Painting parts
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The transmitter is the yoke to paint in my opinion. How many video clips are there where the operator is glaringly obvious because he's holding that damned big white remote in the shot! 
Yeah i forgot to do the RC.
I haven't figured out what to do with it but that white big case becomes to dirty to fast, not my cup of tea.
I painted the battery top.
Just under the top lid ( were the LEDs are ) i placed masking tape on the narrower body, also to protect the connectors.
The wider than the battery top is thus clear to be painted.
Try this trick.
Go to the bathroom and take several swabs that u use to clean your ears.
If your paint is water based make the cotton on the swab wet.
It must be wet but not dripping ! remove any exes water by holding the cotton against a absorbent like tissue.
Now paint the battery top lid.
Use the wet swab to remove the paint from the LEDs.
It works very fast and is much better then masking all LEDs.
If your paint is solvent based try white spirit (( lamp )petrol) instead of water.
Make a test first to see if it actually removes the paint on the test surface.
Never use any solvent that dissolves plastics like acetone or cellulose/synthetic thinner.
I use alkyd paint, thats solvent based and i painted the battery's this way.
I haven't figured out what to do with it but that white big case becomes to dirty to fast, not my cup of tea.
I painted the battery top.
Just under the top lid ( were the LEDs are ) i placed masking tape on the narrower body, also to protect the connectors.
The wider than the battery top is thus clear to be painted.
Try this trick.
Go to the bathroom and take several swabs that u use to clean your ears.
If your paint is water based make the cotton on the swab wet.
It must be wet but not dripping ! remove any exes water by holding the cotton against a absorbent like tissue.
Now paint the battery top lid.
Use the wet swab to remove the paint from the LEDs.
It works very fast and is much better then masking all LEDs.
If your paint is solvent based try white spirit (( lamp )petrol) instead of water.
Make a test first to see if it actually removes the paint on the test surface.
Never use any solvent that dissolves plastics like acetone or cellulose/synthetic thinner.
I use alkyd paint, thats solvent based and i painted the battery's this way.
N017RW
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N017RW
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Look underneath/behind cap for clips at perimeter of rectangular battery surround.
Or google it.
Or google it.
Still need to clean the LED lenses. And glue the thing back together.
I will stick with my mod, by the time someone has destroyed there battery i have painted 2 of mine with no afterwards issues.
I will stick with my mod, by the time someone has destroyed there battery i have painted 2 of mine with no afterwards issues.
N017RW
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ToThePoint said:
I would not characterize mine as destroyed. I actualy removed the lenses too BTW.
Taste and skills vary. TEHO.
N017RW said:
Sure especially when we have to google for it ourselves so you can keep your secrets to the self.
Nice skill.
I rather have no advice then someone stating stuff with no clear info so they can kick afterwards.
So pls keep your skills, we will find our own way.
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I painted it all and It turned well. Now it's black and red and it's easier to see it at night. If you want tips on how to do it, here are some videos with the instructions.
DJI Phantom Paintjob Part 1 - Disassemble --> http://youtu.be/6Fyo2GAeU2w
DJI Phantom Paintjob Part 2 - Paint ----------> http://youtu.be/2thBdN6kmgI
DJI Phantom Paintjob Part 3 - Reassemble --> http://youtu.be/5hnerDEXIUk
DJI Phantom Paintjob Part 1 - Disassemble --> http://youtu.be/6Fyo2GAeU2w
DJI Phantom Paintjob Part 2 - Paint ----------> http://youtu.be/2thBdN6kmgI
DJI Phantom Paintjob Part 3 - Reassemble --> http://youtu.be/5hnerDEXIUk
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ToThePoint said:
As I go through life I've always come across someone who can do just about anything better than me.
I'd look, listen, and learn.
I never imagined they were keeping secrets or being unclear. Hmmm.
Besides,IIR, you preferred your way better:
"I will stick with my mod, by the time someone has destroyed there battery i have painted 2 of mine with no afterwards issues."
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Onezerosix141 said:
You can find it on amazon. I bought the brad "NIGRIN" and it gave me the best results (I bought others but the paint came off).
Here is how to apply it
Disassemble - http://youtu.be/6Fyo2GAeU2w
Paint - http://youtu.be/2thBdN6kmgI
Reassemble - http://youtu.be/5hnerDEXIUk
Maybe paint it camouflage, Army-like?happydays said:The transmitter is the yoke to paint in my opinion. How many video clips are there where the operator is glaringly obvious because he's holding that damned big white remote in the shot!
ToThePoint said:
I'm sure he (N017RW) was only advising you to Google it because there are videos, like on YT showing you how to get it apart. It is easier to watch a video! How to get them apart is not a secret dude.... Besides, it takes all of 15sec to figure out how to get them apart...
Chill out dude...
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