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Black Wizard (case mod)

Well I plucked up the courage to paint my Wizard black.
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I'm 95% happy with it, although the paint has a couple of chips where I put it back together when it wasn't 100% hard and/or had not adhered to the surface. I didn't sand it down first, which may turn out to be a mistake. If the paint starts to chip I will sand it down and re-apply it. I used Plasti-kote Satin Black (2 coats) then Clear Acrylic (2 coats), which is supposed to dry in 30-40 minutes.
All in all the paint worked pretty well - it came out pretty smooth, and the paint remained reasonably thin.

Nice work.
I can see that you had very sterile painting conditions. I once painted my amiga500 outside and it got all dusty.

I've never understood someone wanting to do something like this, but wow, after seeing how yours turned out, that is Really nice! I really like how it looks (but not sure I'm ready to pull mine apart to do that)
Great job!

I have to say that look really nice...I want to do something like that...

Damn dog. That's pretty sic. I like it. Impressive!

Looks damn good! I don't think I have the cajones to do something like this though. Great job.

Thanks for the positive feedback guys.
I understand (and promote!) being reticent about taking your beloved Wizard apart. I've damaged it in a few ways because of it. Thank god I got the Wizard reasonably cheaply so it's not so painful. (I might put together a horror stories post. )
I can provide a day #2 upload that the paint is holding up in an ok fashion. There's may be 5-6 tiny specks where the paint has come off, so I'm likely to hold out and see how it holds out over the next week.

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sorry bro but I am not a fan of the look of the qtek/mda/xda models...but this makes them look a lot better and not as feminie, cheers

Nice black wizard. We have a white and a black The back panel's paint job is better than I've expected, with all the grooves, which may cause problems if thick layer of paint are applied.
BTW, I think you ought to have your stylus's "butt" painted as well

Very nice!
I've been wanting to fins a spare 8125 case to try and paint black. In case I mess it up, it would be just a spare so I wouldn't have to use it, haha
Looks good though!

PaulMdx said:
Well I plucked up the courage to paint my Wizard black.
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I'm 95% happy with it, although the paint has a couple of chips where I put it back together when it wasn't 100% hard and/or had not adhered to the surface. I didn't sand it down first, which may turn out to be a mistake. If the paint starts to chip I will sand it down and re-apply it. I used Plasti-kote Satin Black (2 coats) then Clear Acrylic (2 coats), which is supposed to dry in 30-40 minutes.
All in all the paint worked pretty well - it came out pretty smooth, and the paint remained reasonably thin.
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just like to ask... how did you dismantled your wizard?
used to paint tanager and voyager here in the p.i. but no courage when it comes to wizard and himalaya...
thanks bro!

I broke my volume slider first time I opened mine be carefull
Nice work I also did mine, a long time ago and after ...I don't know how much it's been...4 months ? The paint started to came off... I also didn't sand it first. Eh well...time to scratch/sand

zeeizo said:
just like to ask... how did you dismantled your wizard?
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You can find a service manual on the net for it. Search for 'prodigy service manual'. You will need a couple of tiny screwdrivers:
00pt philips (cross)
T5x50 torx (6 star)
anichillus said:
Nice work I also did mine, a long time ago and after ...I don't know how much it's been...4 months ? The paint started to came off... I also didn't sand it first. Eh well...time to scratch/sand
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If you do I'd be interested to hear your experience with it. I asked my father about it (retired auto/car painter) and he suggested using scotch bright for the sanding. I've yet to try it though..

is there anywhere where i could find a through tutorial on how to do this?? it looks awesome!

Looks very nice

I have an extra and am thinking about painting it. I used to build model cars when I was younger, and we would always use a very fine sandpaper. I don't remember the grit on it. It was a silicon carbide or aluminum oxide. Those papers both work great for plastic. I may give it a shot. If I do I will post the pics.
Peace,

Hmmm Waiting for the tuto!
Can someone make one?

