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How to remove scratches from an Airpods Case

Introduction

Do-it-yourself fix for scratches on the Airpods charging case.

What you need

  1. How to remove scratches from an Airpods Case, How to remove scratches from an Airpods Case: step 1, image 1 of 2 How to remove scratches from an Airpods Case, How to remove scratches from an Airpods Case: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • The front and back are already scarred.

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  2. How to remove scratches from an Airpods Case: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Use 2000 grit and above fine-grained sandpaper.

    • For this tutorial, I used 2500 grit directly and then 3000 grit for a finer finish.

    • Careful when choosing a grit, a too coarse sandpaper grit will damage the airpods case

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  3. How to remove scratches from an Airpods Case: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Cotton wool and medical alcohol are used to clean the surface of the charging case.

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  5. How to remove scratches from an Airpods Case: step 4, image 1 of 2 How to remove scratches from an Airpods Case: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Clean the surface of the charging case with absorbent cotton dipped in alcohol.

    • Clean up the inside too!

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  6. How to remove scratches from an Airpods Case: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Wet the surface with absorbent cotton or a little water, and then lightly sand it with 2500-grit fine sandpaper.

    • It can be seen that the more serious scratches have been smoothed out, the polished areas have turned white, and the smooth surface has become matte.

    • This step can be performed as many times as necessary.

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  7. How to remove scratches from an Airpods Case: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • It has now returned to white, but the surface is still matte.

    • If you like this matte style, you can stop

    • To restore a smooth surface, continue sanding with 3000 grit sandpaper in the same way as in the previous step.

    • The finer the sandpaper, the smoother it will be.

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  8. How to remove scratches from an Airpods Case: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Refreshed now!

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Conclusion

This will give the charging case a refreshed look instead of a dirty, scratched surface.

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8 Comments

Extremely convincing, especially the last picture.

Ludger - Reply

感谢作者！我的AirPods也布满了划痕！

Zhang Boyang - Reply

Kann man auch Polierpaste nutzen wie sie für Kunststoffdisplays benutzt wird?

neo1983-jahn - Reply

How big can the scratches be ?

Albert zweisteim - Reply

How do you get it shiny again?

lucas cheraki - Reply

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