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[Q]How to remove engraving?

hey, i was wondering if any one was successful in removing their engravings off the back of the nexus one..... i bought mine cheap second hand, but i can't seem to get the engravings off... thanks!

Maybe if you look up in the dictionary of what "engrave" means you'll find your answer. Then again is it possible to un-grave something? Put a cute little sticker over it or something.

Die grinder.

plastic filler
superfine sandpaper
paint
cover engravings with the filler
let it dry
sand down the filler until it's flush with the rest of the phone
wipe off with a wet rag (let dry after)
paint
depending on your painting skills you can make it look halfway decent. You won't make it like new though. The only way to make it not like terrible would be to paint the entire part of the phone where it is engraved. Since the engravings are on the chrome, looks like a whole body job to me.
Good Luck
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Also, seriously you can't google? You do own their phone...
http://www.ehow.com/how_7774043_remove-engraving-nexus-one.html
I'd do this instead.

Toothpaste or Chocolate to wear it down.

Deekayy said:
Maybe if you look up in the dictionary of what "engrave" means you'll find your answer. Then again is it possible to un-grave something? Put a cute little sticker over it or something.
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sorry, engrave may not be the correct word to use. this is probably laser etching. i'm talking about the etching that google did for people who wanted to customize their phones.
XSafire said:
plastic filler
superfine sandpaper
paint
cover engravings with the filler
let it dry
sand down the filler until it's flush with the rest of the phone
wipe off with a wet rag (let dry after)
paint
depending on your painting skills you can make it look halfway decent. You won't make it like new though. The only way to make it not like terrible would be to paint the entire part of the phone where it is engraved. Since the engravings are on the chrome, looks like a whole body job to me.
Good Luck
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Also, seriously you can't google? You do own their phone...
http://www.ehow.com/how_7774043_remove-engraving-nexus-one.html
I'd do this instead.
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i did google and i tried that already. didn't even scratch the surface. and the surface is not chrome, its anodized aluminum. which is a pain in the butt to work with...
Jyveafk said:
Toothpaste or Chocolate to wear it down.
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i tried the sugar cubes, but i believe thats only for silkscreened logos. i doubt either of these will be able to get the laser etched letterings. thanks though.
anyone else who was able to remove the personalized lettering on the back of the N1?

19.95$ back cover on ebay (real one)

The engraving isn't on the back cover, it's on the metal chassis.

Can you not buy a replacement chassis?

Sure you can, but they're not cheap, and I suspect it's a fair bit of work to swap the parts over.

First, it is important to note that the "engraving" is NOT actually engraved in, as some people here seem to believe.
It is merely silk-screened on.
As for removing it, I would suggest a mild abrasive, like tooth paste, and rubbing it with a cotton cloth... it will probably take a lot of elbow grease, but it should work!*
*Note: not responsible if you damage your phone or kill your loved ones with this method.

ngy said:
i did google and i tried that already. didn't even scratch the surface. and the surface is not chrome, its anodized aluminum. which is a pain in the butt to work with...
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my bad. If you scratch it with your fingernail, can you feel a groove?

GldRush98 said:
First, it is important to note that the "engraving" is NOT actually engraved in, as some people here seem to believe.
It is merely silk-screened on.
As for removing it, I would suggest a mild abrasive, like tooth paste, and rubbing it with a cotton cloth... it will probably take a lot of elbow grease, but it should work!*
*Note: not responsible if you damage your phone or kill your loved ones with this method.
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can't say its silkscreen for sure. i took a look under the microscope and its retains the same texture as the rest of the aluminum... silkscreened letterings SHOULD have a different, smooth texture.
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my bad. If you scratch it with your fingernail, can you feel a groove?
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yeah i do feel a slight bump. so i'm led to think its silkscreen or laser etched, leaning more towards laser etching... which means im stuck.

Rusty! said:
Sure you can, but they're not cheap, and I suspect it's a fair bit of work to swap the parts over.
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i think i may actually do this in the end. i was suggested to use "contact cleaner" as it deoxides materials... but thats precisely what anodized aluminum is... a thicker layer of colored aluminum oxide. it may just strip it all down to the bare aluminum... argh thinking out loud.

