[PROJECT] spray painting my xoom tablet gloss black - Xoom General

will upload some pics over the next few days, im thinking of a nice gloss black on the metalic silver back case on my xoom

Spray Paint and electronics are not a good mix. If you insist on doing it make sure you tape off anything you don't want paint in or you could wind up ruining the Xoom.

You Might want to consider trying plasti-dip. It can be pealed off if you don't like it and is easier to apply. If you do a search on YouTube there is a guy that used on "another brand" of tablet, definitely looked cooler than stock and gave some scratch protection.
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im taking the battery case off completely so it will be safe, im using high temperature spray paint,

mox123 said:
im taking the battery case off completely so it will be safe, im using high temperature spray paint,
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Can't wait to see it!

also can't wait to see this, been thinking about it for a while for mines can't decide on a colour tho :s
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unfortunatley this project is now finished, my xoom is being sold

mox123 said:
unfortunatley this project is now finished, my xoom is being sold
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mox123 said:
unfortunatley this project is now finished, my xoom is being sold
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As in finished = not completed because of the sale? Or completed before the sale?

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if this not not hardcore testing, what is?!

Here's an article from talkandroid for all us Xoomers to enjoy!
http://www.talkandroid.com/38134-motorola-xoom-real-world-testing-to-the-max/
Wow, is that Xoom super glued to his glove when hes doing all that testing
I guess xoom 3g in Europe has light grey back instead of the black backs.
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wang1404 said:
I guess xoom 3g in Europe has light grey back instead of the black backs.
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Yes it does, It's brushed aluminium, although I would have preferred the black back looks a bit rubbish (and ipad like) wit hthe silver.
In a few months you'll be able to buy whatever parts you want on ebay and such, complete with installation kit. Happens for everything.
alias_neo said:
Yes it does, It's brushed aluminium, although I would have preferred the black back looks a bit rubbish (and ipad like) wit hthe silver.
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Paint it black!!!!
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I saw this too.
It is awesome.
I got mine yesterday and it's got a gun metal gray back to it. I didn't like the silver at all.
Which video chat app is he using there? Video was awesome on it..
d.scardino said:
Which video chat app is he using there? Video was awesome on it..
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Google Talk. It has voice and video on honeycomb.
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That was really stupid. I was expecting some actual hardware or software testing. Not some retard seeing if his 3g signal worked while he did dumb stuff.
dubie76 said:
That was really stupid. I was expecting some actual hardware or software testing. Not some retard seeing if his 3g signal worked while he did dumb stuff.
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Trolololololololol!!!!!
dubie76 said:
That was really stupid. I was expecting some actual hardware or software testing. Not some retard seeing if his 3g signal worked while he did dumb stuff.
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Such a positive and respectful comment.

Removing Cincinnati Bell logo

Has anyone managed to remove the ugly Cincinnati Bell decal logo off their vibrants? If so, how did you go about doing this?
LOL, I've seen that logo and its substantially more obnoxious than any other logo I've seen. I can't remember exactly but I think its up at the top alot like the T-Mobile logo is just ALOT BIGGER(a pic might help maybe?). If it is then I know the Otter Box case covers up that whole section. It will still be there but at least you won't have to look at it anymore. Good luck!
Hi very likely I will be getting Samsung vibrant what do you think of it
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what are your choices? i like it but it could be better
Here you go
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Ouch. That was one rough design.
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fishercs said:
Here you go
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lol, Yup thats what I was thinking. I saw one in person once and that was the first thing I noticed, the gawd awful logo!
- have your tried some sort of paint thinner? maybe goo-gone? be careful tho
- seriously google "samsung vibrant otterbox" images, its a great case and it will cover that area completely.
I removed my CB logo with a razor blade and bit of patience.
John
Meh. It's harmless, and I've barely noticed it was there since I got my phone a couple months ago.
Why risk possibly damaging the phone or the gorilla glass?
kaintfm said:
Meh. It's harmless, and I've barely noticed it was there since I got my phone a couple months ago.
Why risk possibly damaging the phone or the gorilla glass?
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Two reasons - the screen protector bubbles around it and two; everyone and their cousin asks you why there's a sticker on the front of your phone.
A co-worker removed his with his fingernail and a CreditCard.
John
Comes right off
... if you just use a little bit of isopropanol and a kimwipe (or if you don't have that, try using a non-scratch dish sponge)
Guess what it says underneath?!? T-mobile LOL
If it's just a decal, heat it up a little (leave it on your dash) and see if you can't get it off then. Several years ago I owned a small graphics company and we used this stuff called "Vinyl Up" to remove anything with an adhesive. It's very gentle and doesn't eat paint. That said, it's a little expensive in this context.
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Official GS3 1st Crash Test by Samsung Italy

