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Im gunna paint this phone soon! :) [edit* help plz?]

I decided to paint the back battery cover and screen bezel of this phone gloss black so everything matches and is glossy im going to use high heat engine enamel because it has a kind of rugged rubbery texture to it and ive alrfeady succesfully painted a black bery torch with it i will post picks as soon as i am done maybe even a video of the bezel during the painting.
Edit**** okay so im not sure if the paint will melt the plastic can anyone confirm wether or not usuing rustolium on plastic is a bad idea.
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Cool, interested in seeing how it turns out, and how it holds up.
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Cool, interested in seeing how it turns out, and how it holds up.
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I think itl hold up pretty gud engine enamel goes on moving parts to and its gotta handle the vibration without chipping so im sure it can take a little bending and sliding in and out of my pocket.
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Have you tried vinyl dye? I don't know about gloss, but it does great for colors and is very durable because it goes on from the inside out.
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frostedunit said:
Have you tried vinyl dye? I don't know about gloss, but it does great for colors and is very durable because it goes on from the inside out.
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Well if im not mistaken i do beleive our screen bezels are either aluminum or die cast metal (highly unlikely). They r prolly plastic tho
Edit* wish i cud at least save the galaxy s log but maybe ill make a stencile that says "Shadow" and have the "S" as the sharp as "S" in "GALAXY*SHARP ASS* s" haha
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Bump sorry if this annoys people but id like an answer by today and i doubt it will get answered on page 2 haha
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I have sprayed rustoleum on plastic lawn chairs. It did not melt but also did not adhere too well. It peeled a little too easily.
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Hmmm well its engine enamel wud that make any difference?
Edit* i decided to do a mock up paint job i took the battery cover of an old phone that is plastic and painted it im gunna see see what happens
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cool, let us know

It will not melt the plastic at all. U could get some gloss black paint for plastic. They sell it at walmart in the automotive section. It does bettter with the flexing of the plastic and will hold up better.
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The mock up went flawlessly i didnt let it dry completly but enough so that.i cud pick it up and touch it and there was no peeling so i just painted my back cover (was super nervous ) looks like it came out okay
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matrixzone5 said:
The mock up went flawlessly i didnt let it dry completly but enough so that.i cud pick it up and touch it and there was no peeling so i just painted my back cover (was super nervous ) looks like it came out okay
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Got some pics ?

Yeah! ^^
Pics or it didn't happen
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Lol gimme a break i just put the second coat on tonight
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Hmm. Wish I saw this earlier. But in case you feel like doing another one, consider using an adhesion promoter.
My preferred choice is Bulldog, which comes in an aerosol or liquid form. On a small scale project like this one, the aerosol form would probably be beneficial. A quick little 101: Regular automotive paint doesn't stick well to plastic surfaces, and most of the paint is manufactured towards a metal-base (hence, engine enamel). The goal of the adhesive promoter is once you've scuffed up your surface, the adhesion promoter does it's job with your plastic base (ABS, urethane, polyurethane, etc..), but also acts as a flex agent. That way, once the part moves/flexes, your paint won't go with it and chip/flake off (yes, chipping and flaking applies even if you clearcoat).
Anyhow, the stuff works great. Haven't had any issues with any surfaces that I've painted. Granted, they were all motorcycle fairings, bumpers, and aircraft body parts.
Either way, with the amount of flex the battery cover gets, I don't see why it wouldn't benefit from using that before/as a primer coat.

Not to shabby if i do say so myself i get compliments on my mysterious semi debranded cell phone now
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matrixzone5 said:
Lol gimme a break i just put the second coat on tonight
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Take your time, I just wanted an excuse to use those smiles
That said... looks good!!!!

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Take your time, I just wanted an excuse to use those smiles
That said... looks good!!!!
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Yeah only prblem is i cudnt tell weather or not the plastic was painted ot dyed so the paint failed bcuz of no plastic primer
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Gorilla Glass My Arse

Dropped my phone about 3 ft face first onto the floor and screen is cracked from the bottom right corner to about half way.
Anyone know where I can get a really good TPU case that is pretty thin?

