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Gorilla glass my arse

My phone has 3 scratches on it. I can't see 2 unless I really look, so they don't bother me, but the 3rd one is blatanly there. I thought gorilla glass was supposed to be ale to handle everyday things, like a pocket? My hero has never got a visible scratch while the screen is on, even after I dropped it in the subway tracks (the buttons got peeled off though lol). Wats the deal
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it,s your diamond earrings MARY

Who puts their new 400 dollar phone into their pocket with loose change, keys and other abrasive things? If you want to be so reckless with it, then get a screen protector. I have mine cozy in a delicious leather case when I am traveling and the screen is absolutely flawless. I dont expect a screen to survive having metal objects jabbed into it with pressure, no matter what animal they name the glass after.

muyoso said:
Who puts their new 400 dollar phone into their pocket with loose change, keys and other abrasive things? If you want to be so reckless with it, then get a screen protector. I have mine cozy in a delicious leather case when I am traveling and the screen is absolutely flawless. I dont expect a screen to survive having metal objects jabbed into it with pressure, no matter what animal they name the glass after.
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I don't know. I think a KingKong glass would definitely be able to withstand a tiny little sharp puny key. C'mon now

A_Flying_Fox said:
My phone has 3 scratches on it. I can't see 2 unless I really look, so they don't bother me, but the 3rd one is blatanly there. I thought gorilla glass was supposed to be ale to handle everyday things, like a pocket? My hero has never got a visible scratch while the screen is on, even after I dropped it in the subway tracks (the buttons got peeled off though lol). Wats the deal
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i have a pretty bad scratch as well and it was from having it in my pocket! cosign on the hero as well... a little disappointed but then again I've been meaning to by a screen protector for weeks now lol.

muyoso said:
Who puts their new 400 dollar phone into their pocket with loose change, keys and other abrasive things? If you want to be so reckless with it, then get a screen protector. I have mine cozy in a delicious leather case when I am traveling and the screen is absolutely flawless. I dont expect a screen to survive having metal objects jabbed into it with pressure, no matter what animal they name the glass after.
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Who said he had anything sharp, metal, or otherwise in his pocket. I suggest you reread the OP. You don't get to make things up so that your argument seems to make sense. That's what kids do in elementary school. I keep my Epic in my pocket and don't have a scratch anywhere on it. Now, I suppose by your (flawed) reasoning the Epic is impervious to "loose change, keys and other abrasive things."

Well this thread certainly has got off on the wrong foot lol, ya I have a few tiny scratches on my screen as well, not super noticeable but I know they are from being in my pocket with change and pens. Not a big deal as long as they are small, but it definitely made me consider a screen protector and a new pocket arrangement.
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+1 for the nice and cozy leather pouch. My wife calls it a suitcase LMFAO
FWIW I regularly make it a point to purposefully try and scratch my display with my keys to prove to people how tough the glass really is and I still have no scratches.. not even hairline ones that require the right light/angle to see.
just sayin'

Heres a qoute from edge767 on android central
Sapphire will only scratch if you scratch it with an object that is higher on the Mohs Hardness Scale (or if you take a softer object put push the atoms beyond their elasticity and plasticity into failure) like a metal hammer used with force.
There are few common objects you would normally have in your pocket that is harder than glass (which is 6 to 7 on the Mohs Hardness Scale). Unless you walk around with a pocket full of topaz, sapphires, and diamonds, you should be okay.
The real danger is dust and small grains of sand that can contain quartz (which, at 6 to 7 can be harder than your glass) that gets between your finger and the glass. That is where most scratches will come from, not from keys
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muyoso said:
Who puts their new 400 dollar phone into their pocket with loose change, keys and other abrasive things? If you want to be so reckless with it, then get a screen protector. I have mine cozy in a delicious leather case when I am traveling and the screen is absolutely flawless. I dont expect a screen to survive having metal objects jabbed into it with pressure, no matter what animal they name the glass after.
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There's a few flaws with your ASSumptions.
1)don't ASSume that just because YOU paid $400 for a phone, everyone does.
2)I NEVER have my phone in a pocket with ANYTHING else. A habit from my blackberry days. So again, don't ASSume that just because YOU have your phone rubbin up against metallic objects, everyone does.
3)why should I have to waste money on a leather case when gorilla glass is supposed to be able to handle the little things?
The statement about the dust particles made more sense, but I don't think I've touched nor been near quartz, and if I have, it couldn't have been enough to weaken the glass to thepoint of a clearly visible scratch on the screen
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omair2005 said:
i have a pretty bad scratch as well and it was from having it in my pocket! cosign on the hero as well... a little disappointed but then again I've been meaning to by a screen protector for weeks now lol.
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Lol when I was buying the phone, the best buy lady was asking me if I wanted a screen protector and I told her no cuz I'm finally gonna have a phone with gorilla glass, but we see how that ended up.
My conclusion is that gorilla glass is ass and that tft coating or whatever htc put on the hero to protect against smudges is also able to withstand scratches easier lol
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Wow this is weird, the other day screen protectors were proven to be a WASTE OF MONEY...