I have heard from someone who have tried the same thing known as Contact Cleaner. Haven't tried personally so can't say for certain but hey, what's the harm in trying it out? I don't have any personalization otherwise would have tried it out.

creativedevil said:
I have heard from someone who have tried the same thing known as Contact Cleaner. Haven't tried personally so can't say for certain but hey, what's the harm in trying it out? I don't have any personalization otherwise would have tried it out.
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really. contact cleaner can really get the thing off? i should try and get my hands on some then, rather than spending $60+ for a new housing. was thinking of sand blasting the whole thing too... and painting it all back. lol. all black nexus.......

ngy said:
really. contact cleaner can really get the thing off? i should try and get my hands on some then, rather than spending $60+ for a new housing. was thinking of sand blasting the whole thing too... and painting it all back. lol. all black nexus.......
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Please don't do this.
just sand down the aluminum until it is flush with the rest of it, then use different grades of paper until it is smooth
I don't exactly know how close to perfect you can make it, but it's better then sandblasting it.

ngy said:
can't say its silkscreen for sure. i took a look under the microscope and its retains the same texture as the rest of the aluminum... silkscreened letterings SHOULD have a different, smooth texture.
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I am 99% sure it is silk-screened on, in a similar manner to the Google and HTC logos on the back.

GldRush98 said:
I am 99% sure it is silk-screened on, in a similar manner to the Google and HTC logos on the back.
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i sure hope so. i think im gonna try the contact cleaner stuff thats been mentioned. while i have my doubts.... i guess i'll just give it a shot. anyone know what removes silk screening?

I think you would damage the surface of you phone.
Put a sticker over it instead.

Metal bezel and scratches

The Nexus 4 is very likely to be my next phone, replacing my old HTC Desire. Anyway, I have one big concern about the new Nexus.
I have had a LG Device once. It also had a silver-shiny bezel, just like the nexus 4. And exactly this bezel attracted scratches like a magnet. You could barely look at it without producing a scratch. It was kind of like the backside of the old iPod touches (if you know what I mean).
Sounds weird, but this is my biggest concern about the phone till yet. I don't want to have a phone which is scratched all over immediately...
Just my thoughts, anyway....

Seriously?

seriously.Probably sounds a bit crazy, but I have had a really worse experience with this. The mentioned older LG device with the metal bezel looked really awfull after few weeks of usage (and I really took care of where I put it etc.)....like it's been used for a few years already...

theoneofgod said:
Seriously?
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He has forsaken the worship of Google and expressed an independent thought doubting the perfection of this device! BURN HIM
Seriously though don't those who have handled it say the outside is soft? It sounds like some sort of rubbery plastic not metal. Could be wrong.

Get a case/bumper

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Get a case/bumper
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don't think that'd work out for the front of the device...but even if, I'm not a fan of cases at all, why should I buy a many-hundreds-of-dollars/euros-device and than put it into a case for a few dollars/euros? My old phone survived my jeans also pretty well, the screen hasn't any spotable scratch - and it isn't even gorilla glass or anything comparable...

Perfect example of one of the many things duct-tape can fix.
I have no idea how easily the Nexus 4 will scratch. Guess we'll find out.

I don't think its metal, looks like plastic with chrome paint, but yes if metal it can get dings like the iPhone5.

I've also read that it's a rubbery feeling plastic which doesn't seem like it's scratch too easily.
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eksasol said:
I don't think its metal, looks like plastic with chrome paint, but yes if metal it can get dings like the iPhone5.
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platic with that chrome paint thing is even worse, it's just like butter. Metal is far better in that kind of stuff, the Desire's frame is some kind of painted metal, too. Got 2 noticable scratches in there, though, but that's not too bad for like 2 and a half years of daily usage with no case...
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sporez said:
I've also read that it's a rubbery feeling plastic which doesn't seem like it's scratch too easily.
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I think that only counts for the black plastik frame, not the silver one

haloimplant said:
He has forsaken the worship of Google and expressed an independent thought doubting the perfection of this device! BURN HIM
Seriously though don't those who have handled it say the outside is soft? It sounds like some sort of rubbery plastic not metal. Could be wrong.
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Indeed. Like all other phones are indestructible.

Nascor said:
don't think that'd work out for the front of the device...but even if, I'm not a fan of cases at all, why should I buy a many-hundreds-of-dollars/euros-device and than put it into a case for a few dollars/euros? My old phone survived my jeans also pretty well, the screen hasn't any spotable scratch - and it isn't even gorilla glass or anything comparable...
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the bumper is slightly raised on the front and in the back to help protect. not guaranteed. i hate cases as well, however, i think i will be giving a bumper a try.

Yeah, I don't like the chrome ring either. My old Vibrant had it and it looked terrible after a couple of months. The paint started to chip and made the phone look really old. Plus it's kind of an outdated design cue. The N4 would have looked much more sleek without it.
Even in Google's promo shots the ring looks black, not silver. Looks much nicer, IMO.

