Question regarding Aluminum front cover of Macbook pro late 2011

Hi, this is user name Jae. I have a problem with macbook pro front cover. The front cover has aluminum skin off at the right corner, and I was wondering what can I do to fix this issue? Should I take it to Apple and have them fix? or Should I paint it with silver color? If you suggest me to paint it with silver color, what kind of product should I use to color this aluminum skin? Please let me know thanks.

jhtak, From the looks, there is very little problem there, I would just use a Sanford silver paint pen and touch it up. Nothing to be worried about. First use a little rubbing alcohol on a soft cloth with the MBP turned off, and unplugged from the power adapter. you should be able to clean a good amount of the discoloeation off with that. Then you can touch up,(carefully) with a Sanford silver paint pen. Let the alcohol dry completely, then rub it again with a soft cloth. Then use the paint pen to touch up the scuffs, use little "dabs" as opposed to "drawing" the paint on. All the while have the power off, and power adapter unplugged. It should come quite nice. Thank you for the photos, this is nothing to be concered about. Hope this helps you. All the best

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