So the other day at work i got bored. Saw a post another forum where someone decided to chrome polish their Sensation 4G well i took it upon myself to try the same thing. Sanded and polished then added the green color to the lettering. What do you all think?
I like the green.
what did you use for paint and what kind of brush did you use?
At work(Auto Shop) i used this 3M kit thats for polishing plastic headlamps. Used an 800 grit air sander first then moved to a 1000 grit and then to 3000 grit. Then used some touch up paint from my tool box. Its a Snap-On color (Ratpack green). Im pretty happy with the out come.
Man I would pay for stuff like this. To bad no one ever though of manufacturing custom or different back covers for the G2/Desire Z
EDIT: where did you get the android sticker for the back of the screen portion? I've been looking everywhere for one like it
4FukSake said:
At work(Auto Shop) i used this 3M kit thats for polishing plastic headlamps. Used an 800 grit air sander first then moved to a 1000 grit and then to 3000 grit. Then used some touch up paint from my tool box. Its a Snap-On color (Ratpack green). Im pretty happy with the out come.
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lucky you that you have an autoshop to play around in... I wish I did for all the things I want to customize lol
scottmahoney said:
Man I would pay for stuff like this. To bad no one ever though of manufacturing custom or different back covers for the G2/Desire Z
EDIT: where did you get the android sticker for the back of the screen portion? I've been looking everywhere for one like it
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Thanks man, i thought about it. But i think since the phone is a lil old by today standards, probably have a hard time selling them. Plus idk what would be a fair price to ask for something like this. I do have another friend that wants me to do one for hime. Was thinking maybe just $20
Also heres a link to where i got the sticker. http://www.androidstickers.com/
Damn that looks really nice!
The only thing I dislike is the Linux sticker, because andy is green and also the letters.
Now I want to order that sticker to thank you.
Can you paint the HTC letters with a normal brush?
I don't have professional stuff.
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Can you paint the HTC letters with a normal brush?
I don't have professional stuff.
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I just used a regular brush and painted over the letters, let it dry for like an hour in the sun and then used a razor blade to scrap the excess off.
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I just used a regular brush and painted over the letters, let it dry for like an hour in the sun and then used a razor blade to scrap the excess off.
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So painting over the letters is pretty simple? also what size is the android sticker as I'm ordering one now but don't know what size i should get
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So painting over the letters is pretty simple? also what size is the android sticker as I'm ordering one now but don't know what size i should get
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Ill be honest i dont remember the size it was a long time ago when i purchased it. Looking through the site im not seeing the one i ordered either :/
Looks great man, really like the green letters and android sticker too!
WOW, that looks amazing. Can I ship you my cover and i'll enclose money for you to do the same thing to mine? If i could get mine in blue or black would be cool though instead of the green lettering. Let me know!
Athrun88 said:
WOW, that looks amazing. Can I ship you my cover and i'll enclose money for you to do the same thing to mine? If i could get mine in blue or black would be cool though instead of the green lettering. Let me know!
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PM me, if you like.
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PM me, if you like.
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That is awesome man, I've been inspired.
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4FukSake said:
Thanks man, i thought about it. But i think since the phone is a lil old by today standards, probably have a hard time selling them. Plus idk what would be a fair price to ask for something like this. I do have another friend that wants me to do one for hime. Was thinking maybe just $20
Also heres a link to where i got the sticker. http://www.androidstickers.com/
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OP, you didn't have any problem with that sticker website? I'm hesitant of ordering from random websites with a url like androidstickers, but some of them are pretty cool....
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Nope didn't have a problem at all. I'd use them again.
looks good!
what a nice work...!! i want it so bad......
would you post in here step by step for polish tutorial please...?
by the way it is possible to do polish in front side case?
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So i got this idea from one guy who put the 3M carbon fiber skin on EVO, But the problem was the curvy shape of my beloved Nexus. So I tried a few things and wasted some Vinyl but finally i bought Best skins ever skin for $8 and used it as a stencil and cut out the vinyl with my xacto. here are the pics. I liked it a lot so i thought i'll share with you guys.
