Aura HD Improving Grip [sandpaper anyone?]

Radium · 06-24-2014, 02:07 AM

Aura HD has a nice back design, but let's be realistic, the texture is very slippery and it reflects fingerprints which looks very ugly.
It could feel (and look!) better if it was knurled like the back of most Samsung phones.

I'm thinking about sandpapering the back of Aura HD, but I'm almost certain it will look ugly, but the grip will be awesome!

Anyone have any better idea?

JSWolf · 06-24-2014, 02:12 AM

Of course there is a better idea then taking sandpaper to your Kobo. Get a case. Using it without a case is a bad idea as your Kobo is just waiting to get broken. Plus, I find a case makes it easier to hold without accidentally touching the screen.

Radium · 06-24-2014, 02:27 AM

Unfortunately I live in a rogue state and therefore can't purchase anything online (no case available for purchase at eReader shops either).

I guess removing a hardbook cover and gluing it to Aura HD would be better.
I'm just not sure what glue to use, if I knew what kind of plastic is used to make Aura HD, I could select a proper glue.

JSWolf · 06-24-2014, 02:32 AM

Gluing the Aura HD is also a rather bad idea. if you truly cannot buy a case online, maybe find a shop you could call to order from and have them send it to you that way. That's then not buying online.

Where is it you live that you cannot purchase anything online?

meeera · 06-24-2014, 02:59 AM

Eeps, yes, don't glue your ereader! You can, however, construct a cover out of an old hardback book, elastic, cardboard and so on. There are a heap of tutorials on the web.

WS64 · 06-24-2014, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Where is it you live that you cannot purchase anything online?

Only place I can think of: ISS!

Radium · 06-24-2014, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by WS64

Only place I can think of: ISS!

IRI

murg · 06-24-2014, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Radium

It could feel (and look!) better if it was knurled like the back of most Samsung phones.

It would feel and look better if it had a back like the rest of the Kobo's!

Ken Maltby · 06-24-2014, 09:27 AM

There is "Textured Grip Tape" (Google it). I have a hatch on the back of my AuraHD that gives me easy access to the internal uSD card. Simple Duct tape works well for making the hatch.

Luck;
Ken

JimMcLaren · 06-24-2014, 01:17 PM

I'd try Plasti Dip textured paint. You can spray it or brush it on. Do some research though. I've never used it but have been tempted a few times.

Ken Maltby · 06-24-2014, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JimMcLaren

I'd try Plasti Dip textured paint. You can spray it or brush it on. Do some research though. I've never used it but have been tempted a few times.

I did that once and even 3 or 4 layers gave only a very thin layer. I also managed to get some on the IR plastic and lost the use of the touchscreen. I did manage to remove it and I am still using my AuraHD. It came off most of the case easily, but the little bit on the IR plastic was a real pain.

Luck;
Ken

ipse · 06-24-2014, 08:54 PM

If you think your Aura HD is smudged and fingerprint prone, multiply that by 4 to imagine what I go through with my Arc 10HD. I gave up...once in a blue moon it clean it with Optex solution (for glasses) and in rest..I don't look.
Why not a cover? Bribe someone to get it from eBay for you

ewphoenix123 · 07-01-2014, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Radium

IRI

I'm pretty sure someone in an electronic/tv shops closer to the turkish border can help you get a cover.

Ech1965 · 07-04-2014, 10:33 AM

What about such an adhesive tape glued on device's back

http://www.kofflersales.com/p/anti-s...asive-tape.asp ?

EldRick · 07-07-2014, 11:53 AM

Ech1965 has it right - anti-skid tape. It can be removed without damage to the Aura.

06-24-2014, 02:07 AM	#1
Radium The Alchemist Posts: 26 Karma: 19062 Join Date: Jun 2014 Device: Kobo Aura HD	Improving Grip [sandpaper anyone?] Aura HD has a nice back design, but let's be realistic, the texture is very slippery and it reflects fingerprints which looks very ugly. It could feel (and look!) better if it was knurled like the back of most Samsung phones. I'm thinking about sandpapering the back of Aura HD, but I'm almost certain it will look ugly, but the grip will be awesome! Anyone have any better idea? Last edited by Radium; 06-24-2014 at 02:12 AM.

06-24-2014, 09:27 AM	#9
Ken Maltby Wizard Posts: 4,466 Karma: 6900052 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Heart of Texas Device: Boox Note2, AuraHD, PDA,	There is "Textured Grip Tape" (Google it). I have a hatch on the back of my AuraHD that gives me easy access to the internal uSD card. Simple Duct tape works well for making the hatch. Luck; Ken Last edited by Ken Maltby; 06-24-2014 at 09:35 AM.

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06-24-2014, 02:12 AM	#2
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,750 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Of course there is a better idea then taking sandpaper to your Kobo. Get a case. Using it without a case is a bad idea as your Kobo is just waiting to get broken. Plus, I find a case makes it easier to hold without accidentally touching the screen.

06-24-2014, 02:27 AM	#3
Radium The Alchemist Posts: 26 Karma: 19062 Join Date: Jun 2014 Device: Kobo Aura HD	Unfortunately I live in a rogue state and therefore can't purchase anything online (no case available for purchase at eReader shops either). I guess removing a hardbook cover and gluing it to Aura HD would be better. I'm just not sure what glue to use, if I knew what kind of plastic is used to make Aura HD, I could select a proper glue.

06-24-2014, 02:32 AM	#4
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,750 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Gluing the Aura HD is also a rather bad idea. if you truly cannot buy a case online, maybe find a shop you could call to order from and have them send it to you that way. That's then not buying online. Where is it you live that you cannot purchase anything online?

06-24-2014, 02:59 AM	#5
meeera Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,814 Karma: 68407974 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Libra 2, iPadMini4, iPad4, MBP; support other Kobo/Kindles	Eeps, yes, don't glue your ereader! You can, however, construct a cover out of an old hardback book, elastic, cardboard and so on. There are a heap of tutorials on the web.

06-24-2014, 01:17 PM	#10
JimMcLaren Addict Posts: 260 Karma: 1014230 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Onyx Boox T68, Kobo Aura HD, Pocketbook 302, Pocketbook 912, Nook HD+	I'd try Plasti Dip textured paint. You can spray it or brush it on. Do some research though. I've never used it but have been tempted a few times.

06-24-2014, 08:54 PM	#12
ipse Connoisseur Posts: 51 Karma: 78700 Join Date: May 2014 Device: Kobo Aura, Arc 10HD	If you think your Aura HD is smudged and fingerprint prone, multiply that by 4 to imagine what I go through with my Arc 10HD. I gave up...once in a blue moon it clean it with Optex solution (for glasses) and in rest..I don't look. Why not a cover? Bribe someone to get it from eBay for you

07-04-2014, 10:33 AM	#14
Ech1965 Member Posts: 22 Karma: 12050 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: IPad	What about such an adhesive tape glued on device's back http://www.kofflersales.com/p/anti-s...asive-tape.asp ?

07-07-2014, 11:53 AM	#15
EldRick Evangelist Posts: 470 Karma: 112801 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Aura H2O (i86, M96C, Mini&Glo, PRS-950, STR, K-Touch, K-DX, K-3)	Ech1965 has it right - anti-skid tape. It can be removed without damage to the Aura.

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