Replacing all macbook casing from chipping/scratche (all the plastic parts)

Hi,
I've had my macbook for about a year and it's had the usual level of surface scratching on the white plastic. I'm still under warrenty, and recently my laptop has been chipping due to the fairly well known design fault at the palm area (above the status light and remote sensor).
However, can someone tell me if it will be fixed for free, and which parts will they replace? I was thinking of getting all the plastic parts replaced, if not, then the broken part (for free) and the front of the laptop (where the apple logo is). I'd be willing to pay the surplus. Will they accept this?
Anyone got similar experiences dealing with macbook chipping/etc repairs? thanks.

I can not believe Apple hasn't addressed this... first off the palm rest area where it chips is razor sharp - then it chips..
I have had 4 prior mac laptops and WTH? Let's change something that has worked fine for 5 years and still charge 1,400 bucks. IMHO it is unacceptable and I would never recommend a macbook to anyone. And to upsell to a pro is BS. Wait till the nest design. Maybe Apple employees don't use macbooks?
And to have to BUY a hard case for a design flaw??????????????

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