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iHavequestions

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Oct 23, 2011
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I have an MBP M1 coming and just wondering if anyone has applied a wrap and more specifically what the experience is when removing the wrap. Was it easy with no permanent issues?
 

internetrando

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Jun 5, 2018
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I have not, and I have no interest in doing so. It's largely personal preference, although it can ensure that your device is protected from superficial damage/scratches that could have an effect on the resale value.
 
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chabig

macrumors G4
Sep 6, 2002
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I've wrapped several with Colorware wraps, which use 3M film. It goes on well, and comes off well without leaving residue.
 

tmoerel

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Jan 24, 2008
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Any macbook you wrap will be slightly thermally compromised. The wrapping will lower the metal body's ability to radiate heat and thus the macbook will run hotter.
 

DMG35

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I've wrapped many of the before in clear skins as well as dBrand skins. The clear skins company I ordered from is no longer in business but they were great. dBrand skins are really nice too and super durable. They aren't hard to get off but it does take a little bit of time to do so.
 

Thomas_55

macrumors newbie
Jan 31, 2022
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No wrapping. some minor scratches are already building up. But I also dont intend to sell my computer anytime soon.
Usually I keep it until I just need to update. Hopefully thats far in the future
 

Chevysales

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Sep 30, 2019
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I have an MBP M1 coming and just wondering if anyone has applied a wrap and more specifically what the experience is when removing the wrap. Was it easy with no permanent issues?
No wrap and no stickers.
Not on a $4,000 laptop.
But everyone is different.
 

canuckRus

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May 18, 2014
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I have an MBP M1 coming and just wondering if anyone has applied a wrap and more specifically what the experience is when removing the wrap. Was it easy with no permanent issues?
Numerous skins and/or hard case covers have never affected my items one bit.
 

sionell

macrumors regular
Nov 12, 2020
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I put a skin on the top cover. I don't bother with the area around the keyboard or the bottom. I get them from decalgirl.com - they have a lot of great designs. I've removed them from a iPad cover before and it was no issue. I've had one on an ipad cover for quite a while and it's held up really well (not peeling off when I don't want it to) I don't do it to "protect" the laptop - I do it because I like the design and I feel like it gives my laptop/device more personality.
 
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