Brushed Steel iPod Tutorial

[Nathan Otis]

I thought I'd give this thread a bump since I've been planning to do this very thing since I saw the first iPod, lo these many years ago. I just scored one of my own and I'm pondering exactly how to tape up some sort of flame design and brush around it.

I'll post pics when I finish.
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[Nathan Otis]

Originally posted by Nathan Otis
I'll post pics when I finish.

Like the man said:

http://www.users.qwest.net/~b-otis/iRule.jpg

(don't slashdot a brotha)
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[JBF]

That turned out very nice, Otis. In fact, I had already thought of doing the exact same thing to my iPod, but again I don't feel like voiding my best buy warranty.

[Rexstjames]

Originally posted by Nathan Otis
Like the man said:

http://www.users.qwest.net/~b-otis/iRule.jpg

(don't slashdot a brotha)
n.

Wow! That flame pattern came out really tight! I didn't think anyone would really be able to make it look good. Guess I was wrong!

Nice work.

[Adam]

Originally posted by Nathan Otis
Like the man said:

http://www.users.qwest.net/~b-otis/iRule.jpg

(don't slashdot a brotha)
n.

Wow.

Just wow.

[Nathan Otis]

Originally posted by Adam
Wow.

Just wow.

That's High Compliment, Adam. Thanks.
n.

[shaggyoogle]

This is my first post, and I believe its a great place to start.

That is a beautiful ipod, I think i'm going to try something like that.

I'm getting the vaja 3g case though, with my 20gb ipod, so it isn't necessary.

[Nicholas]

Wow those flames look really nice!

[Adam]

No really, I may have sounded sarcastic, but that is absolutely amazing. I hope someone else tries something similar....

[jPod (^-^)v]

DAANMMM!!! thats sweet Nathan!!!i was considering something like that. if it turns out that good i think im gunna havta give it a go! but something original would be nice..lol

[Nathan Otis]

Originally posted by Adam
No really, I may have sounded sarcastic, but that is absolutely amazing. I hope someone else tries something similar....

And no really, I meant it was high compliment.


I also meant "Thanks"

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(the mean face that follows is my sig)

[Nathan Otis]

Originally posted by jPod (^-^)v
but something original would be nice..lol

It really does turn out well. Any symbol or word or anything could be done. The only problem is, once you do this, it becomes harder to do again... for example, in a year when the mirrored flames are covered in scratches... what am I going to do?

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[Rexstjames]

It really does turn out well. Any symbol or word or anything could be done. The only problem is, once you do this, it becomes harder to do again... for example, in a year when the mirrored flames are covered in scratches... what am I going to do?

n.

Well, once that happens you could just brush the back again, thus removing your cool pattern, but leaving a brushed finish, with all the advantages of one, on the whole back of the iPod.

I found a "Brushed" iPod being sold on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...707594339&rd=1
Seller says:

The Ipod has a "brushed" stainless steel back. It did not come like that. I had a friend do it for me. I have included a picture of it. All the writing like the Apple logo is still visible in the light. I had this done because the little hairline scratches make the back very unattractive looking and the "brushed" look looks great.

[Nathan Otis]

Now it's value added!
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[Adam]

First update of the site for yonks, Nathan is immortalised and Rexstjames mentioned....

http://members.optusnet.com.au/brushedipod/