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clintbradford · 09-19-2010, 04:44 PM

Nail polish might have a "negative" reaction with either the robber and/or the ink used for the lettering. I wouldn't try it, personally.

I think medium grey lettering on a dark grey background was an absolutely stupid color combination on our new K3 units ... It MANDATES me wearing my reading eyeglasses just to see the keys.

I have not researched "keyboard covers" for tiny keyboards like our K3 has. I am sure someone out ther has placed Saran Wrap(tm) across their keyboard for protection.

Are you sure the lettering is being wiped away - as opposed to, maybe, just being "blocked" by skin moisture and dust? Maybe spraying a little eyeglass cleaner ON A CLEANING CLOTH (NOT onto the device) and gentle wiping may help? Of course, if your letting is, indeed, deteriorating, this will accelerate that deterioration. Just haven't heard about this one yet. Call Amazon customer support and start a case.

09-19-2010, 04:44 PM	#4
clintbradford Older ... slower ... Posts: 450 Karma: 1924 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jurupa Valley CA US Device: Kobo, Kindles 2/3/Keyboard/Fire/Fire HD, HDX.	Nail polish might have a "negative" reaction with either the robber and/or the ink used for the lettering. I wouldn't try it, personally. I think medium grey lettering on a dark grey background was an absolutely stupid color combination on our new K3 units ... It MANDATES me wearing my reading eyeglasses just to see the keys. I have not researched "keyboard covers" for tiny keyboards like our K3 has. I am sure someone out ther has placed Saran Wrap(tm) across their keyboard for protection. Are you sure the lettering is being wiped away - as opposed to, maybe, just being "blocked" by skin moisture and dust? Maybe spraying a little eyeglass cleaner ON A CLEANING CLOTH (NOT onto the device) and gentle wiping may help? Of course, if your letting is, indeed, deteriorating, this will accelerate that deterioration. Just haven't heard about this one yet. Call Amazon customer support and start a case.