Okay I just acquired an Ipod Mini (again) and was wondering is there a way to remove the writing on the back casing, I just want a plain housing for my latest project. Any ideas anyone?
All you need is an abrasive. I've seen some videos online of people doing it with sugar. If you have steel wool or something that would probably work too (depends on how important scratching the case is, vs. getting rid of the other stuff).
nothing I know of you can do. Im doing this with my 30gb 5g video, and if you want the lettering gone 1)use higher grit first, probobly 500? then, 2) move to a lower grit, the finish with a scotchbrite pad. I think it looks purdy
Well I had someone powder coat the back cover to match the front on a 5th gen I previously had before for $15 but lost his information, a shame because he did such a good job. I'll eventually figure out something though.
Assuming you want mirror finish, use 280 grit, then 400, then 600, then 800, then 800 wet, then 1500, then 1500 wet, then mothers polish, cleaning in between papers.
BMXmuseum.com Forums / HOW TO ** Remove Anodization ** I'm going to try this today with an ipod mini case and a few bike parts. There's one thread for polishing as well, Blue Magic and Charmin. This I've done with great results.
Post pics when you're done please. This sounds pretty cool if I was looking to strip the whole casing, but just want to remove the lettering without ruining the finish. Man I really appreciate all you guys ideas.
powdered sugar is commonly used to grind writings from delicate sufaces, like removing cellphone carrier brandings or removing print from glass bottles,
Originally Posted by Noumenon /img/forum/go_quote.gif Assuming you want mirror finish, use 280 grit, then 400, then 600, then 800, then 800 wet, then 1500, then 1500 wet, then mothers polish, cleaning in between papers.
^ this, 280's a bit harsh, I'd start at 400 or 600, you'll be rubbing longer, but the final stages will be a little easier, you might want to look in to "rouge" (like Moulin Rouge) it's this chalk like stuff you apply with a buffing wheel, either mounted on a bench grinder or a drill, I've gotten SPECTACULAR results using it. You will have to sand first before you rouge however. Harbor Freight has it, just ask them your looking for rouge for buffing metal (stainless steel in this case, there are different rouges for different metals)
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