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After some trial and error, here's my completed project: a painted white back cover for the Inc2.
I simply sprayed a few coats of Plastdip on the back (after taken apart from the phone, of course) and then did a final few coats of white gloss spray paint for plastics. Total cost = ~$15.
Pictures attached. I affectionately call it "Panda-phone."
Best of all, if you screw up and/or don't like the color you simply peel off the Plastidip and you're back to the original finish. No harm, no foul. Plastdip is basically a vinyl coating that's extremely durable. I've seen people use it on the car wheels...
I've used plastidip in the past on tool handles, never would have thought about the back cover on the phone. It's pretty durable, so I can imagine that it would hold up well. It looks good.
Did you notice any change in signal after you were done?
I've had no signal degradation. However, when you take off the back cover you immediately get disconnected form the mobile network. This tells me that the antenna is built into the cover. You're not adding any metal to the cover so there's nothing to worry about. I'd just be careful about spraying the underneath of it where the metal antenna connectors are. Overspray is easily removed with some rubbing alcohol or goof off though.
Is the battery cover still flush along the sides of the phone or can you feel raised lips where the cover meets the phone?
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It's flush.
Good to know that the plastidip didn't effect the signal. I didn't think that it would be much different on the signal than using a case.
Thanks for sharing
Nice work. I have been trying to muster up the courage to do mine. I have been wanting a red battery cover but did not know what paint to get. Now I know.
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Wow, thanks for the tip. It looks awesome. I as well want a red battery cover and may try this!!
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Wow, nice to see a success! I failed miserably after the last coat of red on my extra back XP
I'll try your paint =)
sn1p3r6992 said:
Wow, nice to see a success! I failed miserably after the last coat of red on my extra back XP
I'll try your paint =)
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The beauty of plastidip is that you can peel it off if your not happy with the paint you chose. The first time I tried, I used an enamel paint thinking it would be stronger but it never fully cured.
zax10 said:
Nice work. I have been trying to muster up the courage to do mine. I have been wanting a red battery cover but did not know what paint to get. Now I know.
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Do it. Do it. Then post pictures. Also try and save the black HTC logo from being red. This should be awesome
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06stang said:
Do it. Do it. Then post pictures. Also try and save the black HTC logo from being red. This should be awesome
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I was thinking about doing the HTC logo in Red or Blue on my white. But that's some detailed work with tape.
Now to do the bezel around the screen and have an all white phone.
valorian13 said:
Now to do the bezel around the screen and have an all white phone.
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Only a matter of patience and time.
I would love to paint the bezel too but I am not found of taping so I would probably just go "panda" style as you did.
I have already cut a cover for the HTC logo but I want a way to out google on the back also. I thought maybe try to find a tiny GOOGLE vinyl.
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funny things, but I doubt it could be worn sooner
shark_seu said:
funny things, but I doubt it could be worn sooner
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Got my extra one. Buying the red plasti dip tomorrow. The HTC letters pop out very easily with a razor blade. Very thin so be careful. They'll go back on after I paint
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Got my extra one. Buying the red plasti dip tomorrow. The HTC letters pop out very easily with a razor blade. Very thin so be careful. They'll go back on after I paint
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Can't wait to see the pics man!!
I popped my htc letters out with an exacto and there are kind of fragile but easy to get out. You can easily pop them back in after a spray with some superglue =)
Getting a few black scruff marks on the phone now - Anyone tried putting a bit of white paint over them? Thinking even some tipex could cover them up okay? HMMMM
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Getting a few black scruff marks on the phone now - Anyone tried putting a bit of white paint over them? Thinking even some tipex could cover them up okay? HMMMM
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i'd rather have the scratches.
Use a vert fine grain nail file or somthing similar , gently rub the scratched areas and as if by magic they dissapear!
I did my bezel with the car touch up paint and it was ok. But I dropped it and got chips all over bezel so am thinking to sand all the silver off like I did with my s2. Only thing is the S2 was black so it looked good, I'm not sure it would look as good on white s3
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Have you tried White Out yet? Seriously.
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Getting a few black scruff marks on the phone now - Anyone tried putting a bit of white paint over them? Thinking even some tipex could cover them up okay? HMMMM
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Dip it in a tin of emulsion; you can have any colour you want.
