>So the basic question is...
>How do you color plastic?

I wouldn't recommend doing any of these. It probably wouldn't look very good AND replacement cases cost $25-100US. Go to the market section of www.spug.org to order a replacement (even raspberry case).

>Any thoughts, ideas, or advice.
>And remember, its not your palm. :)

At www.pdasurvey.com you fill out a survey and they will send you a colour translucent case for $9US to cover the shipping. I would have done it but the credit card submission was not secure.