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Gelaskins now available for the Tab

As above, I've pestered them by mail and FB lately and skins are finally available. Unfortunately, the German store doesn't have them yet (cheaper for me in the UK and faster shipping) but hopefully will soon.
I'll likely buy one tomorrow, just need to decide which...
It would also be cool if you could just buy the back as I might not use the front skin.
http://www.GelaSkins.com/store/skins/tablets_and_ereaders/Galaxy_Tab
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I made my own design and got 10% off. nice.

Well I bought a skinit. Which seems slightly thicker than gelaskins and hence easier to apply...however skinit does not provide side cover, only front and back...:-( have gelaskins before on my PS3 and they were a pain to apply! Got all stretched and wrinkled...
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Each to their own. I found the Desire gelaskins i bought very easy to apply so these should be a cinch. I made a custom one earlier from one of Daim's images.
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Yes the gelaskins material tend to stretch a bit and that can be annoying looking for precision. When sticking, don't try to "pull/unroll" on the surface, but rather apply/deposit. Don't know if it's clear
The one I applied didn't fit perfectly the side with buttons & card access so i had to make a lil wrinkle to do so. I may have stretched it 1 millimeter...
I applied the front above the Antiglare screen protector.

orenxda said:
Yes the gelaskins material tend to stretch a bit and that can be annoying looking for precision. When sticking, don't try to "pull/unroll" on the surface, but rather apply/deposit. Don't know if it's clear
The one I applied didn't fit perfectly the side with buttons & card access so i had to make a lil wrinkle to do so. I may have stretched it 1 millimeter...
I applied the front above the Antiglare screen protector.
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That looks really cool man...

Looks good, I'll. Have to post some pics of mine. I haven't put the side bits on. I also have a wrinkle on the front where it stretched. A real pain to fit over a screen protector as that kept lifting as i tried to really the skin. The back skin could be bigger too as there's a white outline all the way round.
Still looks pretty good though.
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Also note that unsticking to refit will also strech the sticker. So better care on first attempt.

orenxda said:
Yes the gelaskins material tend to stretch a bit and that can be annoying looking for precision. When sticking, don't try to "pull/unroll" on the surface, but rather apply/deposit. Don't know if it's clear
The one I applied didn't fit perfectly the side with buttons & card access so i had to make a lil wrinkle to do so. I may have stretched it 1 millimeter...
I applied the front above the Antiglare screen protector.
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wow nice!! i want to try this but daym 1 try is scarry
so how strong is the protection kinda scared from going from a gel case to a skin.
and is it hard to apply? did you guys use any soap water etc?

They're easy to apply, it just stuck to the screen protector and gave me grief. My desire one was easy and i removed it and reapplied it with no problems. If you're not using a screen protector then it'll probably be easy on the tab too.
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Here's some pictures of mine:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5042/5287203251_32ca4613d3.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5122/5287202001_8285d274af.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5165/5287202731_e181b69165.jpg
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Those are sick.
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Can you remove it cleanly? Id want to switch them every once in a while.
Very good looking tho.
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roth140 said:
Can you remove it cleanly? Id want to switch them every once in a while....
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It can be removed cleanly for the tab, no residue, and the sticker is strong enough so it won't tear up. But switching often, I don't think so. From what I seen, the sticker will stretch as you pull to unstick, especially the narrow parts: sides/front. So even taking great care, IMO it will be hard & long to put back cleanly.

subject : Your Galaxy Tab GelaSkins
From: GelaSkins Customer Service <[email protected]>
Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:40:29 -0500
Subject: Your Galaxy Tab GelaSkins
Hi There!
If you've received your Galaxy Tab GelaSkin, you've probably noticed there's something wonky with the top and bottom artwork. You were probably like, "What's up with that, GelaSkins? You're normally so awesome!". Well, we've realized our mistake and we're sorry. Like, reeeeally sorry. We're going to send you out a brand spankin' new skin with the correct artwork orientation and hope for your understanding. We love you.
xoxo
us
I bought 4 to get 1 free in mid december.
So, I don't really understand what they mean by "wonky... top and bottom artwork...orientation". Sure I noticed all the edge stickers didn't really "match" the back and front design, but holding my GT it in a case that didn't bother me that much.
In some designs that does not even make a difference as they're one color.
Well, GelaSkins fixed the mistake, and are sending me 4 skins for free without even asking...
Awesome... If you bought yours early, you're probably in that case.

