DIY Black battery cover

[aznmode]

This was done on the Touch Pro but should work on the Diamond as well.

Props to XWEAPONX for creating this DIY. Just thought I'd share. Mine came out perfect.

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=46487

[gxip]

Wow awesome find... I wanted to change the backplate to the gsm version but sprint's black on black on my diamond would look amazing... I might try this later on though since I might be exchanging it for a TP.

[InvincibleLiving]

I can vouch that this works PERFECTLY for Diamonds... did mine 2 hours ago and I'm in absolute awe of how sexy my phone is now... all for $1.62!!!!!

All it takes is a decent sized pot (stainless steel prefered), filled with water
Set the stove to medium heat, NOT BOILING.
Pour in dye and allow it to dissolve
wash the cover with soap and water to remove any dirt or oil ect
drop in the cover and stylus(s)
set timer for 15 minutes and stir gently
after 15 mins pull it out gently with tongs or a plastic utensil (metal will prolly scratch cover)
after it cools and dries buff it with a dark piece of denim

you now have a perfectly black cover and stylus(s)!

enjoy.

all credit goes to XWEAPONX for trying this first on his back cover...

(dying the stylus was my idea...albeit too late for myself lol)

Pictures of how it turned out here:

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showpost.p...&postcount=101

Thank me now... lol

[OMJ]

Originally Posted by nautica2450

I can vouch that this works PERFECTLY for Diamonds... did mine 2 hours ago and I'm in absolute awe of how sexy my phone is now... all for $1.62!!!!!

All it takes is a decent sized pot (stainless steel prefered), filled with water
Set the stove to medium heat, NOT BOILING.
Pour in dye and allow it to dissolve
wash the cover with soap and water to remove any dirt or oil ect
drop in the cover and stylus(s)
set timer for 15 minutes and stir gently
after 15 mins pull it out gently with tongs or a plastic utensil (metal will prolly scratch cover)
after it cools and dries buff it with a dark piece of denim

you now have a perfectly black cover and stylus(s)!

enjoy.

all credit goes to XWEAPONX for trying this first on his back cover...

(dying the stylus was my idea...albeit too late for myself lol)

Pictures of how it turned out here:

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showpost.p...&postcount=101

Thank me now... lol

very nice nautica...I didnt read the entire thread, but the dye doesnt wear off at all does it?

[ecker2008]

not from what i read.. it seems as tho it doesn't rub off or anything, but no one really has any long term results.. (i just read entire thread )

[InvincibleLiving]

when you first got your diamond did you worry if the burgundy would rub off? lol this phone has hardly left my hand since i dyed it at 8pm... no rub off.... looks and feels just like the original touch did...

only minor side effect for now is the faint smell of the dye... almost like the smell of dried model paint...very faint, and i've heard it will fade over time.

[Apogee]

OMG Christmas just came early!!!!

I'm totally doing this!



Will post pics of results.

Goooooooodbye red.

[nttdemented]

Originally Posted by nautica2450

I can vouch that this works PERFECTLY for Diamonds... did mine 2 hours ago and I'm in absolute awe of how sexy my phone is now... all for $1.62!!!!!

All it takes is a decent sized pot (stainless steel prefered), filled with water
Set the stove to medium heat, NOT BOILING.
Pour in dye and allow it to dissolve
wash the cover with soap and water to remove any dirt or oil ect
drop in the cover and stylus(s)
set timer for 15 minutes and stir gently
after 15 mins pull it out gently with tongs or a plastic utensil (metal will prolly scratch cover)
after it cools and dries buff it with a dark piece of denim

you now have a perfectly black cover and stylus(s)!

enjoy.

all credit goes to XWEAPONX for trying this first on his back cover...

(dying the stylus was my idea...albeit too late for myself lol)

Pictures of how it turned out here:

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showpost.p...&postcount=101

Thank me now... lol

VERY VERY NICE!!! I'm gonna try this out very soon, I hate the blasted burgundy color. The stylus turned out ok? No staining of the hands, no marking the screen? Nothing?

[Success100]

oh geez. i have to do this asap. i wonder if there is a silver dye...i have 3 spare backs so im gonna do a black one and try to other colors

[tracerit]

very nice looks excellent too hopefully it wont stain or fade down the road