hi all...is there any way I can turn my silver gray casing into black...actually in india this product is still not launched..have purchasd from ebay..hence casing if any is also not available...so ny suggestion ...black looks awsum....
Well theres only one real solution....
Either you bring it to some kind of painting company,
Or you can buy some sandpaper, car paint, clear, and an air gun. Or if you already have one...
Sand down the Athena, get rid of the silver paint, tape up all the holes, and the SCREEN. Tape up anything else you want to leave silver. And then start spraying. After you paint it, you might want to give it a glossy coating to make it look cooler. Take off the tape and voila.
Thats what I'm planning to do when the T-Mobile 16GB Version of the Athena comes out.
SupraSkylineSTI said:
Well theres only one real solution....
Either you bring it to some kind of painting company,
Or you can buy some sandpaper, car paint, clear, and an air gun. Or if you already have one...
Sand down the Athena, get rid of the silver paint, tape up all the holes, and the SCREEN. Tape up anything else you want to leave silver. And then start spraying. After you paint it, you might want to give it a glossy coating to make it look cooler. Take off the tape and voila.
Thats what I'm planning to do when the T-Mobile 16GB Version of the Athena comes out.
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What about the lettering and keyboard?
eaglesteve said:
What about the lettering and keyboard?
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=))=))
I thought there was a thread somewhere where somebody was selling the black x7500 casing? or was that another silver version?
eagle 1 said:
I thought there was a thread somewhere where somebody was selling the black x7500 casing? or was that another silver version?
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Same question. What about the lettering, buttons, and keyboard?
eaglesteve said:
Same question. What about the lettering, buttons, and keyboard?
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I don't understand what you mean??? What lettering? (the htc, gsm,etc) If you use the black casing, the lettering is already on it. As for keyboard, I guess you would have to get that too!...Either way, its probably not cheap!
theres a thread here in the athena forums where you can purchase either silver/black casing and keyboard..both sold seperatly.
shortyboy said:
theres a thread here in the athena forums where you can purchase either silver/black casing and keyboard..both sold seperatly.
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Link ?????
eagle 1 said:
I don't understand what you mean??? What lettering? (the htc, gsm,etc) If you use the black casing, the lettering is already on it. As for keyboard, I guess you would have to get that too!...Either way, its probably not cheap!
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Sorry, the issue of lettering only applies if we spray paint it. For case change, the issues are 1) buttons which would still have the silver color if the case is changed to black and 2) the keyboard, which would still be in silver color.
Unless we also change the buttons and keyboard.
Now the cost does not look so low anymore.
I think silver looks very good, and trying to change it might have the opposite effect intended.
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Do you like it ??
How you have made it? i too want...
it is pleasant to me
it is awesome .. how did u do it?
well i had to dismantle the phone :S I passed a very thin sandpaper (600k) on the covers to remove the original ink !! then with a black mate spray i painted it ,let it dry very well and then applied varnish in spray also and voila !! black s100
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well i had to dismantle the phone :S I passed a very thin sandpaper (600k) on the covers to remove the original ink !! then with a black mate spray i painted it ,let it dry very well and then applied varnish in spray also and voila !! black s100
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Very nice.. I was planning to do a metallic whitish colour.
Also, I think the button needs to be painted too.. do you have plans for those.. and how are you planning to do it?
Thanks
no, i like the bottons has they are
Let the buttons as they are, the contrast is very nice. I wonder how long will the paint least until scratches will appear :lol:
i think that they will not appear has they didn't appear on my laptop paintjob
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i think that they will not appear has they didn't appear on my laptop paintjob
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And what is the name of the paint spray and varnish you've used?
great job adolfotregosa! how did you remove the lcd from the front casing. i have already dismantled my unit following the pdf posted by someone, which was more intented to fix the speaker problem.
GreenGremlin. any model toy paint spray usually works. it is important to sand off the surface with a very fine sand paper like what adolfotregosa used to remove any clear coat lacquer, and then sand it off again with wet, fine sand paper.
Love the color and I live the job done. Hmmm... Can anyone PM me the link on removing the case, I will try this out and I plan to make a design, ofcourse a yellow looking Imate won't look that good...
The PDF is quite big in size to send via email. i couldn't upload it to the ftp also thus here's the link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=18384&highlight=disassemble
btw, the pdf was originally made by someone to try to fix the speaker problem. i didn't dare to remove the LCD since i didn't want to break anything, most especially the LCD.
if someone would be kind enough to post instructions on how to remove the LCD would greatly be appreciated by the group.