That.....Looks.....AMAZING! Do tell....
Wanna give me the skin you didn't use? ;-)
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looks really cool ive been looking for a carbon fiber cover
That looks so sexy!!!
hmarcus said:
that looks so sexy!!!
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im sorry, but thats looks horrible!! I dont like it at all!!
Its awesome =) Do mine!
Do not like, sorry
zok-star said:
im sorry, but thats looks horrible!! I dont like it at all!!
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Agreed, you've 'riced' up your phone.
i dont think its any more ricing up than putting on a case. isn't ricing up to give it some sort of performance enhancement that doesn't really enhance anything?
Well I know why some of you don't like it. as my wife does not like it too she also has a nexus and she likes the feel of 'naked phone' if i may say .
My only problem with cases is that if i use them then my desk-dock becomes useless. plus i dont like always to be super careful about keeping my phone anywhere and scratch it.
you know what, it looks pretty good but the only problem is the weave is too large. maybe get a smaller weave vinyl.
care to share the stencil?
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Agreed, you've 'riced' up your phone.
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I second that. It looks like a bad Honda Civic ricer lol
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Well I know why some of you don't like it. as my wife does not like it too she also has a nexus and she likes the feel of 'naked phone' if i may say .
My only problem with cases is that if i use them then my desk-dock becomes useless. plus i dont like always to be super careful about keeping my phone anywhere and scratch it.
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Sell me your desk dock.. Please please please please!!
FYI you guys can get overstock Carbon fiber sheets and m3 adhesive strips like used above from a guy named racingjeff on ebay. What this stuff is microthin carbonfiber with m3 adhesive on the back. They use it to make the CF dash boards in teh bling bling honda's you see on the road. I've deal with Jeff for years buying real overstock 3mm CF sheets. Guys a really good guy.
Personally I don't think it looks bad at all. I wouldn't do an entire phone in carbon fiber but it looks nice enough to me.
I'm going to cover my HD2 battery door using the same carbon fiber sheet. I'm also considering buying a couple of battery doors from ebay and experiment a little. I want to polish one battery door to a "mirrior finish" and I want to try painting one using Krylon just to see how it will come out.
I've painted all sorts of crap like Blackberry housings, golf clubs, furniture and I have the technique and prep work down to a science so we'll see how it goes and I'll make sure to post pics when complete.
I applaud dude for having the balls to experiment!
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im sorry, but thats looks horrible!! I dont like it at all!!
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agreed :\
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I like it but the CF grids are a little large. I would like a tighter patterns. Heres the guy I use. Granted its not going to be $8 because its real CF.
http://shop.ebay.com/racingjeff/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25
Email him and tell him what your planning to do, he's super cool and will send out samples and all his stuff is the real deal, not look alike CF.
Is there a ay you help me out, on how to make the vinyl go so nicely around the corners? specially on the curvy parts... ive tried b4 with other vinals, and i cant get it to go nice on the curves, i always get extra stuff
This thing makes my G2x look soo beautiful!
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This thing makes my G2x look soo beautiful!
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where got this from bro
Sweet! I have the black one on the way. How long did it take to arrive, assuming u got it from shimshop (ebay) ?
Looks great
pichingo said:
where got this from bro
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From ebay just look for TPU cases and the seller is shimshop
AdamHart612 said:
Sweet! I have the black one on the way. How long did it take to arrive, assuming u got it from shimshop (ebay) ?
Looks great
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I did get it from shimshop on ebay, it took around a week and half.
Worth the wait though
Lookin' good; I'd love a link!
Malk3rs said:
Lookin' good; I'd love a link!
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Here you go
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-LG-G2X-T-MO...Accessories&hash=item1c1b0db5e3#ht_4841wt_801
I am tempted to get all the colors he is selling,
the green one looks pretty cool too.
