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The White Wizard!!

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the project took 3 days. im pretty happy how it came out although im still waiting for the paint to fully dry.
i sanded the phone down
painted using krylon fusion white satin
dried 24hrs
clearcoat paint
dried another 24 hrs
i used a xacto knife to mask the parts i was not going to paint
i was going to leave the buttons unpainted. its pretty easy just get a pieace of painters tape and stick it on then cut along the grooves. i had done this before when i first had painted the phone black but that did not work out. IF you dont sand your phone it will peel off. next week when the paint has dried fully im going to use the knife to cut out the excess paint along the small areas.
tips
make sure you cover the screen before you begin sanding.
you should probably not do too many coats unless you sand the phone down a lot, one coat for paint and clearcoat is enough, you dont want the phone looking bloated.you should probably tape off the buttons because when you press them the corners wont chip. use a knife to cut into the grooves.just stick a piece of tape on the speaker whole and stuff it.i will be cutting out the bluetooth light and the charge light in as soon as it dries although they shine through just fine. i also had sanded down that rubber piece on the back because it kept getting lost. for best results make sure you let phone dry alot 4 days later and the paint can still ding easily but it does not chip which is good. ill keep you guys updated.
[moved to wizard upgrading forum. nice work ,regards ,faria]

my cat took my rubber piece on the back...... darn cat

nnnnniiiiiiccccccceeeeeeeeee . Much better than this one, but I salute to his creativity and courage. Although he seems to be selling off his phone (in whole or parts).
can we have a close up look at your buttons? and how does the keyboard looks like,

looks sweet mate...
what is the today theme you used in the bottom right pic of the first post?
the vista looking one... is that a wisbar jobby?

yep
wisbar and wisbar desktop theme really nice but a lil too much on my not so fast 8125.its called VistaBetaTWO.

One of the coolest paintjobs yet As soon as I get a new device I'll start trying these things out myself
Great Job!

Wow... is it me? What paint job are youse people talking about?

I was merely referring to all the different variations of the wizard... The two mentioned in this thread is as far as I know the only two paintjobs that are "homemade"

It would be great to see a close-up of the paint quality on your Wizard100... I wasn't too big of a fan of the other guy's Wizard200's paint quality.

niceeee... but im not dat daring enough to cover the buttons.. here is the pic of mine.. i did black before but didnt look dat great hence white.. hope you like it.. takes ages to do it but its worth it..

would fit to an iPod, wouldnt it?

This is really sick lookin'
Props.

wow, looks sweet...
i would have kept the directional pad and the such silver though...

_Nomad_ said:
I was merely referring to all the different variations of the wizard... The two mentioned in this thread is as far as I know the only two paintjobs that are "homemade"
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I can understand that... It's just that I can't seem to "see" the paint job in question... No pics for me.

Interesting mod.. or rather decoration
While browsing through eBay (yeah, I have no life), I saw this 'mod' on a Wizard. I'm not particularly fond of the way the front was decorated, but the back was impressive. It is up for sale at eBay. Wonder if she (I presume) is a member here.

I am looking for black case

For collection sake, I thought I should keep a link here
http://www.instructables.com/id/E5MGY2CF5EB7KDV/?ALLSTEPS

Black Wizard
Everyone Seems to be saying that they did theirs in Black then white.
Honestly i don't think i'll ever change mine now, i LOVE it in black.
I used Krylon Fusion Black, and Their Clear Coat.

Black Wizard
Everyone Seems to be saying that they did theirs in Black then white.
Honestly i don't think i'll ever change mine now, i LOVE it in black.
I used Krylon Fusion Black, and Their Clear Coat.
The process;
Tap everything that you don't want painted, if you're not disassembling.
Sand sand sand sand.
You have to sand, a lot and it's very meticulous.
I used a rough grain, to give it a rough texture, and used satin paint to help
Painted that black, let it cook in the FL sun for 3 hours.
Then did 5 coats of the clear coat, It caused the black to turn alittle grayish but it's not bad.

Nicely done! I like it a lot.