How is the paint job holding up? I'd like to do this to mine, but I'm waiting to see if I need to sand it down first.

That's gorgeous. Very inspiring. I might have to hit up some painter friends of mine.

Hey its gorgeous but can you write a guide how to do that. THNX.

Tilt: Removing AT&T Logo

Has anyone try to remove the ugly AY&T Logo from Tilt? I want to see if it can just be scraped off without leaving a mark. I am not brave enough to try yet. Thought I would give it a try here.
Thanks.

Sugar cubes. Works wonders. I've used them on an Apache.

Re: Removing AT&T Logo
I've seen cheap skin packages for $3-$5 US for 8925 on E-bay that will cover the AT&T logo.

I too am wondering about this. The thought I had was if the sugar would damage the dark patina on the metal.
anyone do this yet?
as ay&t is not sending me checks to rep there logo I would like it off my phone lol

I'm also interested in this. Let me know if you guys get it off.

M1A1D said:
Sugar cubes. Works wonders. I've used them on an Apache.
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Can you explain more?
TIA

Supposedly you can remove the logo by moving a sugar cube back and forth across it. The sugar is supposed to be hard enough to remove it but soft enough to not scratch the metal.

MagicGoldfishman said:
Supposedly you can remove the logo by moving a sugar cube back and forth across it. The sugar is supposed to be hard enough to remove it but soft enough to not scratch the metal.
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Can anybody back this up? Has anybody done this??

This cab will allow you to change the name of the carrier.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=419319
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We are talking about the logo that is physically on the top of the Tilt.

I never tried this, so I don't know if it works...
but shouldn't nail polish remover do the job? if not similar chemical products strong enough to wipe the paint but not strong enough to corrode the metal.

MineralGray02K said:
We are talking about the logo that is physically on the top of the Tilt.
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Should have known by reference to sugar cube.​

Once again a search would have brought a how to for removing the logo. Oh and with photos.
Everyone likes pictures!

ChumleyEX said:
Once again a search would have brought a how to for removing the logo. Oh and with photos.
Everyone likes pictures!
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If you're talking about this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=360690&highlight=remove+logo
the link to the pictures are down

tkalli said:
This cab will allow you to change the name of the carrier.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=419319
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What did you think they were talking about sugar cubes for?

I tried alcohol and lacquer thinner just now...didn't cut it or damage anything.

yea this is the logo that is printed on the top of the device. I see the other write up BUT has anyone ACTUALLY done this?
I am concerned about scratching the dark patina over the metal.
...so how do I get this advertising of my otherwise good lookin' phone!
THANKS
-S

Just buy a new front faceplate. They're cheap enough and you can be sure this one will look good without ruining your current one.
This site has them for $13:
http://cnn.cn/shop/8925-tilt-kaiser-c-277_448.html

gman8966 said:
Just buy a new front faceplate. They're cheap enough and you can be sure this one will look good without ruining your current one.
This site has them for $13:
http://cnn.cn/shop/8925-tilt-kaiser-c-277_448.html
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Well I would but they have the exact same logo or a hole on the other side which isnt any good.
HOLE
Same logo
.............so, anyone have any ideas on this that have been tested to work? I know I cant be the only person in the world that wants to do this?

Here you go guys
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-remove-Logos-from-your-PDA--cell-phone-wit/

Strange reaction on teflon coating

Anyone else got this on their phone?
It started last night and seems to have got progressively worse.
I think it's time to get it in for a repair and get the leaking left hand bottom corner of my screen done at the same time.

http://mobile.engadget.com/2010/04/02/nexus-one-losing-finish-innocence/

Is it from the heat? Moisture? Weird! Hope mine doesn't do that!

SiNJiN76 said:
Is it from the heat? Moisture? Weird! Hope mine doesn't do that!
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I'm not sure, I can only say we have been on holiday this week and it has been TORRENTIAL rain all week.
But my phone hasn't got that wet at all?!?!?
Also when we returned to our apartment each night it was VERY VERY warm in there. I'm not sure if that's caused the issue or not.
Anyway, I'll ring HTC tomorrow.

