Anybody know what type of touch-up paint to use for the metal housing on the Thunderbolt?
Unfortunately its not metal, its plastic, and it breaks very easy..... Not much help on the post sorry... I just needed to vent... 2 day old Tbolt fell from lap to floor and broke the corner... If it had been metal it would have just brushed it off like it was nothing. poopoohead plastic...
Yeah I can second that its not metal. I have paint chipping at the top corner and above the kickstand. I would strip the whole thing if I could....
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Bummer. Could still try some touch-up paint though. I am kind of anal retentive about my phones.
Prob the best match you'll find is a car touch up pen from autozone etc....
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ad0131065 said:
Yeah I can second that its not metal. I have paint chipping at the top corner and above the kickstand. I would strip the whole thing if I could....
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Yeah, some if the finish is also chipping off of my kickstand. It's pretty annoying, but considering that I pocket carry it with no case I can't really complain
Anything you put on will come off anyways, I say leave it go, gives the phone character
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Anyone else notice this? Mines coming off from being in and out of my pocket so much
Its disappointing to see the end of the kickstand look like it has paint peeling off
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I peeled it off the second I unboxed it...
I meant it has a paint on the kickstands
If u look at it, it has a greyish tint to it and at the end of my kickstands this paint is peeling off so its a bright silver color
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superchilpil said:
I meant it has a paint on the kickstands
If u look at it, it has a greyish tint to it and at the end of my kickstands this paint is peeling off so its a bright silver color
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Just noticed this on mine... Thanks :/ Im starting to think this device is not so good after all.
I'm just hoping that once it peels of completely the "with Google" is still there
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I just looked after reading this and mine is peeling too.
Mines not peeling yet, I will stop using it now though for sure.
I read on AC that someone was successful exchanging their TB for this problem. So you might want to get on that before it becomes more widespread.
i don't see any paint peeling off of mine, it seems like its just brushed aluminum, nothing to indicate that it has any kind of paint on it. maybe it's a clear coat over the metal?
No paint peeling here.. but I do have some scuffing.. I need a case.
I will probably end up plasti-dipping the kickstand lol....
I actually have a full body shield so mine is ok
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I noticed mine peeling a couple of days ago, not a good start
I just taped mine up as a preventive measure. Looks like **** but whatever at least I can use it this way.
I've ordered cases from ebay and I'm interested in customizing them by drawing designs on the back with sharpie(design is attached). My only problem is that I know it's gonna wear off and I was wondering if anyone knew how to make the design permanent. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
im no expert but maybe you can put a thin layer of varnish on it?
on a side note, the design looks like a giant penis with legs
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on a side note, the design looks like a giant penis with legs
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oh, isnt it a penis then?
It's a squid but I appreciate the criticism
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Industrial Sharpe.... not going anywhere
I did a similar thing with my old iPhone 3G! What made it stay, was the thin layer of tape find some in a near by hobbyshop!
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Not to be mean but your Design isn't a squid, they have five Tentacles... >.>
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Ugh, why do you people have to be smart...it's now an Octopus that lost 2 limbs and I think it looks less like a penis...
Thanks for the advice btw!
Maybe sand down the case with fine grit sandpaper then industrial sharpie topped with a couple of layers of clear matte spray paint? MAYBE?
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on a side note, the design looks like a giant penis with legs
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a guy from work told me about this thread for that comment... LOL
Hide yer kids hide yer wives, squidcock is on a rape rampage!
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Doesn't matter how many legs you give it. The shape and size makes the top of it's head look like the tip of a penis. With veins, too.
Wow, this made my day a whole lot better............
You could use a clear coat spray i would think. They sell it at auto parts stores. Made to spray over paint. Although it may seal it, it wont protect from pregnancy or STDs..
PS. If the clear coat doesn't work, maybe you could put a condom over it? That should protect it
nugzo said:
You could use a clear coat spray i would think. They sell it at auto parts stores. Made to spray over paint. Although it may seal it, it wont protect from pregnancy or STDs..
PS. If the clear coat doesn't work, maybe you could put a condom over it? That should protect it
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"Condom" don't leave home without it.
nugzo said:
You could use a clear coat spray i would think. They sell it at auto parts stores. Made to spray over paint. Although it may seal it, it wont protect from pregnancy or STDs..
PS. If the clear coat doesn't work, maybe you could put a condom over it? That should protect it
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LOL. But yea spraying should be better than with a brush for better smoothness.
evinkay said:
Ugh, why do you people have to be smart...it's now an Octopus that lost 2 limbs and I think it looks less like a penis...
Thanks for the advice btw!
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you could argue that the 2 limbs are in the backside of the pictures.
But I think your updated version looks more like the bottom view of a penis, with all the nice shadows on the trunk
edit: jokes aside, I think it's a nice drawing and you should keep this case.
Definitely automotive clear coat. I've used it on projects like this, and it's great.
well i had a spare back cover and thought i would mod it. I know some have gone for the polished look but I wanted to check out the painted view so i did a bit of sanding and rattle canned it..i did like 3 coats of paint and 3 of clear. all rattle can for the auto store. here are the before and after look of it. the antennas are glued in with something like superglue so i had to pry it off and you can see some of the damage on them. so not a very easy antenna removal.
.... Mmmmm dude that's not cute at all bro ... It looks like someone rolled over your cover
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well i had a spare back cover and thought i would mod it. I know some have gone for the polished look but I wanted to check out the painted view so i did a bit of sanding and rattle canned it..i did like 3 coats of paint and 3 of clear. all rattle can for the auto store. here are the before and after look of it. the antennas are glued in with something like superglue so i had to pry it off and you can see some of the damage on them. so not a very easy antenna removal.