Gorilla Glass 2 + Polycarbonate = Full of Win
http://android.caotic.it/2012/05/esclusiva-samsung-galaxy-s3-il-primo-crash-test-video/
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YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axNBsdO4p6s
This isn't a drop test. He taps the screen with the AC adaptor and flexes the back cover quote rigorously. Still, it bodes well for the GS3 durability-wise.
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hbk19 said:
YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axNBsdO4p6s
This isn't a drop test. He taps the screen with the AC adaptor and flexes the back cover quote rigorously. Still, it bodes well for the GS3 durability-wise.
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I haven't written drop test in fact...however it rocks and polycarbonate is just GENIAL
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@ale0crysis read PM. Thanks!
Well I gotta be honest, as far as durability tests go on the glass... that was pretty weak.
Here too guys... http://www.androidita.com/crash-test-samsung-galaxy-s-iii/
Stop pussyfooting and do a goddamn drop test and a real scratch test.
Yeah, throw it 5m in the air just like S2 was
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXOezJKpOsg
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Yeah, throw it 5m in the air just like S2 was
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXOezJKpOsg
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PMSL Now that was a drop test
funb0b said:
PMSL Now that was a drop test
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Then you've got to watch this drop test.
Oomahey said:
Then you've got to watch this drop test.
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LOL, my sphincter was going there, but dude needs a better aim
Wow! I cringe every time I see these videos. Bravo to the ones that actually perform these tests. And I agree with that dude with the sledgehammer needing better aim. Now we just need to see someone with the GS3 to do that. I'm curios of how it would hold if it were dropped or thrown in the air, considering the whole front of the device has a thinner version of GG.
I believe these test, while they may be considered wasteful by some, are useful. Its pretty stressful walking around with half a grands worth of phone in your pocket constantly fearing that its gonna get scratched or the screen is gonna get damaged or its gonna slip out your hand in the street or the wind will catch it while you are reading something.
I feel its better to know roughly how well these devices stand up to damage so that we dont need to unduely stress about looking after them. I have enough stress in my life already.
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Ha
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=fvwp&NR=1&v=nl6q_sMTEO4
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Ha
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=fvwp&NR=1&v=nl6q_sMTEO4
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Lol what's the point of those tests? To piss off the viewers? Obviously if you drop what is essentially a 2-5lb weight onto it, it's gonna shatter. Esp when it's laying on what appears to be uneven cement.
Herp derp Captivate XDA Premium App.
Lol. Theres pretty much no coming back from that. Bent the whole chassis out of shape.
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ZAGG?

