ugly white spot on LCD cover - how to remove it

[Pawelek]

Hi,

One of our T61 (bought as second hand one) has an ugly "white" stain on LCD cover - almost in the middle of it -maybe from cigarrete ash? Is there any way to resolve that issue - I know that I cant restore the rubberized surface but maybe there is some sort of paint I can use to gently repair that mark.

[Frugal]

Hi,

One of our T61 (bought as second hand one) has an ugly "white" stain on LCD cover - almost in the middle of it -maybe from cigarrete ash? Is there any way to resolve that issue - I know that I cant restore the rubberized surface but maybe there is some sort of paint I can use to gently repair that mark.

Some ideas/research:

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/26585 ... kpad-paint

http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=90409

http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.ph ... plasti+dip (especially third post in thread)

None of these really address touching up the damage, but have to do with refinishing.

You might be able to remove the discoloration without repainting. I had three pretty noticeable white stains on the back of the LCD assembly I just bought. I used lens wipes containing a mild solvent (isopropyl alcohol). It took two or three tries. The wipes didn't appear to damage the rubberized finish, but they did completely eliminate the staining.

I don't think it was cigarette ash here, maybe correction fluid or perhaps non-dairy coffee creamer. At any rate, maybe it will help make the stain you have less noticeable.

Have a good day!

edit: changed third link, added some commentary