Talk:LaFonera Hardware Logo-Removal

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[edit] Remains of logo after colour has been removed

I notice on the Fonera top I have removed the logo from the logo is still visible as a slightly raised pattern of the logo if you reflect a light off the logo area. Does anyone else see this too, or did I not remove the logo enough? Here is a photo:

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Note that the effect appears to be exaggerated in the photo, it is not so strong when looking at it in real life. Also it is only visible when reflecting light off the logo area.

If other people have it I will try another method of removal for anyone that wants to completely hide it.

Please leave a comment here if you have the same thing, thanks. Hal 00:52, 4 Apr 2007 (CEST)

Yes, I get this too. As highlighted, this is very minor. You can use fine grit sandpaper or sugar rubbing to smooth it out, then repeat the toothpaste polishing if you want it perfectly flat. --Ndoo 17:19, 5 Apr 2007 (CEST)

Thanks for confirming that. I have been trying a couple of methods on my LaFoneras, and I can't recommend using sandpaper unless you have a polishing wheel with real polishing compound to finish it off with.
1000 grit wet&dry is easily able to remove the logo, as the plastic is very soft. I used the paper wet on a piece of glass to provide a flat surface. I then moved the logo section of the LaFonera up and down the paper. The logo will come off reasonably fast. A minute or two is all it takes (not much pressure used to avoid heavy scratching).
After 1000 I used 1500 in the same way to get rid of the 1000 grit scratches (btw, I think the logo would come off with 1500). After that the surface is very flat and smooth, but looks matte, not glossy. After about 10-15 minutes of manual polishing with toothpaste as an abrasive the plastic looks glossy, but there are still scratches visible from the toothpaste if you reflect light off the surface. It seems you need an even finer abrasive to get a mirror finish. If you are not going to paint it, some kind of wax polish to finish may be good, or a rubbing compound. This is probably not worth the hassle for your average guy, so the chemical removal is fine.
I recommend trying to dissolve the logo with something rather than brasso, which is more abrasive.
If you are painting the LaFonera then I think the wet&dry method is better, as any small scratches will be covered by the paint. Hal 04:10, 8 Apr 2007 (CEST)

[edit] Methods of logo removal

I moved these methods to this discussion page, as a better method has been found, and is now on the article page. If you have any other ideas for logo removal discuss them here, or add them to the article if you are sure that they work well. Hal 00:27, 28 Mar 2007 (CEST)

This info has been added as I've seen a few people trying to remove logos from the Fonera using kinda bad methods and clearly failing miserably.

Note that this method has not actually been tested and judging by other people's results on other plastic material, it may not work too well but is probably better than sandpaper / drills / god knows what...


Anyway, basically, apply sugar to logo area and rub it in. You can view more details at http://www.instructables.com/id/EFHU5V6TKYERIE2SMP/ where the method is tested on metal phone covers, not the plastic Fonera cover, but it's worth a try if you're gonna remove it anyway.

Another method is to use 600 grit sandpaper to remove most of the logo, and then use Brasso to restore the shine. Be careful and avoid the text around the indicator lights!

I would say start with a much higher grit, 1500 or 1000, and see if that takes off the logo. Otherwise you will have to use higher grits after the 600 to get rid of the scratches. Also, use 'wet and dry' paper (example: [1] you should be able to buy sheets individually, or in small packs of about 4 sheets), not normal sandpaper to get a smoother finish. You can get very fine paper like this in car part shops for use on paintwork.
Soak the 'wet and dry' paper in water for 30 seconds or so before using it, and make sure it stays wet while sanding. You can also add a drop of dish washing liquid to help lubricate the paper while sanding. I recommend laying the paper on a flat surface, and rubbing the case against the paper to make sure you get a flat finish. It may take 3 or more minutes of sanding, so be patient. Hal 17:33, 27 Mar 2007 (CEST)


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