I ordered my 16gb yesterday, sweet, and it is due to arrive in 1-2 weeks.
I ordered a ZAGG front and back protection. My questions is, does anyone use the zagg on the N4??
I am hoping it will combat the drops that will without a doubt take place.
thanks...
dsarch21 said:
I ordered my 16gb yesterday, sweet, and it is due to arrive in 1-2 weeks.
I ordered a ZAGG front and back protection. My questions is, does anyone use the zagg on the N4??
I am hoping it will combat the drops that will without a doubt take place.
thanks...
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What is it? Do you have a link or image or something?
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As soon as my factory plastic rubbed off back of phone I went to BB and got a cut yourself Zagg front and back. Back fits perfectly ( minus my lack of cutting skills. Front was however about 2/5th an inch too short.) Looks decent and I actually have a case coming and will probably get a different front at some point but it works for now.
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What is it? Do you have a link or image or something?
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It's a popular screen protector.
http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield...&cagpspn=pla&gclid=CPTcttOn8rMCFQqe4AodrzQAlg
They have an orange-peel like texture that's pretty love it or hate it but they provide good protection and minor scratches resolve themselves over time.
I had one on my galaxy nexus. It worked well for a while but the edges gradually became very dirty, so I switched to an XO skin.
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http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/lg-nexus-4-e960-cases-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php
i order front and back, not the full body protection
I prefer BSE or Skinomi, same thing pretty much, but for like half the price.
Jackasaur said:
I prefer BSE or Skinomi, same thing pretty much, but for like half the price.
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Very similar yes...in fact most of the time I prefer the BSEs as well, however, I'm looking for a bit more grip on the back of my N4 so I went with the Zagg. They are quite a bit more sticky so they improve grip. I actually bought both a BSE and a Zagg so I'll compare, but I know what the BSE feels like since I have it on the back of my iPad Mini. It's pretty slippery, which is why I bought a Zagg after it was released.
Richieboy67 said:
What is it? Do you have a link or image or something?
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That's is a transparent plastic orange peel

Leather back

Hey guys, i should be getting my note 3 next week. One question for those of you who have the device. How is the leather back holding up?
It's not really leather, it's plastic that pretty much looks and kinda feels like leather.
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Pleather I actually like it gives a good grip in comparison to the slick plastic note 1 had, I am currently on the hunt for a case but for now its giving me a good grip no slips or falls yet.
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The black feels more leather like than the white.
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I like the black better than the white. They both look like leather but the black feels like leather too. The white one feels like plastic.
tyiphius said:
The black feels more leather like than the white.
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Ngambek2003 said:
I like the black better than the white. They both look like leather but the black feels like leather too. The white one feels like plastic.
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Interesting. I will keep this in mind. I should be getting mine on Tuesday or Wednesday.
Prime said:
Hey guys, i should be getting my note 3 next week. One question for those of you who have the device. How is the leather back holding up?
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Why do you think its a leather back? :what:
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Unhived__Mind said:
Why do you think its a leather back? :what:
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Isnt it fauxleather?
Prime said:
Isnt it fauxleather?
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No, it's plastic molded to feel like faux leather
Prime said:
Hey guys, i should be getting my note 3 next week. One question for those of you who have the device. How is the leather back holding up?
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The original back of the phone is just textured plastic, but the flip cover is some sort of fake leather or maybe even real just like the blackberry bold9700. The flip cover feels very premium and seems to add a decent amount of protection.
It feels very nice actually. The black one anyway, the white one just feels like plastic. I am a huge fan of the new design. Love the fake stitching as well. Definitely go with black, though.
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It feels like soft rubbery plastic like the nexus 10 unlike the white which is hard plastic ..
Btw the new note 10 black is not the same soft plastic, it is plastic same as the white note 3 .. All have the leather texture look.
If you get the flip cover like I did it's a premium feel way better than stock feel and I have a white one
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I have white and even though it does feel like plastic, I always use case with my phone so doesn't matter to me. Black does feel nicer if you gonna use the phone with no case.
I went with the black flip case , cause there was no other case . I was only going to use the flip case temp until I could get an otterbox or something , but it turns out the flip case is pretty good. I would say to at least check out the flip case , you might like it and it is full of features that are cool as well.
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Prime said:
Isnt it fauxleather?
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No, it's plastic molded to feel like faux leather
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So it's faux faux leather?
dscline said:
So it's faux faux leather?
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No.... its Faux² Leather. High school math....
I ordered the faux crocodile skin black off eBay, awaiting the slow boat from China. The stock cover is lame.
ruebarb said:
I ordered the faux crocodile skin black off eBay, awaiting the slow boat from China. The stock cover is lame.
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I was about to order a few of those replacements including the croc and blackwood. Post some pictures when yours arrives, please. Don't know if I will resist buying before then though.
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theonedub said:
I was about to order a few of those replacements including the croc and blackwood. Post some pictures when yours arrives, please. Don't know if I will resist buying before then though.
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Will do

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