http://www.amazon.com/REALOOK-Samsu...E0S6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1289309602&sr=8-3
Best $10 I ever spent.

pictures please Visuals will make this thread waaayy better

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thomasskull666 said:
Well this thread certainly has got off on the wrong foot lol, ya I have a few tiny scratches on my screen as well, not super noticeable but I know they are from being in my pocket with change and pens. Not a big deal as long as they are small, but it definitely made me consider a screen protector and a new pocket arrangement.
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Sorry from the diversion from all the bickering, but where'd you get the Emotionless Beast bar? I was just updating my signature and didn't see one for the Theme. Mind if I borrow that?

bomix said:
pictures please Visuals will make this thread waaayy better
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Lol I was gonna ask how do I take a picture of the screen, but then realized it wouldn't show the scratch on the glass xD
I justgot woken up but yeah I use my phone as my camera
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dthunder137 said:
http://www.amazon.com/REALOOK-Samsu...E0S6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1289309602&sr=8-3
Best $10 I ever spent.
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I don't have money to spend...how I wish I should've never believed the hype about gorilla glass and bought the screen protector when I was on better times :/
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AndrewZorn said:
Wow this is weird, the other day screen protectors were proven to be a WASTE OF MONEY...
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That's what I thought....but apparently that's wrong -_- id understand if I dropped the phone or something (although I ALWAYS droppedmy hero. Like, it was destiny that I dropped it atleast once a day and still ain't get scratches)
I have to admit though...its strnger than my ipod lol
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daddymikey1975 said:
+1 for the nice and cozy leather pouch. My wife calls it a suitcase LMFAO
FWIW I regularly make it a point to purposefully try and scratch my display with my keys to prove to people how tough the glass really is and I still have no scratches.. not even hairline ones that require the right light/angle to see.
just sayin'
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I thought about doing that once after seeing the videos. I got about as far as holding the key a few inches above the screen, but I just couldn't do it

MaxPatlick said:
I thought about doing that once after seeing the videos. I got about as far as holding the key a few inches above the screen, but I just couldn't do it
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I was very hesitant with a metal spoon, but after the initial shock.. I could care less now LOL
Try it.. I dare you
(If there's enough demand, I might youtube a video of the abuse LMFAO)

Cleaning your baby?

Am I the only one that will take the time to routinely clean there incredible? I have a screen protector and a case on my phone. And when I have down time ill take the case off and wipe it all down with 95% alcohol wipes, and use compressed nitrogen (from work) and lightly blow all the fuzz and dust off it. Making sure not to blow on the speakers of course.
Just was wondering what you guys do to keep it clean.
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synisterwolf said:
Am I the only one that will take the time to routinely clean there incredible? I have a screen protector and a case on my phone. And when I have down time ill take the case off and wipe it all down with 95% alcohol wipes, and use compressed nitrogen (from work) and lightly blow all the fuzz and dust off it. Making sure not to blow on the speakers of course.
Just was wondering what you guys do to keep it clean.
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Those are pretty much the exact steps I take with mine about once a month

Shiftyshadee said:
Those are pretty much the exact steps I take with mine about once a month
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It feels like a new phone afterwards. I always get down time at work in the beginning of the months so take my time on it. And its cool we have clean room equipment so I always have the wipes and the nitrogen. Kinda wish I could bring in the Xbox and blow it out too.
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I usually give her a nice hot bath... works wonders

g00s3y said:
I usually give her a nice hot bath... works wonders
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Lol
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What happens if you blow the compressed air on the speaker??
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packerjd04 said:
What happens if you blow the compressed air on the speaker??
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You could blow out the speaker from the force of the compressed air.

toosurreal01 said:
You could blow out the speaker from the force of the compressed air.
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O wow I was not aware of that! Even from a quick one over? Thanks for the info, I'll just stick to wiping with the microfiber cloth I suppose.

packerjd04 said:
O wow I was not aware of that! Even from a quick one over? Thanks for the info, I'll just stick to wiping with the microfiber cloth I suppose.
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yeah the speakers have a paper cone and could blow out if you do a direct hit. for me i can adjust how much nitrogen is coming out of hose. just don't get it to close.

