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How to Polish And Buff An iPod

Dec 6, 2010 04:06 AM

Materials Needed:

  1. iPod
  2. 1500 grit sandpaper (or higher) - Can be bought at AutoZone.
  3. PlastX (or any other polishing liquid) - Can be bought at AutoZone.
  4. Buffer - Can be bought at Home Depot
  5. Sponge pad (optional) - Can be bought at Home Depot

Sand the iPod.

Warning

  • If you are worried about hurting or damaging your iPod then do not proceed.

Sand the iPod with the 1500 grit sandpaper. The longer you sand the more scratches you get out.

iPod rear view showcasing logo and specifications

(See above. This is how it looked before I got started.)

Remember 1500 grit sandpaper or higher.

Wetordry sponge pad by 3M, grit 1500.

Fold the sandpaper into thirds. The pad helps you sand, but it is not needed in order to get a nice clean iPod. Sand it in one direction only. Do not sand it in circles.

Buff It.

After you have sanded it, it should look a little bit cleaner.

iPod back view with Apple logo

Buff it with the buffer and the buffing liquid.

Electric polisher and car care products on a table.

Bottle of adhesive with a cap next to a reflective surface.

Do not buff it while it is laying on the table. Hold the Ipod with your hand and hold it WELL.

Clean Up.

After you have buffed it, the iPod will look a little less shiny like this:

Metallic object on a dark surface.

Just wipe it down with a napkin or a rag or just use your shirt, then it should look something like this:

iPod device on a dark surface

Comparison of an iPod's appearance before and after restoration.

Your iPod will now be very shiny, and if you plan on selling it you could get a little extra money.

The next big software update for iPhone is coming sometime in April and will include a Food section in Apple News+, an easy-to-miss new Ambient Music app, Priority Notifications thanks to Apple Intelligence, and updates to apps like Mail, Photos, Podcasts, and Safari. See what else is coming to your iPhone with the iOS 18.4 update.

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