The plastic is white all the way through, yeah? The scuffs are other material added to the phone. Remove that material with a fine abrasive like toothpaste on a soft cloth.
Use a fine grit emery paper then buff with some polishing compound out cutting compound.
Works a treat.
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omnianick said:
Use a fine grit emery paper then buff with some polishing compound out cutting compound.
Works a treat.
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AND THEN buy a case...
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Mmmm. I'd use nail varnish remover for scuffs and a fine emery board for knocks. Tipex... not so much.
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16gb
3rd July order
Nothing apart from that email!
Update! 19/7 jumped to top of list.
Update! 21/7 nothing! Not a bean. Starting to lose hope.
Update! Still nothing 23/7.
I dont think you can fix Gorilla glass
Might as well get a hammer, throw phone as hard as you can at the floor and then finish it by swinging hammer towards it....
Why would you even think of that ?
Hey this may sound crazy but a little bit of petrol on a rag will remove it instantly then have another rag with bit water I have not done this on my phone yet but used it on my motorbike when some silly cow reversed into it then drove of right in front off me it left sereval black scuff marks and to take the biscuit I only picked up my brand new bike that day I'm Lucky someone showed me this tip
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I think you should be careful with solvents and plastic. If you don't know what you're dealing with, you can easily melt the case with the wrong solvent.
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Ha.
I bought two.
Never used a case before but had to after a few scrapes.
Tourmate scrub tpu case in black and grey
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It's the screen on this machine delicate? I have not owned a case that covers the screen on a phone in decades but the guy at the Sprint store for new worried saying that was fine for my evo screen but this screen needs protection.. it's he just trying to make a sale or is this something i need to worry about. Also do you thing a screen protector is needed as well..have but used one of those since screens stopped requiring a stylus..
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Android Authority dropped this sucker 3 times with minor scratches...I don't think its too delicate. However, don't drop it on the face (but that's any device, really). Be careful with screen protectors, because some will affect the way the S-pen operates. I think you want to stay away from wet applied protectors like Zagg, if I am correct.
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Android Authority dropped this sucker 3 times with minor scratches...I don't think its too delicate. However, don't drop it on the face (but that's any device, really). Be careful with screen protectors, because some will affect the way the S-pen operates. I think you want to stay away from wet applied protectors like Zagg, if I am correct.
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All screens are delicate actually. I even broke the gorilla glass from my motorola defy accidentally. Use a silicone carcase, it's nasty but help to keep alive your phone.
Screen is larger, phone is heavier, that probably means it would break easier when dropped compared with smaller and lighter phones
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I grabbed the case from the store that flips over as I know with it being so big I will put my keys in that pocket. If there is a magnetic one coming out I will grab that instead but for now I highly suggest the flap/case as learning to handle it is new for most of us.
my .02
I do not like flip cases. I want to be able to see my phone screen immediately. Sigh
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cherylbaker said:
I do not like flip cases. I want to be able to see my phone screen immediately. Sigh
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I was thinking of modding the flipcase to cutout a section near the top, where the clock is positioned, to add a piece of mildly stiff flexible clear vinyl (like you get at a fabric store, they have different thickness).
I'll have to see. Don't want to make the cutout too large and have the cover be flimsy.
I have that case. Its nice, but risky to one hand open. Screen feels safe though.
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Flip case doesn't protect the sides. When a phone is dropped, 9 out of 10 times it going to hit a corner of the phone. All sides of the phone are exposed with the flip case. I have one, its is nice looking but its just for home. When i go outside it will always have a gel case, just in case.
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I was thinking of modding the flipcase to cutout a section near the top, where the clock is positioned, to add a piece of mildly stiff flexible clear vinyl (like you get at a fabric store, they have different thickness).
I'll have to see. Don't want to make the cutout too large and have the cover be flimsy.
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I started to type "that would defeat the purpose because it shuts off the screen" but I see your genius... You can push the wake button really quick and glance at the time without flipping. I'm wondering though, does the flip cover ignore the button when the magnet is in place?
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Can't you buy a cheap clear TPU bumper to put on your flip case? Just trim the side a bit where the flip cover "hinge" is if needed?