Amazon always seems to have the best prices for cases. And has a lot to choose from.
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i'm from canada

Topic on this already...
1. It's a scratch resistant, not drop proof.
2. Laws of physics. The center of gravity is focused on the front for these phones since they're so light and thin. Yes it's more likely to fall on it's front like a bowling ball on a stick thrown up.
3. Counter balance this with a case in the back.
4. Sucks to be you.
5. Use the search button next time.
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Harsh
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tehsprayer said:
Dropped my phone about 3 ft face first onto the floor and screen is cracked from the bottom right corner to about half way.
Anyone know where I can get a really good TPU case that is pretty thin?
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How you drop your phone?
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SlimJ87D said:
Topic on this already...
1. It's a scratch resistant, not drop proof.
2. Laws of physics. The center of gravity is focused on the front for these phones since they're so light and thin. Yes it's more likely to fall on it's front like a bowling ball on a stick thrown up.
3. Counter balance this with a case in the back.
4. Sucks to be you.
5. Use the search button next time.
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No need to be so rude dude...

apisfires said:
How you drop your phone?
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How is this a relevant question?

Chaos Residue said:
How is this a relevant question?
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During get out the car, on table, so what wrong I ask here? Maybe can learn from his mistake.
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Just need to take care of the phone better. I always make sure I have it secure in a zipped pocket, bag or in my hand.
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Sango2 said:
Just need to take care of the phone better. I always make sure I have it secure in a zipped pocket, bag or in my hand.
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Bad ass case, where did you get it from?

NotUrAvrg said:
Bad ass case, where did you get it from?
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I got mine from Ebay. It's actually two separate pieces as they are aluminum. These are the search results form the sellers I got them from. Choose your style.
http://stores.ebay.com/RPAS-Telecom...rame+Bumper+Case&submit=Search&_sid=197806965
http://stores.ebay.com/UU-store4wor...ung+Galaxy+SIII&submit=Search&_sid=1071233911

tehsprayer said:
Dropped my phone about 3 ft face first onto the floor and screen is cracked from the bottom right corner to about half way.
Anyone know where I can get a really good TPU case that is pretty thin?
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Phones aren't meant to be dropped. It's your own fault. Deal with it.

fenjen said:
Phones aren't meant to be dropped. It's your own fault. Deal with it.
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While these guys are being harsh, there is some truth.
gorilla glass is meant to be excellent against scratches, not breaking. That it cracked is not one of its features.
It sucks, but hopefully you can find a place to repair it. Would be interesting to know what a new screen would cost.

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i'm from canada
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Look on eBay then

If you want something that is fall resistant buy a Nokia Lumia when having one of those things you should worry about your feet that your phone. Of course Samsung S3 is a delicate creature that has to be tendered with great care. There many fall resistant cases but to be honest the best protection is safety. I don't see how anyone would like to have a bulk that is twice the normal phone. A normal barely there casemate and a screen protector would do well for everyday usage. Thought there was another from case mate again that included a hell lot of protection. It had two parts, one rubber and the other a normal tough case but really that made the phone look like a satellite phone.

Alright sorry I thought it was break proof according to the video it looked like it. Also, it's not a big deal I still have 14 days to get warranty it was my fault and I can admit it, no need to be so rude about how it's my fault.

As for videos, I don't read much into them because those are mostly staged and does not reflect what really happens.
I remember watching a Gorilla Glass 2 video on youtube showing no scratches on one of the new Sony phones; I just laughed because they person was scratching with razor blades and hitting with a hammer; showing no damage. The only problem with that is the camera does not pick up the micro scratches which one can see with the eye (which the user shows it with no scratches in the video). Eventually the video poster did crack the glass after repeatedly hitting with a hammer.
There was also another video of the same phone being dropped in a big puddle of water and also it being ran over with a jeep...! Perfectly intact ha ha!

I have the flip cover and I drop my phone about 4 feet got a little scratch on the back 'maybe I'm lucky? but I think it was my case?
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i dont really trust those online videos , you see them poking the phones with knifes , looking at the way/angle they hold it , its just minimal force

Bezel scratched with oficial bumper

Hi guys!
Ive been using the oficial bumper for 2 days and today ive removed it to clean it and it has scratches that wherent before.
Anyone else using oficial bumper with same issue or just me?
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rttnpig] said:
Hi guys!
Ive been using the oficial bumper for 2 days and today ive removed it to clean it and it has scratches that wherent before.
Anyone else using oficial bumper with same issue or just me?
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It`s a glass phone! It will scratch no matter how you try to protect it! Eventually every phone will scratch!

