

There are a lot of suggestions on the net for that. I have tried them all pretty much and none of them last long. The only one worth a damn is make a paste of baking soda and sparkling water. About 2 tablespoons of each. Wash your case really well with dish soap first then with a cheap toothbrush scrub the paste mix on the inside and outside of the case. Put a good layer on it and let it sit 10 minutes. Then rinse it off really well. Dry it completely. It will look better. I gave up on clear cases. None of them stay clear.

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Historical_Branch391 t1_je1ctpp wrote

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AWF_Noone t1_je1la36 wrote

You can also get a cheap drill bit attachment with a sponge at the end

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mks2020 t1_je13lt8 wrote

Share your results once you get cleaned pleaseeee

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el_redditero12 t1_je0uhn4 wrote

Have you tried with a disinfecting wipe like Clorox or something? I’ve had good success in the past with those and they’re recommended by Apple

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No_Total2624 OP t1_je0uml7 wrote

I haven’t, but I’ll try it. Thanks!

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el_redditero12 t1_je0uzft wrote

Obviously those wipes won’t do anything for the scratches, but I had the Samsung equivalent of your case and it’s left the same oily residue on the back of my S8. Those go away with some soapy water or a Clorox wipe

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No_Total2624 OP t1_je0v918 wrote

can you tell me what package (Color because there are many eg. green yellow)

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el_redditero12 t1_je0w5he wrote

Sorry, no. I am in Europe and Clorox isn’t available here, so I use whatever local equivalent I have around the house. Currently using the store brand ones from Aldi. I seem to remember I used to use the yellow ones when I lived in Canada, but I’m not sure. These guys also seem to allude at the yellow wipes.

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No_Total2624 OP t1_je0x457 wrote

Thanks, but online I can find those for very cheap (2-8$).

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DaOrcus t1_je0z7zo wrote

Wait Europe has ALDIS?!?

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Rawrbomb t1_je17l0d wrote

ALDI came from Europe! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aldi

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DaOrcus t1_je1bfkl wrote

I always thought it was a southern thing because when I moved from the north east of the us to tx the amount increased the further I went, was not expecting it to be from Germany of all things

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MyHorseIsDead t1_je1x6m3 wrote

The ruthless efficiency of the cashiers was your big hint ;)

I miss Aldi's :(

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stevejobs7 t1_je37pju wrote

Tell me your American without telling me you’re an American.

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ayylmao1994 t1_je23k6g wrote

They are all the same. The colors are just how it smells.

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realitythreek t1_je2c5e9 wrote

iPhone 7 has had a good run, if that were my phone I’d consider it battle scars. Keep them, they’re earned.

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linkedit t1_je1m5gh wrote

I had the same issue with that same case. The marks never came off.

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No_Total2624 OP t1_je1mch5 wrote

well I hope there’s gonna be a cheap and easy way to remove those…

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mardavarot93 t1_je0z8vy wrote

I really miss this one! It was the best design imo.

Wish we could have that design with the fulls screens without bezels that we have today.

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No_Total2624 OP t1_je0zi23 wrote

I think it’s cool too. But Apple should have used something to protect it from those stains and scratches.

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lucellent t1_je1195g wrote

Sadly it's an aluminum thing. It happened to all iPhones with aluminium design

I believe the reason is UV exposure or something related to heat, and since those cases have some kind of pores/dints/holes, you basically end up with stains

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Th3WeirdingWay t1_je2isx2 wrote

iPhone7? Its time for an upgrade

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romella_karmey001 t1_je3wet0 wrote

Utilize the phone for as much as it can survive and keep your hard earned money being stolen by Tim Cook 💀👀

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Th3WeirdingWay t1_je4lsvv wrote

Why? The camera is trash by todays standards. That alone would make me upgrade

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Ricsi777 t1_je6vnj7 wrote

If you think so, check out the Mac Address video about iPhone cameras.

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Ok_Working_9219 t1_je30go6 wrote

No. My 7 Plus Jet Black still works perfectly. 82% battery health. 40Gb free storage space.

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OddTranceKing t1_je34ryi wrote

ah yes spend $600 or more to make faster phone calls, or open Instagram faster.

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Dal3488 t1_je3gbsw wrote

If you think that's the only benefits to upgrading, you're delusional. Much has changed in 7 years.

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Th3WeirdingWay t1_je368hl wrote

Actually to not be a slave to a charger but you enjoy

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dr_shark t1_je3zzo8 wrote

Just replace the battery my friend.

  • Sent from my iPhone 14 Pro (that I 100% did not need to upgrade to)
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zerbey t1_je4pqb2 wrote

Not everyone has the funds for this to be an option.

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AncestralSpirit t1_je2hsge wrote

I don’t know why people were obsessed with jet black lol…it got scratches so easily…even if you are one those “it’s just a phone, it’s meant to be used” type of people, it’s still too visible.

