A $1.48 goes a long way... Black Battery Cover! - Page 104

AL_CAPONE_187 · #**1031** (**permalink**) 12-07-2009, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kskirin

thank you thank you thank you!!! I feel so proud, it's like I got a new phone =D> You are awesome for posting such detailed instructions, it was easy!!

that blue one is clean as. . .(cant use that word on here lol but im sure you know what im thinking)

which dye did you use? can you please tell me the exact blue dye that you used because thats the ideal color i want mine to be. also can you tell me how much dye to put in so i wont end up with a blackish purple cover instead

**xweaponx** · #**1032** (**permalink**) 12-08-2009, 07:44 PM

I now have a Hero. I am think the same procedure will work on the rubberized finish on the Hero as well. I will test and report back.

After all, I have seen OEM replacement housing on fleabay so if I screw it up, its a $15.00 replacement...

BryanAmador · #**1033** (**permalink**) 12-09-2009, 03:57 AM

i don't think that works i went on the RIT website and it says it doesn't work on rubber:

this is from the website ...

..but there are fabrics that will not accept dye such as...

Fabrics with 50% or more polyester content
100% acrylic, fiberglass, or metallic fibers
Fabrics with rubber backing (bath mats or throw rugs)
Fabrics with special finishes such as water repellents
Fabrics with bleach damage or extensive staining
Fabrics washable only in cold water or labeled "dry clean only"

**xweaponx** · #**1034** (**permalink**) 12-11-2009, 12:35 PM

The same coating on the Diamond, Touch Pro, Touch is the same on the Hero. I believe its a teflon based polymer (cannot recall the technical name at the moment...) and has been proven to hold a reasonably well dye very well.

However the Hero has a front & back housing with buttons integrated which may complicate a successful complete recolor. But since I am a daredevil in this regard, I have convinced myself to give it a shot...

khalidabuu · #**1035** (**permalink**) 12-14-2009, 12:27 AM

I did a golden yellow dye left it in too long so now so now i have orange finish its beautiful and thanks to mighty mike i can adjust my theme color to match. i would upload a pic on here if i knew how

theroyalwe · #**1036** (**permalink**) 12-15-2009, 11:37 AM

Well since they ordered me a TP2 I have some stuff I don't need. I have 3 TP backs - one with a few months use (slight darkening), one basically new and one that is completely new with the plastic still on both sides. I also have a spare OEM TP battery and 2 extra stylus'.

Make me an offer through PM - please don't clog this thread up.

Nicrosfot · #**1037** (**permalink**) 12-15-2009, 03:37 PM

I will be trying this soon! Gotta find a good stencil

Del30 · #**1038** (**permalink**) 12-31-2009, 06:12 PM

Well Thanks to Snoman002's instructions my results were great. Blaque Rubber!

DEL30 IS BACK!

#**1039** (**permalink**) 12-31-2009, 06:30 PM

looks good as hell..

wngafook · #**1040** (**permalink**) 02-22-2010, 02:16 AM

xweaponx, I want to get the color that your very first pics show. It looks like a very dark grey (not the black you say it is), which is exactly what I want. I'll try mixing their grey with the black, and see how it goes.

Thanks!!