Thanks for that, I'm going to email them and see if they'll do that for me as mine is wonky and they emailed me a low res wallpaper, less than the res of the tab!
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What about this case?

This one looks interesting. It looks like it wraps all the way around the side of the phone, and slides apart on the back to open. This might keep from having the issue of jamming the screen cover in between the slider mechanism.
Has anyone ever used this brand? I'm curious if it is worth it.
http://www.wirelessphonegallery.com/htc-evo-shift-slide-snap-on-case-black.aspx

Looks interesting. I'm curious, and half tempted to pull the trigger on this just to see the design..
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Ill be watching this thread to see if anyone gets it. It is an interesting ide.
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I am definitely interested in this too, I used to have a slider case for my touch pro that worked very well, but it was a side slider. I'm curious how that wrap around would mess with how you hold your phone though
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What do they mean by the "sliding mechanism is on the back of the handset rather than the front or sides"?

Well I haven't actually seen the case in person, but I'm guessing its similar to my old case for my tp in that I didn't clip to the phone. You would put the bottom on, then the top by sliding the pieces together into their slides. This held it on the phone and made for no pulling apart the phone by the clips being in between the two halves. I've really been surprised that design didn't catch on a lot better then it did. I loved it!
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sounds intriguing id like to hear if someone gets this and what they think

I just ordered it. I'll report back with what I find.

woo, sweet! Now we will finally know something.

unityjasont said:
Well I haven't actually seen the case in person, but I'm guessing its similar to my old case for my tp in that I didn't clip to the phone. You would put the bottom on, then the top by sliding the pieces together into their slides. This held it on the phone and made for no pulling apart the phone by the clips being in between the two halves. I've really been surprised that design didn't catch on a lot better then it did. I loved it!
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Oic! I have a clear case for the tmo hero just like that so I know the design you're talking about.
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Don't worry guys I'm still waiting on the case. It says payment received as the status.
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Here is a thread from Android Central with a couple pics of this case. Just scroll down a little.
http://forum.androidcentral.com/htc-evo-shift-4g/52820-evo-shift-case.html

I just got it. It feels really good. It feels as though it should cost more money. It makes the phone fit better in my hands. Feels a lot sturdier as well. Once I get a hold of another camera I can take some pictures.
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Just ordered mine too. Will post pictures when I get it.

I am highly debating getting this, I already have the max coverage invisible shield on my phone, but I would feel better if it had some rubber surrounding it. But I want to hear real world reviews before I jump.

This case isn't rubber. It feels like a hard plastic that is slightly rubbery. Feels VERY similar to the back of the evo shift 4g(without the case of course)
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I got mine today. But its loose at the top right of my phone. Its like it doesn't fit all the way. So I'm going to return it and patienly wait for another one.
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How does it attach to the phone? Does it actually clip to it, or do the two pieces of case hold to each other? I have a few extra batteries and I want to be able to pop off the back easily, and that usually breaks the tabbed ones. So if this holds on like I think it does, it's perfect for me. How does it feel protective wise? Like are you pretty confident it will protect the phone? or does it still leave a wavering feeling like I better never drop this thing or it's shot? lol

koolkid09 said:
I got mine today. But its loose at the top right of my phone. Its like it doesn't fit all the way. So I'm going to return it and patienly wait for another one.
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Mine is starting to get like that too. It doesn't bother me too much though.
@unityjasont: The two sides are independent from each other. The backpiece clips onto the rear part of your phone and the top piece onto the screen/slider portion. Then you match them up so that they are on the track. It feels very solid to me. I've actually dropped my phone twice since I got this case. Just scuffed up the case a little bit and I rubbed off the scratch easily each time. It's pretty easy to pop off the backpiece. It doesn't feel as though it's going to break. I also forgot to mention that the camera, flash, and volume rocker are now recessed. So there's no worrying about scratching the camera lens, and there's a lot less accidental volume key pressing.
I took some pictures as well as a video with my macbook's crappy camera.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wZmdlr89dY

glad your happy
Sorry, I just don't get the piece that slides up with the screen. Seems kind of strange and in the way.
Is there a point to this thing?

