Joined: Jan 25, 2007 Posts: 1626 Location: Big Stone Gap, VA USA
Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 12:41 pm Post subject: Getting glue off jewel w/o scratching?
hey guys....doin my first case mod...figured id let u guys in on it...welcome to any hints, tips, or things im doin/done wrong....all comments welcom....I have one question though....I got some hot glue on the bottom of the jewel while i was putting it back on...any ideas on how to get the glue off w/o scratching the jewel? pics below
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gettin the jewel clear
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gettin ready for paint
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the sanding process
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painted the X silver...plan on paintin the rest like a blue metallic flake with some blue LED's
Joined: Dec 08, 2006 Posts: 2337 Location: Repping the (216) yo
Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 1:12 pm Post subject:
Use a chemical solevent. Gassoline works well but you need to make sure you get it off right away since it will eventually eat the plastic. _________________
SiK_WiD_iT Moderator
Joined: Jan 25, 2007 Posts: 1626 Location: Big Stone Gap, VA USA
Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 4:39 pm Post subject:
anything i can use besides gasoline? dont want the box to reek lol _________________
wes213 Administrator
Joined: Feb 04, 2007 Posts: 10520 Location: Harrisonburg V.A.
Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 5:05 pm Post subject:
i used nail polish remover it will make it haze over but i buffed that out with tooth paist and stainless steel cleaner on a rag.
Joined: Dec 08, 2006 Posts: 2337 Location: Repping the (216) yo
Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 5:51 pm Post subject:
paint thinner, goo gone, possibly rubbing alcohol.... stuff like that. Anything that will break down the glue. _________________
SiK_WiD_iT Moderator
Joined: Jan 25, 2007 Posts: 1626 Location: Big Stone Gap, VA USA
Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 6:48 pm Post subject:
alright...thanks guys....big help _________________
SiK_WiD_iT Moderator
Joined: Jan 25, 2007 Posts: 1626 Location: Big Stone Gap, VA USA
Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2007 2:07 am Post subject:
hey guys the tips really helped...got the jewel pretty clear....i decided not to use the painted case u saw earlier..instead i stuck with the original and the only lights i had layin around were these 12v 6in purple neon tubes....the one under the jewel was pretty much forced but it works and doesnt look that bad...not a big fan of purple but whatever heres some pics lol
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SuperX Xbox-HQ Member Xbox Version: 1.1 Softmod Modded: UnleashX Dash - 40g HDD
Joined: Jul 13, 2007 Posts: 78 Location: Southwest, Virginia
Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2007 2:11 am Post subject:
i think it looks better in person in my opinion _________________ -Bran2TheDon™-
Joined: Dec 08, 2006 Posts: 2337 Location: Repping the (216) yo
Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2007 8:22 pm Post subject:
Looks good dude _________________
SiK_WiD_iT Moderator
Joined: Jan 25, 2007 Posts: 1626 Location: Big Stone Gap, VA USA
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 8:53 pm Post subject:
thanks man....got some of it in the light on the Dumpster Dive thread under Off Topic... _________________
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