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I just picked up a Black and a White GS4 from Costco today for T-Mobile. After taking it home, applying my Spigen GLASt screen protector and the cover that protected the battery cover, I noticed that there looks like a plastic film on the camera lens. When I try to take it off, I can't. Same thing on my white one. I'm really confused here right now as is it really a plastic film or it's normal
I think it's a plastic.
I daw a post of this before.:thumbup:
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Kid Poker said:
I just picked up a Black and a White GS4 from Costco today for T-Mobile. After taking it home, applying my Spigen GLASt screen protector and the cover that protected the battery cover, I noticed that there looks like a plastic film on the camera lens. When I try to take it off, I can't. Same thing on my white one. I'm really confused here right now as is it really a plastic film or it's normal
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Did you search before asking ?
I'm most positive there is already 3-4 threads that address this concern.........
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Did you search before asking ?
I'm most positive there is already 3-4 threads that address this concern.........
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I did but didn't see any pictures about the actual camera lens.
Yes it is plastic. Just use your nail to scoop it off feom the edge.
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Xcor3 said:
Yes it is plastic. Just use your nail to scoop it off feom the edge.
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Thank you for showing your picture Xcor3! That was the answer I was looking for. Other threads don't have pictures, just says yes or no, doesn't show what or how it looks like.
The plastic might be a slight annoyance when you look at it, but I think it's there for protection. I've heard things about how easily scratch-able the glass is and I don't think it's actually covering the lens.
didnt evan notice it till i saw this thread
Please note it does not cover the lense itself, it in no way impacts camera performance, leave it on.
flyingwolf said:
Please note it does not cover the lense itself, it in no way impacts camera performance, leave it on.
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I was initially going to take it off, but I couldn't so I made this thread just to make sure. I don't even bother trying to take it off no more.
It's fairly easy to take off, you just have to find the edge with a fingernail, it's not on the exact edge of the lens which is what was throwing a lot of people off. While it doesn't affect camera performance, I started noticing stuff getting caught on the inside edge of the plastic circle which I was worried would eventually damage the lens.
I left mine on as it doesnt seem to block the camera eye. Plus it will protect the rest of the lens from scratches.
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Im not taking the one on mine off unless it falls off on itself. It will help with the lens getting scratched.
Anyone on the forums try one yet? The seller has 100% feedback for his/her ebay sales, although not all sales are for the glass protectors. I only saw that one person with our phone had purchased one. (veyoncee, are you on this forum???)
I would like to know about this as well. Does anyone know if Spigen is coming out with one?
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andygold said:
Anyone on the forums try one yet? The seller has 100% feedback for his/her ebay sales, although not all sales are for the glass protectors. I only saw that one person with our phone had purchased one. (veyoncee, are you on this forum???)
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Can post a link to the one you are talking about?
When the f*ck did we get ice cream??
esimon311 said:
Can post a link to the one you are talking about?
When the f*ck did we get ice cream??
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I did post the link in the original posting but i guess it got deleted. Here goes again but a bit differently.
http://(get rid of the spaces and brackets) item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?index=0&sbk=1&nav=SEARCH&itemId=321121631126
If that does not work just go to ebay and search "optimus g pro tempered". The seller is " e-sparkler".
Here it is: http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-Optimus-G-Pro-Tempered-Glass-Screen-Protector-Premium-0-4T-GlassView-New-/321121631126?pt=US_Cell_Phone_Screen_Protectors&hash=item4ac4573b96
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Here it is: http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-Optimus-G-Pro-Tempered-Glass-Screen-Protector-Premium-0-4T-GlassView-New-/321121631126?pt=US_Cell_Phone_Screen_Protectors&hash=item4ac4573b96
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Yep! Thats it. Thanks. Dont know why it deleted the link in my original post.
This looks interesting. Anyone try it out yet?
I think I'm gonna have to try one of these.
When the f*ck did we get ice cream??
I'm curious as to how flat it lays against the screen. I assume it has total contact but I'm not 100% sure. I'd also like to know how well it plays with cases, with it having a thickness that is greater than the typical plastic screen protector. And then there's finger printing. I bought the AT&T/Casemate ones and they are grease magnets and somewhat hard to remove finger oils.
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I'm curious as to how flat it lays against the screen. I assume it has total contact but I'm not 100% sure. I'd also like to know how well it plays with cases, with it having a thickness that is greater than the typical plastic screen protector. And then there's finger printing. I bought the AT&T/Casemate ones and they are grease magnets and somewhat hard to remove finger oils.
