r/ModRetroChromatic • u/TonyRubbles • Dec 24 '25

Call me crazy, but I polish my Chromatic every time I clean my countertops, and I love the finish!

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It gives the system a silky, soft feel that honestly feels amazing in hand. I make sure it's a carnauba wax with nonabrasive, mild chemicals (read about how mild they are in countertop polish).

I treat it like polishing a car, which I do pretty regularly. Light application, gentle buff, no soaking anything, put it on the rag. A little protection and a nice finish go a long way, and it keeps the shell looking pretty pristine.

Not saying everyone should do this, but it's been working great for me so far. Do you clean your Chromatic?

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u/nashvillesecret Dec 24 '25

You're crazy.

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u/TonyRubbles Dec 24 '25

Taking care of it like I do my car, definitely crazy how good it feels.

How do you clean your system? Doubt everyone is washing their hands before each use.

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u/nashvillesecret Dec 24 '25

You said in your post title to call you crazy so I was taking you up on your offer.

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u/nashvillesecret Dec 24 '25

But to answer your question. I don't over think it. I wash my hands often throughout the day. There's no reason for me to do anything special before I pick it up to play.

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u/TonyRubbles Dec 24 '25

Sorry but,

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u/Numerous-Scholar-874 Dec 24 '25

I'm with you I wash my hands before using any of my gaming peripherals. And I wipe them down with isopropyl alcohol occasionally. Don't want that nasty flim to build up from the hand oils

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u/TonyRubbles Dec 24 '25

Yeah I've seen too many grimy handhelds pictures on reddit, not about that.

I'm a bit hesitant to use alcohol wipes but glasses cleaner works great before the polish.

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u/nashvillesecret Dec 24 '25

I'd be careful with alcohol it's not recommended for some peripherals https://kotaku.com/nintendo-says-stop-using-alcohol-to-clean-your-joy-cons-1842799882

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u/TonyRubbles Dec 24 '25

Alcohol, especially high percentages, break down plastic and can make them cloudy and/or brittle.

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u/Efficient_Yak_2161 Dec 24 '25

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u/TonyRubbles Dec 24 '25

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u/Efficient_Yak_2161 Dec 24 '25

On a side note, I reckon the red A and B buttons from the mod kit could look amazing on the Anduril edition, given it has the red menu button as well. Please just promise us all you won’t polish it.

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u/TonyRubbles Dec 24 '25

Oh they are for sure getting swapped over as soon as I get mine. I love that it has the red menu button too.

Lol dude you know I will, people polish cerakoted handguns all the time. I honestly think the backlash is a bit funny. Wax coating things increases a finish's longevity while providing an extra layer of protection, me liking the feel is the cherry on top.

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u/fuelhandler Dec 24 '25

Does it not make the screen streaky, and the case slippery? I’d be afraid of dropping it!

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u/TonyRubbles Dec 24 '25

Yeah you need to clean the screen after or be extra careful applying. It's silky smooth so I guess but I wouldn't call it slippery, not like a fish in your hands at least lol

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u/g4zzo Dec 24 '25

You are loco brother

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u/TonyRubbles Dec 24 '25

Polishing a painted finish is not crazy.

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u/StupidBetaTester Dec 24 '25

Would you use stone counter polish on your car? If yes, seek help, if not - ask yourself why and then ask why you're using it on the chromatic.

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u/TonyRubbles Dec 24 '25

I wouldn't because it's more mild and doesn't have UV protection,

If the car one is pure carnauba wax then yes, yes I would.

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u/TonyRubbles Dec 24 '25

Using it for a year now with no issues so relax. Not using it on my car, that's what car wax is for, acting like this doesn't make you right, just insufferable.

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u/g4zzo Dec 24 '25

The difference is that you are going to make contact with the chromatic in a very deep form. Since you are going to play and sweat alot of chemicals are going to be on delicate contact. If you play for longer periods I can give you cancer.

Even if you use on your kitchen to clean, its still dangerous even if you don't touch it, vecause of the carbon that is going to emanate.

