This Pixel 8 Pro mod is unique, but you shouldn't try it

Both the Google Pixel 7 Pro and Google Pixel 8 Pro phones come with a glossy camera bar. The bar is made of aluminum, which scratches easily. While a protective case solves the issue, it takes away the look of the device and many cases also make the phone considerably thicker.

A user of the Pixel 8 Pro has scoured the camera bar with Scotch Brite for a brushed finish

Surprisingly, a Reddit user has found a unique solution to the problem. He has scoured the camera bar of his Pixel 8 Pro for a brushed finish. He has shared images of the Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 8 Pro with a Reddit post revealing what he did.

The user noted “Resale be damned, I can’t stand the glossy camera bar on the P7P or P8P. So I used Scotch Brite pads to do what Google should have done.��� You can see the images below.

Upon closer inspection, you’ll notice that he has not only scratched the aluminum camera bar but also the upper portion of the back panel of the Google Pixel 7 Pro. Additionally, the Scotch Brite pad could also scratch the glass protective layer over the camera lenses. The latter would not only affect how the phone looks from the back, but also affect the picture quality of the camera.

Nonetheless, with this brushed finish, the Pixel 8 Pro mod will have fewer visible scratches on the aluminum camera bar.

While the Google Pixel 8 and Google Pixel 7 boast a matte aluminum bar, it’s not clear why Google offers a glossy look on the Pro models. Aside from scratches, it also attracts fingerprints and only looks good when you keep it clean. The same problem is with the glass surface, however, aluminum scratches more easily than it.

Fortunately, there’s a better solution than this Pixel 8 Pro mod

Notably, a modification like this may also cause you trouble in claiming a warranty. Luckily there’s a solution for people who want to use their phone with a case. Users of the two latest Pro Pixel phones can prevent the camera bar from scratching with skins from skin manufacturers like dbrand. It preserves the sleek look of the phone, adds a unique look to the phone, and also does not interfere with the warranty.