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This thing makes my G2x look soo beautiful!
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Does this case scratch like the Speck case from T-Mobile?
I'd like to have a black one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/LG-OPTIMUS-2X-P...930491?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item19c3e7cbbb
1) Moshe... have you ever lived in northern VA? I ask because I knew a guy named Moshe YEAAARS ago in Manassas
2) Good lookin out on this ebay seller!!!! I'm going thru his selection and there are SO MANY TO CHOOSE! I definitely prefer solid colors over the argyle and swirl ones all over the internet and amazon. I want a clear one... but may settle for this black one. Thanks again!
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Does this case scratch like the Speck case from T-Mobile?
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It does not scratch unless you intended to with like a scissors our something sharp like that.
pretty resistant.
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1) Moshe... have you ever lived in northern VA? I ask because I knew a guy named Moshe YEAAARS ago in Manassas
2) Good lookin out on this ebay seller!!!! I'm going thru his selection and there are SO MANY TO CHOOSE! I definitely prefer solid colors over the argyle and swirl ones all over the internet and amazon. I want a clear one... but may settle for this black one. Thanks again!
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1. I did live in Virginia for a short time but I never introduce myself as Moshe. So I doubt it was me bro.
2. Yeah, It is a good international seller.
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I think I found some of these on amazon if you search for "lg tmobile g2x color premium". The link doesn't say "TPU" but when you click the link it says they're TPU cases in the description and they look just like the ones on ebay.
I bought my GF one of those TPU cases for her HTC Aria in white and the thing is awesome. It adds a little girth to the phone phone nothing major. She drops the thing all the time but the phone still looks amazing.
The bad thing is that it covers up the smooth rounded screen that I love to feel.
I got this exact same case. I loved it except for the holes cut out for the volume and power. That killed it for me because that little slim piece in the front just got kinda floppy. I ordered this one and although I dont like transparent or argyle cases I use it day to day just because it seems to fit better http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0QEA3EPHD3SFD6BV11WG
Got the exact same case on my way to me. I ordered the lime green last week, gonna have an android theme. I will probably add some artwork to make mt g2x look like an android bot,
I got the black version of this case last week and after trying 2 other cases, this one is the best hands down.
I got mine off ebay from Mr.Shim and it took 6 days to get here from Korea.
Now if only Realook had a screen protector for this phone, I'd be really happy.
The only thing this case did was push up the Bodyguardz screen protector when I put it on because it's a pretty snug fit. Simply smoothing it back down was all I needed to do. Probably didnt help that I just had the protector put on the night before either.
mingkee said:
I'd like to have a black one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/LG-OPTIMUS-2X-P...930491?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item19c3e7cbbb
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I got that one too but for some reason when I got it it had flaks of sivler in it....not bad but I would of preferred solid black though.
It fits real tight kinda hard to take it off when you need to
You got the screen protector still on like I do lol
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You got the screen protector still on like I do lol
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Yes, I still got it on but I'm thinking to replace it soon though
Is the white tpu case a hard plastic or silicone case im hopin its silicone thats what the link says but it sure doesnt look like it
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Something has been confusing me for a while. When you purchase a digitzer without a housing, how do you attach it to said housing?
I'm planing on buying a white lg digtizer + new housing (as i dented mine after a few nasty drops), but noticed the white ones are only the digitzer, and do not come with any adhesive. Do I just "force it in"
Edit: Damn, Had multiple threads open, will ask to have it moved to Q & A
EDit2:
Found some adhesive. Would this "kit" work?
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Frame-Front-...608?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c657e56d8
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Touch-Screen...212?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ab648c8cc
http://www.repairsuniverse.com/adhesive-strips-for-touch-screens.html
Anybody?
I have 85 views and zero replies
The digitizer i bought for my brothers galaxy s2 only required me to attach the little ribbons and screw it down. I'm sure it's similar on our phone.
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Blazing angel said:
Something has been confusing me for a while. When you purchase a digitzer without a housing, how do you attach it to said housing?
