Rubberized ThinkPads

The rubberized ThinkPads bother me. I own one, a TP 600. All of the rubber stuff is coming off where it has been dropped or dinged. It’s annoying because underneath is metal, and the scratch shows up as a big silver gash in the rubber. Also, the edges (where the lid sits when it’s closed) is also worn away (from normal usage) also revealing the ugly silver layer beneath. These reliable (and pricy) machines should have come with a thicker layer of rubber, for durability and looks.