I got a couple of those monster screen cleaner kits that I got from work a couple of years ago that I use. Monster forgot to drill holes in the spray bottles so we were to to throw the defective ones away. The spray and the microfiber cloth work wonders cleaning the screen and the silicon parts of the case that get dusty. At retail of $20 a kit, its not worth it but if you can get it for less then I highly recommend it. Plus you can use it to clean all other plastic gadgets guilt free
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Every once in a while I'll take off the back and dust it out. Mainly the camera lens cover, I'm always getting a ton of dust under it. I don't have a screen protector or a case and it is still in great condition. Can't say the same for the back of my iPod though, stupid chrome.
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I usually walk into home depot twice a month and use the tool rentals air compressor to blow out the accumulated dust from the rear cover.
Occasionally i'll make the mucrofiber cloth damp, just enough to get the
ouly stuff off from my screen protector.

I use my t shirt...and some spit.
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newter55 said:
I use my t shirt...and some spit.
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I do this too... works wonders... i think i may start cleaning my whole house like this...

If there are any fibers or lint on the speaker screen you can use a small strip of Scotch tape and lay it GENTLY over the speaker screen to remove. Works wonders but do not press on!
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My cleans itself never had a problem with it no cover or screen protector. The way they built these phones they take a pretty good beating and they keep on trucking. I am just amazed that my phone don't have any scratches with the many times my 2 year old had dropped it on the floor. It is really an Incredible!
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newter55 said:
I use my t shirt...and some spit.
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Mom, is that you?

gonzlobo said:
Mom, is that you?
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I think you should sell your incredible and use the money for counseling.

g00s3y said:
I think you should sell your incredible and use the money for counseling.
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You trying to say your mom never expressed her concern for your appearance using the exceptionally effective saliva/finger method to straighten your hair...or get a dried up booger off your cheek?
Guess I was just lucky.

mine is getting dust underneath the bottom left corner of the screen. How do i get this out?

[Q] ERRRR my WIFE!!!

1st off happy 4th of July to everyone and thanks to all the troops or anybody that has did anything to protect/fight for this country!!!! Anyways... I guess like everybody you are probably on vacation ETC... Well today at the pool I asked my wife to go pick up the towel and my PHONE and wallet etc is in the towels.. So here she comes and forgets my phone is in the towel and my beautiful phone comes sliding out and hits the concrete... SCRATCH!!! due to the concrete being a sand base poolside deal.. so all of that for this.. I have herd of solutions /fluids or something that can reduce the visibility of the scratch... if anybody has any ideas/recommendations that can help please send my way!!! Thanks!!
Till then I am going to go find me an otter box!! lol

youncester said:
1st off happy 4th of July to everyone and thanks to all the troops or anybody that has did anything to protect/fight for this country!!!! Anyways... I guess like everybody you are probably on vacation ETC... Well today at the pool I asked my wife to go pick up the towel and my PHONE and wallet etc is in the towels.. So here she comes and forgets my phone is in the towel and my beautiful phone comes sliding out and hits the concrete... SCRATCH!!! due to the concrete being a sand base poolside deal.. so all of that for this.. I have herd of solutions /fluids or something that can reduce the visibility of the scratch... if anybody has any ideas/recommendations that can help please send my way!!! Thanks!!
Till then I am going to go find me an otter box!! lol
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Does your plan support replacing the digitizer? If so, it's not hard and you get your phone back. Best case scenario.

youncester said:
1st off happy 4th of July to everyone and thanks to all the troops or anybody that has did anything to protect/fight for this country!!!! Anyways... I guess like everybody you are probably on vacation ETC... Well today at the pool I asked my wife to go pick up the towel and my PHONE and wallet etc is in the towels.. So here she comes and forgets my phone is in the towel and my beautiful phone comes sliding out and hits the concrete... SCRATCH!!! due to the concrete being a sand base poolside deal.. so all of that for this.. I have herd of solutions /fluids or something that can reduce the visibility of the scratch... if anybody has any ideas/recommendations that can help please send my way!!! Thanks!!
Till then I am going to go find me an otter box!! lol
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Maguires who makes car wash and wax and what not makes a scratch remover products. It's used for headlights and what not but I used it on the sensor screen on my radar detector and on the screen to my transmitter for my radio control race car and it did a real nice job. You should be able to find the stuff at Pep Boys, Auto Zone, ect. And use a microfiber cloth.