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why did you touch the antennas you did not have to pry them off to do that
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.... Mmmmm dude that's not cute at all bro ... It looks like someone rolled over your cover
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not really concerned with the antennas...it was the spare cover and had to figure out how to get them out. wanted others to know they are not easy to get off so they can learn from me learning what you think of the paint part?
looks sick other than the damage. nice rattle can job.
looks nice
Looks good, you should have covered the plastic parts with painter's tape or something.
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I think that its cute. My least favorite color is red but I actually like the one that you chose. It kind of looks glittery so maybe that's why I like it. Those 3 costs of clear really gave it that extra oomph it needed. Really nice!
Wow, the unibody looks alot different that it does in advertisements.
Hi!
I dropped my phone on a solid ground and scratched the top part of the Samsung Galaxy S2 edge.
is there any good way to repair this so it isnt as visible as it is now?
I hope someone can help and give me a tip on a way to do it.
This is not the screen itself but the sourrounding edges.
Whoa..Okay.. Well there is some methods to Fix that, You should try:
1) Nail polish- yeah that could sound funny , but you can always try hiding the scratches with clear nail polish remover.
2) Turtlewax- You should try that, it Repairs car scratches, PSP, MP3 player's etc. You should try that too.
GoodLuck with that! Have a Great Day!
-Sentrax.
Get a silicon back cover ..
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You can just get a case for it - scratches covered. My Evo is the same way - chipped all to pieces around the corners. I still keep it naked though, I prefer it without a case/screen protector.
Maybe I'm just strange.
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plainjane said:
You can just get a case for it - scratches covered. My Evo is the same way - chipped all to pieces around the corners. I still keep it naked though, I prefer it without a case/screen protector.
Maybe I'm just strange.
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your not strange.. i feel the same way...
it just feels lighter
I just purchased an ATT SGS4 after having an SGS2 for two years, and I'm still getting used to its larger size. I usually hold my phone in one hand, with a finger on the bottom/USB port. I continued to buy the SGS4 because I seem to be the only person on earth who actually prefers a plastic phone body to metal. I hate touching metal (it's a weird OCD thing).
The area around the micro USB port is metal, though, and when my finger rubs against the edge of the port, it feels sharp and slightly raised. And after holding the phone for a while, it irritates my finger. Has anyone else noticed this?
Hate to break it to ya its ALL plastic. maybe get a case? Case of placebo perhaps
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Hate to break it to ya its ALL plastic. maybe get a case? Case of placebo perhaps
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Um no it's not all plastic, there is an extremely light aluminum magnesium frame. Where on earth did you think it was all plastic XD
I noticed this too but realized it was only the plastic film . Once I took it off all was fine
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Thermalwolf said:
Um no it's not all plastic, there is an extremely light aluminum magnesium frame. Where on earth did you think it was all plastic XD
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Hate you burst your bubble, but the "metalic" frame is polycarbonate plastic, just like the rest of the phone. It just has shiny silver paint.
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Um no it's not all plastic, there is an extremely light aluminum magnesium frame. Where on earth did you think it was all plastic XD
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It's plastic. Take the back cover off and you can see where the silver paint overlaps on the white body.
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It's plastic. Take the back cover off and you can see where the silver paint overlaps on the white body.
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That's cool, underneath that is the magnesium frame...
madonnaphile said:
The area around the micro USB port is metal, though, and when my finger rubs against the edge of the port, it feels sharp and slightly raised. And after holding the phone for a while, it irritates my finger. Has anyone else noticed this?
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So ita sticking out? Mine ia flush no sharp or slightly raised edges at all. Sounds defected
I know exactly what you're taking about, it rests right on my pinky finger. I think I've just gotten used to it already though.
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Hate to break it to ya its ALL plastic. maybe get a case? Case of placebo perhaps
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Case of tampons... j/k, but the OP certainly isn't the only one who prefers plastic. I don't feel a sharp edge on the bottom port though. I second the case suggestion.
Looks like trolling to me
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HardOnChairs said:
I know exactly what you're taking about, it rests right on my pinky finger. I think I've just gotten used to it already though.
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See this guy knows what I'm talking about...
The USB port "hole" is punched out of the main phone body and a notch in the plastic back cover. On my phone at least, the seam isn't perfectly aligned, so when my finger rubs against it, I feel a rough edge.
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See this guy knows what I'm talking about...
The USB port "hole" is punched out of the main phone body and a notch in the plastic back cover. On my phone at least, the seam isn't perfectly aligned, so when my finger rubs against it, I feel a rough edge.
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Like I mentioned earlier. It must be a manufacturing defect
Just to make sure others understand, this phone is NOT all plastic, it's got a magnesium frame lol
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Just to make sure others understand, this phone is NOT all plastic, it's got a magnesium frame lol
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How do you know for sure? Where do you get your information? Link us to whatever device specification sheet you're reading.
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How do you know for sure? Where do you get your information? Link us to whatever device specification sheet you're reading.
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Just watch multiple breakdowns yourself and you will see lol, also it's the trend for all Galaxy devices since the Galaxy S 4G
It is NOT an entire polycarbonate shell.
Link you in a minute.
Also magnesium alloy is extremely light and durable. It's going to remind you of plastic when side by side.
Well, I returned my phone and got a new one. It seems like such a minor flaw, but it was bothersome. The new phone thankfully does not have the same problem and has a smooth seam.
Omg. I thought the sides were all metallic until this post! Damn it
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Only one way to tell if it's magnesium - try to set it on fire.
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Only one way to tell if it's magnesium - try to set it on fire.
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This was done on a tear down and it sparked and cracked like magnesium does. It's a great design to be honest, strong yet extremely light. Stronger then aluminum actually.