Hey guys and gals, I've got a midnight blue nexus 6 and I've noticed that the back of it is really bad for holding oily residue and finger prints. Does anyone know what we can use to clean it?? I want to keep my device as good as new, I was thinking about getting a clear skin BUT I wasn't sure if the adhesive could ruin the back!? HELP!
i use an alcohol pad and a bounty paper towel
I just use the back of my shirt. Device looks brand new lol
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Before my phone came in, I heard the back was prone to fingerprints and oil. So as soon as my phone came, the first thing I did was put my dbrand skin on the back. No fingerprints, no oil.
The adhesive from the skin will not ruin the device, I looked into this a lot before my purchase. When you take the skin off, there will be zero trace of any adhesive. Its a special thing used, I forgot what's its called.
simms22 said:
i use an alcohol pad and a bounty paper towel
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Just a bit worried that the alcohol swab may discolour it. How have u found it??
vikramjatt11 said:
Before my phone came in, I heard the back was prone to fingerprints and oil. So as soon as my phone came, the first thing I did was put my dbrand skin on the back. No fingerprints, no oil.
The adhesive from the skin will not ruin the device, I looked into this a lot before my purchase. When you take the skin off, there will be zero trace of any adhesive. Its a special thing used, I forgot what's its called.
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What type of dbrand skin did you decide to use?? Do you have any pics.
jaimeletelierhay said:
Just a bit worried that the alcohol swab may discolour it. How have u found it??
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It shouldn't...
As long as you use the alcohol you can buy at the pharmacy... Its been slightly diluted to keep from burning your skin...
Do not use acetone, lacquer thinner, or nail polish remover
I search the forums and realize there already is a thread on this so I wouldn't create a second thread.
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Hi guys,
Has anyone tried to remove the silver AT&T logo from behind the glass? Thinking about giving it a go but thought I would check to see if anyone else had given it a shot and had any pointers.
Thanks,
Krisbo
Electrical tape
mcord11758 said:
Electrical tape
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Lol, that would look awful! I was thinking I would fully disassemble it and use spray paint.
Wow that its dedication to the cause. Yea honestly I got nothing
Krisbo said:
Lol, that would look awful! I was thinking I would fully disassemble it and use spray paint.
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i take no responsibilty for this, but I used paint thinner(gun wash actually seeing as I work at a paint shop lol) and rubbed it off my old phone, quite easily actually.
I personally would try that before spray paint...
Get a cover that covers it
U can't see the logo this way, and u r still covered by warranty just in case.
Be careful with 'paint thinner', there is more than one kind. I'd start with rubbing alcohol, then acetone, progress to mineral spirits, then if that doesn't work try some MEK(methyl ethyl ketone). You can quickly melt away any plastics or finishes if you use too strong a product first time out.
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.
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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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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 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.
Okay, I'm gonna start with this that I have OCD. Now that you know, Let's get on with business.
This happened to my beloved tablet:
Don't ask why or how, it's a long story and frankly it doesn't matter now, it's done.
my purpose for this thread, was that how can I fix it?
I've tried ceramic paint, it was okay, but it had some serious flaws.
1. Hard to paint it with that. huge PITA with brush, better with a sponge but still really hard.
2. It's very stable, and can't be removed easily, but, it cracks and falls off after a while.
3. only one coat is not enough. it needs at least 3 coats to completely cover it, and with that many coats it is creates a big bulge which is a huge eye sore.
Now, I've came to this conclusion that paint is no good. I thought I going for a complete re-paint (as I really like black for these stuff, I thought that may be a good idea), but when I opened the back cover of the tablet, I changed my mind. Now, I need some suggestions.
Thank you.
Before you post something, remember, I have OCD.
so, replacing the back cover is out of the question.. Going be a tricky one to solve.
thats going to be a pain to fix but i still think paint is the way to go.
Use a high grit sand-paper and sand it down until its smooth.
