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Nexus One scratches

I've kept my Nexus super fresh, but I'm starting to notice some wear&tear in the form of scratches on the chin... their are small chips of the what feels like Teflon spray that are missing near the 3 pins and mini usb. Underneath is what seems to be a shinier plastic so what I guess I'm asking is has anyone else experienced this and if so do you think the back and bottom piece made out of the same material. The back is plastic but if it's the same material I'd consider sanding it down and see a shinier nexus or possibly paint it. Let's hear your suggestions
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Im having the same issue with what seems to be coating chipping on the bottom edge near and behid the charging port. I tend to keep very good care of my phone and have no idea whats causing it... ive never thought about sanding it down to the material below though.
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i have the scratches on the corners near the chin... i use a case and thats what is causing the phone to scratch there

I wonder if the back is the same material... If it is il give it a go and tell you how it went
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ChongoDroid said:
I wonder if the back is the same material... If it is il give it a go and tell you how it went
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The battery door and the bottom are the same material, but the strip in between the two that wraps around the housing is aluminum i think.

All right well when I'm off school I'm gonna tape off the aluminum and sand it with a light sandpaper
Il keep you guys posted
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Camera Lens

Hi guys, anyone know if the camera lens have gorilla glass as the screen?
If no what are you going to do to protect them?
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well, i think it feasible to had some screen protector the clear one. Dunno if the back camera was gorilla

What? Camera Lens cover is GG made?
I have scratch all over it, but don't notice any difference in photo's!

beppez82 said:
If no what are you going to do to protect them?
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Absolutely nothing
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I just stick the Singtel logo sticker just underneath the lense. The sticker is slightly thicker than the lense so it prevents scratching if you put the phone on table.

beppez82 said:
Hi guys, anyone know if the camera lens have gorilla glass as the screen?
If no what are you going to do to protect them?
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I don't have the link, but I remember that someone here in XDA who managed to damage it reported the camera has a plastic protection.
I tried using a piece of screen protector (home button waste) to protect the camera lens, but it resulted in horrible pictures. Therefore, I decided to leave it naked. Nevertheless I use a protector case which doesn't let the camera lens touch the surfaces where the phone rests, preventing scratches.

[Q] Galaxy S 4 side frame

Is it an actual metal frame or just painted in metalic color? I would want people that actually knows to answer it to avoid any confusions.
Thank you in advance,

painted plastic that looks like metal but feels even cheaper when you have it in your hands.
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Plastic casing stained

I left my phone in the back pocket of my blue jeans, and when I took it out I discovered that my jean dye had stained the phone!
The metal was easy to clean off, but the white plastic casing looks to be permanently stained blue.
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This is what happens when you dye plastic.
When I buy jeans with a dark wash, I wash them with my other jeans like 3-4 times before I even wear them. I've "dyed" plenty of other clothes this way.

djbutter said:
I left my phone in the back pocket of my blue jeans, and when I took it out I discovered that my jean dye had stained the phone!
The metal was easy to clean off, but the white plastic casing looks to be permanently stained blue.
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I have heard that stains can be removed with a Magic Eraser - it is an american thing, try using a pencil rubber or similar
** Checked Amazon UK and similar and they are readily available in UK too

I did the same thing, I used a laptop cleaning wipe thing. Its cleans of in seconds, don't worry

My white bands have turned yellowish. Any tips for that?
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Try cleaning with some isopropyl alcohol.

Try rubbing it really hard with a wet q-tip. I tried using a silver sharpie marker (permanent) on the bottom of the phone on the white to see what it would look like all silver, but the marker was blotchy and I didn't like it. So I just kept rubbing it really hard with a wet q-tip and after a few minutes it was all over. Used about 7 q-tips.

this is why I chose to get the black version. I figured the white plastic would look awful in a few months.