I saw some pretty cool jams on some site a while back that had been skinned,looks a pretty good alternative and you can change them all the time,don't know where to buy them from though!
I saw some pretty cool jams on some site a while back that had been skinned,looks a pretty good alternative and you can change them all the time,don't know where to buy them from though!
good job mate....ur magicien looks elegant....waiting for other designs from everyone....r u up for the challenge guys?it will be nice to turn this thread into housing cover design expo... :wink:
btw:i don't own a magicien but am considering repainting my mda2,something red with a ferrari sign maybe.. :lol:
what do u think???? :?
hey adolfotregosa....how did you get the perfect circles for the camera lens and the mirror? can you take them out or did you tape them?...of you taped them...how did you sand it?...i have everything i need to paint it WHITE (i wanted ferrari RED but they didnt have it in KRYLON brand paint)....so it'll look like ice cream sandwich but opposite....lol...i will post pictures when i am done.
can you take them out ! it's a single piece. white should be nice !! but i'm no mac fan :S lol
Very nice! I would love to add a slightly opaque white iPod effect on mine
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I saw some pretty cool jams on some site a while back that had been skinned,looks a pretty good alternative and you can change them all the time,don't know where to buy them from though!
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Think you're talking about a site called skinit.com They sell vinyl skins that peel off when you want to change the look. The skins cost around $10 USD, but I don't recall seeing anything on their site for a Jam.
Can anyone, please, confirm that white Trinitys are not peeling... I would like to buy the original white housing and it's not that cheap just to find out that it peels as well.
Thank you!
I have a white Trinity for about one year and no peeling.
Thanks again! That's what I needed to hear.
Also one year no peeling with WHITE.
I have black for 3 months....and no peeling
The FD do you keep it in a case all the time, or one of the silicon type cases ( goes around the phone to protect corners and edges ) ?
No I carry it around in my trouser pocket all the time. Everywhere I go it goes. I do look after it, I never have anything else in the pocket. No keys or coins. But never in a case.
It shows no sign of the paint peeling. 3 of us at work got the same phone all black and none of them show any sign of peeling.
White trinity here, for about five months and no peeling at all, no scratch either (the white material don't scratch).
No peels, no scratches, on white ones? How come they insist on selling only black ones (HTC branded) in Europe? I really take care of mine but that is of no influence - it peels terribly. Now it looks like it got some skin disease or something. I've never seen such a problem on any other non-Trinity device ever.
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No peels, no scratches, on white ones? How come they insist on selling only black ones (HTC branded) in Europe? I really take care of mine but that is of no influence - it peels terribly. Now it looks like it got some skin disease or something. I've never seen such a problem on any other non-Trinity device ever.
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Maybe because European sales executives think it fits more the local taste. Especially for male users or professionals.
But it's a matter of fact: the white one is like the plastic itself is just a kind of varnished white material, while the black one is like a thin lay of black paint pasted on top of another material. Therefore there is no way to scratch or peel the whites, while the blacks are so fragiles.
Those sales executives suck. They've never heard that, for example, Nokia makes a fortune on exchangeable covers...
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No peels, no scratches, on white ones? How come they insist on selling only black ones (HTC branded) in Europe? I really take care of mine but that is of no influence - it peels terribly. Now it looks like it got some skin disease or something. I've never seen such a problem on any other non-Trinity device ever.
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Had a black one: peeling after 3 month. Had a second black one: peeling after 3 month.
Have a white one now for more than 3 month (which I bought from a guy in switzerland, not really europe in terms of political matters but geographically it's definitly europe... )
no peeling at all, no fingerprints, no (visible) scratches.
Get a white one if you can.
if somebody is interested in buying a used white one please pm.
White is perfect
Just switched to white. Perfect housing !
Go for it !
Christian
dubart said:
Can anyone, please, confirm that white Trinitys are not peeling... I would like to buy the original white housing and it's not that cheap just to find out that it peels as well.
Thank you!
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but, where you can buy original white one???? i want to buy too!!!!!
Any way to buy just the casing and switch it over?
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Any way to buy just the casing and switch it over?
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Sure is, you can buy spare parts from here:
http://cnn.cn/shop/p3600-trinity-c-277_278.html
BTW, the white case I have (From Orange UK) is actually a white plastic inner case covered with a clear plastic case, so it's not painted and therefore won't ever 'peel'
embine said:
Sure is, you can buy spare parts from here:
http://cnn.cn/shop/p3600-trinity-c-277_278.html
BTW, the white case I have (From Orange UK) is actually a white plastic inner case covered with a clear plastic case, so it's not painted and therefore won't ever 'peel'
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at this shop is not original htc p 3600 white cover, i got one white with htc logo, is good but not original, i need original
I bought the original one, but Dopod branded (I found it on eBay). Unfortunately, the link is not available anymore...