I'm planing on buying a white lg digtizer + new housing (as i dented mine after a few nasty drops), but noticed the white ones are only the digitzer, and do not come with any adhesive. Do I just "force it in"
Edit: Damn, Had multiple threads open, will ask to have it moved to Q & A
EDit2:
Found some adhesive. Would this "kit" work?
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Frame-Front-...608?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c657e56d8
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Touch-Screen...212?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ab648c8cc
http://www.repairsuniverse.com/adhesive-strips-for-touch-screens.html
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i believe that "kit" would work. i dont see the need for the last item. as the first item comes with adhesive, and the digitizer itself should come with some adhesive in the back of it. atleast they usually do. but you can buy it for self insurance
juny51 said:
i believe that "kit" would work. i dont see the need for the last item. as the first item comes with adhesive, and the digitizer itself should come with some adhesive in the back of it. atleast they usually do. but you can buy it for self insurance
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Wow, I'm an idiot. I didn't even bother to look at the frame :good:
Now, I hope the white digitizier will actually work!
Any reviews on em?
Blazing angel said:
Wow, I'm an idiot. I didn't even bother to look at the frame :good:
Now, I hope the white digitizier will actually work!
Any reviews on em?
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ive seen a few on hear, no complains that i know of
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/TOUCH-DIGITI...ltDomain_0&hash=item2c65e1d34e#ht_1413wt_1396
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Original-NEW...611?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a16427d33
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Original-NEW...ltDomain_0&hash=item3cbeabd943#ht_1858wt_1163
Which one of these would you guys get?
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http://www.ebay.ca/itm/TOUCH-DIGITI...ltDomain_0&hash=item2c65e1d34e#ht_1413wt_1396
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Original-NEW...611?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a16427d33
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Original-NEW...ltDomain_0&hash=item3cbeabd943#ht_1858wt_1163
Which one of these would you guys get?
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be careful not to buy the cheap bad adhesive , some bad types doesnt hold the digitizer well enough , falls soon,
i think its better to buy it with the frame attached , much easier to assemble
The problem is no white ones come with attached frames
Have you had a bad experience with adhesive?
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Anybody know a us seller that sells the housing? I need one, but don't want to wait a month for it.
Saw it on Ebay, looks really nice, has a kick stand, the s4 and galaxy logo, made with leather, the s-view window, place to hold a credit card, several colors, and able to press home button with cover closed. Check it out and tell me what you think:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321117412432?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
looks like the one im ordering off amazon, but a lil different
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looks like the one im ordering off amazon, but a lil different
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which one was the one you ordered? do u have a link of it?
Looks great.
Got everything I wanted.
S View
Color - Hot Pink or any shades of Pink that's nice
Just 1 card slot to put my EZ-link card. Something only Singapore have.
I don't need the stand but its good.
And the cover from the side not slick enough.
Pity though, was gonna buy right away but they may not ship to Singapore. Can I see the one at Amazon?
Might just work with a wireless charging back though !
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which one was the one you ordered? do u have a link of it?
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Maybe this one? Tempted but looks like it will be too thick.
http://www.amazon.com/Tridea-Samsun...187&sr=1-17&keywords=samsung+galaxy+s4+s+view
Does the Amazon one carry other colours?
I link that, its almost a perfect solution. I think that Samsung needs to add a home button like this and a whole for the notification LED. But I may just order one.
im allmost buying the tridea, if it wouldnt be for the added thickness. the s4 is so beatiful and tiny... its allmost a shame to put it into a big case.
the official samsung case is equally expensive... thinner, but the window is not scratch free and user complaints that it doesnt close 100%
i never thought it would be this much hazzle finding the perfect cover...
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which one was the one you ordered? do u have a link of it?
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CC1JXYE/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
this is the one i ordered~~~!
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CC1JXYE/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
this is the one i ordered~~~!
