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Sublime1304 · 11-17-2010, 12:33 PM

As the title says. I'm tired of the boring black back. I would go lime green or something different

AutobahnRacer · 11-17-2010, 12:35 PM

Powdercoating involves baking, I do not think the Iphone could take the heat

Sublime1304 · 11-17-2010, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Carministrator

Powdercoating involves baking, I do not think the Iphone could take the heat

Ohh. I did not know that

jpalamar · 11-17-2010, 12:50 PM

Paint or even vinyl wrap it. Powder coating wouldn't work though. Only girls make their cell phones match their cars FYI :-)

FocusDude · 11-17-2010, 04:52 PM

I saw a ad on TV for a website that wraps phones. Whatever design, color, etc. Wish I could remember the site.

BigWhiteTodd · 11-17-2010, 05:53 PM

Phone skins

here you go have a ball

Saab93Aero · 11-17-2010, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpalamar

Only girls make their cell phones match their cars FYI :-)

Lol, I have a feeling that was his plan too

Bdub215 · 11-17-2010, 06:08 PM

A nice case maybe?

AutobahnRacer · 11-17-2010, 06:52 PM

Just type in Iphone shell. You can put the internals of your current phone into anothers shell. Will void warranty of course, just likje painting but you may find exactly what you are looking for.

DC2.2GSR · 11-17-2010, 07:51 PM

We chromed a regular iPhone case and it destroyed the reception. lol. I guess the metal in the chrome solution = not good. You could easily paint it though, it would just have to be automotive paint though because anything out of a spray can will be destroyed very quickly. Even auto paint will wear relatively quick.

MX5 · 11-17-2010, 08:28 PM

http://www.colorwarepc.com/

Go crazy

DPancoast · 11-17-2010, 09:33 PM

phone is SUPER easy to take apart... but I think everyone else has the right idea with a skin or wrap

Sublime1304 · 11-17-2010, 10:05 PM

Thanks for the input everyone. The crazy idea hit me today and I like it. Lol I'll find sublime oem paint, spray it, and clear it. My mom has a broken iPhone so I might use that as a test first

Sublime1304 · 11-17-2010, 10:06 PM

I don't won't a case or anything bulky cuz I have a case that attaches to my belt that I put it in. No more putting it in my pocket cuz you get crap under the screen

11secdsm · 11-17-2010, 10:17 PM

A phone skin will not change the dimensions of the phone. It's just a vinyl wrap...best of all, it's removable if and when you get sick of it or want to change it.

11secdsm · 11-17-2010, 10:18 PM

Problem solved...

http://www.skinit.com/details.php?resourceId=8830

Sublime1304 · 11-17-2010, 10:21 PM

I'll have to check that out too. Thanks Chris!

Bdub215 · 11-17-2010, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DC2.2GSR

We chromed a regular iPhone case and it destroyed the reception. lol. I guess the metal in the chrome solution = not good. You could easily paint it though, it would just have to be automotive paint though because anything out of a spray can will be destroyed very quickly. Even auto paint will wear relatively quick.

Similar problem with the 2g iPhones. Metal back wasn't good for reception. The antenna can't get the signal out through metal like it can through plastic. Just some useless info

c0nfl1kt · 11-17-2010, 11:02 PM

http://www.colorwarepc.com/

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http://www.colorwarepc.com/

http://www.colorwarepc.com/

olletsocmit · 11-17-2010, 11:02 PM

No. haha.

11-17-2010, 12:33 PM	#1
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jpalamar TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orefield, PA Member #13773 My Ride: '14 Mustang GT iTrader: (3)	Paint or even vinyl wrap it. Powder coating wouldn't work though. Only girls make their cell phones match their cars FYI :-) __________________ 2014 Mustang GT performance package, M6, Brembo brakes, Torsen diff with 3.73, Steeda CAI with 101mm MAF, ST coilovers with caster/camber plates, BMR lower control arms, BMR watts link, BMW sway bars with end links, front brake cooling ducts, SR short shiffter, and custom tuned

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FocusDude Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lower Lower Bucks Member #6269 My Ride: 01 Focus ZX3 iTrader: (0)	I saw a ad on TV for a website that wraps phones. Whatever design, color, etc. Wish I could remember the site. __________________ 2001 Ford Focus ZX3 - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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AutobahnRacer Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: TriState, PA Member #2056 iTrader: (3)	Powdercoating involves baking, I do not think the Iphone could take the heat

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BigWhiteTodd Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Wales Member #8795 My Ride: 01 camaro iTrader: (0)	Phone skins here you go have a ball

11-17-2010, 06:52 PM	#9
AutobahnRacer Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: TriState, PA Member #2056 iTrader: (3)	Just type in Iphone shell. You can put the internals of your current phone into anothers shell. Will void warranty of course, just likje painting but you may find exactly what you are looking for.

11-17-2010, 10:05 PM	#13
Sublime1304 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ivyland, PA Member #15678 My Ride: MK5 TDI Cup Edition Jetta, MK5 GLI iTrader: (1)	Thanks for the input everyone. The crazy idea hit me today and I like it. Lol I'll find sublime oem paint, spray it, and clear it. My mom has a broken iPhone so I might use that as a test first __________________ Mike Burns - '10 TDI Cup Edition Jetta Photographer: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. , To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. IG: @mike_perfectstance

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Sublime1304 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ivyland, PA Member #15678 My Ride: MK5 TDI Cup Edition Jetta, MK5 GLI iTrader: (1)	I don't won't a case or anything bulky cuz I have a case that attaches to my belt that I put it in. No more putting it in my pocket cuz you get crap under the screen __________________ Mike Burns - '10 TDI Cup Edition Jetta Photographer: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. , To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. IG: @mike_perfectstance

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11secdsm Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2007 Location: Warrington, PA Member #4914 My Ride: '15 F150, '11 535xi, '95 M3, '04 Wrangler iTrader: (2)	A phone skin will not change the dimensions of the phone. It's just a vinyl wrap...best of all, it's removable if and when you get sick of it or want to change it. __________________ -Chris 1995 M3 LS6 swapped 1991 Eclipse auto- 725whp - 5.93@122 1/8 \|\| 9.14 @ 151 2006 Evo IX- 609whp-> (2.3L) \|\| 11.19 @ 128 ->(stock 2.0) SOLD 1997 Supra- 670whp- 10.91 @ 139 SOLD

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11secdsm Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2007 Location: Warrington, PA Member #4914 My Ride: '15 F150, '11 535xi, '95 M3, '04 Wrangler iTrader: (2)	Problem solved... http://www.skinit.com/details.php?resourceId=8830 __________________ -Chris 1995 M3 LS6 swapped 1991 Eclipse auto- 725whp - 5.93@122 1/8 \|\| 9.14 @ 151 2006 Evo IX- 609whp-> (2.3L) \|\| 11.19 @ 128 ->(stock 2.0) SOLD 1997 Supra- 670whp- 10.91 @ 139 SOLD

11-17-2010, 10:21 PM	#17
Sublime1304 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ivyland, PA Member #15678 My Ride: MK5 TDI Cup Edition Jetta, MK5 GLI iTrader: (1)	I'll have to check that out too. Thanks Chris! __________________ Mike Burns - '10 TDI Cup Edition Jetta Photographer: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. , To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. IG: @mike_perfectstance

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