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MBP Anti Glare coating worth removing? Method least likely to damage?

I got a MBP here that seems to be affected with the stain gate issue that I've seen around but mine isn't as bad as others I've seen. I'm just wondering if mine is worth removing because on one hand, it's not that bad in dim conditions but really noticeable in daylight. Also, I've seen plenty of horror stories with people ruining their screens with listerine getting underneath the display or breaking the screen with pressure and I'm kinda worried about preforming the AG-coating removal procedure.

Basically, is my Anti-glare coating worth removing and if it is, which method is least likely to cause damage? Also, is image quality affected other than the anti glare properties if I were to remove the coating? Like a loss in color accuracy or something like that.

UPDATE

I used some Kirkland signature baby wipes to remove the layer but it was taking forever. I used Clorox wipes and that seemed to work too. Overall took about 30-45 minutes to remove the majority and about more than an hour to get it all off completely. To make sure it’s completely off use a flashlight and point it at the screen.

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Baby wipes! I believe the Citric Acid chemically reacts with the coatings. Thats what I use.

What is very important is not let the liquid seep under the glass or press to hard!

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Any tips to prevent it from going underneath the screen?

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@jimmysofat6864 - Squeeze it out a bit so its not too wet is all I do and use care,

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@danj would tilting the laptop on the side prevent liquid from going underneath or would it make it worse?

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@jimmysofat6864 - All the edges are at risk so which one do you let it drip. Best not to let it drip at all!

I place the screen flat on the desk and work from the center outwards and when I get to the edges I make sure the cloth is not overly wet,

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Listerine mouth wash removes it

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Yes, it has Citric Acid in it too!

The biggest risk is getting it under the edge of the display getting the circuitry or defuser sheets wet.

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Hi

Me personally I would just leave it I have one with the issue and I learned to live with it

But if you want to remove it here’s some tips to stop the water getting into the display

Tape the places where water can get it or use some soft wax because wax repels water but the only thing is it would be a pain to get off but probably is one of the best options

Hopefully all goes well

Thanks:)

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i would like to try compound car polish to remove the anti glare coating... anyone did try it_

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I haven't but using the Clorox wipes seemed to do the trick for me.

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