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Old 12-04-2007, 06:27 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Livewires 'unBling' mod...

Calling this a mod is probably stretching things a little, as it's so darned simple. You will need a small brush, a small amount of black paint (i used artist's acrylic) and some clear nail varnish or other hard wearing lacquer.

Remove the connectors from the IEMs, and carefully apply a thin coat of black paint, and leave it to dry. DO NOT paint the part that goes into the faceplate, or you'll impair the connection. If you have gaps, apply another thin coat, if you have good coverage, carefully apply a coat of the nail varnish/lacquer. Nail Varnish doesn't give the best finish (it's a bit thick) but it does the job.

Let it dry propery before handling, unless you want fingerprints in the finish.

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(note that i did this about 2 months ago, so there are a few gold spots here and there, but it seems to be holding up well enough)





Alternatively you could carefully mask off the connector and use spray paint, but i don't know how well it would adhere to the shiny gold surface, or how well it would wear.
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Nice work. Pretty sweet.
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Mine came pre-unblinged.
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Mine came pre-unblinged.
explain.
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explain.
The newer cables coming with livewires come with black connectors as standard. The livewires guys apparently read comments that some people weren't loving the bling, and changed it.
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Does anyone have any pictures of the newer cables please?
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Does anyone have any pictures of the newer cables please?
I was wondering that too
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The newer cables coming with livewires come with black connectors as standard. The livewires guys apparently read comments that some people weren't loving the bling, and changed it.
Actually, I was the first. I requested it specifically, and John did it. He's that awesome.
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Actually, I was the first. I requested it specifically, and John did it. He's that awesome.
Pictures, please!
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i don't like the gold colour either..

why don't they make the connectors like the UE,WSTN's?
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