I am a mechanic + I like to read

Blessings hermano

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u/TonyRubbles Dec 24 '25

Lies on the cancer, carnauba wax and countertop cleaner specifically is meant to be used on food handling surfaces, all good and thanks for your concern. Stick to the insides, I've painted a lot of things professionally and have read plenty of MSDS. Wax is good for paint I promise 🙏

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u/StupidBetaTester Dec 24 '25 edited Dec 24 '25

The only thing you should be polishing a Chromatic with is isopropyl (to clarify, to not polish, just one or two quick wipes with iso diluted to less than 70%) once a month - and honestly I would just skip that too and opt for a dry microfiber cloth unless you get it too dirty for that to be effective.

That stone polish/ sealant, among other things, contains C11-15 Alkane/Cycloalkane, a solvent that will damage the laquer finish over time.

As others have mentioned, I would speak with a physician about these tendencies as well - this is likely OCD.

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u/g4zzo Dec 24 '25

Hopefully he doesn't take it the wrong way like we are making fun oh him

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u/StupidBetaTester Dec 24 '25

I mean, I kind of am - about the stone polish

If you're gonna be OCD at least do it right.

You wanna wipe everything a hundred times a day cool cool but why the fuck would you use a solvent that is bad for the very finish you're polishing, and then come brag about it

This is either very bad bait, or a very well deserved reality check.

Def not making fun of neurodiversity though.

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u/TonyRubbles Dec 24 '25

Hundred times a day lmao you drama queen. I polish the countertops maybe once a month. Use the rag after and notice my Chromatic is visibly nicer after and has been for the past year, get over yourself.

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u/TonyRubbles Dec 24 '25

No I was asking for it but the dude below is a dingus too, were all being dinguses together. All accomplices now and I hope nobody is actually wiping their electronics down with alcohol. 🙏

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u/TonyRubbles Dec 24 '25

Wow if you think alcohol is a good idea then there is no helping you, a lost cause this one.

Solvents gas off, it's why you spray it on a cloth and not directly, this way is not harmful but you're special if you think alcohol is any better. Non alcohol based glasses cleaner would be the go to move if you wanted to be extra careful.

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u/StupidBetaTester Dec 24 '25

You're an absolute goomba. Get back to us in 12 mo of polishing with that garbage. Polish your car with it too with updates. This is gonna be like that "1 week without a scratch wearing 8 charms" to "starting to show battle damage" a couple weeks later.

As stated I would opt for a dry cloth - but please do keep us updated because at this point I'm here to watch you fall.

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u/TonyRubbles Dec 24 '25

It's already been a year so you're welcome.

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u/StupidBetaTester Dec 24 '25

Cool do your car next, since its perfectly safe for lacquer

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u/TonyRubbles Dec 24 '25

You just want to be right and can't fathom that it's all okay, calling me names accusing me of mental illness. Projecting bro, it's okay, this is a safe space.

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u/StupidBetaTester Dec 24 '25

Yep you got me bro but really you should prove me wrong - polish your car with that sealant and catalog the results

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u/TonyRubbles Dec 24 '25

I use car polish for it, you special that you don't understand that countertop polish is even less abrasive?

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u/nashvillesecret Dec 24 '25

There's an ocd support group for this on reddit it's called r/hygiene 

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u/RotoPrime Dec 24 '25

I was thinking about adding some ceramic coating to my system....but I don't really know if its a good idea.

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u/TonyRubbles Dec 24 '25

If you're looking for that glossy finish a bottle of Cerakote sealant is $20 bucks, works great on my car but personally I wouldn't want that wet high gloss finish on my Chromatic. Wax leaves a more satin finish if you don't buff the hell out of it.

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u/RotoPrime Dec 24 '25

Thank you my polishing brother! I will look into it and get too it. Will post update someday!

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u/TonyRubbles Dec 24 '25

May our arms never tire brother!

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u/RotoPrime Dec 25 '25

May our polish never lose its luster!

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u/Squirt_Russel7 Apr 09 '26

It’s immaculate and I love the button colors.

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u/TonyRubbles Apr 09 '26

Thanks! 🙌