Dyeing battery cover-(SPRINT) (Video of dyeing/removing orange backing)-UPDATED!

[SolApathy]

Ok folks...Thread updated with the process for dyeing the battery cover (with videos), including the orange insert! Just check out the first page for all the details. I hope this is helpful to everyone that is on the fence about dyeing the back cover.

[Mr.KLeen]

Nice job man. Looks great

[SolApathy]

thanks. Took me a little longer than I thought to get the video out.

[Rafy0003]

Really does look nice, Does the Verizon Tp2 back work with Sprint? That would be nice if they were Interchangeable like the Snap/Hero?tp2 batteries are.

[SolApathy]

I believe they are interchangeable. There might be some minor differences though.

[kaos]

Originally Posted by SolApathy

**UPDATED**

I added a video tutorial for dyeing the back of the Sprint Touch Pro 2 battery cover, as well as pictures of the results. I also Dyed the Stylus. *This video covers the dyeing of a case with the orange insert*

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpKpmFYqyqQ

Stock cover & stylus next to the dyed case (with orange insert dyed black) & stylus-

Dyed stylus/stock stylus

Here is a link to the Touch Pro "Official" thread on how to dye the battery cover on the original Touch Pro. (with over 1,000 posts)

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread...&highlight=RIT

The only thing I do differently is place it in a bowl of ice filled water & rub it with a soft cloth until all the additional dye comes off. I have found this also helps with the initial smell.

This is a great process that I used with exceptional results on multiple covers. I am hoping that some people here will take the plunge & post pictures of their newly colored phones in here so we can see all the possibilities!

Here is a writeup another user did on my video:

http://pocketnow.com/tweaks-hacks/ht...video-tutorial



Here is a comparison shot of the Sprint TP 2 With & without the orange undercoating. I used my fingernail & a razor blade to remove the backing completely.




EDIT: After removing the undercoating & using the speakerphone I noticed a marked difference in the loudness & clarity. Keep in mind this will increase the sensitivity of the mute button. Should not really matter though since it is only used when you have the device face down in speakerphone mode.

If the mute button bothers you:

Here is a redneck fix for your issue. Take a 1" piece of black tape. Fold it over on itself. Remove the battery, insert one edge of the take into the top of the battery housing. Re-seat the battery. This will cause the battery to shift just enough to fix the mute button issue, and prevent the battery falling out so easily. It does not effect thy dynamics of the case.



Time to remove it on the other one!

ADDED: Video tutorial for removing the orange backing (Using a Hairdryer to heat the cover first helps)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=md_5n8XZWbo

lmao this dude is funny littke different from you youtube videohuh. I told you you can dye the damn thing. Cant delete my comment here can you..

[[sammich]]

Originally Posted by kaos

lmao this dude is funny littke different from you youtube videohuh. I told you you can dye the damn thing. Cant delete my comment here can you..

Could you rephrase that? I don't understand

[SolApathy]

I have no idea. I do remember someone posting on my "remove orange backing" video that it was the "most retarded thing they have seen anyone do, good job breaking it, why didn't you just dye it." I removed it because it had derogatory language & the post had no relevance to the video.

My initial tests with dyeing the the orange backing met with failure, but I was using another imitation of RIT (they did not have any available in my area). Once I got the RIT I found you can dye it if you leave it in at least 10 minutes.

[Alksion]

Thanks, it helped me out!

[Likwid]

Damn, I'd say OP has a great case for JUST replacing the orange backing with another color... I may switch mine to red or blue.

But better yet... anyone with some soldering skills brave enough to tap into the battery and run something like these?

http://www.oznium.com/thin-led-strip