Pete720 said:
Maguires who makes car wash and wax and what not makes a scratch remover products. It's used for headlights and what not but I used it on the sensor screen on my radar detector and on the screen to my transmitter for my radio control race car and it did a real nice job. You should be able to find the stuff at Pep Boys, Auto Zone, ect. And use a microfiber cloth.
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Are you sure it is safe to use that on a capacitive screen?

[email protected] said:
Are you sure it is safe to use that on a capacitive screen?
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I don't see why not. It's just a polish. You use a little at a time with a microfiber cloth until you are satisfied with the look. If I ever scratch my screen I will definitely try it. There are other options out there but the Maguires worked well and is readily available.

Pete720 said:
I don't see why not. It's just a polish. You use a little at a time with a microfiber cloth until you are satisfied with the look. If I ever scratch my screen I will definitely try it. There are other options out there but the Maguires worked well and is readily available.
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That is a plastic polish. We have glass, and not just glass, but super hardened glass called gorilla glass. I don't think that headlight polish would do anything.
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You could try a super fine grit of silicon carbide or a diamond based polish, used for polishing steel. They aren't cheap though, and you'd be better off just replacing the screen for 35 bucks..
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hmmm.... im all down for git-r-done stuff.. but i love my epic... gonna have to get some better suggestions..

rangerover_95 said:
You could try a super fine grit of silicon carbide or a diamond based polish, used for polishing steel. They aren't cheap though, and you'd be better off just replacing the screen for 35 bucks..
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hmmmmm.... 35 is not to bad... ebay??
thanks

I've seen here several times that if you get the screen replaced at a sprint store, it costs only 35 bucks.
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rangerover_95 said:
I've seen here several times that if you get the screen replaced at a sprint store, it costs only 35 bucks.
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I got mine replaced when it stopped working and it was free because I have insurance. It should be $35 if its for things like scratches.
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youncester said:
1st off happy 4th of July to everyone and thanks to all the troops or anybody that has did anything to protect/fight for this country!!!! Anyways... I guess like everybody you are probably on vacation ETC... Well today at the pool I asked my wife to go pick up the towel and my PHONE and wallet etc is in the towels.. So here she comes and forgets my phone is in the towel and my beautiful phone comes sliding out and hits the concrete... SCRATCH!!! due to the concrete being a sand base poolside deal.. so all of that for this.. I have herd of solutions /fluids or something that can reduce the visibility of the scratch... if anybody has any ideas/recommendations that can help please send my way!!! Thanks!!
Till then I am going to go find me an otter box!! lol
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I would have seen this coming and got it myself..just say'n.

MobileWon said:
I would have seen this coming and got it myself..just say'n.
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way to pour salt in the wound.....but i lol'd

Yeah, gorilla glass has its limits. I'm more aware of that now that I'm not using a screen protector. (I have got one spare though.)

Pete720 said:
Maguires who makes car wash and wax and what not makes a scratch remover products. It's used for headlights and what not but I used it on the sensor screen on my radar detector and on the screen to my transmitter for my radio control race car and it did a real nice job. You should be able to find the stuff at Pep Boys, Auto Zone, ect. And use a microfiber cloth.
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YESSS maguires is the stuff man it works

JohnCorleone said:
I got mine replaced when it stopped working and it was free
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Hey, me too.
Except that it was my wife.
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Actually, it's 35 bucks for any work. Even replacing the phone within the first year if you don't pay for TEP. The only thing they would turn you down for is lquid damage or a lost phone, or a screen crack greater than two inches.
So yeah. Just take it in, they'll put a new (well, used, if they have the part harvested) front panel and keyboard on.
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xxn0sflam3zxx said:
Hey, me too.
Except that it was my wife.
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But was it free???
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Stylus!!!!!!!

Lol just figured out that a duracell works like a perfect stylus...Try it peeps
Typed away with a pencil cell.

Try to not scratch your screen! Gum 5 wrappers also work!

MistedEvo said:
Try to not scratch your screen! Gum 5 wrappers also work!
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Yep...
I dont even have a scratch guard.
Does wf have gorilla glass?

gobz said:
Yep...
I dont even have a scratch guard.
Does wf have gorilla glass?
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Yes it does!