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o ok, i have seen that case but i like how the one I saw on ebay comes in diff colors, has the home button access, and all the logos,just not sure how bulky it will be when i have it one, i want my phone to still be quite small, let me know when you have yours in! im interested to see how it fits in your hands when you have it on your phone!!
I bought a Note 3 not so long ago quite cheap because of the fact that the phone had been dropped a few times and the bezel being plastic took a lot of the damage ( Pics below )
The screen was still almost perfect apart from one small scratch on the bottom left but that will be semi hidden when i receive a glass screen protector in the post.
Any way the bezel really bothered me as I always keep my phone in as perfect condition when I own them so it really frustrated me to see how someone could treat a phone like they had, As the chrome had gone through to the white plastic underneath in a few places I decided to use my little friend ( Sandpaper and create a white bezel ) But instead I got something in between the 2 of having chrome still and white in the bezel.
Its very hard to explain so just look for yourself
Although I couldn't mask the dent on the top right completely it is now improved massively.
Your feedback would be greatly desired.
I think you've done a good job there. Probably an irrelevant thought now but could you have bought a non functioning phone off the bay and used it as a donor for yours?
joebongo said:
I think you've done a good job there. Probably an irrelevant thought now but could you have bought a non functioning phone off the bay and used it as a donor for yours?
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I know you can buy the midframe cheap online but theres a lot of process involved having to remove the display and everything. I thought id try the diy version first before having to dismantle the phone
Could you post pics from a few more angles? Thanks.
Great work, btw.
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tiru.adi13 said:
Could you post pics from a few more angles? Thanks.
Great work, btw.
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Nice work, looks very good
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excellent work man! I might have to take up this project if my bezel ever gets screwed up.
i think it looks better than the original solid bezel. congratulations on a job well done.
u did a great job really
somehow it's conforting to see that we do that instead of having the look of ugly bazels
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Agreed. Very impressive
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That looks a lot better than one would expect!
I fixed mine with silver nailpolish...
Little tip for people who are afraid of the silver on the bezel eroding: Clear nailpolish. It's a trick us women do with those cheap fake silver rings, if you put clear nailpolish over it, it erodes a lot less.
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That looks a lot better than one would expect!
I fixed mine with silver nailpolish...
Little tip for people who are afraid of the silver on the bezel eroding: Clear nailpolish. It's a trick us women do with those cheap fake silver rings, if you put clear nailpolish over it, it erodes a lot less.
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straight over the top . http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/35104900...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
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straight over the top . http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/35104900...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
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I'm using an Otterbox Commuter, so it's not relevant for me. But there are people who don't want a case of any form
ShadowLea said:
That looks a lot better than one would expect!
I fixed mine with silver nailpolish...
Little tip for people who are afraid of the silver on the bezel eroding: Clear nailpolish. It's a trick us women do with those cheap fake silver rings, if you put clear nailpolish over it, it erodes a lot less.
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OHH ill have to give that one a go, im sure my sister will understand its for a good cause. The glass screen protector came today and has been installed and has completely covered up all of the small surface scratches apart from the deep one but even that doesn't look as bad anymore.
Thanks for the feedback omigo's
that is awesome job, how did you protect the other parts of the phone from the sand paper ?
Great job mate, love to see people improvising and having a go at D.I.Y mods like this.
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that is awesome job, how did you protect the other parts of the phone from the sand paper ?
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That would be my question as well - I just asked myself if I'm going to do that, too, but I wonder how to make sure to get a straight line afterwards. Very nice work btw!
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that is awesome job, how did you protect the other parts of the phone from the sand paper ?
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I cut up 400 grit sandpaper into small squares about the size of my finger. and run it it over the entire bezel at first and it didnt seem to touch the middle section so im not sure how lol. i then folded it when going around the home and volume button to ensure I got all of it. Put something over the display to stop it scratching of course
Might be tempted to see what the bezel looks like all white?
Wow! Awesome excellent job! Well done! Impressive!
:thumbup:
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