I don't use the OEM bumper but after a few days inside a generic tpu case, I also noticed scratching on the upper part of the chrome bezel. Inevitable in suppose, with dust able to get under the lip of the case and the chrome being so soft and vulnerable to damage.

I've been using mine since 18/12. Used a tpu case for 1st 10 days, and the original plastic protectors to date. In my pocket, on table, in car = no scratches to speak of.
Show some pics and let's see the evidence
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I guess its normal, but damn it. You buy a case to protect it and it gets scratched.
Anyone else?
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The silver bezel will scratch even with the utmost protection, unfortunately, these things scratch, you might want to look into screen protectors for the front and back and also use the bumper, that's what i have done and it's keeping my N4 pretty scratch free!

rttnpig] said:
I guess its normal, but damn it. You buy a case to protect it and it gets scratched.
Anyone else?
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Show some pics of your scratches. Let's get some idea!
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kboya said:
Show some pics of your scratches. Let's get some idea!
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Will do tomorrow
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My apologies for not replying sooner. I've been busy with work and other things, and just plain forgot to post these! Oops.
Any how, I don't want to appear like a whiny baby who's blindly bashing the phone. I realize that chrome *anything* scratches readily. Be it metal, plastic, or whatever material you like. It's why I generally don't like chrome on anything I own.
But since you asked, here are some brutally horrible pictures I took of some dust underneath the lip of my case, and the marks it leaves behind. It's pretty minimal, but the phone is only a few weeks old, so I'm sure it'll get worse over time. I'm not worried however, because this phone will always have a case on it. And a screen protector, which I realize I applied too low. I wanted to make sure it cleared the lip of the case and wouldn't get peeled up.
Excuse the quality. I took them with my Gnex and a flashlight while laying in bed, so they're out of focus and the white balance is off.
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As an addendum to my post, I'm sure regular daily cleaning of the inside of the case and exterior of the phone will minimize or eliminate this, but I'm kind of a wash and wear kinda guy. My stuff gets used and abused so I expect this sort of thing to happen eventually.
I won't mention what the Otterbox Defender did to the plastic bezel of my poor Gnex.

Wow! That's truly awful.
I feel your pain, esp as I keep mine in my pocket etc with no case for these last 2 weeks, just front and rear protectors that came with it. I have no scratches or marking at all. However, I've always made a point of keeping my phone in a different pocket to keys, coins etc.
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Wet sand the chrome bezel with a high grit sandpaper
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immunityx said:
Wet sand the chrome bezel with a high grit sandpaper
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I thought about maybe using some super fine polishing compound but you should be careful to not get anything on the display...
My bezel has some minor (really minor) stratches which can only be seen directly under a lamp, so everything is perfect for me (no bumper, protectors or anything, naked phone for 1 month).
But out of curiosity does anyone know if the chromebezel can be "easily" replaced? From teardown pictures I'd say it looks like it is not really possible or worth the hassle... I guess the whole frame has to be replaced which means new display or atleast display change with heating and all that fun stuff...

No matter what u do u will scratch the chrome bezel. Ive had a case on mine since day one an mine has minor scratches from dust. This is why i hate chrome on cellphones. U just have to live with it

olephobic coating DIY

Has any one tried this
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/HOW+TO+COAT+Anti+Fingerprint+Oleophobic+Coating+by+yourself/9682/1
this is for those who love to have the clear screen protectors but hate the fingerprint and oil .. since the oleophobic SPs are very expensive.
If any one tried this please share your reviews..