You could always paint the silver ring black like many nexus 7 users have done
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manlisten said:
Even in Google's promo shots the ring looks black, not silver. Looks much nicer, IMO.
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found that pretty interesting, too. Don't they like their own phone? On Googles pics, chrome thing is almost invisible, while on hands on shots you can clearly see it:
https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=nexus_4_16gb
VS
http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/29/3569540/google-nexus-4-preview-price-release-date

sassyness77 said:
You could always paint the silver ring black like many nexus 7 users have done
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but you would have a deformed phone :cyclops:

I'm not a fan of the tacky fake chrome, but I'll probably just get a case/bumper for it anyway.

Wait to see how it is constructed, I normally just let my phones get scratched on their cases and then when come to selling just buy the parts and replace them, it's always as cheap as buying cases.

Bump for awareness. Someone please reply if you know about the quality/material/durability of the bezel. The strange thing is that they designed the bezel like that, to make sure the screen is safe, when put down. One would think that they made it out of a durable material/finish.
Edit: I'm quite sure that it's impossible to replace parts, when damaged. Since the battery door is sealed, I reckon you're f****d when you drop your phone and the bezel gets scratched up. This could be an issue to me, for sure.

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Edit: I'm quite sure that it's impossible to replace parts, when damaged. Since the battery door is sealed, I reckon you're f****d when you drop your phone and the bezel gets scratched up. This could be an issue to me, for sure.
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It looks like the back cover is held on only with two screws. Standard screws not some proprietary kind. So in theory (without actually having a device to work with) it should be possible to easily replace the back cover assuming you found a new one. The back cover on this phone has all sorts of circuitry built into it so it might be quite difficult to find a new one.
It is also possible that the warranty sticker is on the bottom of that back cover, so when you take it off you rip off the warranty sticker. We will have to wait for a teardown to see if this is the case.

[Advice] Don't use alcohol-based wipes too often.

Hi folks,
Just a word of advice.....if you want your oleophobic coating to last as long as possible, try to not clean your screen too often with alcohol-based wipes such as those lens wipes (blue/white packs) you can buy in Walmart.
I now have a tiny spot (5mm) on my screen that on initial glance looks like a scratch, but then you realize and wipe with your fingers, is just oil smudging when the rest of the screen is fine. If you rub and clean it out with your fingers, there is no scratch underneath.
It doesn't bother me, but it's something those of you with bare screens should keep in mind.
Cheers.

Good advice... Ask that is needed is a damp cloth like the ones you get for cleaning glasses. I don't use any type of cleaners y screen..
Maybe you can get warranty coverage on that..
Sent from my shiny new, scratch less Nexus 4!

PoisonWolf said:
Hi folks,
Just a word of advice.....if you want your oleophobic coating to last as long as possible, try to not clean your screen too often with alcohol-based wipes such as those lens wipes (blue/white packs) you can buy in Walmart.
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Do you know about any long term effects that Rain X might have on the screen? I've seen comments indicating that it can provide some fingerprint protection, but a friend also said that it can damage the screen.

Lokitez said:
Do you know about any long term effects that Rain X might have on the screen? I've seen comments indicating that it can provide some fingerprint protection, but a friend also said that it can damage the screen.
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Rain x should be alright all it is is wax for glass. A straight carnauba wax should do wonders though, with no abrasive cleaner polishes in it. I've actually seen a video, can't remember where of someone applying wax to a screen. If you do use wax make sure its just wax, not an all in one which has polishing abrasives in it.

davwman said:
Rain x should be alright all it is is wax for glass. A straight carnauba wax should do wonders though, with no abrasive cleaner polishes in it. I've actually seen a video, can't remember where of someone applying wax to a screen. If you do use wax make sure its just wax, not an all in one which has polishing abrasives in it.
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Polishing your phone?
Now I've heard everything!
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Hi
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Rain x should be alright all it is is wax for glass. A straight carnauba wax should do wonders though, with no abrasive cleaner polishes in it. I've actually seen a video, can't remember where of someone applying wax to a screen. If you do use wax make sure its just wax, not an all in one which has polishing abrasives in it.
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Rain X isn't a wax, it is a polymer that binds with the windscreen, the polymer hates water and loves glass. The polymer will also repel oils.
The problem with Rain X and things like it is the polymer is carried in alcohol. The alcohols job is mainly to clean the glass of oil and dirt allowing the polymer to bind better. The action of apply it to a phone is it can damage the existing coating, or what remains of it. Of course if this coating has already worn away that doesn't matter and it should give a similar feel when applied.
If only a small part of the screen is damaged the best way to apply Rain X is to wet the corner of a cloth with it and let the alcohol evaporate until the cloth is dry. The polymer will still be on the cloth, and provided the screen is clean (mild soap then polished clean with a microfibre cloth), the polymer should still transfer from the cloth to the glass.
Carnauba wax will not bind chemically to the glass screen and will just rub off and smudge.
Regards
Phil

