remove (physical) logo

jimh12345 · 05-25-2011, 06:59 PM

Has anyone managed to remove the (ugly, distracting) "Amazon Kindle" logo from the face of their K3, without leaving a mark?

Yes I'm serious. I hate logos, and this one really bugs me.

stickybuns · 05-25-2011, 07:05 PM

I'm not a fan of branding either, so I put a "skin" (a decorative vinyl sticker) on mine. I know that there have been discussions regarding plain graphite skins, if you prefer to keep things simple.

I hope that this doesn't really need to be said but: Do NOT use paint remover or nail polish remover or anything like it on your Kindle!!!!!!

kranu · 05-25-2011, 07:06 PM

Nope. I kind of enjoy the benefits of being covered by a warranty. Just cover it up if you're so averse towards it.

crich70 · 05-25-2011, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimh12345

Has anyone managed to remove the (ugly, distracting) "Amazon Kindle" logo from the face of their K3, without leaving a mark?

Yes I'm serious. I hate logos, and this one really bugs me.

Actually I normally don't even think about it being there. I mean I know it's there but I don't think about it on a conscious level usually.

DiapDealer · 05-25-2011, 08:54 PM

I used one of those wire brushes you can chuck up in an electric drill, but I suppose some 80-grit and a little old fashioned elbow-grease would work just as well.

Mr. Goodbar · 05-25-2011, 09:37 PM

A few years ago, using a sugar cube was popular for de-branding. It was rough enough to take off the paint, but not rough enough to scratch the actual surface. Not sure how it would work on the K3.

jimh12345 · 05-25-2011, 10:11 PM

I've heard about sugar, and am also wondering about auto rubbing compound, etc. but naturally, I'm waiting for someone else to try it first. :-)

JSWolf · 05-25-2011, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimh12345

Has anyone managed to remove the (ugly, distracting) "Amazon Kindle" logo from the face of their K3, without leaving a mark?

Yes I'm serious. I hate logos, and this one really bugs me.

Say goodbye any warranty.

Mario1up · 05-25-2011, 10:44 PM

You'll want to cover the screen in any case, obviously.

You might be able to take it off with a razor blade, a steady hand, and some patience. Of course, no solvents. I've never heard of the sugarcube idea, but it sounds like it would work. I'd try that first.

Giggleton · 05-26-2011, 01:36 AM

I just painted the top half of my Kindle black.

Kenneth_irl · 05-26-2011, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Giggleton

I just painted the top half of my Kindle black.

You serious? But wouldn't that be just as distracting as the logo? Why not paint the whole thing black then?

cathie · 05-26-2011, 08:17 AM

I have to admit, I am not in love with the logo either.

I would suggest you get a skin like stickybuns suggested.
you can get them in solid colours as well as more intricate patterns.

jimh12345 · 05-26-2011, 11:02 AM

I currently have a piece of black electical tape over the logo, which really looks bad, but is easier to tune out than the logo itself. After some of the 'newness'' wears off of my recently purchased K3 I'll probably take a run at gently, nondestructively removing the logo.

alansplace · 05-26-2011, 11:37 AM

the logo is very handy. people looking over your shoulder are less likely to interrupt your reading to ask stupid stuff like 'is that an ipad?'. i hust started using a javoedge case which covers the logo completely and i find that i miss seeing the logo. i just don't understand what all the fuss over the logo is about. i like my logo!!

Giggleton · 05-26-2011, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenneth_irl

You serious? But wouldn't that be just as distracting as the logo? Why not paint the whole thing black then?

It's not actually, I painted it to the bottom of the page turn buttons, it's actually quite aesthetically pleasing. I was thinking about putting some cat stickers on it but that might be distracting.

05-25-2011, 06:59 PM	#1
jimh12345 Connoisseur Posts: 71 Karma: 2012 Join Date: May 2011 Device: kindle	remove (physical) logo Has anyone managed to remove the (ugly, distracting) "Amazon Kindle" logo from the face of their K3, without leaving a mark? Yes I'm serious. I hate logos, and this one really bugs me.

05-26-2011, 11:37 AM	#14
alansplace Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,886 Karma: 464403178 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: 33.9388° N, 117.2716° W Device: Kindles K-2, K-KB, PW 1 & 2, Voyage, Fire 2, 5 & HD 8, Surface 3, iPad	much ado over nothing the logo is very handy. people looking over your shoulder are less likely to interrupt your reading to ask stupid stuff like 'is that an ipad?'. i hust started using a javoedge case which covers the logo completely and i find that i miss seeing the logo. i just don't understand what all the fuss over the logo is about. i like my logo!!

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05-25-2011, 07:05 PM	#2
stickybuns Evangelist Posts: 405 Karma: 479729 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kindle 3, Kindle Paperwhite 2	I'm not a fan of branding either, so I put a "skin" (a decorative vinyl sticker) on mine. I know that there have been discussions regarding plain graphite skins, if you prefer to keep things simple. I hope that this doesn't really need to be said but: Do NOT use paint remover or nail polish remover or anything like it on your Kindle!!!!!!

05-25-2011, 07:06 PM	#3
kranu I <3 my Kindle Posts: 528 Karma: 51332 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: United States Device: Kindle 3G + WiFi	Nope. I kind of enjoy the benefits of being covered by a warranty. Just cover it up if you're so averse towards it.

05-25-2011, 08:54 PM	#5
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 27,546 Karma: 193191846 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	I used one of those wire brushes you can chuck up in an electric drill, but I suppose some 80-grit and a little old fashioned elbow-grease would work just as well.

05-25-2011, 09:37 PM	#6
Mr. Goodbar Wizard Posts: 1,005 Karma: 98078 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Device: iPad Mini 4	A few years ago, using a sugar cube was popular for de-branding. It was rough enough to take off the paint, but not rough enough to scratch the actual surface. Not sure how it would work on the K3.

05-25-2011, 10:11 PM	#7
jimh12345 Connoisseur Posts: 71 Karma: 2012 Join Date: May 2011 Device: kindle	I've heard about sugar, and am also wondering about auto rubbing compound, etc. but naturally, I'm waiting for someone else to try it first. :-)

05-25-2011, 10:44 PM	#9
Mario1up Connoisseur Posts: 53 Karma: 374 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Kindle 3/G	You'll want to cover the screen in any case, obviously. You might be able to take it off with a razor blade, a steady hand, and some patience. Of course, no solvents. I've never heard of the sugarcube idea, but it sounds like it would work. I'd try that first.

05-26-2011, 01:36 AM	#10
Giggleton Banned Posts: 1,687 Karma: 4368191 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oregon Device: Kindle3	I just painted the top half of my Kindle black.

05-26-2011, 08:17 AM	#12
cathie Connoisseur Posts: 68 Karma: 200 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: kindle, Kindle Fire	I have to admit, I am not in love with the logo either. I would suggest you get a skin like stickybuns suggested. you can get them in solid colours as well as more intricate patterns.

05-26-2011, 11:02 AM	#13
jimh12345 Connoisseur Posts: 71 Karma: 2012 Join Date: May 2011 Device: kindle	I currently have a piece of black electical tape over the logo, which really looks bad, but is easier to tune out than the logo itself. After some of the 'newness'' wears off of my recently purchased K3 I'll probably take a run at gently, nondestructively removing the logo.