Big scratches on my outer Surface casing. Possible fixes?

[davemarco]

So just my luck, one day into my proud ownership of a 128gb Surface Pro, and I manage to somehow put 3 long scratches in the upper back portion of my surface casing. They look a lot worse than they are, mostly due to the fact that the Surface is painted dark grey, and the scratches appear white. I do have Microsoft Complete, but I'd rather not make an accidental damage replacement claim on Day 1 for a few scratches.

Does anyone have any ideas as to how I might be able to "buff" these out?

 

[bosamar]

Use a black marker (or find one that matches the case color best), but do it quick so you can wipe the excess off with a damp cloth.

 

[ArnoldC]

Photos please? Have you seen my Surface RT photos on the "Oh Crap" thread?

 

[TeknoBlast]

Ah this why I'm glad I placed a skin on mine.

 

[davemarco]

You have a skin on the back of your device? Is it clear, and what brand is it?

 

[davemarco]

It looks like you had a small amount of chipping on the side. I honestly wish that were the issue, as these are 2 inch long scratches. Looks like I'll be taking advantage of the $150 that I dropped on Microsoft Complete.

 

[TeknoBlast]

You have a skin on the back of your device? Is it clear, and what brand is it?

It's a designed skin from Decal girl. I think it's well worth it if you like having a design on it. For $20 bucks, I don't think it's bad at all. Rather have the skin scratched than the device.

 

[tonyz3]

sticker boy has a nice selection for the surface RT and should have the pro out shortly. Microsoft Surface Skins | Stickerboy skins for iPhone 5, Macbook Pros & Airs, Samsung Galaxy, Beats by Dre, Nexus 7, and more alittle more expensive than decal but high quality.. I had the metal series on a previous phone. scroll down on their site they even sell a skin for the type cover.

 

[bosamar]

scroll down on their site they even sell a skin for the type cover.

How does that work? Does it go over the felt?

 

[tonyz3]

I don't have it but they claim on their site that it does stick to the felt. but their quality is the best I have owned.

 

[ballers]

Stickerboy now has the design for the Surface Pro version. They said order the original on the site and write in the special notes - send pro version.


Timeline Photos | Facebook

 

[souldier]

I am starting to get some minor scratches on the back of my pro. I was a bit sad at first, but I decided to not let it get to me. I knew it was going to happen anyway. I am leaning toward not covering my pro with any skin because I am afraid it will make it harder for the pro to dissipate the heat. I find that the vapor magnesium case acts almost as a heat sink and dissipates the heat quite well, but it would be hindered with a skin on it. Furthermore, if the skin is on it, I won't get to enjoy the beauty of the magnesium casing. Why protect something from scratches, if it is covered and can't be enjoyed anyway? Scratches are the reality of life and the only real harm it brings is a decrease in resale value.