Uni hinge pieces

[karlbarclay]

Hey all.
Just thought I'd post my experience here.
After owning my uni for a few years, I thought it was about time to give it a make over.
My main annoyance was the hinge pieces / spine where the paint had chipped off. I tried touch up pen........ looked worse.
Googled and ebayed but all I could find was housings only.
Eventually I just took the paint off and, after several applications of Autosol.....WOW! Shines like a mirror! I'm shocked that no one i here has tried this.
Next task is to use the old housing's exterior metal branding as a template and put a chrome piece in the new cover (on the spv m5000 housing)
I'll post some pics as it progresses.

[-Jonny-]

please do, sounds great. what is Autosol?

[enigma1nz]

That sounds interesting! Can't wait for results. Please keep us posted.

[enigma1nz]

That sounds interesting! Can't wait for results. Please keep us posted.

[karlbarclay]

Autosol is metal polish in a tube. Really good stuff.
I'm sending the phone of for the 128mb upgrade before renewing / modding the housing.
Decided on aluminium for the outer branding and found a guy to machine it.

Any of you guys know if you can get silver buttons (camera, volume etc) for the uni or will I have to get them plated?

[TallPaul86]

I too can personally vouch for how good Autosol is ;-) its about £5 or so from Halfords iirc

BTW karl where have you sent your phone off to to get the 128mb upgrade done? And for how much can i ask?

Cheers

[karlbarclay]

I've been contacting a guy called Joe at retronix uk ltd.
Very helpful he's been.
He quoted £80.00 to do it. They want the entire phone (not just the board) and the charger. They also want a 128mb rom loaded on so they can test it once it's upgraded.
Payment is going to be by debit card.
Hope that's enough info for you.

[karlbarclay]

I dont suppose anyone has an mda pro keyboard and toggle button (one next to the screen) spare / for sale?
Ordered the housing of fleebay but without the above.
Cheers all

[bradipo.xda]

[...]Joe at retronix uk ltd. [...]


I'm interested in the upgrade, and would like to know something more about the shipping options... do I have to contact them directly or PM you, or whatever?

regards

[karlbarclay]

I think it's better to contact directly.
No harm in it.

[bradipo.xda]

I'm in contact with the Italian partner of Retronix, trying to get an affordable price to get the upgrade done. If someone else from Italy is interested can contact me, chances are that we can get discounts for quantity...

sorry again for the OT,

cheers to all

[mavrik64]

Has anyone actually used Retronix Uk yet?
How did you get on?

Mav

[kingkobra]

Tried the chrome thing on da hinges a year away. the main problem is dat it needs attention every month. mine got yellowish in a month. also try touchin the hinges while the phone is on charge. ull feel electrified a bit...lolzzz.