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rmoliv

macrumors 68000
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Dec 20, 2017
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I just noticed my AirPods wireless case is full of scratches, mainly on its back. Must be from dust particles on the charging mat. Am I the only one? The scratches are driving me nuts. Are yours still pristine and if so how do you keep the case from scratching?
 

liftedpsd2010

macrumors regular
Sep 13, 2017
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Impossible Apple said this was gorilla plastic 3!! Mine looks new but I bought a catalyst case for them any way.
 

uscgrad

macrumors member
Feb 9, 2017
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I bought a wireless charging silicon case off ebay, no more scratches (I can literally drop it without worrying) and I don't have to mess with cables anymore. Win win.
 

Shadowbech

macrumors G3
Oct 18, 2011
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I would just get used to it. I actually don't mine the scratches on the airpods case. Yes it's plastic so it will scratch. You can get cases for it to prevent further scratches.

While I don't mind the scratches on the airpods. I do mind it on iPhone and I have zero tolerance when it comes to iphones.
 

trillionaire

macrumors regular
Dec 19, 2018
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Canada
There's a lot of skins out there for AirPods. You can just get one of those and that should eliminate the scratching issue. Unless you like the natural white case look and feel, then you don't have much of an option.
 

rmoliv

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Dec 20, 2017
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I think that a mate finish would be less prone to scratches. It's the shiny, glass-like coating that gets scratched easily. A product this expensive should be more resistant so I blame Apple for the poor choice of materials. Anyway, thanks for your suggestions. I will get used to it, or eventually buy a new wireless case and a skin/case for protection.
 

ZipZap

macrumors 603
Dec 14, 2007
6,112
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I just noticed my AirPods wireless case is full of scratches, mainly on its back. Must be from dust particles on the charging mat. Am I the only one? The scratches are driving me nuts. Are yours still pristine and if so how do you keep the case from scratching?

Ahhhhh, you mean dirt in your pocket. Unless your AirPods drift on your charger that is...
 

liftedpsd2010

macrumors regular
Sep 13, 2017
148
118
I found a scratch on my air pods so I bought a new set. Just going to get a new set every month or so. Damn Apple not using good ****.
 
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