[Q] Wanting to replace black housing

usmcpunk · May 16, 2012

I have the black skyrocket and I would like to change the housing to white. I would even consider another color. Has anyone found a site or know where I can get the housing pieces? I know that I will have to replace the front screen due to the border being black on mine.

Any help would be great. Thanks!!

xcrazydx · May 16, 2012

You're gonna end up spending more on those pieces than you did for the phone.

IEatKittys! · May 16, 2012

the complete front panel with screen is $220. that's more then the phone its self if you got it on contract.

https://www.gounlock.com/details.php?itemId=7440

usmcpunk · May 16, 2012

I did find a few site that had them and I have also come to the same conclusion that you guys pointed out. It will cost me more to place everything to make it white. I will just have too stay black or find one on ebay that the insides have crapped out.

Thanks again guys.

xcrazydx · May 16, 2012

usmcpunk said:
I did find a few site that had them and I have also come to the same conclusion that you guys pointed out. It will cost me more to place everything to make it white. I will just have too stay black or find one on ebay that the insides have crapped out.

Thanks again guys.

Some guys on the 989 forum are using stickers.. There might be something similar for the skyrocket

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1623273

usmcpunk · May 17, 2012

I took a look at the vinyl skins and found ones on ebay for the skyrocket. I ordered two to see how it works out.

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xcrazydx · May 17, 2012

usmcpunk said:
I took a look at the vinyl skins and found ones on ebay for the skyrocket. I ordered two to see how it works out.

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Cool, it might Nice

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shaggyskunk · May 17, 2012

usmcpunk said:
I have the black skyrocket and I would like to change the housing to white. I would even consider another color. Has anyone found a site or know where I can get the housing pieces? I know that I will have to replace the front screen due to the border being black on mine.

Any help would be great. Thanks!!

Aside from the "why did you get a black one, if you wanted a white one" question

Have you thought about just selling yours on ebay (or similar) and just getting a white phone? Like just about everything else, if you price the parts individually... It always costs more than buying the finished product. I guess White Out wouldn't cut it?

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usmcpunk · May 17, 2012

I didnt get white because i was impatient and didnt want to wait another week for a phone to come in. Its stupid now but i deal with it.

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shaggyskunk · May 17, 2012

usmcpunk said:
I didnt get white because i was impatient and didnt want to wait another week for a phone to come in. Its stupid now but i deal with it.

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Have you looked at what would be involved in selling yours & getting a white one... Cost, Trade etc?

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Ferrari353 · May 20, 2012

In the short time I had my SGS2, I read this tutorial on taking the outside housing off and sanding it down to give it a matte finish. I'm sure something like that can be applied to the Skyrocket, since it's nearly the same design. Take off the housing, paint it white, and replace it. The screen wouldn't be white, but maybe it looks good like that.

usmcpunk · May 22, 2012

Ferrari353 said:
In the short time I had my SGS2, I read this tutorial on taking the outside housing off and sanding it down to give it a matte finish. I'm sure something like that can be applied to the Skyrocket, since it's nearly the same design. Take off the housing, paint it white, and replace it. The screen wouldn't be white, but maybe it looks good like that.

Do you remember where you saw that at? I would be willing to try it.

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Ferrari353 · May 22, 2012

usmcpunk said:
Do you remember where you saw that at? I would be willing to try it.

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This looks like the one. I guess it's not a tutorial after all, but if you read through it, you can find out what different people did.
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1308284

garydv2002 · May 25, 2012

Check out this thread you might find it to be a cheaper alternative...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1485508

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