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Getting Rid of Keycap Shine

Umzipumzi
By Umzipumzi
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I own a Corsair K70. I have an issue of my more common used keys getting shinier and less attractive. They're pretty much mirrors at this point. Is there anything I can do to resolve this? I've tried 99% alcohol to no avail. Many thanks!

That's not supposed to do that....

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I own a Corsair K70. I have an issue of my more common used keys getting shinier and less attractive. They're pretty much mirrors at this point. Is there anything I can do to resolve this? I've tried 99% alcohol to no avail. Many thanks!

 

I've had this issue in the past... the solution for me was 2500 grit sandpaper to rough the surface back up.

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I own a Corsair K70. I have an issue of my more common used keys getting shinier and less attractive. They're pretty much mirrors at this point. Is there anything I can do to resolve this? I've tried 99% alcohol to no avail. Many thanks!

 

You can try something a bit more aggressive like acetone to try and melt/re-texture the surface but sandpaper or finer scotch brite pads are a good alternative since it will give a consistent finish every time.

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Prevention is better than cure. Buy PBT keycaps

 

I quite like the look of the keycaps on the K70 as it is, also I want to be able to see my backlighting. And finally, those things cost money, money that I would rather spend elsewhere.

That's not supposed to do that....

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