Tough call. I was going for white as if I chip it, black would look worse.
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Just don't have a leaky pen in your pocket, the ink does not come off the plastic. Not quickly anyway.

drspikes said:
Tough call. I was going for white as if I chip it, black would look worse.
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May not be the case, I have black One, it seems the coating holds up quite well. And remember, even if it gets scratched, you can always use a black marker to cover the exposed silver, but on silver One I don't know if you can do this.
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Varekai said:
Try rubbing it really hard
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Sorry but I have to say this... TWSS :victory:

the_scotsman said:
Try cleaning with some isopropyl alcohol.
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This is what I was planning on doing if mine turns yellow-ish after time.
OP - have you tried this?

simple solution..use a case

Tidbits said:
Sorry but I have to say this... TWSS :victory:
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*/facepalm

Dropped my GD phone. Four days old.

I was walking down the street. Get a notification. Go to pull it out of my pocket. Snags my coat and slides right to the sidewalk. Only dropped two feet at most cuz I kinda fumbled it with my other hand. Quite irritating as there is no way to fix it but to find a new chassis or buy a new device. I'm usually so careful. Never dropped a phone before. Seriously ever. I'm super ocd about the condition of my devices. I dunno if I can handle looking at the little dings for as long as it takes to afford a new device/parts. Might post pictures later if anyone cares to see the results of a standard pocket to concrete drop. Luckily no cracks or scratches in the glass. Tiny dings and tiny tiny scratches on the back.
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Any scratch on Front + Back screen? (With Protector/ case)? Picture would be great and thanks for sharing.

I did not have a case on it at the time. There was a small ding on the front glass but removing the OEM film cleared that up. The rear has a few tiny dings and itty nitty scratches. The aluminum frame has a couple dings. Nothing that most people would crap about but most of us here at xda are kinda nutty about clean devices. I'll post photos as soon as my wife comes home.
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Sorry to hear that. But lucky the screen doesn't crack/ shutter. Thanks and looking forward to see the details.

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I did not have a case on it at the time. There was a small ding on the front glass but removing the OEM film cleared that up. The rear has a few tiny dings and itty nitty scratches. The aluminum frame has a couple dings. Nothing that most people would crap about but most of us here at xda are kinda nutty about clean devices. I'll post photos as soon as my wife comes home.
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i could see it happening easily enough myself. this is the first phone iv had with a shiny back on it. my last phone was a cheap samsung so the plastic makes it easier to grip. it would be even worse with cold hands id say. ill probably try and get some skin for the back of it when they are out, something with a bit of texture on it would be better. and it would cover the logo too!
what does the screen feel like with out the screen protector on it? its just regular glass? and did the logo come off?

The logo did come off. Its kinda cool. The glass underneath feels harder and less slick I guess. It's hard to explain but the glass underneath doesn't grab fingerprints and oil and dust as much as the film did. Also when there are finger prints and smudges you can't see them as much when the display is on. I took the film off my xperia ion as well.
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I tried taking pictures with a moto electrify and an HTC one. Neither can pull a good enough macro shot to see the damage.
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I've dropped my Xperia Ray couple of hundred times,I think this one will suffer the same destiny Thats why I'm kind of relieved bout the fact that rear of z1c is just plastic,bought a case ofcourse immediately after purchase of this gem of phone. Couldn't be happier.
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I'm sorry to hear that. Apart from the external damage does the phone work ok as before ?

sachilleas said:
I'm sorry to hear that. Apart from the external damage does the phone work ok as before ?
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It works exactly the same as before.
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Mine has small hairline scratch on the camera lens. cant see it unless i check it out in a particular angle to light. Never fell...

my z1f have the same and it work fine now

Does anybody know where we can buy a replacement back cover for z1c? please post the link

njan_ivide said:
Does anybody know where we can buy a replacement back cover for z1c? please post the link
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Or any other parts...
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darksideauto said:
Or any other parts...
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Keep an eye on http://www.witrigs.com/ currently they have only Z1 but surely soon they will have compact.