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Ich bin auf eine Anleitung gestoßen, wie man das Backcover vom Sensation Chrom - polieren kann.
Is zwar auf Englisch aber ich denke das kann ja jeder.
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How to Polish the frame of your HTC Sensation 4G
Is zwar auf Englisch aber ich denke das kann ja jeder.
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How to Polish the frame of your HTC Sensation 4G
First before you decide to do this, be sure you have the supplies and the time. It took me about 6 hours to polish the frame from start to finish.
This time could have been reduced by the use of power tools ( dremel tool / grinding wheel / polishing wheel ),
but I for some stupid reason, decided to simulate the Amish, and perform this project with pride and care ( my finger tips and back still hurt ).
So if you plan on doing it the way I did. You will need the following
But be sure that you sand out those scratches with 1000 grit, else you will see the scratches after you are done with the polishing step.
Step 1 Taking Apart your HTC Sensation 4G
This time could have been reduced by the use of power tools ( dremel tool / grinding wheel / polishing wheel ),
but I for some stupid reason, decided to simulate the Amish, and perform this project with pride and care ( my finger tips and back still hurt ).
So if you plan on doing it the way I did. You will need the following
- 600 or 800 Grit Sand Paper ( optional )
- 1000 Grit Wet / Dry Sand Paper
- 1500 Grit Web / Dry Sand Paper
- Blue Magic Metal Polish Creme
- A few paper towels
But be sure that you sand out those scratches with 1000 grit, else you will see the scratches after you are done with the polishing step.
Step 1 Taking Apart your HTC Sensation 4G
Before you can polish your frame you need to remove the frame.
Next you need to remove the top and bottom plastic pieces. Its very important you don't try to polish these.
Your antenna is built into these plastic pieces. So even though its tempting to polish these which would give you a glossy black finish,
this would remove the protective rubberized coating that keeps your antenna safe. So be sure you remove these before starting.
The bottom one has a couple screws that hold it in. Both pieces have glue that keep them attached.
You will need to use a good amount of pressure to break this bond to free the pieces.
Next you need to remove the speaker grill, and light sensor lense.
Just use a small flat blade screw driver to apply a little pressure from the front side and these should pop right out.
Next we need to remove the volume rocker.
To remove this use a tiny flat blade screw driver to free the rubber part that is attached at the bottom.
Step 2 Sanding the Frame of your HTC Sensation 4G
Next you need to remove the top and bottom plastic pieces. Its very important you don't try to polish these.
Your antenna is built into these plastic pieces. So even though its tempting to polish these which would give you a glossy black finish,
this would remove the protective rubberized coating that keeps your antenna safe. So be sure you remove these before starting.
The bottom one has a couple screws that hold it in. Both pieces have glue that keep them attached.
You will need to use a good amount of pressure to break this bond to free the pieces.
Next you need to remove the speaker grill, and light sensor lense.
Just use a small flat blade screw driver to apply a little pressure from the front side and these should pop right out.
Next we need to remove the volume rocker.
To remove this use a tiny flat blade screw driver to free the rubber part that is attached at the bottom.
Step 2 Sanding the Frame of your HTC Sensation 4G
Start off with your roughest grit sand paper, and start sanding. I highly recommend you start with a 600 or 800 grit.
Or if you want to make sure it comes out perfect you can do what I did, and start with 1000 grit sand paper.
DO NOT start with anything rougher than 600 grit. This will cause very deep scratches which are very difficult to remove later.
You are better off taking your time and starting with a higher grit to ensure the best possible finish.
Take your sand paper and cut it into small strips. Then start sanding
Just to warn you the first stage in sanding will take a long time. After maybe 20 minutes it should start to look like this
You want to keep sanding until the bare metal is showing.
Here is mine a little later
Getting Closer
When you are finally done with the first sanding step you should not see any paint remaining on the parts of the phone that will be exposed.
At this point, if you prefer the brushed metal look, then you could go ahead and put everything back together.
Here are some pictures of what the phone looks like with the Brushed Metal Look
The next step would be to use the finer grit sand papers ( 1500 or greater ) to remove the scratches of your 1000 grit sand paper.
Fortunately sanding out the 1000 grit scratches with 1500 grit doesn't take very long. I only used a single sheet of sand paper on this step.
After you are done sanding its time to move on to the polishing step.
Step 3 Polishing your HTC Sensation 4G
Or if you want to make sure it comes out perfect you can do what I did, and start with 1000 grit sand paper.
DO NOT start with anything rougher than 600 grit. This will cause very deep scratches which are very difficult to remove later.
You are better off taking your time and starting with a higher grit to ensure the best possible finish.
Take your sand paper and cut it into small strips. Then start sanding
Just to warn you the first stage in sanding will take a long time. After maybe 20 minutes it should start to look like this
You want to keep sanding until the bare metal is showing.
Here is mine a little later
Getting Closer
When you are finally done with the first sanding step you should not see any paint remaining on the parts of the phone that will be exposed.
At this point, if you prefer the brushed metal look, then you could go ahead and put everything back together.
Here are some pictures of what the phone looks like with the Brushed Metal Look
The next step would be to use the finer grit sand papers ( 1500 or greater ) to remove the scratches of your 1000 grit sand paper.
Fortunately sanding out the 1000 grit scratches with 1500 grit doesn't take very long. I only used a single sheet of sand paper on this step.
After you are done sanding its time to move on to the polishing step.
Step 3 Polishing your HTC Sensation 4G
In this step you will be using paper towels and the Metal Polish Creme.
You want to fold the paper town up and then tape a very small dap of the Metal Polish Creme and buff it into your frame.
As you Polish your paper towel will turn black, rotate your paper towel to a clean spot and keep polishing. Then stop to inspect the shine
Make sure you don't see any deep scratches from a previous sanding step.
If everything looks good keep polishing the entire frame until it has a chrome like mirror finish.
Now that your Frame is Polished reassemble the plastics,
Some of the pieces you will need to use a very small dap of glue to reattach them.
Final Product HTC Sensation 4G with a Polished Frame
Update 7/26/2011
I have also polished the metal port for the camera opening. Very easy to do and looks great
You want to fold the paper town up and then tape a very small dap of the Metal Polish Creme and buff it into your frame.
As you Polish your paper towel will turn black, rotate your paper towel to a clean spot and keep polishing. Then stop to inspect the shine
Make sure you don't see any deep scratches from a previous sanding step.
If everything looks good keep polishing the entire frame until it has a chrome like mirror finish.
Now that your Frame is Polished reassemble the plastics,
Some of the pieces you will need to use a very small dap of glue to reattach them.
Final Product HTC Sensation 4G with a Polished Frame
Update 7/26/2011
I have also polished the metal port for the camera opening. Very easy to do and looks great
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