You can always buy more oleophobic coating compound and apply it yourself, just saying!
If anyone's interested:
amazon.com/API-Fingerprint-Oleophobic-Coating-SmartPhone/dp/B008H2GFUW

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You can always buy more oleophobic coating compound and apply it yourself, just saying!
If anyone's interested:
amazon.com/API-Fingerprint-Oleophobic-Coating-SmartPhone/dp/B008H2GFUW
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This looks interesting. I'll go this route a year later once all of it has come off.

I occasionally use a chlorox wipe, but I keep a xoskin on it. I know windex is bad for it too. The skin came with a spray bottle of water and soap, I just refill it when it's empty with a drop of dish soap and water, then use paper towels to wipe it clean. Stuff like windex or alcohol can be acidic and leave behind stuff.

Best thing to use is an anti static cloth.. They're cheap and last forever.

Been using that Zeiss wipe. Absolutely no problem.
Are you sure that is caused by the wipe??????
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richteralan said:
Been using that Zeiss wipe. Absolutely no problem.
Are you sure that is caused by the wipe??????
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I've used more than 20 wipes on it. Lol. How about you ?

PoisonWolf said:
I've used more than 20 wipes on it. Lol. How about you ?
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I've used 2 boxes.
And nothing happened to the screen.
How about that?
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richteralan said:
I've used 2 boxes.
And nothing happened to the screen.
How about that?
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That's odd. When I first got it, the spot was definitely not there. I don't do any type of jobs that expose my hands to strong chemicals. It's something I noticed in the past week alone. It is very evident when you "softly" wipe over the screen with the Zeiss as the part where the coating has worn off stays wet and smudges whereas the rest is sort of streak free.
I can't think of anything else that i did that would have caused this to be honest.
Like others have said, it may have been a defect such that too little coating was applied to begin with?
*shrugs*

What's wrong with a cloth and some good-old-fashioned water? I mean its not like it could get any cleaner than that.

styckx said:
Best thing to use is an anti static cloth.. They're cheap and last forever.
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Yeah this.
Not sure why anyone needs any cleaning products apart from a cloth/tshirt and some condensation from your breath.
OCD?
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I am a bit of a germaphobe and use alcohol wipes on my phone every time I leave the house and come back with it. So I clean it 2-5 times a day. I have been doing this for years and never had a problem. Maybe I removed the coating a long time ago and don't know the difference? lol

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I am a bit of a germaphobe and use alcohol wipes on my phone every time I leave the house and come back with it. So I clean it 2-5 times a day. I have been doing this for years and never had a problem. Maybe I removed the coating a long time ago and don't know the difference? lol
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Wash your hands after you beat it and this won't be an issue.

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That's odd. When I first got it, the spot was definitely not there. I don't do any type of jobs that expose my hands to strong chemicals. It's something I noticed in the past week alone. It is very evident when you "softly" wipe over the screen with the Zeiss as the part where the coating has worn off stays wet and smudges whereas the rest is sort of streak free.
I can't think of anything else that i did that would have caused this to be honest.
Like others have said, it may have been a defect such that too little coating was applied to begin with?
*shrugs*
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Just wiped with Zeiss again. Didnt notice anything like you said.
First of all, alcohol is water based. The coating is definitely not water based, so there is no way that alcohol affects the coating.
If its just a small patch, it is highly possible that your finger touched some other solvent and then touched the screen. The patch should be bigger if its caused by the wipes, right?
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Yeah this.
Not sure why anyone needs any cleaning products apart from a cloth/tshirt and some condensation from your breath.
OCD?
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Water cannot remove germs.
You know, those things you cannot see.
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I haven't even removed the protective plastic on the front and back and use Glass Plus to remove fingerprints and food accumulation.

Possible to get the writing off the bottom of phone ?