Need oleophobic solhtion like this too
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anirudhks said:
Has any one tried this
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/HOW+TO+COAT+Anti+Fingerprint+Oleophobic+Coating+by+yourself/9682/1
this is for those who love to have the clear screen protectors but hate the fingerprint and oil .. since the oleophobic SPs are very expensive.
If any one tried this please share your reviews..
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I have this the fusso smartphone coating
The phone is much easier to keep clean, deep exhale on the glass followed by a couple of rubs with a cloth
Remember though that it adds no extra protection like the spg glas protectors
I had to import my fusso from Japan as it was the cheapest, if I was to wait a few weeks I could have had a spg for not much more money
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searley said:
I have this the fusso smartphone coating
The phone is much easier to keep clean, deep exhale on the glass followed by a couple of rubs with a cloth
Remember though that it adds no extra protection like the spg glas protectors
I had to import my fusso from Japan as it was the cheapest, if I was to wait a few weeks I could have had a spg for not much more money
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So you can apply this only on the naked screen or also on the normal clear Screen protectors? coz I am just exploring few places where I can source this for much cheaper than the price quoted on amazon

Be VERY careful with this stuff. I used this on my wife's Xperia Go phone and accidently got some of the product in the lower microphone. After that happened it her speech was all muddled and there was an echo....
Other than that, it was very very good. I also applied this to my Moto Razr HD (avoiding contact with the microphone) and it lasted about 2 months before requiring a re-application.
Another product I've used with even better results, is Optimum Opti Coat 2.0. This stuff is used on cars (both my cars are coated) and its simply amazing. I have found this product lasts about 12 months with pretty hard wearing.

cheetah2k said:
Be VERY careful with this stuff. I used this on my wife's Xperia Go phone and accidently got some of the product in the lower microphone. After that happened it her speech was all muddled and there was an echo....
Other than that, it was very very good. I also applied this to my Moto Razr HD (avoiding contact with the microphone) and it lasted about 2 months before requiring a re-application.
Another product I've used with even better results, is Optimum Opti Coat 2.0. This stuff is used on cars (both my cars are coated) and its simply amazing. I have found this product lasts about 12 months with pretty hard wearing.
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so this actually repels finger prints and smudges? as in no oily residue on the screen .. I am looking at mainly something like a mAtte screen finish but full clarity ... effective i want to have clear view with no finger prints

No you still get finger prints but they are easier to wipe off
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No you still get finger prints but they are easier to wipe off
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ah ok .. makes sense ...

I've applied Gtechnique G1 - 2 coats on front and back.
It's not fingerprint-proof, but definitely picks up much less oils, and it's easier to clean too.
And you get a nice beading of water droplets

luke997 said:
I've applied Gtechnique G1 - 2 coats on front and back.
It's not fingerprint-proof, but definitely picks up much less oils, and it's easier to clean too.
And you get a nice beading of water droplets
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I have always wondered how the actual phones in the ADs and demo videos they show have a kinda a reflective surface thts not shiny like mirror look you get on a clear screen protector , they more look like a matte finish is it because of this coating?

anirudhks said:
I have always wondered how the actual phones in the ADs and demo videos they show have a kinda a reflective surface thts not shiny like mirror look you get on a clear screen protector , they more look like a matte finish is it because of this coating?
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The G1 does not affect optical properties of the glass in any way, it is a nano coat with a thickness. ca. 10-20nm.

luke997 said:
The G1 does not affect optical properties of the glass in any way, it is a nano coat with a thickness. ca. 10-20nm.
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so what kinda screens are those that appear in the ADS ? they look so brilliant as in not the display brightness
but the off Screen which is awsome like this below
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look at the shiny portion it looks like a matte finish but bright

How long will 1 kit last?
cheetah2k said:
Be VERY careful with this stuff. I used this on my wife's Xperia Go phone and accidently got some of the product in the lower microphone. After that happened it her speech was all muddled and there was an echo....
Other than that, it was very very good. I also applied this to my Moto Razr HD (avoiding contact with the microphone) and it lasted about 2 months before requiring a re-application.
Another product I've used with even better results, is Optimum Opti Coat 2.0. This stuff is used on cars (both my cars are coated) and its simply amazing. I have found this product lasts about 12 months with pretty hard wearing.
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Do you mean... 1 kit of fusso coating is only enough for 2 months? I saw a video on YouTube where it says it's necessary to reapply after a couple of days 2 or 3 times more in order to works perfectly. That makes me think... One kit=one protection?
About optimum coat.. Did you apply it directly on the glass surface or it works as well on a plastic screen protector? I'm asking because Xperia Z comes with a factory pre applied screen protector made of plastic, very slippery, fingerprint and dust magnet and very hard to clean up that they call Anti Shatter film...

if I am not getting it wrong, this only make fingerprints easier to clean but not reducing them. is it?