ATT screen protectors

I picked up the 3-pack of Att screen protectors from the att store the day I got my phone. They came with a cleaning cloth and applicator. Application was super easy and the feel of them is really smooth (much better than the squeaky feel of the zagg/invisishield ones). No water solution for these either. Its been a couple days now and absolutely no lifting and no bubbles. They're about an 1/8" too short to completely cover the entire front face of the phone, but they do cover the entire display no problem. If you line them all the way up to the bottom they will go to a little over the 'LG' logo up top. Oh and no affect on the touch screen sensitivity.
So if you don't feel like waiting for screen protectors to ship to you then I definitely recommend these at $10 for a set of 3.
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Thanks for the review, they sound great! I have these coming Monday, along with my new Thrill 4G
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005067XJ0
I usually get Screen Protectors from Realook, but they won't have any out for the Thrill 4G/Optimus 3D for until the 24th, and I didn't want to wait to get protection on it, I will report how they are when I get them.

You guys outta try the screen protectors from Smartphone Experts from the Android Central Store. I have used them on my Inspire and they are great. After 2 months of use in a tire shop there are no scratches on the protectors. Easy application and they are available for the Thrill. They are $12.95 for a pack of 2, but they are worth it.
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ZeroRilix said:
You guys outta try the screen protectors from Smartphone Experts from the Android Central Store. I have used them on my Inspire and they are great. After 2 months of use in a tire shop there are no scratches on the protectors. Easy application and they are available for the Thrill. They are $12.95 for a pack of 2, but they are worth it.
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Thanks for that. I've tried a lot of cheap ones on other phones that get scratched up real easy and need to be replaced a lot. I'll see how well these art ones hold up.
Hows the feel on those ones? I hated how the zagg ones had that 'squeeky' feel.
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Zagg has the full body protectors for the thrill also. I'm waiting on a 50% off code before I get mine though.

CallMeAria said:
Thanks for that. I've tried a lot of cheap ones on other phones that get scratched up real easy and need to be replaced a lot. I'll see how well these art ones hold up.
Hows the feel on those ones? I hated how the zagg ones had that 'squeeky' feel.
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It is actually very smooth. Easy to slide your finger around. Unlike most, it is just a little thicker than others. It is definitely not squeeky feeling. It has just enough of a matte finish to be strong, but doesn't sacrifice screen clarity. All in all, you will be very pleased with the purchase and chances are likely that you won't want to go with anything else.
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I have to say I am very happy with the MyGear protectors I talked about above, it went on easily and is crystal clear, it has a very smooth feel to it, so you don't even know it's on.
Edit-The link again http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005067XJ0?tag=5336653508-20

californiarailroader said:
I have to say I am very happy with the MyGear protectors I talked about above, it went on easily and is crystal clear, it has a very smooth feel to it, so you don't even know it's on.
Edit-The link again http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005067XJ0?tag=5336653508-20
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How do you guys apply these? I have two dogs and even though we vacuum and clean a lot, I still seem to always get some hair or dust particle under the protector when applying. Lately Ive been turning on the shower and closing the door and the air thick with water keeps the particles down.