Holy-
That scares me just looking at that! Mine is almost always in a case. :\

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Holy-
That scares me just looking at that! Mine is almost always in a case. :\
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Same here, only time I take off my case is to change battery's

I was doing a clutch replacement on my car last Feb and I accidentally got brake cleaner on the back of my G1. If anyone felt or has/had a G1 will know the back has a rubber feel to it almost like the Nexus One. The cleaner was only on for a few seconds and the result was exactly what your picture is showing. It caused it to wrinkle and bubble up. I peeled it away and ended up buying a new cover.

yep, brake cleaner'll do that lol
had you tried to clean the trackball at some point recently?
if so, what did you use so i dont use it lol

I noticed a small raised area on my bottom cover that could be the start of something similar. Did you get a reply from HTC?

pongalong said:
I noticed a small raised area on my bottom cover that could be the start of something similar. Did you get a reply from HTC?
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Can you post a pic or two?

pongalong said:
I noticed a small raised area on my bottom cover that could be the start of something similar. Did you get a reply from HTC?
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I haven'y been able to contact them yet due to the Easter break.
I will be doing it first thing Tuesday.
Hopefully they'll repair it under warranty because to be honest I ave no idea whats happened.

Okay.
Rung HTC today.
Phone is being collected tomorrow and they did not ask if it was unlocked.
They also didn't ask for a CC to charge against.
Fingers crossed.

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I tried taking a photo of it, but it's near impossible to capture. I probably wouldn't have noticed if I didn't look for it after reading the OPs post. If it progresses I'll take one and contact HTC. Right now if I run my fingernail lightly across the front where the bottom half meets the metal frame I can feel a bump on the "teflon." Also when held up to the light and viewed at the proper angle I can see a very small line or crack.
If I posted the photos I doubt many people would be able to see it. Hopefully it stays this way and if it gets worse HTC will fix it.

Update:
Phone was collected Wednesday at 3:30pm.
They rung today to say it had been repaired and had passed final test and will be shipped either today or monday!
Not a bad service at all.
I'm presuming because of the speed they will send a replacement.

And this is why I advise using a skin protector
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=618006

I would actually like to z brake cleaner go up against 1 of those skins

Paul22000 said:
And this is why I advise using a skin protector
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=618006
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Disagree, it was just my stupidity.
I had a G1 for 18 months and a HTC Hero afterwards, they were both like new when I sold them.

disgustip8ted said:
I would actually like to z brake cleaner go up against 1 of those skins
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Supposedly it's military grade stuff so I bet it wouldn't even affect it. At the very least, I guarantee the effects of what the OP posted would at least be minimized greatly, if not prevented entirely.
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Paul22000 said:
Supposedly it's military grade stuff so I bet it wouldn't even affect it. At the very least, I guarantee the effects of what the OP posted would at least be minimized greatly, if not prevented entirely.
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LOL! Brake fluid and brake cleaner can look at plastic and it will dissolve. I don't care what grade it is, I promise you it will not hold up to it.

I tried taking some photos under sunlight to capture what could be the start of this problem. They are more difficult to see in the photos than with the eye, so I'm not entirely crazy about this and I'm posting these photos in case this can be used as an early warning sign of a more serious problem for other users. As I mentioned before I probably wouldn't have noticed for quite some time if I hadn't read the OPs post. The darkened spot circled in the photos is raised and can be felt when running my finger along it. When viewed at the proper angle there also appears to be a small crease/crack on the bump.
I had kept my phone in a full phantomskinz before and have since moved to a flexible TPU style case, so there's very little chance of me having bumped it somewhere.
Possible reasons this could be happening? Heat? Moisture? I'm really not sure, but if it turns into a problem like the OPs it could be trouble. Anyone think I should just contact HTC or should I wait and see what becomes of it?

