Why is the paint peeling off the iPhone, and what to do about it

The release of almost every iPhone is accompanied by mini-scandals: a smartphone from Apple is far from Samsung, which has a “bomb” every smartphone (you understand), but Apple also knows how to get into unpleasant stories. One of the most common problems that has plagued the iPhone for years is paint peeling off the case. Perhaps in a couple of years, when Type-C appears in the iPhone, the peeled paint will already be a good tradition, which Apple will correct after massive complaints. We answer a reader’s question about the iPhone 11 case, on which iPhones the paint is peeling offwhy this happened and whether the original cover can help with this.

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How much does paint wear off the edges on an iPhone 11 just from constant contact with hands without a case? Does anyone have such experience?

Paint peeling off iphone

The first mention of paint peeling off iPhone many people know: this happened after the release of the iPhone 5, when enthusiasts discovered that on a black smartphone the edges began to wear off, and silver aluminum shone under them. We saw this on two models at once, so there was no need to talk about the likelihood of marriage. In addition, the paint also began to wear off on the back panel – it seemed as if the smartphone was notably rubbed.

Everything happened because of paint for iPhone: the first models had the natural color of the metal, then there was plastic. It turned out that Apple had problems with the coloring of the aluminum case (the black color was created by a chemical reaction, and not by spraying), but this did not affect sales in any way. Then the story with the paint on the iPhone case was repeated more than once: remember what happened with the “Jet Black” color on the iPhone 7? Perhaps it was the first iPhone that was safer to put the screen down, and better not to pull it out of the case.

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How badly does the iPhone 11 scratch?

Yes, the iPhone 11 does scratch, just like the iPhone XR, but it only happens when you don’t expect it. Well, you carry a smartphone without a case. And most often the frame and side buttons suffer, which even in cases are often left without protection. So if you want to keep iPhone without scratchesbe sure to wear it in a case and take it out from time to time to wipe it from dust – as you know, under the protective glass, that dust and dirt accumulate under the case, which can leave a deep scratch.

Due to the pandemic, many of us have begun to sanitize our phones more often, which also spoils body paint. There are detailing options, but here you need to be careful for several reasons.

• First of all, don’t do it yourself. One awkward movement – and now you are the owner Erased iPhone or deep scratches.
• Secondly, scratches can only be removed from the side faces, but not on the front or back panel.
• Yes, and you can polish those iPhone models that have a steel frame, not aluminum: these are X, XS, 11 Pro, 12 Pro, and so on. remember, that You can’t polish a colored iPhone: its edges are painted in the color of the body, so the paint will be erased in no time.
• All iPhone models are subject to paint removal: there were complaints about the iPhone 11, and the iPhone 12, and even the SE 2020. In any case, in the first batches for sure.

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Original iPhone case

Apple always recommends using only original accessories. Previously, I did not attach any importance to this, recently, by personal example, I realized what the point is. Around March, I bought a good red case, which has practically no differences from the original, and calmly wore it and did not take it off for almost two months. And just now I noticed what happened: the edges of the white iPhone SE 2020 turned slightly red! It won’t be possible to wipe off the traces, but I don’t feel much regret: what else could you expect from a cover for 390 rubles?

However, everything is clear: case paint stuck to iPhone due to high temperatures and due to the fact that the smartphone constantly rubs its edges against the walls of the case. It is also important that there is simply no ideal accessory: one makes the iPhone thicker, the other is too thin and deforms over time, and the transparent silicone one turns yellow.

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Can you carry an iPhone without a case?

In my opinion, no matter how miserable covers are, without them anywhere. In my entire life, without a case, I have only worn the 1st generation iPhone SE: scratches on it appeared only on the “apple”, which are visible from a certain angle. The rest of the iPhone – definitely not, especially the slippery iPhone X, XR, 11 and so on: you can’t put them on the table, but the scratches will definitely remain. The same can be said about the protective glass for the screen: I have been wearing the iPhone SE 2020 for the second year without it, and there are more and more small scratches. From time to time, larger scratches are added to them, so it will be more difficult to sell such an iPhone.

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