Thinkpad - clean and restore faded surface (actually works) 

Used anti-aging cream on my T410, now it's a T14.

Wow, just did this on t430 (little rubbing with a dry sponge first), and surprisingly it turned out AMAZING! :D Not sticky and greasy at all (did not expect this). Thanks a lot!

Thinkpads aren't faded plastic, they are rubberized paint. Its a nice trick but doesn't remove scratches etc. You can remove the rubberized coating if you take the computer apart, and sit the panels in car brake fluid until it starts to come off. I removed it off my 600E this way and then painted it candy apple red with 6 coats of clear. Automotive paint with primer etc. Looked amazing!

Just tested it on a refurb X260 I picked up from ebay. After cleaning with isopropyl alcohol it was looking OK but picking up fingerprints but a quick application of moisturiser really helped get rid of the fingerprints.

Worked like a charm on my x250. Thank you... 👍👍

Bought 2 t60's in good condition and this made them AWESOME,Thanks friend!

I've used ArmorAlll a few times on my T410 and have been pleased with the results. Will have to try out the hand cream approach after watching this though.

Just did this and it worked you are a genius

I've had a Thinkpad X41 since 2006, which was used daily until about 2017. What I noticed was that the rubber paint turned sticky, and eventually started to rub off quite easily. I think this was caused by longterm exposure to natural skin oils. So, in my opinion, using any sort of cream or lotion as suggested in this video, could risk degradation of the remaining original finish. Be warned..

just got a thinkpad T430s, totally gonna try this asap

Skin creme will soon dry out and before then, it won’t be desirable to touch.

I use boiled linseed oil instead of skin cream. First becaus skin cream is fluid and makes the cover darker, second and most importantly it´s soft. Linseed oil hardenes and makes the cover really solid and protects it.

I might give this a try. It just looks too good to be true. How is the feel of the surface after the hand cream? Isn't it sticky, attracts dust easily?

Awesome video! thx for sharing

Thank you

If you have the rubbery surface,don’t try this method.I just ruined my x220t

My initial reaction: I can't tell if this is a joke.

Is that cream anti aging?

Great tip, thank you

what is this white sponge, what is its name, and can it be bought in Russia?

can you do anything on the edges where the rubber has been knocked off?

as soon as the greasy will gone you will return to the first appearance!

Definetely gonna try this on my worn out T420, can I clean the inside too? (I mean the wrist resting area besides the touchpad)

craaazy that it still works :D

Dettol aerosol disinfectant spray works too haha

I've several Thinkpads (440, 470, 480, 490, X1, P1 etc) and I never liked Lenovo's matte finish.

Part II with Magic Eraser: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-VVmZwgfXp4I.html Part IV wet polish: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8Y-OjlbiU14.html T430s: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4qeIyve0k_I.html

Does this work on X1 Carbon/Yoga?

Just use Plasti-dip.

Will this remove the faded plastic from deep polishing with a magic eraser?

Trying to clean my x300 surface and area surrounding keyboard. Is there a particular brand of creme you suggest?

at 1:12 how to you remove the old sticker can you make a video of you getting the sticker off and don't use a magic eraser because I cant get it :( because i live in the uk

does it feel oily in touch afterwards?

What is the name of the first and second product?

does this works on hp probook 450 g1 matte cover surface?

any idea how to fix a trackpad coating?

does this work on the w530 or t530 (they have the same lid). thanks

What kind of cream are you using?

But the real question is : Why does the face cream make my laptop more beautiful but not my wife?

how to clean the plastic parts

Do you think olive or mineral oil would work?

Can alcohol with tissue clean the laptop?

Any clue if this works on Dells M4000 lineup machines? Their lids are supposedly magnesium...

What about using Silicon Spray?

Our plastic cover got corroded by a leaking battery. :(

It works on thinkpad e440?

can i do this on my x220 thinkpad?

Lmao, that's a lot of work, I just dipped my laptop in a bucket of gasoline it's now shiny, a little bit smelling like gas but that's fine I like the smell.

work on t420?

will cleaning the rubber speaker surrounds with tap water, damage the rubber over time? I’ve done it already tho. I’m very concerned. thanks

What i a creme name plesae.

This worked very well however I do prefer to use a mixture of isopropyl alc. and after that I use indoor car vinyl make up, it doesn't shine as much