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cae · (09-20-2006, 03:45 PM)

ZE GOOGLES, THEY DO NOTHING

Cymbal Head · (09-20-2006, 03:45 PM)

I can actually see the end product of this being pretty cool. Or a disaster. Either way, yay pics!

I was originally planning on holding out for a black DSL, but I'm kinda glad I caved in in July and bought a white one. Fingerprints don't seem to be as visible, and that's good for my anal-retentive self.

Bufbaf · (09-20-2006, 03:47 PM)

wtf guys he PAID for it (i hope) and if he can't stand the oh-so-slippery pure sexiness on his fingers while playing - then let him do whatever he wants to do =)

I guess now you go on with fine sandpaper, huh?

thetrin · (09-20-2006, 03:49 PM)

Originally Posted by Bufbaf

wtf guys he PAID for it (i hope) and if he can't stand the oh-so-slippery pure sexiness on his fingers while playing - then let him do whatever he wants to do =)

I guess now you go on with fine sandpaper, huh?

It's schadenfreude that eggs us on. Or...reverse schadenfreude, I guess...

Bufbaf · (09-20-2006, 03:51 PM)

wait: "schadenfreude" is actually a word used in common english? Like, dunno, postergeist or kindergarten? That's quite cool, we are slowly taking over America :)

Hyoushi · (09-20-2006, 03:54 PM)

[IMG]http://i10.************/2uoq61w.jpg[/IMG]

Cymbal Head · (09-20-2006, 03:57 PM)

Originally Posted by hyoushi

[IMG]http://i10.************/2uoq61w.jpg[/IMG]

Those goggles are too glossy and slippery, they're probably coaxing a lot of sweat out of his head. He should scratch them up with sandpaper.

maxmars · (09-20-2006, 03:59 PM)

Originally Posted by Bufbaf

postergeist

^^

Is that a dead GAF member?

Joseph Merrick · (09-20-2006, 03:59 PM)

MutFox · (09-20-2006, 04:01 PM)

Hopefully it doesn't end up like that "Lost in Blue" POS DS MOD.
Actually, nothing can ever beat that.

Shig · (09-20-2006, 04:02 PM)

Originally Posted by patrickthehedgehog

i wish i even had a DS lite to defile...

haha you're poor

kiryogi · (09-20-2006, 04:02 PM)

Originally Posted by MutFox

Hopefully it doesn't end up like that "Lost in Blue" POS DS MOD.
Actually, nothing can ever beat that.

What is this mod you speak of? Pics please!

RumpledForeskin · (09-20-2006, 04:15 PM)

0_o

You know there are varying grades of sand paper right?

MutFox · (09-20-2006, 04:17 PM)

Originally Posted by kiryogi

What is this mod you speak of? Pics please!

More Here --->http://www.flickr.com/photos/5032632...7594221854345/

E-Nature · (09-20-2006, 04:17 PM)

Originally Posted by kiryogi

What is this mod you speak of? Pics please!

Enjoy this for your viewing pleasure!

:lol :lol

my god, somehow I have the same thoughts about the final result of that black DSL......

Diablohead · (09-20-2006, 04:18 PM)

Oh my...

Hyoushi · (09-20-2006, 04:22 PM)

what the hell!

once again:

[IMG]http://i10.************/2rrnfde.jpg[/IMG]

Chao · (09-20-2006, 04:24 PM)

Jive Turkey · (09-20-2006, 04:25 PM)

Originally Posted by Bufbaf

wait: "schadenfreude" is actually a word used in common english? Like, dunno, postergeist or kindergarten? That's quite cool, we are slowly taking over America :)

You can thank things like the internet and the broadway musical Avenue Q for the popularity of "Shadenfreude".

plagiarize · (09-20-2006, 04:29 PM)

Originally Posted by ortwin_regal

I painted my DS Lost in Blue themed. Seems like most people hate me for it but that's ok.

hahahahahaha.

this sandpapering a DS lite thing is a bit mean though. i mean you guys talked him into it!

trh · (09-20-2006, 04:31 PM)

;_; Whyyyy whyyyyy...

kaizoku · (09-20-2006, 04:31 PM)

you know....if this thing went out on the internet...like if you made a video on youtube or something - you would probably be featured on Japanese news channels.

Looks better than expected, I also like the look of the matte kind of finish like the inside of the DS Lite. But once I actually saw the unit in person, and after spending some time with it, I wouldnt change a damn thing, a matte-all-over DSL now would seem weird and deformed.

a problem is the matte stains, the gloss is wipeable, good job yours is black!

jarosh · (09-20-2006, 04:32 PM)

Originally Posted by E-Nature

Enjoy this for your viewing pleasure!

:lol :lol

my god, somehow I have the same thoughts about the final result of that black DSL......

8bit · (09-20-2006, 04:39 PM)

Originally Posted by MutFox

More Here --->http://www.flickr.com/photos/5032632...7594221854345/

Wow wow wow. I wonder if the speakers actually work or if they're full of paint?

Cymbal Head · (09-20-2006, 04:44 PM)

Originally Posted by jarosh

hilariousness

:lol :lol :lol :lol

God bless you, sir.

Dice · (09-20-2006, 04:55 PM)

Ok so it went really well. Here, I'll show you.

Here is DS being sexy in the daylight. Now here is what the back looks like...

Not too bad, I still worked on it a bit after that because it wasn't quite perfect and the detail spots were hard to do. But now, what everyone has been waiting for, how does the front look?