How would you get it off

Oxy-Acetalene
Paint Scraper
Knife
Cheat and use a black marker
Grinder
Sander
Blow Torch
Saw
I'm sure one of these would work.
Glad to be of service
Have a most splendid day.
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OK Best way without damaging paint or phone

Probably none if it's embedded in the screen or a surround
If it's applied after production there may be a chance but you would have to search as to what wouldn't damage the screen or the case with what they're manufactured with now.
Failing that.....a cheap Copy that's Blank if they're available?
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It's the metal on the bottom of phone by charger port

FCC id

As I've said, unless somebody 'Actually' knows what will remove it without damaging the surface, be it glass, metal or plastic, you need to know what will and what won't affect it chemical wise.
Unless it's been done already it's going to be research
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I have the white version, and I can't see the writing at all.
I cleaned the frame with alcohol yesterday, and the writing showed up. I was kinda bummed, because I liked the look without it.
I looked at it again today, and the writing is invisible again.
It looks to be laser etched into the metal. I doubt you'd be able to remove it without removing the finish on the aluminum.

Until the new proposed bill is signed into law here in the US for FCC e-labels, i believe it is currently against the law to remove the FCC label from any device that has one.

Psh who will know lol

Lol against the Law to remove, so if you buy a replacement case that will HAVE to come with one then lol...not going to happen.
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Use a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. I used this to take off Logo's from all my devices... Including the Logo's on my old HTC one....so It works on metal!.....
YOURE WELCOME! (I will be doing the same)

ok ill give it a try thank you

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ok ill give it a try thank you
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Be careful because they are abrasive even if you can't feel it. Don't rub too hard because it can still scratch your phone.

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Be careful because they are abrasive even if you can't feel it. Don't rub too hard because it can still scratch your phone.
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a Mr. Clean Magic eraser won't damager your phone, esp. metal. Its soft and I've tried it on many phones and items, no damage whatsoever.

scratched chamfered edge solution

So everybody know that chamfered edge scratches very easily, for me solution is metal polish, my was for bronze etc , after polish cures it leaves protective layer, and my scratch problem is now reduced to minimum , hope it help someone regards

mortusqz said:
So everybody know that chamfered edge scratches very easily, for me solution is metal polish, my was for bronze etc , after polish cures it leaves protective layer, and my scratch problem is now reduced to minimum , hope it help someone regards
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Did the same with mine, but not only with the chamfered edges. Also with the matte strip. Now the whole phone is glossy and looks and feels like a new phone!

Wow! What product are you using galaxynote2? Standard Bronze or Silver polish? My edges are scuffed real bad. Not deep scratches just scuffed. I cant get the stuff in the OP.

airwa1kin7 said:
Wow! What product are you using galaxynote2? Standard Bronze or Silver polish? My edges are scuffed real bad. Not deep scratches just scuffed. I cant get the stuff in the OP.
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I think that any car aluminium polish would do just fine , I am in need of one myself.By the way that glossy finish doesn't look bad at all comparing it to the mat finish, would it look the same on the black variant?

airwa1kin7 said:
Wow! What product are you using galaxynote2? Standard Bronze or Silver polish? My edges are scuffed real bad. Not deep scratches just scuffed. I cant get the stuff in the OP.
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I have used Autosol Aluminum Polish this time. But the last time I've used a generic unbranded polished and did the job flawlessly :good:
Edit: Almost any metal polished does the job. Some are less abrassive than others. As they're designed for car paint which is much more thicker than the phone paint, It could result in damages externally or even internal (be sure to tape microphones, usb and 3.5mm jacks before doing this). So beware before you buy any product. Buy only known brands.
Ashatar said:
I think that any car aluminium polish would do just fine , I am in need of one myself.By the way that glossy finish doesn't look bad at all comparing it to the mat finish, would it look the same on the black variant?
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@Ashatar yes, It would look the same, just make sure to polish it neatly as the black color will be more noticeable if it has some parts that aren't polished good (specially the zone where the volume rocker and power buttons are placed).

