Sprint Black Battery Cover - Page 6

reekolu · #51 (**permalink**) 10-18-2008, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by saumaun

Heh... good point. But for me, its more about impressing others... Sounds messed up, but I like it when people think my phone is cool.

I like it when they think I'm cool.

scidmail · #52 (**permalink**) 10-18-2008, 05:30 PM

Is it just me or are only the "boys" complaining about the wine colored back? It could be worse. It could be "pepto-bismal" pink. LOL

I supposed a black silicon cover isn't an option for any of you?

Barb

**[sammich]** · #53 (**permalink**) 10-18-2008, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by scidmail

Is it just me or are only the "boys" complaining about the wine colored back? It could be worse. It could be "pepto-bismal" pink. LOL

I supposed a black silicon cover isn't an option for any of you?

Barb

Oh come on, as a woman, don't you think the Diamond style is nicer?

scidmail · #54 (**permalink**) 10-18-2008, 06:38 PM

I like the angular look to it, but I guess solid black isn't a necessary accessory color for me. I like a bit of accent color. I also like that the camera lens is slightly recessed there. That's another reason I think a silicon cover is nice, it leaves my camera lens cover recessed behind the silicon where I won't scratch it by putting on my desk or dashboard.

**Success100** · #55 (**permalink**) 10-20-2008, 11:51 AM

im going to get the paint marcus recommended when i get off work 2day

marcus_cruz · #56 (**permalink**) 10-20-2008, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Success100

im going to get the paint marcus recommended when i get off work 2day

Read this whole post !
Dont let ur phone/batt cover turn out like the one guys did. Looked like his buddy dipped it in TAR.

Let me know how it turns out.. Or if you need any pointers. I painted my buddies battery cover for him and it turned out better than mine. Practice makes perfect.

**Success100** · #57 (**permalink**) 10-21-2008, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by marcus_cruz

Read this whole post !
Dont let ur phone/batt cover turn out like the one guys did. Looked like his buddy dipped it in TAR.

Let me know how it turns out.. Or if you need any pointers. I painted my buddies battery cover for him and it turned out better than mine. Practice makes perfect.

please! any pointers would be appreciated. like i said, this is a spare back, so if i botch it up, i still have my original. do u know if the kind of paint u used comes in any silverish metallic colors? also what grit sandpaper did u use?

marcus_cruz · #58 (**permalink**) 10-21-2008, 05:08 PM

#1) Mask the camera plastic area good with some masking tape. the yellow manilla colored kind.

#2)Do your sanding. start with a rough grit. I bought a variety pack at Target. Go with the lines of the phone with the rough grit. then go to a medium grit, then a really fine grit. Take your time ! Dont rush it. If you want to see groove marks when your done painting then go ahead and rush it.
Sand evenly. Moving around to different parts of the phone. Dont go too deep into the plastic. Just get the top layer of paint off. If you dont, you will have shiny spots on the new paint job.

#3)The paint I speak of does not come in silverish. you can experiment on a small section of the phone though with a matte finish of another type of paint though.
You can always sand away any are you test on. "The bottom area towards the USB connection, but on the back should provide a nice area.
Dont use gloss though. Most gloss can paints on the market are acrylic based and will wind up sticky to the touch. matte finish is best.

The PJ1 engine black actually coats your cover with a powder like coat then seals it.
Afterwards when its dry, really dry, take a clean dustless towel or some old jeans and rub all the excess powder like substance off it. As the days go by the smell will not be so strong and the finish will smooth out as you take it in and out of the holster or your pocket. The battery heat actually cures it a bit.LoL

Use a razor blade to cut away the mask you put over the camera plastic. I'm working on some designs as soon as I can get ahold of some spare covers.

chappy · #59 (**permalink**) 10-21-2008, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Success100

please! any pointers would be appreciated. like i said, this is a spare back, so if i botch it up, i still have my original. do u know if the kind of paint u used comes in any silverish metallic colors? also what grit sandpaper did u use?

Go ahead and do 2 and send me one thanks

**Success100** · #60 (**permalink**) 10-21-2008, 05:54 PM

lmao chappy u never fail me