[Help] Taking/peeling off the "keyboard" on DROID 3

I got myself a great deal on a somewhat good condition droid 3 so i got it. 190$ to be exact for a fully unlocked gsm for ATT.
The only thing i dont really like though is theirs 2 big scratches on the keyboard, at first i figured i wouldnt find but after looking at it id rather have a clean looking keyboard.
Heres a pic:
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I bought a keyboard on ebay for 15$ free shipping
How the hell do i put this on?
Is the process just like the droid 1? theirs a video on that which shows how to do it but NOTHING on the droid 3 as far as i can tell.
thanks. Detailed information would be nice btw.

This may help: http://androidforums.com/motorola-droid-3/530813-motorola-droid-3-screen-repair-guide.html

doogald said:
This may help: http://androidforums.com/motorola-droid-3/530813-motorola-droid-3-screen-repair-guide.html
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Thanks.... got this info from it :
Next, start to peel off the keyboard to expose all of small screws that is needed to be removed. As shown in Figure 6, unscrew all the screws and lightly remove the display assembly from the slide mechanism and keyboard. For further assistance in prying apart, use safe pry tool and do it slowly and carefully.
Weird that i really just peels of like that, hearing from the OG droid you have to be extra careful and it doesnt mention anything about that so hopefully its just a quick peel of then.... put it on lol?

Look here at Page 1 and Page 2.

redsox985 said:
Look here at Page 1 and Page 2.
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thanks...but again their is no mention if it just comes off just like that without anything to worry about like the OG droid or not... ( looking online it has a layer underneath that is "fragile". )
All i have to really go off of is the method for the OG droid, i dont know if that gold stuff is sticky or not and if i have to worry about it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_S9S9YLz7A
this is very good guide

niko99 said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_S9S9YLz7A
this is very good guide
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that doesnt go in to the keyboard though

Anyone done a successful transplant? My D3 keyboard has the skipping issue. Replacements are under 10 bucks on eBay, so I'm thinking of trying this.

5318008 said:
Anyone done a successful transplant? My D3 keyboard has the skipping issue. Replacements are under 10 bucks on eBay, so I'm thinking of trying this.
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I ended up just not doing it. Im not good at electronics.

Go to ifixit.com and look at the teardown instructions.
Sent from my 3rd reincarnation of the ever-so-lovable Droid

Juicy555 said:
I got myself a great deal on a somewhat good condition droid 3 so i got it. 190$ to be exact for a fully unlocked gsm for ATT.
The only thing i dont really like though is theirs 2 big scratches on the keyboard, at first i figured i wouldnt find but after looking at it id rather have a clean looking keyboard.
Heres a pic:
I bought a keyboard on ebay for 15$ free shipping
How the hell do i put this on?
Is the process just like the droid 1? theirs a video on that which shows how to do it but NOTHING on the droid 3 as far as i can tell.
thanks. Detailed information would be nice btw.
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FWIW the keys themselves are simply stuck on to the back membrane with adhesive tape. So if you just want to replace one or more keys, then just ease them off, and then swap them over. I managed to remove my A key by accident on my XT860, and have just used double sided tape to re-attach it.
Cheers,
Steve.

cobravnm13 said:
Go to ifixit.com and look at the teardown instructions.
Sent from my 3rd reincarnation of the ever-so-lovable Droid
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Thanks, I've seen those. Just hoping to get some personal feedback on a succesful swap before diving in.
StevePritchard said:
FWIW the keys themselves are simply stuck on to the back membrane with adhesive tape. So if you just want to replace one or more keys, then just ease them off, and then swap them over. I managed to remove my A key by accident on my XT860, and have just used double sided tape to re-attach it.
Cheers,
Steve.
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Thanks, I was curious about this exact kind of thing - how easily the keys come off and go back on, etc. About a dozen of my keys miss frequently (or double-press) so I'm guessing I've just got some worn or dirty contacts.
--posted from my phone

Rubber strap/band/bracelet

Anyone else tried a rubber band on the Watch R?
I'm thinking on byuing this one:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mens-Ladi...t=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item2a3ee342bf
Any thoughts?
Cheers

Zecanilis said:
Anyone else tried a rubber band on the Watch R?
I'm thinking on byuing this one:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mens-Ladi...t=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item2a3ee342bf
Any thoughts?
Cheers
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I am guessing its for the GYM or similar. If so, I have been thinking on getting one myself if I get any better at swapping them fast.