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.
Check out my Flickr gallery
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.

Holster Made out of Duck Tape?

Im really good with ducktape does anyone think it would be a good idea for me to make my mogul a case out of this it will fit it very and all that stuff i can even put padding in the interior can anyone tell me the pro's and cons of this and will the ducktape melt or or something like that if i get good feed back ill make a case in a few different colors and post some pics of it so can anyone tell me the pro's and cons and if this is a good idea?

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Im really good with ducktape does anyone think it would be a good idea for me to make my mogul a case out of this it will fit it very and all that stuff i can even put padding in the interior can anyone tell me the pro's and cons of this and will the ducktape melt or or something like that if i get good feed back ill make a case in a few different colors and post some pics of it so can anyone tell me the pro's and cons and if this is a good idea?
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ducktape is lways a good idea
my cousin made a pen with ducktape
sure it would look lkinda silly but its original and creative.
i say go for it

kidnamedAlbert said:
ducktape is lways a good idea
my cousin made a pen with ducktape
sure it would look lkinda silly but its original and creative.
i say go for it
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yah i make wallets and sell em at school 3 bucks a wallet and i even have workers and investers XD

i see no problem with it (though you should make a write up complete with pics so we can try it).
If you've ever seen Ducti, they make all sorts of duct tape stuff like wallets and purses.

Hmm, I made one for my Axim X51v out of tape, Gorilla Tape. It lasted 2 years and even had a belt clip. I covered my axim in masking tape then duct tape to get stared, cut that off carefully it gave me a good pattern. You better take pictures if you do this!

K ill take pics i was just wondering if there is any extra adhesive left if it would melt and get in the phone

chococrazy said:
K ill take pics i was just wondering if there is any extra adhesive left if it would melt and get in the phone
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It could gum things up. How about making a "dual-pane" version with an inner duck tape lining-- two layers of tape put sticky sides together? Or even better, make the inner lining felt or something else. Or maybe not.
I ran across a homemade case, looks like it's made out of a plastic bag, or maybe ????
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old_school_dave said:
It could gum things up. How about making a "dual-pane" version with an inner duck tape lining-- two layers of tape put sticky sides together? Or even better, make the inner lining felt or something else. Or maybe not.
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Well duh im not just gonna stick ducktape to my phone XD

O yah wat color should i make i have blue black silver and in electrical tape i have greeen red blue black yellow and white i have alot of tape because i make wallets and sell them at school you make a quit a bit of money from it ill post a pic of the wallet i made for myself the one i make for ppl are much better than the one i made for myself XD

XO Skins Google Nexus 7 Screen Protector installed with clean pics

I finally got a few minutes to take a pic and post a review. Pic'd below is the xo skins screen protector for the google nexus 7. This is after one day of drying. Initially I got a few tiny bubbles but those always go away. The skin has NO Orange Peel texture like other kinds and it is way stronger than dry skins that I have always had peel up, get dirt under them, and scratch the hell out of my screen. The install for this was super easy and the skin is forgiving. It may looked a little bubbly or fuzzy right after the install, but after a day or so, it should be crystal clear. I like steaming up the bathroom before starting the install so that there is no dust in the air. They also have carbon fiber for some phones and tablets but I haven't seen them for this yet so in the mean time, I will just use the screen.
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Also this is the video on their home page where they destroy a few phones
Retailmenot also has some working coupons sprintxo didn't work for me on this one but retailmenotxo got me 15% off

It looks very nice. How about the feel of scrolling? Smooth or a little rigid?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

They have a slight amount of grip right after the install but it goes away after a few days. I have it on my phone as well

looks clean
Wow that looks really nice. I bought a screen protector from the same company (XoSkin) but for my Samsung gs3, thanks for posting the pics and information
I like steaming up the bathroom before starting the install so that there is no dust in the air.
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Thats a really good idea, will keep it in mind to help out others with.

