A $1.48 goes a long way... Black Battery Cover! - Page 43

**themuffinman** · #**421** (**permalink**) 12-10-2008, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mromblad

i think the issues come when someone has the heat a little too hot. i wish there was a set regulated temp to tell what is best, but even just a little hotter could cause the dye to bleed into the lens (make it foggy) and also not apply right.

Like the original poster said, the water should be hot to the touch and not scalding hot or boiling hot

**[sammich]** · #**422** (**permalink**) 12-10-2008, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by sirdevinster

Thanks for the tip! Question for everyone that received a replacement battery cover from Sprint...did they charge you for the battery cover, or did you get it for free?

I was just wondering if they did charge how much it would be. Thanks!

Free is the general consensus. They shouldn't charge you for it considering how cheap it is.

Krayziepop · #**423** (**permalink**) 12-10-2008, 09:48 PM

Got my Pro exchanged at Best Buy again today and the guy that did the exchange had to look at both covers several times to figure out what was different about mine

I ended up keeping my dyed cover in the end, but the guy was very helpful and even though I bought my Pro back on Oct. 26, he was willing to push through the exchange for me with no hassles (I didn't opt for their insurance plan...)

So far I have had no black dye bleeding from the cover, though I did take it off and rewash it with dishsoap one time about 3 days after dying it - and a little bit of black dye came off with that. Still looks just as spectacular as day one though!

TreyBeno · #**424** (**permalink**) 12-11-2008, 01:45 AM

Yes it has been established that if the water is too hot it might warp or damage your cover or camera lens. Really, I think all u need it low heat anyway.

**chronster** · #**425** (**permalink**) 12-11-2008, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by mromblad

i think the issues come when someone has the heat a little too hot. i wish there was a set regulated temp to tell what is best, but even just a little hotter could cause the dye to bleed into the lens (make it foggy) and also not apply right.

I'd say set your burner to just above "Low" (normally marked with 1) and after a few minutes that should heat the water up beyond what can come out of the faucet, but not so hot that it can warp plastic.

TreyBeno · #**426** (**permalink**) 12-11-2008, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by chronster

I'd say set your burner to just above "Low" (normally marked with 1) and after a few minutes that should heat the water up beyond what can come out of the faucet, but not so hot that it can warp plastic.

Pretty much exactly what I said in my post. Look up

meccadon123 · #**427** (**permalink**) 12-11-2008, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TreyBeno

Pretty much exactly what I said in my post. Look up

Exactly, if you think about it, it's fabric dye meant to be used in a washing machine. I've never seen my washing machine water boil.

TreyBeno · #**428** (**permalink**) 12-11-2008, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by meccadon123

Exactly, if you think about it, it's fabric dye meant to be used in a washing machine. I've never seen my washing machine water boil.

I wonder how many times we r going to have to say this but people can do whatever they want. Its just very risky to do so and I wouldnt play the odds now that someone has reported their camera lens has been affected and is messing up their pics.

**aznmode** · #**429** (**permalink**) 12-11-2008, 03:39 PM

The best way to gauge the right water temperature is with your finger. You should still be able to dip your finger in water for about 1-2 seconds. When it gets to that temperature then turn it down to simmer. Otherwise the water will continue to get hot. What I did on mine was after about 5 minutes of stirring I took the pot out of the stove and just set it on the counter and kept stirring for another 10 minutes. Took it out to check the color and that it wasn't damaged. Put it back in and stirred for another 2 minutes.

I think some covers are getting warped or lens getting discolored because you arent turning down the heat after you've reached the right temperature.

Zero_Shadow · #**430** (**permalink**) 12-11-2008, 03:48 PM

OK I have called just about every store in the state of Georgia and I have yet to find any extra covers im to the point I would be willing to pay someone who is able to find some and send one too me.

If anybody is interested let me know I'm willing to pay a reasonable price for suppiles, shipping and of course your time.

Yes I know its a simple process to do but working two jobs, going to school and more time is not something I have the luxury of.

TIA