Use a spay of black primer and put like 2 coats of primer on and allow time to dry between hands.
Then i would use a high gloss black spray paint. 2 to 3 light coats of that.
Then very lightly sand it down(more of roughing it up a bit, not actually sanding it down) with the highest grip sandpaper you can get your hands on.
Apply 2 coats of clearcoat.
finally use a buffing compound and lightly buff the surface, that will give you a mirror black finish.
Those are steps i have taken in the past to paint electronics and they lasted a while under normal use and i was happy with the results. You could probably find a better step by step guide online somewhere.
Oh, and make sure you mask the screen and the side panels with MORE then one layer of masking tape or you will scratch it.
m1l4droid said:
Thanks for the reply. You mean full body paint? But it's very sensitive, slightest mistake and you lost your USB or speakers... and it's very hard to cover the speakers, am I right?
And you mean to scratch the whole paint off? That's really hard, on this device which is quite big, and has markings on the back.
I was thinking maybe covering it with something like leather... I can design a pattern for it or something, no?
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well, the back cover pops off and you can do anything youwant to it without affecting device functionality. Iknow from my a500. As for the scratching, I meant that you dont want to scratch by accident your screen and the sides of the tablet, where the Ports are located. the paint will be a pain to do but with patience you could pull it off. you need to understand that since you are not a paint pro there will be a trade-off between the quality of the work and the self satisfaction of doing it yourself.
As for covering it, go to an upholstery shop and look at different fabrics. Get a really good glue, an exacto knife and a heatgun and get on it. Keep in mint that once the glue touches the tablet, there is no going back.
Hi i hope this doesnt sound overly meticulous...but i was wondering is there a household material or a something that safely cleans and permenantly removes greasy, oil like stains of the back cover...i know its a petty thing but i do like to keep my phone shiny like a new nickel lol...any help would be awesome
90% isopropyl alcohol and a good quality microfiber. i have sitting in my room and clean my phones at least daily
I found that fingernail polish remover works too. Found that out when I took the AT&T globe off of my Nexus 6
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jamcswain said:
I found that fingernail polish remover works too. Found that out when I took the AT&T globe off of my Nexus 6
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be careful....
http://www.wisegeek.org/what-will-happen-if-i-put-acetone-on-plastic.htm
I find that the smudges go away when I carry it around in my pocket, because of the fabric rubbing against the back of the phone. But a microfibre cloth is probably your best bet in any case.
I've found that good ol' fashioned elbow grease (or: spit on a rag) cleans the prints right off of mine.
Thanks guys I'll try the microfiber cloths and go from there
I recommend a dbrand skin on the back, no more smudges
TheAmazingDave said:
I've found that good ol' fashioned elbow grease (or: spit on a rag) cleans the prints right off of mine.
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That's gotta be good for grip.
I have glasses, so I just use a lens cleaner spray and microfibre for all over the phone.
Eyeglass wipes are good.
Lately I've been using those handi-wipes as they are a good degreaser. You know, the kind you get when you go to a restaurant that has messy foods like wings...etc. Usually lemon-scented. Any time I go to a place like that, I always ask the waitress if I can have a few extra. End up with a handful of them. Great to keep in your car glove compartment too. Great for the back of the phone, not sure for the screen though. Might leave streaks on glass.
Unfortunately I got drunk the other day and the next morning I noticed a couple silver dots / a couple small nicks in the circled area below. I can feel them a bit with my finger nail. I tried to cover it up using a permanent marker but it looks like crap. Any way to fix it?
Here's what it pretty much looks like up close.
Please stop this nonsense !
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DeMi-GoD said:
Unfortunately I got drunk the other day and the next morning I noticed a couple silver dots / a couple small nicks in the circled area below. I can feel them a bit with my finger nail. I tried to cover it up using a permanent marker but it looks like crap. Any way to fix it?