Okay so I ordered a back aluminium case on eBay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220167294721
This case has exceeded my expectations. Only though....the LCD portion of the case is protected by a plastic cover where as.... I was expecting just a knockout like all the other parts of the aluminium. I still don't know, if this is a plus or not, because while it does protect the screen, I was hoping to at least use the touch screen while its in the case, but at least I know its fully protected. Another feature which made me just love this case even more was the fact that the belt clip could be screwed with the phone being inside, many other cases either have a fixed belt clip (clumbersom) or if you want to use the belt clip you have to screw on a disc, and prep it. With this case you can screw the disc in 2 seconds and do not need a screwdriver or any other tools, it's truly quick fit, screw on, screw off.
One note: the finish I ordered is BLACK which can be seen from the pictures, it also comes in Silver, now it has some sort or tactile finish to it, kind of that powder coated, scratch resistant feel. I don't think the Silver version will be like this, I am sure you will see the natural brushed grains of Aluminium. I still don't know if I should have hosen the Silver. I hate scratches and i figured Black doesnt show scratches and I like Black, although I do love Natural Aluminium too, but I was afraid of scratches and if it appeared cheep, luckily though I am giving one of these cases as a gift so I am going to order the Silver one and choose which one I like better and give the least as the gift.
In any case the powder scratch resistant coating on the Black version is awesome and If after a week I feel the plastic cover that protects the LCD prooves to be of a bother I think I will have to knock it out.
In the pictures you will NOT notice that there is a Plastic cover... I know I have said this numerous times, you may thank me alter on for warning you.
Another thing that impressed me was the box the case arrived in, and the cotton wrap the case was wrapped in... exactly how my Louis Vuitton wallet shipped, very impressed, they really paid attension to the details down to the box.
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I have to ask you about your 2nd pic showing the back side though ... what is that blueish frame around the camera area ???
It also looks to me that your device's back side is not of black colour to begin with ?? mine is a TyTN II & I don't have that ... it is totally black ...
Probably it's because your device is another variation of the Kaiser ??
BTW ... I also got the same black case arrived yesterday too
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Join the crow here at the last few pages on the "pDair" wagon
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I have to ask you about your 2nd pic showing the back side though ... what is that blueish frame around the camera area ???
It also looks to me that your device's back side is not of black colour to begin with ?? mine is a TyTN II & I don't have that ... it is totally black ...
Probably it's because your device is another variation of the Kaiser ??
BTW ... I also got the same black case arrived yesterday too
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That blue part on the camera is just a protective film that is sometimes put on the silver panels to protect them from scratching. It is kind of like a sticker (but not quite so sticky), and it can be easily removed.
How heavy is it compared to the original one?
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Carty..
looks pretty good.. but does it make the power button harder to push than it already is?
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That blue part on the camera is just a protective film that is sometimes put on the silver panels to protect them from scratching. It is kind of like a sticker (but not quite so sticky), and it can be easily removed.
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well that answer one thing ... but...
if you look at the back of that device ... it's silver or lighter colours exposed where the opening of the back are ( 4 shorts & 1 long lines ) ...etc
that made me thought of other variations of the device. Since I owned a black TyTN II, that's all I know to go by ... is it's completely black at the back ... not like the pic.
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looks pretty good.. but does it make the power button harder to push than it already is?
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it's actually easier since the new opening works like a guide now
can't miss it now !! lol
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That blue part on the camera is just a protective film that is sometimes put on the silver panels to protect them from scratching. It is kind of like a sticker (but not quite so sticky), and it can be easily removed.
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lol
upon closer look of the 4th pic ( D-Pad & buttons )... I now realized that it's NOT a TyTN II after all
That is odd, its not blu its the same color as everyone elses, I have the T-Mobile version which is not black, its gunmetal but the camera plate, is the same color as your, somehow the flash caused a blue tint.
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Join the crow here at the last few pages on the "pDair" wagon
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I have to ask you about your 2nd pic showing the back side though ... what is that blueish frame around the camera area ???
It also looks to me that your device's back side is not of black colour to begin with ?? mine is a TyTN II & I don't have that ... it is totally black ...
Probably it's because your device is another variation of the Kaiser ??
BTW ... I also got the same black case arrived yesterday too
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DVS_WiNdz said:
looks pretty good.. but does it make the power button harder to push than it already is?
