Hi guys
I'm loving the transformer but today I've noticed I've got some dent/scratches round the edge of the bronze. I've been really careful so not sure how its happened.
Does anyone know if there will be a silicon case available so it doesn't damage anymore?
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Exactly the same reason im desperate to get a silicon case, hopefully. Someone will make them soon
I don't have the same issue, but I'm not careful with mine much. I show no wear or scratches on the bronze. However, I do have something related:
Using the doc, I've noticed that the nice looking brown/gold paint on the back side is rubbing off on the tablet where the edges of the doc are. It's ugly.
I do use it a lot and doc and undoc quite a bit. I guess this is the usual wear and tear, it doesn't bug be a ton but it's definitely not awesome.
its like very small chunks missing.. i havnt even knocked it!!
ive abused mine and its in mint condition.
By abuse I mean frequent 3 ft drops onto a wooden deck. Sliding around banging into stuff.
Being a sailor sucks.
Mine had a small nick in the corner edge from new. really annoyed me but couldn;t be bothered to return it for that. I haven't had any new ones.
I have ordered the official sleeve but will be a pain to keep removing it to dock it.
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So I just picked up the dock today and so far I am having no issues.
I'm wondering if there are other folks who are using the dock without a screen protector and whether or not they are getting any scratches on the screen.
In fact I'd be curious to know if in general anyone is having an issue with scratches on their screen for any reason.
Thanks
Don't have mine yet but the gorilla glass should hold up pretty well. If you Google "scratched iPad glass" you'll find plenty of people have managed to get a ding on theirs eventually though. As a rule I try to keep something between any screen and keyboard I own just because it seems like a pretty small effort to put into keeping it looking nice. A piece of thin black felt cut to about the size of the keyboard kept in the slip case probably would keep it happy for years and makes a handy fingerprint wiper when needed. Just my 2 cents.
the dock is actually padded to make sure you don't scratch the tablet.
I have the dock and have no issues with scratches, etc. There is in fact rubber stoppers on the sides and front to keep that from happening. Also, we have Gorilla Glass folks!
btw, I wish the XDA app told us more details about posters, as in the website. And a Thanks Button. Maybe a Honeycomb optimized app perhaps?!
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As soon as I noticed the Thunderbolt Kickstand I was thinking polish time.. But didn't want to jump the gun.. Till I noticed the clear coat was practically falling off.. along with everyone else's. All you need is about 15 mins and the will to mess with your big dollar TB.
If your clear coat is falling off. Just take your nail or a pen cap and finish scratching the rest off. Try to avoid using metal unless you want to put some knarly scratches in it. If you do use metal. Be very light and go left to right and not up to down so your following the factory lines in it.
Once done grab the masking tape and tape under and all over to keep the pretty T bolt clean.
Get some mothers or what ever polish and go to town. Just use a little bit and you can use your finger and start buffing. By just the texture of your finger it will remove the factory lines.
Then wipe off and continue till its nice and pretty Haha..
Make sure you wipe everything off with Q Tips and all before opening your kickstand..
Once cleaned off. Pull the tap and admire your new TB mirror.. Very nice..
Hope this helps. Any questions, please ask...
Looks nice
-Monky_1
It's always nice to know what the finished product will look like before deciding whether or not to try something like this, so thanks for being the guinea pig.
Yes, thanks! I will probably be doing this once mine starts peeling.
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nice gunna do this today when get off work
I think I'll try this tonight. Thanks for this post.
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Something so simple, and most of us never even thought of doing this. Thanks for this, mine is peeling off and I was getting upset because i'm anal about things like that lol
Only downfall I'm seeing is, fingerprints and what not on the kickstand. But not any different then the glass screen.. Haha
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I like it. I will definitely do this later.
I took some 1500gtit sandpaper to my kickstands and kept the brushed look. I like that the "with Google" is etched in there and remained.
sandpaper worked like a charm for me too. happy with the brushed look for now, may consider the polish.
It was only a matter of time.
Polished looks great, but it's sometimes a PITA to keep looking that good.
Nice work!
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Something so simple, and most of us never even thought of doing this.
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Kind of ironic, given how many people have GREAT ideas for software changes/upgrades, haha!
OP, thanks for the pics. Looks great!
Looks great! When mine peels bad enough I think I will polish and then re clear.
Toothpaste will work too
Most toothpastes will work for this sort of thing. In the Army, we used to take the lacquer layer off our various brass items this way. Great seeing a fix like this here. The new mirrored surface comes in handy.
Thanks!
looks really good, I don't get why so many people are having issues with the finish peeling off? Mine is perfect and i use the kickstand daily. But if mine does peel i might polish it.
how does it look with the finish peeled off w/o polishing it? i prefer the brushed metal look.
