An iPhone 17 Pro Max owner reportedly removed its Cosmic Orange finish by cleaning the device with wet wipes. This incident, shared on social media, appears isolated as no similar cases have been documented on other forums. The AI assistant Grok suggested that peroxide or alcohol-based wipes could cause the anodized aluminum coating to peel.
Apple officially advises against using cleaning agents with harsh chemicals on its devices. This report follows previous concerns about the susceptibility of the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max camera housing to scratches. The company's shift to a unibody aluminum chassis for these models also makes them more prone to denting from corner impacts, as seen in various durability tests.
Apple officially advises against using cleaning agents with harsh chemicals on its devices. This report follows previous concerns about the susceptibility of the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max camera housing to scratches. The company's shift to a unibody aluminum chassis for these models also makes them more prone to denting from corner impacts, as seen in various durability tests.