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It makes full contact using a silicone adhesive. It does cause issues with hard shell cases. It should be about as fingerprint resistant as our original glass considering it is made from oleophobic glass.
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I bought one. Its very good. Resist fingerprint very well, much More so than not having one.
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Btw, it lays completely flat. It doesn't go over the tapered edge and actually leaves about 0.5mm of actual flat edge.
When first installed, it didn't completely adhere near the camera and raised slightly, but after about a day it bonded all the way.
Just be mindful about the bubbles when installing. Slightest dirt will show up as a bubble.
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I bought one. Its very good. Resist fingerprint very well, much More so than not having one.
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philoso said:
Btw, it lays completely flat. It doesn't go over the tapered edge and actually leaves about 0.5mm of actual flat edge.
When first installed, it didn't completely adhere near the camera and raised slightly, but after about a day it bonded all the way.
Just be mindful about the bubbles when installing. Slightest dirt will show up as a bubble.
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How is it for light transmission...does the anti-smudge property block light (like a matte screen protector does)?
If it does smudge, is it relatively easy to remove them? (my Case-Mate vinyl protectors hold onto smudges, needing a liquid cleaner to remove the grease).
During your installation did you trap any dust, and if so, is the silicone adhesive forgiving? Basically, can you remove and reapply or will that possibly leave permanent fingerprints on the adhesive as well as dust?
If you had to do it over again, would you still get this product or try something else?
If you've used spigen glass, they are identical in my opinion.
It basically comes down as the best screen protector you can buy. You won't go back to using any other type of protector.
You can read up on spigen glass it applies for this as well.
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philoso said:
I bought one. Its very good. Resist fingerprint very well, much More so than not having one.
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I'm curious. How long did it take to get and did you buy from esparkler? Also, the picture kind of makes it look like it has a matte coating, which I don't want, can you confirm if it is gloss or matte? Thanks man.
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I'm curious. How long did it take to get and did you buy from esparkler? Also, the picture kind of makes it look like it has a matte coating, which I don't want, can you confirm if it is gloss or matte? Thanks man.
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I live in California, ill say about two weeks or so. Yes from same seller that OP listed(esparkler).
Matte coating? Gloss? Its just glass. There is no matte or gloss coating. Its just very clear.
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Mine is on the way...From Korea...to Michigan.
ETA .... Mid August LOL
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Mine is on the way...From Korea...to Michigan.
ETA .... Mid August LOL
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Get there yet?
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Nope. When it does I will post in this thread.
It's a city over from me, So I suspect I'll get it today.
Alright, I got my glass protector today.
I'll give you the bad news, I do not have a photo of it on the phone..But I will cover everything so you won't miss it.
Packaging
The Envelope and the product both had a bubble wrap element to them. So the product made it here safe and I bet yours will too.
The Robot is my watermark and it covers my address.
Sellers Address
It's only worth $8.00 to them LOL
The opening process in order.
They included two Home Buttons
This will let you press the button with the glass on. It's not very tall so have no worries about it grabbing. My Tough Case it higher from the screen than the button.
Alcohol wipe,Home Buttons and a cheap cloth
The glass
It has very accurate cut outs for Home Button,Speaker and the Sensor/Camera area.
Application.
Scotch tape will help you remove any lint after you clean it. It will remove it from the adhesive side of the glass.
My adhesive side plastic cover stayed on the glass and the pull tab came off. It took a finger nail on the Speaker slot to pull it up and off.
I lined it up with the home button as it gives a 360* range of center to focus on. I then let that side rest down and gently let it drop down and on.
If you do it this way you will get to watch as it will pull itself to the OGP screen, It's actually interesting to watch as the glass will change color as it adheres to the screen from Home button up to the speaker.
Impressions
It's really slick and smooth.
The screen is just as responsive as it was naked.
I do not see any finger prints while I've been touching it.
Make certain you have every spec of dust removed. The glass is rigid and it will allow for a larger bubble of air and make it more noticeable.
I work at a steel plant and carry my phone all day, I also live a very active life style so this glass will gets its strength tested.
If it scratches or breaks I will update this thread.
All in all after a hour of having it, I like it and so far have no complaints about it.