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Not really, but I prefer the Hermes (TYTYN) switches to the Kaiser anyday, I also miss the loss of that extra button next to the Power button.
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it's actually easier since the new opening works like a guide now
can't miss it now !! lol
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that is so funny man, I always used to miss it too feeling around, especially when it was in my car holder, I am so used to the Hermes (TYTN) that I am feeling around for a second before I find it.
BTW did anyone else have the problem of the sliding? If you owned a TYTN then you will knwo what I am talking about, the slide is in the opposite direction, it takes tiem to get used to.
hey does the front plastic shield bother you? Do you fidn youself forgeting tis there atempting to touch the screen lol
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Join the crow here at the last few pages on the "pDair" wagon
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I have to ask you about your 2nd pic showing the back side though ... what is that blueish frame around the camera area ???
It also looks to me that your device's back side is not of black colour to begin with ?? mine is a TyTN II & I don't have that ... it is totally black ...
Probably it's because your device is another variation of the Kaiser ??
BTW ... I also got the same black case arrived yesterday too
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btw i do appologize for the new thread i didnt see the PDAIR listed on the other title.
UnicornKaz said:
Join the crow here at the last few pages on the "pDair" wagon
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=338676
I have to ask you about your 2nd pic showing the back side though ... what is that blueish frame around the camera area ???
It also looks to me that your device's back side is not of black colour to begin with ?? mine is a TyTN II & I don't have that ... it is totally black ...
Probably it's because your device is another variation of the Kaiser ??
BTW ... I also got the same black case arrived yesterday too
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http://www.wirelessground.com/stproskyellow.html
i'm looking for my HTC Touch Pro by Sprint.
anybody have experience with these two silicone skins? or if it's bad, do anyone have a recommendation for Sprint HTC Touch Pro? i just bought generic silicone skin and it sucks. the rail falling off from the silicone and its just useless junk now. sorry for my english, i've come from Indonesia. Thank you
I don't know about those two for sure, but the one I had was a pain in the butt to get out of your pocket. It also was really hard to push the power button with it. I will not buy silicone again. Seemed to protect it well tho..
i got one. they are crap!
GatorsUF said:
I don't know about those two for sure, but the one I had was a pain in the butt to get out of your pocket. It also was really hard to push the power button with it. I will not buy silicone again. Seemed to protect it well tho..
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I agree that It makes it difficult to take the phone out of pocket.
In spite, I love it. I tried a hard case, which made the touch screen work in a funny way. I wish, some shields were out there which wraps around the edges. Then there would be no need of extra casing.
mma123 said:
I agree that It makes it difficult to take the phone out of pocket.
In spite, I love it. I tried a hard case, which made the touch screen work in a funny way. I wish, some shields were out there which wraps around the edges. Then there would be no need of extra casing.
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They Make These Wrap Around Thingy Doodles U R Referring To.Go To ZAGG.COM/INVISIBLESHIELD And You Will Find Exactly What Your Looking For.
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They Make These Wrap Around Thingy Doodles U R Referring To.Go To ZAGG.COM/INVISIBLESHIELD And You Will Find Exactly What Your Looking For.
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I already have an IS installed. But it does not cover the edges. See the attached picture (got from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=453847)
Does anyone know if the metallic part of the housing on the front, around the digitizer is part of the antena or something?
I wanted to change the case, which is all black. Just wanted to know.
The faceplate is just that, a faceplate.
Its a huge PITA if not almost imposable to detach the screen/digitizer from the glass/faceplate, so you may end up replacing the whole lot which is about $150/£120.
veyka said:
The faceplate is just that, a faceplate.
Its a huge PITA if not almost imposable to detach the screen/digitizer from the glass/faceplate, so you may end up replacing the whole lot which is about $150/£120.
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Pardon my lack of knowledge, what is PITA?
MasterfullDON said:
Pardon my lack of knowledge, what is PITA?
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not heard of google then?
MasterfullDON said:
Pardon my lack of knowledge, what is PITA?
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Pain In The Ass
oh...thanks.
The metal / dark chrome around the screen was damaged on my phone due to a drop. I have carefully sanded it off, and revealed a black colour housing, which is easy to polish if scratched. The metal, although looks great was annoying.
Saved me changing the housing. Personally it looks better with the black.
MasterfullDON said:
The metal / dark chrome around the screen was damaged on my phone due to a drop. I have carefully sanded it off, and revealed a black colour housing, which is easy to polish if scratched. The metal, although looks great was annoying.
Saved me changing the housing. Personally it looks better with the black.
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pics at all?? cheers