Wasimk32 said:
Yes it does!
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Thanks a lot dude. Ive searched many times but without success! Had heard somebody saying it. Now its confirmed.
But that raises a question,how did a little scratch appear on my willy near the led?
Maybe that part doesnt have a gorilla!

gobz said:
Thanks a lot dude. Ive searched many times but without success! Had heard somebody saying it. Now its confirmed.
But that raises a question,how did a little scratch appear on my willy near the led?
Maybe that part doesnt have a gorilla!
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Gorilla glass isn't scratch proof, just scratch RESISTANT, so scratches can still appear.
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Basically gorilla glass protects your screen when it is in your pocket along with your keys and other sharp materials. It can only resist light scratches.
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Really good video about Gorilla Glass, made by the XDA TV team
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfgKLwGnOZs

painted my moto g back.. £1.69 well spent!!

Sand off the oleophobic coating then apply a couple of coats of enamel model paints. Time will tell how durable it is once it hardens but it seems to bond very well with the plastic back cover! Photo attached

is it just me or the case look uugly
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big_b0sss said:
is it just me or the case look uugly
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I can confirm that case is ugly. I'd much rather shell out $15 and buy a decent shell

B for effort, but reminds me of a bowling ball
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I don't think it's ugly. It's a really nice idea. But not for the faint of heart.
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pisherthefisher said:
I can confirm that case is ugly. I'd much rather shell out $15 and buy a decent shell
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I already have an official flip case ordered. suppose to arrive today. I was just curious so figured I'd give it a go and see how it looked. it does look like a bowling ball haha..
the pic doesn't really do it justice tbh.. suffice to say, if someone wants to change their moto colour I think they would get good results with proper prep and a decent spray paint.. this was mostly an experiment..

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I already have an official flip case ordered. suppose to arrive today. I was just curious so figured I'd give it a go and see how it looked. it does look like a bowling ball haha..
the pic doesn't really do it justice tbh.. suffice to say, if someone wants to change their moto colour I think they would get good results with proper prep and a decent spray paint.. this was mostly an experiment..
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Yeah, the idea definitely has potential, and kudos to you for having the guts to pull it off, but this isnt a diy job if you want perfecfion. You need proper equipent and training. Someone who's decent with an airbrush could do wonders with this thing. Luckily i know a guy.

Yeah. An evenly sanded, then evenly sprayed cover can look just as good, if not better, than the original I imagine. I do want to thank you for giving me that idea. I might actually try something like this in that beautiful metallic orange color I often see on newer Nissan vehicles.
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maybe the paint is not the one at very high quality
but the idea is good
btw this look not very good

danger2u said:
maybe the paint is not the one at very high quality
but the idea is good
btw this look not very good
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yea its not the best colour and finish. some plastics are more or less porous. Some will not 'take' paint well at all, so however well it is done, it will chip and peel. I was interested in seeing how well a properly keyed surface would take the paint. The Moto G back case seems to take the paint very well, with no need for a primer.
Issues:
The colours I had available weren't great, hence the strange green bowling ball look
The paint does not dry very hard (I don't have a heat lamp to fast dry it hard)
The finish isn't very even (brush as no space here to spray)
However:
If I had:
A heat lamp:
Space to spray
Time
You could easily get an extremely good finish and it would be tough and durable too. None of these items are expensive and anyone could do it, but you do need a good workspace or you will get dust sticking while drying etc etc..
Easier to buy a new back, but if you want a custom colour this is the only option..

nice work mate

i think this would have looked better with flat/matte paint instead of gloss. He's got the right idea though, this is a cheap easy way to customize your back cover:good:

Ugly, very ugly.
Not sure why you did it. Maybe drunk, on new years eve.
Hey, ever tried it on your car? Or your TV?
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No great aesthetics there but it's nice to creative....It might be horrendous but its unique.
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helppme said:
Sand off the oleophobic coating then apply a couple of coats of enamel model paints. Time will tell how durable it is once it hardens but it seems to bond very well with the plastic back cover! Photo attached
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Gawd it looks disgusting, but 10/10 for self customisation!!
Hope you haven't done the frame as well!!

it looks good, but I would like more than you were painting with airbrush not it? some graffiti or something.

I've once bought a airbrushed back door inspired by Keith Haring's timeless art for a Nokia 6150 and to be honest I'd like to have a custom back door like that for my Moto G. I enjoyed viewing your custom work and hope that others will follow.

nice job mate, I agree spray painting needs some time and is not as easy as it seems.
did it on my gnex 2-3 times
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1890515

Tried painting your TV remote? Coffee mug?
You could probably do both for £1.69.
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I agree it doesn't look that great, but that might also be from the fuzzy picture of it. But, really, stop tearing they guy down. He did something to his case that he wanted to do. It's his to do with what he wants. He was proud enough of it to show us on the forum, so please don't tear him down.
I did like the comment about the bowling ball though. Thought that was funny.