It makes a big difference. I used to paint cars years ago and we would always hose down the booth before starting. Maybe it's overkill, but I am a perfectionist

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It makes a big difference. I used to paint cars years ago and we would always hose down the booth before starting. Maybe it's overkill, but I am a perfectionist
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Would be a reason alone why I would use you and recommend you to friends.
People really like their cars, and if they are willing to get it repainted, they really really like that car or don't have an option to get a new one and want to extend the life/look of what they got. That extra step you take makes it that much better.
I tend to do the same when installing my protectors, but I found a video of an old guy; where he just lifted the corners and sprayed solution, then sprayed the screen and slid the protector on the device.. Can't find that video now..
This install looks clean, I like the fact they actually have the circle cutouts for the camera and ambient light sensor. Xtremeguard took the ugly route and has a u cut only for the camera...
Thanks for sharing.
-CC

The carbon fiber is on their site.. right here. http://xoskins.com/carbon-fiber-skin-protectors The red looks pretty cool

got one...
Well i had to help my girlfriend get some protection for her tablet and will post on this thread since it is the same topic already.
She has the Google Nexus 7 and went with this screen protector from XOskins..
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Then we decided to get her a carbon fiber back piece
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This was really east to install considering I dont know what i am doing. But i steamed up the bathroom (using your advice) and used a card to get out the tiny air bubbles for the front screen.
I really like the carbon fiber for the back, i like the ways it feels textured and how the front doesn't leave finger prints. Plus it hasnt hurt the touch responsiveness either for the screen and was worried it would but doesn't.Dang now i think i might have to get a carbon fiber for my Gs3...lol

illusion787 said:
Well i had to help my girlfriend get some protection for her tablet and will post on this thread since it is the same topic already.
She has the Google Nexus 7 and went with this screen protector from XOskins..
Then we decided to get her a carbon fiber back piece
This was really east to install considering I dont know what i am doing. But i steamed up the bathroom (using your advice) and used a card to get out the tiny air bubbles for the front screen.
I really like the carbon fiber for the back, i like the ways it feels textured and how the front doesn't leave finger prints. Plus it hasnt hurt the touch responsiveness either for the screen and was worried it would but doesn't.Dang now i think i might have to get a carbon fiber for my Gs3...lol
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What color did you go with? Got any pics?

there ya go, for some reason it keeps deleting my pictures i am posting. I went with the black color

These videos should help you install if it's your first time.
Their channel has a lot of other videos too so if you are nervous watch a few. A blow drier helps installing carbon fiber, you can also look for a heat gun but be careful cus those get hot fast and you will shrink it too much. I want to do white carbon fiber, but I don't see it on their site. I sent an email a few minutes ago, I'll post on here what they say.

Just ordered blue carbon for my Nexus 7. If it goes well then il probably go for the screen protector

how is the quality of the screem after you applied it ?
i remeber from zagg that you can see the screen not so good , like you have dirt on the screen(only when the screen is on)
appriciate your reply

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how is the quality of the screem after you applied it ?
i remeber from zagg that you can see the screen not so good , like you have dirt on the screen(only when the screen is on)
appriciate your reply
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Crystal clear. I have tried those and a few other too and they look like an orange peel. Right when you install it may look cloudy, but after a day or so, it clears up a TUN.

Cool I see it now. That looks really good.

Anyone tried the neon lime green carbon fiber? I am a green lover and it looks awesome!
http://xoskins.com/carbon-fiber-ski...r-back?zenid=129149027dc00869944b8ab9d0c7e91a

justinblaine23 said:
Anyone tried the neon lime green carbon fiber? I am a green lover and it looks awesome!
http://xoskins.com/carbon-fiber-ski...r-back?zenid=129149027dc00869944b8ab9d0c7e91a
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Nice! It's like Android pride! haha

useful video thanks!

Their channel has a lot of them. Great, if it's your first install

Hi. Looks like a good screen protector, but is that really usefull?
I mean who will play with a drill, a sander or even a knife on his tablet??
Around me many people have bigger tablets or iPad; none of them use such a protection.
Why would a 7" need one when a 10 or 11" does not?
Again, clearly a good product, but I doubt I need it. :fingers-crossed:

Better camera quality - The only one here or?