I got some anti-glare screen protectors for the front and back. They don't leave any fingerprints on them at all. Maybe try them instead.
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*boy*racer* said:
I got some anti-glare screen protectors for the front and back. They don't leave any fingerprints on them at all. Maybe try them instead.
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I think it will also turn the back less slippery, right? It must be a way to get a better grip without covering this beautiful phone with some case...

[Mod] Made speaker grills black

So................
Here is the story:
I dented the back of my HTC One and literally could not believe it. I had only had it for a week and im so careful with my phones.
So I tired a few ways to remove the dent without taking the phone apart. Like heating the dent up and then putting something cold on it. This helped a little bit however I could still see this dent starring at me. So I took drastic measures.
I tried to take the phone apart. This didn't work to well and I ended up scratching up the speaker grills in the process.
So now my beautiful new One has a dent in the back and scratches on the grills on the front. I felt like crying.
I decided to take the hard decision to try and cover these scratches up and decided to spray paint the grills matte black.
This is how it turned out:
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Looks quite stealthy however I feel it could be better so I'm going to try and see if I can get some dark glass cut in the same shape and replace the grills.
Still have my dent, but I guess I'll have to live with it.

Hi reeco, plz have a look at slickwraps. They got good skins for speakers also

I do like the black give a very different look
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You should put a case on the phone now, I think it would look sick with the black grills, and it would cover up your dent
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You covered the sensor with the paint

Hot heat and dry ice may pull the dent back out.

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Hot heat and dry ice may pull the dent back out.
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Yea I tried that as mentioned above it worked a little, but it's still visible unfortunately.
I have a slickwrap front and back skin coming so hopefully this will help.
Yea I also did cover up the sensor, but I always use my phone at a constant brightness so no biggie.
I'm hoping some 3rd party grills will show up on ebay soon. Hopefully in black. Because it looks awesome.
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Is the proximity/light sensor working properly? It seems to have been covered by the paint!
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No it doesn't work
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reeco said:
No it doesn't work
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Paint stripper and a Q-tip?

You can also just buy this http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Replacement-for-HTC-One-M8-Rear-Housing-Gray/1783176525.html
Or here http://www.etradesupply.com/htc/android-models/htc-one-m8-replacement-parts.html
Its sooooo easy to replace it on the M8. And this girl can help you --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxpZmBOLeoo

What's the material type you used? Black faux leather?

no offense. but the phone is beautiful already. that's pretty ugly :crying: and you painted over the sensor? I would have left the scratches lol. or buffed them out

alwin006 said:
You can also just buy this http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Replacement-for-HTC-One-M8-Rear-Housing-Gray/1783176525.html
Or here http://www.etradesupply.com/htc/android-models/htc-one-m8-replacement-parts.html
Its sooooo easy to replace it on the M8. And this girl can help you --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxpZmBOLeoo
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Peace of mind knowing its that easy to swap grills and housings.
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dvsk69 said:
Is the proximity/light sensor working properly? It seems to have been covered by the paint!
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lolololol

I agree, the black makes it look really good in you pictures.

You might want to try this icarbon skins
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Does anyone make clear protectors for that area?
It looks like that area is soft and is prone to scratches so a clear protector on that area sounds like a good idea
Especially if you are like me and have a a screen protector and also in a case it leaves those areas exposed
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nxsone said:
You might want to try this icarbon skins
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That doesn't look too bad aye

This is the way to go http://www.slickwraps.com/HTC-One-M8-Wraps-Skins-s/766.htm
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Thanks for posting the pics! I also did this last night - partially because I messed up one of the grille holes while trying to clear them out, and partially because I thought it looked interesting. I went with a matte paint too from Tamiya (model paint). I like the matte texture to prevent smudges and it's working great for that (especially the top one when I put it up to my ear!). Cut a couple of pieces of masking tape to cover the sensor window and camera lens so everything works fine. I only put a couple of coats on so that the grilles still look flat. Turned out pretty decent I think