shaxs said:
How do you guys apply these? I have two dogs and even though we vacuum and clean a lot, I still seem to always get some hair or dust particle under the protector when applying. Lately Ive been turning on the shower and closing the door and the air thick with water keeps the particles down.
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Haha. Yeah it took some patience. The att ones came with a no-lint cloth and then I used a can of air to get the tiny little particles left behind. The bathroom idea is brilliant!
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CallMeAria said:
Haha. Yeah it took some patience. The att ones came with a no-lint cloth and then I used a can of air to get the tiny little particles left behind. The bathroom idea is brilliant!
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The same here, I run a shower for a few minutes to steam up the bathroom, then write dirty words on...wait, scratch that lol Okay, I clean the screen with the microfiber cloth that comes with the protectors, then use a can of air to make sure it's 100% clean, then put them on.

inspire screen protectors
Inspire screen protectors fit exactly on the screen, except they are a little rounded at the edge but you wont even notice that. Side to side and up and down it is an exact fit. So if you can't get your hands on any thrill.protectors pick up some inspire protectors and they work just fine.

I am going to try the ones from Android Central, thanks for the suggestion!

Let me know if there is any 50% codes for the zagg ones too.. I feel like those work best for me. And it's great protection and warranty

Metal frame design change

Here's the deal, I had an iPhone 3gs long time ago. That shiny metal frame around the screen was just not for me. I tought : "Why not brush this thing up?" I asked my friend Google (maybe in 2009) and did it. Just amazing.
What do you guys think about doing that on the nexus 4 ?

file it down to black maybe.. mines already dented.. looks really ugly! unless i paint it 0.0

If you want to, go for it. I'm also one of those that took some sandpaper to the chrome bezel because I also thought it was always scuffed pretty bad after normal use, and after doing that it looked awesome. Also helped with the resale value back when I got my first android device (Infuse 4G).
Main thing about the N4 though, to its benefit the shiny trim is a dark chrome, which imo looks right, plus mine is covered up by my case for the time I had it thus far and she hasn't got beat up too bad yet.
I say go for it, if it looks sweet, you'll probably be the founder of this technique and have a bunch of people follow. If not, it'll still be unique.

Result
I did a little bit at the corner just to see how is it under the chrome. I'm sad it's plastic. Anyway here are some pics of how it looks like under the
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BxQ1eQGIPLftcVRCRmx6cTBHdzA/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BxQ1eQGIPLftUE5UaGIzVG1qTUE/edit?usp=sharing

Why would you want to screw up such a shinny bazel?
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Underground_XI said:
Why would you want to screw up such a shinny bazel?
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I thougt it was an aluminium frame. I prefer brushed or anodised aluminium. That's what I did with my old iPhone 3GS long time ago, it was beatiful.

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I think it will sorta ruin the look''' maybe file it down to black? Because the chrome on the nexus 4 looks nice and fitting but if its dented or scratched like mine. You could try
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you can tell something is metal or not from the temperature difference, the bezel is plastic because its not cold, aluminum would be especially cold

ouch that looks horrible.. worse than any minor scratching/nicks you might have already had.. now it looks like garbage

idividebyzero said:
you can tell something is metal or not from the temperature difference, the bezel is plastic because its not cold, aluminum would be especially cold
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Damn, you're right, forgot this "detail". Prick I am.
ingenious247 said:
ouch that looks horrible.. worse than any minor scratching/nicks you might have already had.. now it looks like garbage
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Dude, wait! it's only a little corner I didn't sand papered all the frame.

eh.. just do the whole thing now and give it a custom paint job.
like red and then get the red leather dbrand skin for the back.. something like that

Dropped my phone, bezel down from about 1 metre. Totally squashed the bezel, my phone has a 'lip' now, thanks to the bezel that got squashed. Great way to protect my front camera

I always thought of Rhino-lining a phone, but I never got around it.

ismethajametovic said:
I always thought of Rhino-lining a phone, but I never got around it.
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What do you mean about rhino-lining ?

There's this company that makes super tough protectors, it's called Rhino-something. It's so tough that it protects against drops and glass cracking and all.
I think so.

ismethajametovic said:
I always thought of Rhino-lining a phone, but I never got around it.
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After a little research : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=753781
Man, are you kiding ?

