[Q] Did Anyone Chrome Polish Their Kickstand?

[charlieb620]

Was looking around for people that have done it on blogs, asked a couple friends...etc

Was wondering if anyone on here have done the steps to chrome out your kickstand. I heard its ideal for people that have a peeling kickstand or just wanted to try it in general.

I came across this when searching google---> http://blog.whitesites.com/Chrome-HTC-HD2-Battery-Cover-Tutorial__634103488469591250_blog.htm

So i would expect it to be somewhat similar. I have a HD7 on the way today because i want to give Mango a try for a month or so.

So what do you guys think?

If this has been asked or done already please direct me, and i will give thanks.

 

[jelliottz]

I know that the kick stand is metal. I remember a thread quite a while back with people complaining about the clear coat peeling off. Mine is flaking and I've thought about sanding it down. I'm guessing you could follow any of the threads for some of the other devices; G2, Hd2, Nexus One, Sensation, etc, that posted how-to's on this. It shouldn't be too difficult.

I would however worry about dust getting into the phone unless you want to go to the trouble of taking your phone apart to remove the piece from the phone before working on it.

Post pics if you go for it. I would love to see the finished product.

 

[lauticol]

I should tell you my kickstand was peeling off and it was horrible, so I continued peeling off till I got it completely removed and now it looks pretty nice, with a much more convincing chrome look.. Tomorrow I'll show you some pictures (3:30 AM here).

 

[charlieb620]

I should tell you my kickstand was peeling off and it was horrible, so I continued peeling off till I got it completely removed and now it looks pretty nice, with a much more convincing chrome look.. Tomorrow I'll show you some pictures (3:30 AM here).

Thanks alot. I'm curious to see how it looks.

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[devnode]

Havent tried to polish yet but i know i got a little spot on my kickstand that looks like its peeling off too like lauticol said 2 posts ago.
And i agree with lauticol when he said it looks like its more even or more like crome.. not like that ugly "original" somehow painted kickstandshape.

 

[lauticol]

Well, here's the photos I promised, and also a video because I didn't knew if you could see it well through the pictures.. You may see some scratches (had an acciden ) but I'ts really beautifull, it was the best thing I did to my HD7 (talking about hardware obviously )
I'm thinking of a future project for my phone, "chrome polish" the little tier that says "HD7" because it has a little peeling off (But I don't know if the word "HD7" will be removed too).

I can't put the embed video player, but here's the link

 

[charlieb620]

Well, here's the photos I promised, and also a video because I didn't knew if you could see it well through the pictures.. You may see some scratches (had an acciden ) but I'ts really beautifull, it was the best thing I did to my HD7 (talking about hardware obviously )
I'm thinking of a future project for my phone, "chrome polish" the little tier that says "HD7" because it has a little peeling off (But I don't know if the word "HD7" will be removed too).

I can't put the embed video player, but here's the link

Nice



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[lauticol]

Nice



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Thanks, hope it helped someone who didn't want to peel it off completely because of the result