Apple 'StainGate' Screen problems - looking for quick, viable solution
All,
I am looking for a quick, viable solution to the Apple "StainGate" issue, one that does not take hours. We are looking for an in-house solution that can remove the coating "assembly line" style while the screen is left in place.
I have read through various iFixit forums, but am looking for a faster, easy to repeat process.
Issue: When using certain cleaners, the anti-glare coating becomes permanently "blotched". Apple is aware of this issue (see first link below) and has extended the warranty on the laptops with this issue, however this is not a solution for us (many of the units fall out of this extended warranty).
The other solutions we have seen are people removing the blotched antiglare coating with metal polish, however, when we tried this solution it took repeated applications and was an extremely slow process (see our tech note below). We even tried it with a hand held buffer as well as various solvents.
This was from our tech:
The process take a lot of time. Quite tiring
I tried it on my Macbook (2014 Retina 13") Though it does work (I used rubbing alcohol and Peek like the video) some parts came of really slow.. took dozens and dozens of applications, after an hour or so maybe 15% was done. Next day I continued, but this time I pre-wiped the screen with Bison Magic Wipes (for paint removal) after another hour doing Wipes->Peek rubbing->Ethanol cleaning the whole screen was smooth as a baby butt :-) The magic wipes really loosened the coating. Also while doing it the screen looks terrible.. just be patient and after a few hours it will look great!
And that’s just for one unit…
See: Apple Extends Free Repairs of Anti-Reflective Coating on Select MacBook and MacBook Pro Models
One person said what worked best for them was Peek Metal Polish (actually also polishes acrylic, etc) followed by rubbing alcohol for removing the anti-glare coasting. Also PolyWatch for the fine screen scratches. But again, these processes were too time intensive.
And:
- YouTube: MacBook Retina Screen Anti-Glare Coating Removal Cleaning Scratch Stain Problem Fix
- YouTube: Macbook Pro Screen Staingate Problem - Removing the Oleophobic Coating
Any input would be welcomed.
Thanks!
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Had the same problem on my 15 " macbook pro, late 2013. Within the 4 years of extended apple care, the screen was replaced one time without costs. 1 year later, after a 3 week storage of my macbook, in closed position, staingate was back....%$#&. The extended apple care replacement program was past its closure date. Apple did not want to replace the screen again. Staingate got more intense in time, mostly ad the edges of the screen and, (in closed postion) opposite the keyboard. After reading all online experience with staingate, I started rubbing the screen with medicinal alcohol 70%, After some intermittent hours of rubbing some 90% of the anti-glare was gone. The anti-glare opposite the metal parts around the keyboard were the most hard to remove. Very frustrating. Then I tried listerine. It took care of the rest. Now the screen is fine, although I miss the anti-glare effect.
Svennetje 의
I Bought a 2012 Macbook pro retina second had with staingate screen.
Removed the anti reflective coating in under 5 minutes without scratching the screen.
The trick : cheap clean wipes from a local supremarked called lidl (Netherlands and Europe )
brand : W5 lightly moisturous wipes for all puposes
not even apply pressure just wipe the black stuff off
result beoutiful screen with no scratches
If you really need anti reflective layer you can apply cheap cover from China witch makes the screen matte
I did not use that ansd it looks brand new again
Frank Fuchs 의
After removing with bleach, my 15" screen is super-clear, but way too shiny, so difficult to use in the garden for instance. I've ordered and anti-glare screen protector from Amazon, will see how that goes.
For my daughters 13" mid 2015, Apple replaced the screen - for the second time...
davidbaird 의
I just tried the W5 wipes recomended by Frank Fuchs , they are amazing , if you are in europe, personaly i think they are the best option. My mbp late 2013 looks like new and it took my 10 minutes for the whole screen.
daniel_duma1992 의
Hi Daniel, which one did you used, here on Germany, Lidl have kind of W5, can you please tell us which one? Thanks in advance.
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