3 Things to Know About the Midnight MacBook Air's Finish
Regarding the MacBook Air: 1. The midnight finish is a fingerprint magnet The dark anodized aluminum shows every oil smudge from your fingers. Silver and space gray hide fingerprints far better.
This is normal, not a defect The glossy coating naturally picks up oils. It’s the trade-off for the deep color.
Use only a microfiber cloth to clean it No chemicals or paper towels. A clean, soft microfiber cloth (like for glasses) removes smudges without damaging the finish.