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I cannot see the scratches in your photos, maybe you can try this: https://www.amazon.com/DISPLEX-Scra...pID=51jsbOhc71L&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch, it did a pretty good job for me hiding some light/medium scratches on the screen.
Cheers~
" Black black black black No. 1 "
nail polish.
or get one of those car paint repair pens. its a 2 in one paint and clear coat varnish pen.
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Please stop this nonsense !
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Lmao.
That looks terrible. Hopefully you'll find a solution to this problem very soon. Must be heart breaking having had to wait so long for you Note 8 then this occurring due to a slight "hiccup".
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That looks terrible. Hopefully you'll find a solution to this problem very soon. Must be heart breaking having had to wait so long for you Note 8 then this occurring due to a slight "hiccup".
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-Rip DeMi-GoD phone.
cases are a life saver.
bober10113 said:
" Black black black black No. 1 "
nail polish.
or get one of those car paint repair pens. its a 2 in one paint and clear coat varnish pen.
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Yeah, I thought of this too. My concern is that it wouldn't blend and would have two different looking spots just like the marker did.
Dejan Sathanas said:
Please stop this nonsense !
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Nonsense? Stop trying to make me seem crazy for wanting to fix a defective spot on a 1k phone. You realize people get chips fixed in their expensive cars? Obviously I just have a higher standard for things I own than the typical person here.
DeMi-GoD said:
Yeah, I thought of this too. My concern is that it wouldn't blend and would have two different looking spots just like the marker did.
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tape out both sides of the led light/lens and finger print reader as to only have the small 'bridge' between the two sections where your scratches are nit taped. tape off also bottom and top where the camera section meets the body of the phone. make nice and straight tape lines. then paint and varnish the exposed section . it will be barely visible if you do a good tape job. paint black wait for it to be dry enought then , varnish and remove tape after a few minutes when the varnish is still a bit soft. then for the love of god get a case.
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tape out both sides of the led light/lens and finger print reader as to only have the small 'bridge! between the two sections where your scratches are and tape off also bottom and top. then paint and varnish. it will be barely visible if you do a good tape job. then for the love of god get a case.
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I'll give it a try. And I've had a unicorn beetle case on it since day 1. I also kept on the back protector that it comes with, put on a screen protector, and even put narrow strips of clear packing tape on the right left and top bezel/frame of the phone and then put it into the case. The camera/finger print area is the only unprotected area on my phone. I actually just now put a piece of scotch tape over the fingerprint reader to protect it from scratches and it still works perfectly.
must have been real unlucky to had it dinged just at the wrong place.
That's what happens when you get arrested for public intox and cops confiscate your phone and put it in a bag with your keys.
So should I paint the whole "bridge" or just the two nicks?
DeMi-GoD said:
So should I paint the whole "bridge" or just the two nicks?
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maybe the whole thing as it might be less apparent and more cimetric. you could also paint the whole thin bezel to. might protect against future alcohol related endeavours.
I might paint the whole thing. Could I actually make it look as good as it originally is? What do you think about taping it off and spray painting? Idk how to tape off the curved edges of the camera/finger print reader.
DeMi-GoD said:
I might paint the whole thing. Could I actually make it look as good as it originally is? What do you think about taping it off and spray painting? Idk how to tape off the curved edges of the camera/finger print reader.
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spray paint on such a small surface... i dont know. put at least 3 coats. each coat must be thin and uniform. spray at a far distance.
painting on smooth surfaces usualy requires an enameled paint. U need a paint that will resist chipping and that will cure hard.
https://plaidonline.com/brands/folkart/enamels
as for your taping skills then stick to first picture to keep things simple and straight lined.
you could also use a wide tape and cut out the sections with a sharp razor that you need to paint.
when using multiple coats you need to wait a bit between each so it dries enough. keep in mind you still need to have the total coats to be flexible enough so when you remove tape that it will be removed easily and not chip the section you just painted. maybe practice on a piece of glass before.
anyways just be sure surface is grease free before painting.
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" Black black black black No. 1"
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