[LoganSix]

After seeing CellPhoneJunkey's post on another thread, I wanted to start a thread to see what people are doing to make their own Passport case.

He used a Louis Vuitton passport holder. Very classy.

But, you don't have to spend a ton of money on a passport cover.


So, beyond that, I'd like to see some hacks of passport covers or whatever to get your Passport protected. When the white Passport arrives in November, I will be getting one (wife already approved the purchase, cause she gets my Z30). I don't think a holster will do and I don't want a sleeve. And even though there are other flip cases available and some promised, there's nothing better than a completely custom DIY project.

Please include any issues, cautions, tips and etc for what you did.

Thanks!

[anon(870071)]

Hey so this is what I did. You need to get industrial strength double sided Velcro, I recommend going to your local big box arts store (Michaels arts store). It was cut to a strip about 3 inches long. Industrial strength double sided Velcro looks like the regular version just that it has a much stronger adhesive. Of which becomes permanently bonded on after 24hours.
The Lious Vuitton passport folio has a side pocket on the right side and I wanted rear access to that pocket once the Velcro and hard shell case/device is attached. Prior to attaching the Velcro I rubbed both surfaces with rubbing alcohol to remove any oil or film which may cause the adhesive from the double sided Velcro to not stick.
I chose to not directly attach the phone because I did not want to ruin the back cover finish. SO instead I attached it to the hard shell since it fit anyways.

[LoganSix]

I might go ahead and buy the hard shell case and start experimenting with a cheap passport holder.
I've got almost a month until the white one is available.

I know some people want the magnet that turns off the device when it closes.
And, it would be great if the holder could act like a stand as well.
Then there is the question of seeing the LED when the case is closed.

[Shao128]

I might go ahead and buy the hard shell case and start experimenting with a cheap passport holder.
I've got almost a month until the white one is available.

Ya I'm going to do the same, until the OEM case is out....

Is this cheap enough? :P

[LoganSix]

Wow. And it even has metal edges.

You could start your own Passport case business with prices that low.

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[lonestar1135]

Was thinking of grabbing one of these. Like how it says "Passport" and then has some card slots.




http://www.amazon.com/Visconti-Soft-...UvbUpU10970752

[flyersfan76]

It would be really cool to get a passport case that says the country on the outside. And of course get a different country name on the front then of the country that you are a citizen of.

[deadcowboy]

This is cool. And the BlackBerry plastic shell is perfect for this hacked together case.

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[spitfire1500]

Looking good ! I'm thinking if there are any problems that The Passport is a bit thicker than a ordinary passport ? So s problem that the Passport folio will not close properly ?

Z30 - Passport in November

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[PALeafs67]

My long awaited rubberized case came today and what a difference now in the way it feels when in the hands, much more secure.


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[VR6]

Alright CB, let's see your ingenuity !

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[3800]

glad to see I'm not the only one. been using my actual passport cover. it's a brown leather one from jcrew and I taped it on with black hockey tape. works good enough til one of the cases I ordered comes in the mail.

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[robsteve]

Walmart Canada has a leather AirCanada branded passport case in their luggage section for about $10. I bought one, cut out the vinyl window and then cut out a window for the camera. I used a special double sided tape used for mounting pictures (Scotch ATG) that doesn't harden and removes cleanly to mount the passport.

Attached are a couple photos. I should have cleaned some of the dust off the case before photographing it Note the slit in the left side of inside of the case, near the bottom. I glued in a magnet from an old case so the sleeper function works.

Air Canada Passport Case | Walmart.ca

**ATG Tapes & Applicators

[Patrick Pierobon]

My long awaited rubberized case came today and what a difference now in the way it feels when in the hands, much more secure.


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Can you post a picture of the device in the case! This is the type of case I'm looking for, just not sure how the device would look in it.

[LoganSix]

Thanks for everyone providing feedback.

I purchased the Visconti Passport Cover. $20 USD is a good price and as lonestar1135 pointed out, it has slots for credit cards and such. This was something I was looking for as well. There are a few different options for that side of the passport cover, but having something is better than nothing.


I also purchased the Gel Rubber Soft Skin cover. Just on price alone. There are no reviews, so I don't know how well it will work.


So, I will be getting the two main components of my cheap case build.
I've been searching the interwebs for a grommet that would fit over the camera hole area. Still no luck, but maybe after I get the case, I will be able to have measurements or figure something else out. I also want to open a hole up over the BlackBerry symbol. I think I can find a circular grommet that will work for that.

Of course, the biggest issue will be finding a in stock White Passport in November.

Keep posting your projects!

[deadcowboy]

Thanks for everyone providing feedback.

I purchased the Visconti Passport Cover. $20 USD is a good price and as lonestar1135 pointed out, it has slots for credit cards and such. This was something I was looking for as well. There are a few different options for that side of the passport cover, but having something is better than nothing.


I also purchased the Gel Rubber Soft Skin cover. Just on price alone. There are no reviews, so I don't know how well it will work.


So, I will be getting the two main components of my cheap case build.
I've been searching the interwebs for a grommet that would fit over the camera hole area. Still no luck, but maybe after I get the case, I will be able to have measurements or figure something else out. I also want to open a hole up over the BlackBerry symbol. I think I can find a circular grommet that will work for that.

Of course, the biggest issue will be finding a in stock White Passport in November.

Keep posting your projects!

You need the OEM hardcase for your build imo.

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[LoganSix]

You need the OEM hardcase for your build imo.

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Most likely. But, we'll see how it goes.
That's why I am going the cheap route at first.

[3800]

I ordered that same clear gel case to use with the OEM flipcase I pre-ordered. also ordered the OEM hardshell but I think i'll use that one separately rather than stick the flipcase to it.

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[Patrick Pierobon]

Doesn't ship to Canada. That blows.

[k__dam]

These cases are really nice but no way to expose the led notification? Perhaps I'll hack something up from my old Q5 flip cover, it's designed with a sort of light magnification to brighten the red light

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[lonestar1135]

J.Crew Passport Leather case is discounted to $14.50

[twidget2iwo]

I ordered a cheap hard-case and leather wallet online today. Will post pics of my efforts when they arrive. Of course, getting my Passport will help too!

[3800]

J.Crew Passport Leather case is discounted to $14.50

this is what I'm using

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[lonestar1135]

this is what I'm using

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And it closes ok? How thick is the tape or velcro you're using to hold it in place?

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[3800]

And it closes ok? How thick is the tape or velcro you're using to hold it in place?

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closes and fits fine. I used hockey tape and taped it inside of the pocket so I can still use the camera by folding the case over

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