As you can see, I still need to smooth and buff the right side a little, but the rest is fantastic. It's like the Batmobile DS now. What does it really look/feel like? A less slippery Dual Shock 2. Seriously.

I do highly recommend working with a lamp if you decide to do this. You see to wipe off the dust and look at it at an angle to see where it's still slightly glossy. Once you work off the gloss it's a different kind of plastic underneath and scratches don't show.

For a last couple notes, I used one of those fluffy-feeling kind of paper towels to brush dust off the file now and then. It got it off best and would grab on the grit to let me know how much is left on the part of the file I was using.

Also, after you wipe off the dust, there is still going to be a very thin layer on the top that will make it look lighter. Just use your hand oil (it will soak up your hands dry) and when you rub it you should see the superfine dust form into clumps, it seems bluejeans are best for wiping this off, then use a finer cloth to buff it more.

I decided I'd leave the sides smooth and shiny because it looks kind of cool, it'll make sliding the power and volume easier and it'd be a pain to work on.

valparaiso · 04:58 PM

:lol :lol :lol This thread delivers.

Go Dice go! You truly are a hero for all of us black DSL owners

edit: damn, it actually looks very nice. Might do this.

trh · (09-20-2006, 04:57 PM)

hah, doesn't look that bad. :p

kaizoku · (09-20-2006, 04:59 PM)

Originally Posted by Dice

As you can see, I still need to smooth and buff the right side a little, but the rest is fantastic. It's like the Batmobile DS now. What does it really look/feel like? A less slippery Dual Shock 2. Seriously.

haha, I was gonna reference a batmobile toy I had in the 80s as a reason for why non-gloss would look weird. But it looks good, congrats.

thetrin · (09-20-2006, 05:00 PM)

Originally Posted by Bufbaf

wait: "schadenfreude" is actually a word used in common english? Like, dunno, postergeist or kindergarten? That's quite cool, we are slowly taking over America :)

Uh, yea man. It's part of common english, now.

Scrow · (09-20-2006, 05:01 PM)

Originally Posted by Gamecocks625

So, fingerprints are bad, but sanding the crap out of it is better?

ex-fcuking-actly

wtf?! you sandpapered the entire thing.... even where you don't hold it when playing?

wow

Shig · (09-20-2006, 05:02 PM)

You should just go ahead and sand the DS logo off the top altogether.

FoxHimself · (09-20-2006, 05:05 PM)

Wow, it actually looks pretty good.

Nice work!

I still hate you for doing it though.

Leonsito · (09-20-2006, 05:05 PM)

Originally Posted by Shig

"haha you're poor"

Fixed

thetrin · (09-20-2006, 05:09 PM)

Originally Posted by Leonsito

Fixed

Lol, poor people.

Cymbal Head · (09-20-2006, 05:16 PM)

It's cool that it came out looking pretty nice, but I'm secretly disappointed we don't have an abomination to laugh at.

I'm confused. Is this a happy ending or a sad ending?

TheGreatDave · (09-20-2006, 05:18 PM)

Originally Posted by Cymbal Head

It's cool that it came out looking pretty nice, but I'm secretly disappointed we don't have an abomination to laugh at.

I'm confused. Is this a happy ending or a sad ending?

It's an ending, that's enough

temjin · (09-20-2006, 05:19 PM)

looks awesome. i prefer it over the glossyness.

DO MINE DO MINE!!!!

PolyGone · (09-20-2006, 05:20 PM)

I think I'll just keep my hands clean, ftw

Dynamite Shikoku · (09-20-2006, 05:21 PM)

Do the screen next

Kroole · (09-20-2006, 05:24 PM)

Originally Posted by Great Rumbler

:lol :lol :lol Oh man

the year 20XX · (09-20-2006, 05:24 PM)

Originally Posted by PolyGone

I think I'll just keep my hands clean, ftw

Try sandpaper.

warthog · (09-20-2006, 05:24 PM)

Could have turned out worse, not bad.

Truelize · (09-20-2006, 05:38 PM)

If you are going to do this you should be using wet-sandpaper. The same stuff that is used to sand plexiglass and such. It is super fine and wouldn't leave those tiny surface scratches. I know that looks alright, but I'm sure wet-sandpaper (I'm pretty sure that is what it's called) would have worked better. After the wet-sandpaper you use a buffing machine to really smooth out the surface.

And really starting with anything harsher than 320 is a bad idea.

plagiarize · (09-20-2006, 05:43 PM)

Dice... you have amazing levels of patience and nerves of steel. i salute you.

__Andrea__ · (09-20-2006, 05:43 PM)

Oh, my god...

Vic · (09-20-2006, 05:44 PM)

shit, I'll do the same with my PS3, thanks!!!

Zaptruder · (09-20-2006, 05:50 PM)

Dumbshit.

Should've at least tried the matt varnish route before going for sandpaper.

Ah well, whatever, that's your DS. Don't you dare lay a finger on mine! :P

Gamecocks625 · (09-20-2006, 05:51 PM)

Originally Posted by VicAlpha

shit, I'll do the same with my PS3, thanks!!!

Do it. I just sandpapered my mouse, keyboard, and while I was at it, my TV screen. It looks awesome.

Soneet · (09-20-2006, 07:11 PM)

Hell no, if I knew this I would have bought a black DS instead. No way... looks great *sniff*

awesome job