Mine was badly peeling off so i decided to do it also. Taking the coating took a lot longer than expecting using a plastic pen. I then found an aluminum pen to easily strip the rest off without scratching it. I sanded the scratches out, but didn't have any fine sandpaper to clean it all up. I'm kinda liking the slightly brushed/polished look though.
Without polish or coating
Polished
Will probably sand it down a bit more and polish it up more later on. More scratches are starting to appear, but im happy with how it looks.
doesn't look bad, always thought it'll look good. thanks!
Looks great! I'm going to use one of those green scrub pads tonight.
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Hey guys,
I'm looking for a TPU-style case for my HP Touchpad. Everywhere I look, the cases all have the front flap to protect the screen. This just seems to be a gigantic pain in the ass that I don't want to deal with.
Anyways, I have a rubber case for my EVO 3D. It's actually this Rocketfish case from Best Buy: http://goo.gl/oDOiG
Is there anything available like this for the TouchPad? I've been Googling and searching forums for forever and can't find one remotely close. Silicone cases are too stretchy and aren't glossy on the outside. This one has a rubber feel to it and is glossy, so it doesn't stick to everything.
Thanks for the help!
I've looked everywhere I could think of any haven't turned anything up. I've been using TPU cases on all my devices and prefer them over anything else so wanted the same for the TP. They don't seem very common for devices of this size to begin with though. Maybe an enterprising XDAr will step up. In the meantime I'm using the HP case which isn't bad at all.
given some time I'm sure they'll show....bear in mind this has only just become the most desired commodity....so the vendors need a sample to dish out the cases
this is what I'm after too really. Appears to be a real lack of anything decent in the UK at the moment Hopefully there'll be more released soon!
This might do, it's not exactly what you're looking for though.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Leath...K_iPad_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item415cc817ba
The front piece that you can see rotated pops off so you can leave the back/front flap sections behind and still securely hold the pad in the case.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1245482
I've only seen a few rocketfish products so far and so far they seem like overpriced crap. Haven't seen they're cases though, how is it and how much was it?
I actually didn't want the HP case and my mother talked me into it. I'm so glad she did. The flap doubles as a stand, and two positions, one angled for typing easier and one standing up so you can watch stuff easier. Totally worth it imo.
I'm actually thinking about funding another HP case and just slicing off the flap and putting a screen protector in...would do for the near term. Honestly I haven't yet found a situation in a week and a half where the stand part was useful.
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Had the same problem, couldn't find anything suitable, ended up going for a slip case.
phobos512 said:
I'm actually thinking about funding another HP case and just slicing off the flap and putting a screen protector in...would do for the near term. Honestly I haven't yet found a situation in a week and a half where the stand part was useful.
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Really? At least for me I found that the lower position with the HP case is a perfect viewing angle for when I have the Touchpad in my lap. It also makes it much easier to type.
dirtyfingers said:
Really? At least for me I found that the lower position with the HP case is a perfect viewing angle for when I have the Touchpad in my lap. It also makes it much easier to type.
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I tend to either sit with my knees up (I have a knee injury and until surgery in October I have my lt knee up a lot) or I hold the TP with both hands and type with my thumbs...in either case I have no use for the flap.
Unfortunately I tried yesterday to find another case but couldn't - did find more Touchstones but one of those is enough for me.
phobos512 said:
I'm actually thinking about funding another HP case and just slicing off the flap and putting a screen protector in...would do for the near term. Honestly I haven't yet found a situation in a week and a half where the stand part was useful.
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I actually ordered an official HP case and this is what I'll be doing with it... sigh.
My corners are stripped from drops and i want to resell it in january when i get my note 2. So i bought a new battery and battery cover now i just need to find a way to repaint the chrome bezel, any ideas?
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The problem is any paint is probably going to scratch off fairly quickly as its only going to be painted on the surface. They are certain spray paints that bond better with the actual plastic, but the name escapes me right now. Also, to get the bezel off, I think you have to strip it right down and remove the screen as well which needs a heat gun. I've have my system nearly apart except for the lcd/screen heatgun thing, and the bezel never came off.
Im just looking to paint over im very new when it comes to all this im just looking for a simple way to do it.
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horr1blek1tten said:
Im just looking to paint over im very new when it comes to all this im just looking for a simple way to do it.
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Well I'm trying to tell you there isn't a simple way, if you just paint over it with a brush and some paint, it will wear off in a week as it won't bind to the plastic and will just be painted on top of the chrome finish.
You need to take it apart like here, http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Samsung+Galaxy+S+4G+Teardown/4977/1 to get the silver bezel off, sand it down to remove the chrome finish and create a rough surface for the paint to bond to, use a plastic bonding paint and paint it and put it back together.