Zecanilis said:
Anyone else tried a rubber band on the Watch R?
I'm thinking on byuing this one:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mens-Ladi...t=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item2a3ee342bf
Any thoughts?
Cheers
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I'm using this one now, love it: http://www.ebay.com/itm/400457789804?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&var=670081599396&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
I also have this one and like it: Mens Rubbertech (TM) Silicone Rubber Watchband Stainless Steel Deployment Buckle - by JP Leatherworks

I see many people talking about premium look, but I want a sportive look.
And I think a rubber band would give it that look!

Zecanilis said:
I see many people talking about premium look, but I want a sportive look.
And I think a rubber band would give it that look!
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That looks good but after all the problems I had with the material that Fitbit Surge caused (Yes I was one of the guys that got the dreaded rash) I will stick to leather or metal.
But I must ask what watch face is that?

daedalus1066 said:
That looks good but after all the problems I had with the material that Fitbit Surge caused (Yes I was one of the guys that got the dreaded rash) I will stick to leather or metal.
But I must ask what watch face is that?
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I'd like to find an affordable, black metal one with a second safety catch on it.
The face is a modified version of: Night Ranger Zero I modified in Facer to work a little better with our watches. Iirc, I widened the face out and added a gray (#989898 ) tint to in while dimmed.
I know it appears bluish in the picture, but its actually green...
This is the face I use the most. I work overnights. I turn on "Always on screen" and turn off "Tilt to wake screen" with brightness set to 1. When outside I can read it fine and when inside, I just tap screen if I need to see it.
And if needed: SWApp True Dark Wear set at 65 .

moopile said:
I'd like to find an affordable, black metal one with a second safety catch on it.
The face is a modified version of: Night Ranger Zero I modified in Facer to work a little better with our watches. Iirc, I widened the face out and added a gray (#989898 ) tint to in while dimmed.
I know it appears bluish in the picture, but its actually green...
This is the face I use the most. I work overnights. I turn on "Always on screen" and turn off "Tilt to wake screen" with brightness set to 1. When outside I can read it fine and when inside, I just tap screen if I need to see it.
And if needed: SWApp True Dark Wear set at 65 .
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This is band that i picked up...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DKYC7TK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It is the Ritche Black 22mm. It does latch and if properly fitted to your wrist it will not accidentally slide over your hand. My dad was a Horologist for almost 50 years before he passed and the first 20 of those he did it for the US Navy. He never liked bands with the secondary lock on them due to the fact they were harder to tear away or break open if someone got is caught on a piece of machinery.
I have been trying to get this band to snag and open and so far it has stayed latched.

daedalus1066 said:
This is band that i picked up...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DKYC7TK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It is the Ritche Black 22mm. It does latch and if properly fitted to your wrist it will not accidentally slide over your hand. My dad was a Horologist for almost 50 years before he passed and the first 20 of those he did it for the US Navy. He never liked bands with the secondary lock on them due to the fact they were harder to tear away or break open if someone got is caught on a piece of machinery.
I have been trying to get this band to snag and open and so far it has stayed latched.
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First one I tried. Constantly fell open. Took it off and put the awful one that came with the watch back on until I could get a new strap. I'm sure it was a fluke and could have sent it back, but after nearly losing the watch the first week I had it, I no longer felt safe with the single latch.
I'd like to find an affordable metal one before summer as I hate the rubber/silicone/polyurethane straps when it gets hot.