This may void your warranty

galaxynote2 said:
I have used Autosol Aluminum Polish this time. But the last time I've used a generic unbranded polished and did the job flawlessly :good:
Edit: Almost any metal polished does the job. Some are less abrassive than others. As they're designed for car paint which is much more thicker than the phone paint, It could result in damages externally or even internal (be sure to tape microphones, usb and 3.5mm jacks before doing this). So beware before you buy any product. Buy only known brands.
@Ashatar yes, It would look the same, just make sure to polish it neatly as the black color will be more noticeable if it has some parts that aren't polished good (specially the zone where the volume rocker and power buttons are placed).
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I still like my mat finish, but when the time comes I will be polishing it

galaxynote2 said:
As they're designed for car paint which is much more thicker than the phone paint, It could result in damages externally
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The clear coat on cars actually damages easier than bare aluminium, so any car polish is fine for using on the aluminium edging, and the paint. The abrasiveness of car polishes is so fine that there's no chance of you causing any damage to either the paint or the aluminium. And the results you will get are amazing. It'll make it like a new phone.
If you use it on the paint though, it will take away the matt look, and make it glossy instead. It looks really good though, and you've said yourself that it makes the phone grippier, which is always a good thing.
I also mentioned in another thread about Autosol metal polish. It's amazing stuff, and it doesn't cost much, so that's your two different options to get perfect results.
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airwa1kin7 said:
I cant get the stuff in the OP.
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Any decent car polish, or autosol metal polish will give you perfect results mate..

Polish your chamfered edges in the mean time as this shouldn't void your warranty as it will be difficult for a service center to discern especially in low light conditions.
Ashatar said:
I still like my mat finish, but when the time comes I will be polishing it
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arjun90 said:
Polish your chamfered edges in the mean time as this shouldn't void your warranty as it will be difficult for a service center to discern especially in low light conditions.
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They be like "Why does this look so amazing? Warranty Void!"

arjun90 said:
Polish your chamfered edges in the mean time as this shouldn't void your warranty as it will be difficult for a service center to discern especially in low light conditions.
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Will do, just need to get my hands on a car polish...the bottom edges are mostly scratched, the rest is ok.

Ashatar said:
Will do, just need to get my hands on a car polish...the bottom edges are mostly scratched, the rest is ok.
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If you dont want to make the matte strip "glossy", then you will need to tape it perfectly. If you rub inadvertently it will have stain , and you must polish the entire surface to fix it. Belive me I didn't wanted to polish the matte part, but after I saw some stains, I didn't had other choice (I don't regret btw)

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If you dont want to make the matte strip "glossy", then you will need to tape it perfectly. If you rub inadvertently it will have stain , and you must polish the entire surface to fix it. Belive me I didn't wanted to polish the matte part, but after I saw some stains, I didn't had other choice (I don't regret btw)
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Got it, just don't know which tape to get though...

Ashatar said:
Got it, just don't know which tape to get though...
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I have used this one. It's perfect for painting or prevent the leaking of the liquid in sensitive parts of the phone (like the gap between the frame and the screen).

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I have used this one. It's perfect for painting or prevent the leaking of the liquid in sensitive parts of the phone (like the gap between the frame and the screen).
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Thanks for the info mate.

thanks for Info

Or second method , besides tape use cotton bud ,this thing to clean ear canal

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Did the same with mine, but not only with the chamfered edges. Also with the matte strip. Now the whole phone is glossy and looks and feels like a new phone!
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It's so sad that after few months or weeks you need to do something like that so the phone still looks like new...

At least we have creative people on XDA with creative Minds. :good:
As a couple others users already mentioned, scratches are present on virtually every Note 4 device that is out there. Get a magnifying glass and you are deemed to see a tiny scratch or two. Some don't care, but some do, and I respect them.
A case might make the scratches worse, might not, depending on what case you use.
Standard scotch tape (or Plastic Military Film) works, and you can hide the chamfered edges by using a case. It works well with my Defender Series Case.

The entire time I've had my N4, I've been protecting the edge with kapton tape. Despite always keeping my phone in a case, it's been somewhat of a PITA; I've had to reapply sections of it several times when switching up cases, or just wiping the whole thing down, and naked, it doesn't look quite as good as the polished pics above (or "good" by any definition....)
Polishing the edge is a much better solution! I took a look on Amazon for Autosol Metal Polish and found that they had it for $15, more than I really cared to spend (could potentially get 2 decent cases instead!) Browsing around a bit, I came across BlueMagic 100 Metal Polish Cream - 3.5 oz which seemed like it would do the trick for only $5 http://www.amazon.com/BlueMagic-100...rds=BlueMagic+100+Metal+Polish+Cream+-+3.5+oz I just ordered and it should be arriving Sunday (nice!) via Prime. I'm not sure when I'll get around to applying it to confirm the results, but perhaps someone else is familiar with this brand and can offer an opinion on it for this use. Again, looks good to me and I feel perfectly comfortable applying it to my phone based on the description and reviews, so just wanted to post up the link for anyone who defaults to Amazon for online shopping and is looking for a less expensive product than the Autosol.