Icon replacement

I have no problem copying and pasting new icons on files and folders, but I can't seem to get it to work on apps. such as mail. I know there is a way to do this or else system icons wouldn't be available.

I just tried it, and it's no problem. Simply find the application in the finder, and get info on it. Then, click on the icon in the Info window, and hit paste (assuming you already copied an icon into the clipboard). The icon for the application will change.
If you want the icon to change in the Dock, first drag the application out of the Dock. Then, re-drag the application to the Dock, and the new icon will be used.

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