I have customized PS2, PS3, Xbox, XBox 360, PSP, DS, PC's, so I'm trying to tell you the work involved to do a job that will last longer than a week. Otherwise, put a case on it so you don't see the chrome. lol. Seems the easiest way if you're not comfortable taking the system apart and heatgunning the screen off, sanding, buying the proper paint, etc.
I also think repainting the bezel is a way to mislead people into thinking its never been dropped. Which is not the right thing to do. Just tell people the truth and you will probably get a decent price. This phone wont sell for a bunch anyway. Plus if you half ass it like getochkn is telling you NOT to do the buyer can return it or do a chargeback on paypal. Especially if you dont inform them you painted the bezel.
Im not trying to mislead anyone i just want it to look nice.
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I would just not worry about it. The process is either going to look crappy or more work than it appears you are looking to do.
If you are good at taping things off you could hand sand the bezel and tape the screen off and spray it but you still run the risk of messing up.
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Im not trying to mislead anyone i just want it to look nice.
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Well Eollie is right, but if you are hellbent on "pretty-fying" your phone and obviously you don't have the mechanical skill to disassemle it, the skill to replate it, let alone repainting it(yes, painting done right is actually harder then electroplating) then this would be your best option http://www.bare-metal.com/bare-metal-foil.html it's called chrome leafing and is by far the best option for you, other then just giving it a thorough cleaning and being done with it.
I saw a guy in the Vibrant forum complete changed the front cover to white. The kit sells on Amazon for about $70. It looks very nice 2.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762191
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I just found out that the silver bezel is replaceable. It costs about $9 for a "used like new" one. Actually, most of the parts on our phone are replaceable. Let me know if u need a link to that website I saw.
Man, I got to stop reading this forum and start working on my car website.
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the issue is that the chrome isn't a paint, it's a finish that's baked on, so any sort of "touch-up" paint is going to look like crap.
You can try to polish it, but be careful since the spinny-type of polishing bits generate heat, which can damage the plastic bits on the phone if you're not careful.
Your best bet is to get a replacement part like gizmo mentioned.
Trying to figure out what people have on their device.
VaporMg. Vapor-deposited magnesium coating on an aluminum frame. Dark matte color looks classy, feels great on the fingers, and adds surprisingly little weight. Very durable, though; it can take a drop onto concrete from three feet or so with just a scratch that only slightly mars the aesthetics; the case wasn't actually damaged.
Hell, with the Surface RT, somebody had one fly off the roof of their car at freeway speeds and then get run over, tossing it into the air again. There were dents and scratches, but the case was still intact and there was no functional damage to the tablet at all. VaporMg is some seriously tough stuff.
You can get thicker, heavier cases, but I don't really see much benefit.
However, this topic (like many other things), has already been discussed. Please use search before posting!
That's a great story, I'm looking it up now. I work in some extreme environments and worry about it.
Oh and I did search. I think one day we may have a better forum/topics area for our Q&A's that would definitely help.
Rodeo been there...
The surface is hardly a cheapy plastic android tablet. Its pretty much a block of metal with a screen. Hence why its so heavy compared to the competition
Pretty sturdy device. Made a hell of a bang in john lewis when I knocked it over, nearest assistant just laughed when he saw me worrying about if I had damaged it (I get paranoid over things that arent mine and the possibility of breaking them) and mentioned that the same unit I had knocked over had already had a meeting with the floor twice on the same morning they set the thing up in the first place.
If you're either real paranoid about the possibility of damage or work in an environment where there's a really high risk of damage, then getting a case makes sense I suppose.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2116266&highlight=case
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1970322&highlight=case
Also, in case you missed the joke: VaporMg is what Microsoft calls the way they make the shell of the Surface tablets (RT and Pro). It's not an external case. It is absurdly sturdy though, much stronger than the chassis on an iPad or most Android tablets.
Primary link to the car-ran-over-my-Surface story, with pictures: http://forums.wpcentral.com/surface-windows-rt/202040-surface-run-over-car.html
Might be a bad idea considering there's no surface case that leaves area for the vent and then again, as hot as the surface gets, it might melt/burn a hole in your case.
Still nothing? My Surface is suffering daily minor scratches and the skins don't hold up well. I just wish there was something that could clip to the back.
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Still wanting something here as well, had a cheap "leather" one for my RT, the Pro is thicker though so I need a new case :/
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Still nothing? My Surface is suffering daily minor scratches and the skins don't hold up well. I just wish there was something that could clip to the back.
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To be honest, I never had this problem when my skin. I also kept it in a slip case when I went out. I used this as my skin and I JUST took it off a few days ago to exchange my pro. After I took it off, it looked like I just bought a brand new pro. No scratches at all. Mind you, this pro slide across a concrete floor on it's back with the skin on a few times.