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No_Total2624 OP t1_je4ekb2 wrote

like I only got Jet Black color because it was like 40$ cheaper than other colors (because there was a discount for jet black model, they weren’t selling well) (also I bought it locally) and also it’s a 256GB model

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Kyle_67890 t1_je1u65e wrote

Waiting for my pro max! Finally I can get rid of the legendary 8plus it had its time but now it’s dying

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SGBotsford t1_je2pn5i wrote

2000 grit wet emery cloth then rotten stone

Or car wax. Latter won’t be perfect.

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OkAstronomer4092 t1_je4gydj wrote

U can use a lens cleaner just like for the eyeglasses and use a micro fibr cloth. I was able to clean mine using that and yeah it works. But needed to put extra effort in scrubbing

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Hopeful-Tax7416 t1_je0vwtr wrote

I used to own the Jet Black 7 Plus and I put it in a SwitchEasy Glass case which was designed for it. The high gloss of the Jet Black’s back case is a super fingerprint and scratch magnet so once you have those case marks or micro scratches on it, there’s no way to polish it out.

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TypicalJeepDriver t1_je143nw wrote

That’s simply not true. You can polish any sort of glass, plastic or paint with a high enough grit.

OP, I have done lots of automotive paint and plastic restoration. It’ll take specialized tools like a drill, polishing pad and a high grit compound but you can make it look new again. If that doesn’t work, you could try 3000 grit sand paper and wet sand it. Then polish those scratches out with a compound.

It’s a lot of work for something that is going to look like that again after you put another case on it though.

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Idontmatter69420 t1_je20dqz wrote

Ive always been interested about the jet black IP 7s is it still metal that is just super shiny or is it something else they're made of

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mjcc-p t1_je2s9zo wrote

I got the same problem with my 12, whats wrong with spigen cases lately getting sticked to the back?

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poison-me-dad t1_je2u4k4 wrote

yes! i have the same problem with my 7plus jet black too which is still in use to this day since release. the back of mine is so messed up that i don’t even wanna look at it anymore so, it’s with case on 24/7 for years now.

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Iphonjeff t1_je2ujf7 wrote

Spray windex on a bounty paper towel and see if it removes it.

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iPhone_3GS t1_je3jyr6 wrote

I would try car compound and polish.

Disclaimer, I don't know if it will work, it works on car's perfectly, not sure about phones

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xShinGouki t1_je3mz4o wrote

Use rubbing alcohol first. Like 70-90%

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MelodicQuality_ t1_je3nju9 wrote

jealous you still have one up and running lol. I’ve still got mine saved in a dusty box somewhere

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Seeven77 t1_je3rb6s wrote

A very fine polishin paste with a piece of clean cloth should tmdo the job

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driven01a t1_je464qn wrote

I’m impressed that you are keeping the old girl running. I loved mine back in the day. Modern camera quality has come a long way, but beyond that, keep fighting the good fight !

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No_Total2624 OP t1_je4dlk9 wrote

Hey, sorry but I can’t respond to all of your comments, thanks for help!

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ThrowRA_Drink1529 t1_je5r8vj wrote

Go to layers.com and get a layer for this Plz notice using chemicals ar any acidic liquid may damage it further more ,u just need to hide that marks....

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constellationthinker t1_je9214x wrote

Cleaning alcohol does wonders, wipe with kitchen paper and it’ll look clean as new

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NileCaffrey t1_je4qnm2 wrote

Man those cameras were small, in retrospect

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No_Total2624 OP t1_je4r6xe wrote

Ikr, in comparison my iPhone XR has like 2-3x bigger lens than iPhone 7 Plus

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NileCaffrey t1_je4qr2o wrote

Man those cameras were small, in retrospect

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Narrow4093 t1_je3fzl7 wrote

Your mobile phone is the bright black of iPhone7plus, because of its back glass material, it is very easy to be contaminated with fingerprints and oil stains and other things. You can try wiping it with an alcohol swab

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Clean_Education_2402 t1_je0w3ll wrote

You could try one of those magic erasers?

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UnsureAssurance t1_je13cn0 wrote

I use magic erasers to remove gloss from some of my tech products, I don’t think that’s the best option if OP doesn’t want to ruin their phone’s shiny black finish

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No_Total2624 OP t1_je0w6js wrote

No, but I’ll try. Thanks!

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Caterpillar89 t1_je0x0c3 wrote

Don't use a magic eraser, magic erasers are ~3,500 grit sandpaper if I remember correctly. Fine for anything that's not shiny but not jet black paint.

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No_Total2624 OP t1_je0xl1l wrote

Thanks for informing me!

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Caterpillar89 t1_je0zloc wrote

Oh and I'd try some car polish on a microfiber rag. I'd also check youtube and see if anyone has done that. I'd assume it's similar to automotive paint.

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durvtho t1_je3vhwo wrote

Yes, but a new phone

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Shambler5200 t1_je0tak1 wrote

Lol. You should have used a rear screen protector.

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