Hi guyz!
I just wanted to share my experience with my o2x those days... For a long time I was getting some blury photos with a bit of too much brighnes, and I didnt know what to do. After a lil accident with my phone, the backcover of the phone, the little black plastic that covers the camera was cracked in the corner. So I decided to just remove it and dont give a f**k
Thats the sh*t Im talking about, the little black thing there
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/19114954/cameraLOL/plastika i tako to.jpg
Well, I did that and this is what happend... here is a compare of my photos with the black cover to the left, and without the plastic cover to the right.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/bk3uao0amwmhwwc/before-after.jpg
P.S. The plastic glass that covered my cam wasnt damaged and I was cleaning it...
Everyone can try it, take a picture with your backcase and then remove the backcase and take a picture again
Hope someone is gonna be happy like me !!!

As a technician I can suggest the best in house fat stain cleaning method.... it is
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oh... wrong image thats the weekend brain emmc eraser, but I'll leave...
This ONE
Just stick it and remove it... as scotch isn't very strong tape, it only removes the fat and leaves the transparent plastic in perfect clean state!
use it on all surfaces, try out on the screen first, you'll see how it works!

That's the old trick with our optimus There are threads mentioning this,some people got better results some don't see any difference
I removed plastic cover from mine long time ago and have some improvement

yes, when I want good pictures I remove the back cover, but I would like to buy another back cover and remove that piece of plastic just in case I want to protect it again with the original one.
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As a technician I can suggest the best in house fat stain cleaning method.... it is
oh... wrong image thats the weekend brain emmc eraser, but I'll leave...
This ONE
Just stick it and remove it... as scotch isn't very strong tape, it only removes the fat and leaves the transparent plastic in perfect clean state!
use it on all surfaces, try out on the screen first, you'll see how it works!
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Omg man, you're awesome. I took a picture with the cover before cleaning the plastic, another after cleaning it and one without the cover, I'm amazed!
With the plastic clean the picture is as good or maybe better than without the cover, it's amazing!
Before cleaning it the camera performed really bad. Too bad that the plastic gets oiled so easily, but this tape trick works and very very good, thank you very much

good work!! been taking crap pic for ages thinking it was just cm10.1 cam

jessnorman said:
good work!! been taking crap pic for ages thinking it was just cm10.1 cam
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Yes, old discussion
With the plastic cover of the sensor (why LG did it??) we have to take care (clean) of:
1) external side of the plastic
2) internal side of plastic
3) external side of sensor
P.S. plus... scratches/abrasion in the transparent plastic cover (internal and external..).
Doing this, there are no doubts: the qualty improvement is a fact.

torq1337 said:
Hi guyz!
I just wanted to share my experience with my o2x those days... For a long time I was getting some blury photos with a bit of too much brighnes, and I didnt know what to do. After a lil accident with my phone, the backcover of the phone, the little black plastic that covers the camera was cracked in the corner. So I decided to just remove it and dont give a f**k
Thats the sh*t Im talking about, the little black thing there
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/19114954/cameraLOL/plastika i tako to.jpg
Well, I did that and this is what happend... here is a compare of my photos with the black cover to the left, and without the plastic cover to the right.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/bk3uao0amwmhwwc/before-after.jpg
P.S. The plastic glass that covered my cam wasnt damaged and I was cleaning it...
Everyone can try it, take a picture with your backcase and then remove the backcase and take a picture again
Hope someone is gonna be happy like me !!!
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can confirm that . Just try and work . Hvala stari :good:

I made 2 photos.
Before cleaning the plastic glass, and after.
Awesome change!
tapatalked with LG P990

Awesome

wow what a major difference, shame the phone is a fingerprint, grease magnet

I don't have this plastic cover for year maybe, it just felt of

I've removed the plastic and the improvements are amazing. But still, it's a really bad camera..

Using other apps instead the stock camera the quality improves. Camera360 works good with this phone

Improve the input, and the output improves