That's what people use as an alternative to protect their trucks bed instead of the plastic liner. Its what I got in mine(different brand). I've seen a truck had the whole paint job done with it... looks closer to a slight textured matte finish. The phone in that link was crap. If you do want something like this on your phone, look for the ones than have less texture/clumps. Speedliner is smoother and they also sell spray cans of that stuff at the auto parts store.

fegone said:
After a little research : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=753781
Man, are you kiding ?
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Looks dope to me. Now, that thing can survive an nuclear blast.

ismethajametovic said:
Looks dope to me. Now, that thing can survive an nuclear blast.
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so can this, and it doesn't look nearly as awful!
yeah, bulk is definitely added, but if you're that worried about protecting your phone, it's worth it.

Nexus 4 Back Glass Replacement with Mahogany Veneer

The back glass on my Nexus 4 broke some weeks back. Short term I placed a large sticker over it knowing that I wanted to eventually do something more permanent.
Over the weekend I cracked out the glass, then cut/shaped a Mahogany veneer back replacement. In total I made 4 backs because the first 3 failed in one way or another... The one I finally installed is not perfect, but my time was running out...
Time lapse of the process... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJyJMAYHteI
Enjoy, and let me know if you have any questions.

It's a little rough looking but I think the wood back is fantastic and would love to do that but i'm not sure of the science behind it. For instance, glass absorbs heat from the device.

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It's a little rough looking but I think the wood back is fantastic and would love to do that but i'm not sure of the science behind it. For instance, glass absorbs heat from the device.
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Yes, the glass would likely be a better heat sink/transfer than this wood will be. I suppose I will have to watch that.
It is a little rough yes... in my defense this is the first time I have worked with veneer in this way. My skills and tools set have been found to be a little lacking...
I am thinking about what it would take to have one laser-cut.... (fells like cheating though... )

nice!
great job man! i got my nexus 4 a month ago and was dissappointed when i found no one doing what you did! my glass isnt cracked but i was considering making a back out of plexi glass and putting a picture under it or maybe leaving it clear. How hard was it to copy the camera and speaker holes? If you have any tips id greatly appreciate it

I wish that I had searched/seen this before I started... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40054899

I was thinking of doing something similar but with carbon fiber. Would you happen to have measured the thickness of the glass back? I've been searching but haven't found an answer. I'd like to know this before ordering my material and starting this project.
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m34n1ng said:
How hard was it to copy the camera and speaker holes? If you have any tips id greatly appreciate it
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The way I did it... it was harder than it should have been... see the link in the post above for what appears to be a very good template.

perfoliate said:
Would you happen to have measured the thickness of the glass back?
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I didn't measure the glass, but I did measure the inset where the glass sat, it came out to .02" thick.
The veneer I used started at .04" thick after a little sanding a few coats of spar urethane it is /just/ taller than the inset.

Another point of interest I forgot to put in the original post...
I moved the flash cover over the camera and left the flash led exposed... I figured the camera needed the protection more than the flash did... So far I have not seen any real degradation in quality of photos...

nice!
itd be cool if you managed to etch the nexus logo on the wood.

m34n1ng said:
itd be cool if you managed to etch the nexus logo on the wood.
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Just talked to a friend who runs a small laser-cutter shop... He is confident that he can etch the veneer. I think I would want to etch something more personal than "NEXUS" though...

I was thinking if I went with a wood back, I'd do a little woodburned engraving. It would add a little grip as well to the back.
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Very cool looking!!
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How hot does it get?

Who needs a moto x when you've got this?
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facetubespam said:
How hot does it get?
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I have seen reports of the CPU reaching 106 deg F. Certainly not enough to catch fire to the wood, but possibly enough to discolor it. As stated earlier the wood will not transfer the heat the way the glass would. However, I don't figure that wood is any worse than the plastic backs you find on most other phones...

Could you just use one of those instead and use glue to fix it? I don't know what it looks like under the glass.
http://dbrand.com/submodels/nexus-4

I think those are designed to sit on top of the glass... nice looking but I doubt they are thick enough to replace the glass.

I think it looks decent.
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Great work dude (Y)
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