Wednesday, March 25, 2015

How to Fix Earbuds or EarPiece that have Lost their Rubber

It can be a little uncomfortable when you lose the rubber of your earbuds or also known as ear piece. Replacing doesn't mean it won't fall out again. Thus, to make a permanent comfortable rubber earbuds  you can use different paint color of your favorite.

Step 1: Clean the earbuds:

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Remove all traces of the old ring of rubbery material, and wipe the earbuds well with rubbing alcohol

Step 2: Apply Fabric Paint :
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Cut off the old rubber with a pair of scissors (make sure you don't cut the cord!) and clean the area with rubbing alcohol. Paint the bottom of the earbud, and extend the paint down the cord a bit.
Hang to dry.





Step 5: Rock it!

 Photo Credit:  SnazzyBot at Instructible

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