For us who don’t like to buy a very expensive gold iPhone but who would like to mod their iPhone like Croiman did, there’s some really good news. GigaPascal is releasing a 99$ DIY kit to transform your iPhone into a whole new look. The kit exists in 2 versions, a TIN(gold) or TiAIN (black) version. More information and screens after the break.

Transform the Apple iPhone into a showcase of style and technology, redesigned with the finest raw materials known to man.

Aluminum, known for its high strength-to-weight ratio makes an exceptional material for mobile devices. The fun starts when a 15 micron thickness is transformed through anodizing into aluminum oxide AKA sapphire; known to be second only to diamond in its hardness and durability. Nanometer sized sapphire crystals protect the underlying aluminum from the outside world. Treated to achieve a deep matt-black finish, this housing accentually ties the rear of the device together.

Stainless steel was commissioned for the more ostentatious front bezel and rear logo. Utilized for demanding applications such as knife edges and fine time pieces, stainless steel is an impressive material. But this wasn’t enough. The iPhone Custom is the first smart phone in the world treated with Titanium Nitride / Titanium Aluminum Nitride. Creating the hardest surface treatment ever.

Not only is this the best functional coating available, it is one of the most visually exquisite surfaces ever created by man. TiN exudes a deep rich gold luster that pops against the enigmatic back housing. TiAlN on the other hand has a deep metallic black radiance that gives this

Thanks to iPhoneClub.nl