Just wrapped the back of my official Samsung TPU case! - Galaxy Note II Accessories

I received my black Samsung TPU case on Saturday. I'm not a fan of glossy black cases; I had a cheap one with my old Atrix a year ago and it ended up getting scratched and scuffed easily through normal everyday use.
I waxed the back of the Samsung case with carnauba car wax before using it. The back of the case started to show some scratches only after a few days of light usage, and it will only get worse. It was also a fingerprint magnet too as some of you guys already pointed out on the Samsung TPU case thread. I could not put the case down on its back without getting scratched over time.
Since I have OCD when it comes to glossy surfaces with scratches and fingerprints, I decided to order some 3M metallic wrap and wrap the back of the case. I tried to order ones as close to the stock titanium grey color as possible.
Here are the materials I ordered; brushed steel and brushed black metallic:
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I thought brushed steel color looked closer to the stock titanium grey color so I decided to use that instead. The black metallic actually looks darker in person. It took me about 10 minutes to apply and cut.
Here are my results:
So far, I'm loving it! No finger prints! And based on experience with other 3M products I've used in the past, this shouldn't scratch nearly as easily as the original gloss black finish on the case. The only thing that is bugging me a little bit is that it looks too plain; I need to slap on a sticker or something like that.
What do you guys think?

It's beautiful! I'm not familiar with the metallic wrap...is it actually metal or just metal look? Is it a sticker? I guess i could just Google it...
I love how it looks!
Sent from my Awesome Ginormous Note 2

That looks good maybe I should order one and have you do one for me in some 3M Carbon wrap. I live in L. A. too.

planetbeen said:
It's beautiful! I'm not familiar with the metallic wrap...is it actually metal or just metal look? Is it a sticker? I guess i could just Google it...
I love how it looks!
Sent from my Awesome Ginormous Note 2
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It's a sticker and it's just the metal look. The 3M stuff is some high quality stuff. It's used a lot for automobiles.
pablo7 said:
That looks good maybe I should order one and have you do one for me in some 3M Carbon wrap. I live in L. A. too.
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It's actually pretty easy to do. Just apply it on as well as you can by hand, then use a blow dryer to make the material soft and press firmly on the edges so the indents on the edges show up better. Just trace along the edges with an art knife and remove the excess. That's pretty much it.

Very nice job, in deed, and probably going to do it...Since, I cannot find no protection in Hungary, I just used some electrical tape,,yes does not look nice, but, it is protecting the back of the phone

looks good, nice job! I have the same case but have the Seidio surface coming. I did not like the gloss either but it is a surprisingly good TPU case especially for 50% off on the Samsung website.

You can order enough of the 3M Scotchprint 1080 vinyl to cover the back of your phone for $1.99 per sheet + shipping here: http://www.metrorestyling.com/3M-Scotchprint-Series-1080-Brushed-p/smpl1080br.htm
This stuff is marketed to apply to the exterior of cars as a substitute for custom painting. It must be pretty durable if it is expected to hold up to normal road hazards. The samples are described as being 4x8 inch and shipping to my address was just $2
Search on key word "sample" and you can order other colors, styles, makes etc. i.e. carbon fiber, several styles of camouflage, solid colors.
It just occurred to me there is a 50/50 chance whether the grain of the brushed surface may be running in the horizontal or vertical direction. If that matters to you you might want to find a source for a larger piece such as this
http://www.amazon.com/3M-1080-Scotc...&sr=1-10&keywords=3M+Scotchprint+1080+brushed

Man very nice work, wish I had such steady hands, lol...

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You can order enough of the 3M Scotchprint 1080 vinyl to cover the back of your phone for $1.99 per sheet + shipping here: http://www.metrorestyling.com/3M-Scotchprint-Series-1080-Brushed-p/smpl1080br.htm
This stuff is marketed to apply to the exterior of cars as a substitute for custom painting. It must be pretty durable if it is expected to hold up to normal road hazards. The samples are described as being 4x8 inch and shipping to my address was just $2
Search on key word "sample" and you can order other colors, styles, makes etc. i.e. carbon fiber, several styles of camouflage, solid colors.
It just occurred to me there is a 50/50 chance whether the grain of the brushed surface may be running in the horizontal or vertical direction. If that matters to you you might want to find a source for a larger piece such as this
http://www.amazon.com/3M-1080-Scotc...&sr=1-10&keywords=3M+Scotchprint+1080+brushed
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This seems like a great inexpensive source for the material. Personally it would matter to me and I would want the grain to run in the long direction from the top to the bottom of the phone. One of us should give them a call and ask if the samples ship in one orientation or if it's random.

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Skinomi skins, carbon fiber

http://www.skinomi.com/googlenexuss1.html
dunno if anybody's seen this. For those who prefer skins over cases, they have 3 designs available. I just received my carbon fiber skin...
How do you like the CF finish? I was contemplating the same one from Amazon. The sole review wasn't promising.
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The quality and feel is nice. Not slippery, feels good in hand. Just putting the skin on is a b*tch. Couldn't get the edges to line up, ended up with creases around the corners. I'm sure those more adept at putting skins on will have no problem.
I am a pro at installing skins and screens and I can say that the skinomi carbon fiber skin is not cut correctly. It creases on the corners and with time it will peel off.
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I am a pro at installing skins and screens and I can say that the skinomi carbon fiber skin is not cut correctly. It creases on the corners and with time it will peel off.
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That's what I was afraid of.
to the OP, is it real CF or just a sticker with CF pattern?
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That's what I was afraid of.
to the OP, is it real CF or just a sticker with CF pattern?
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It feels like carbon fiber but who knows.
I just got mine yesterday as well and like it a lot.
The carbon fiber feel is nice and its thicker and stiffer then a sticker, actually does feel like carbon fiber.
As for the application, I'm terrible at putting these things on.
I did my best to line up all the cutouts. I then used a hair dryer on the corners and made sure I pulled the tabs to slightly stretch them as I bent them down.
It seemed to stick very well with the aid of the hair dryer.
The edges of the skin obviously dont fit flush against the case and are slightly raised because of the skins thickness, if something keeps getting caught on it, I would worry about it peeling back in time.
But so far so good and it seems securely 'adhesed'/'adhesived'?
25% off coupon
Use "get25" at checkout to get 25% off or around $5.
14.99 is still expensive for a skin that doesn't fit well. I got creases on mine at the corners as well but called them and they are shipping me a new one. Might have the same problem though but at least I got 2 screen protectors!
so bc of the creases, I get lint/dust from my pockets stuck to the edges. too bad bc the carbon fiber gives it a sexy look. If it was precisely cut, I'd recommend it 100%. Buy at ur own risk.
I don't think its the skins fault. The shape of the nexus s battery cover makes it impossible to fit a thick skin to it. Probably the same reason no cases are out yet.
Skinomi carbon fiber skin
Just got this carbon fiber skin yesterday.. I think it look pretty cool. Installation was like 15 mins cause there is some heatgum process involved.. not big deal.... made by Skinomi. I paid like 18 or so. Amazon.Com.
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That adds like 0 extra bulk.. This goes over the battery cover right?
The K-Zoo Kid said:
That adds like 0 extra bulk.. This goes over the battery cover right?
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yes..............
looks pretty good!!!
It's a carbon fiber pattern look right? Cuz real carbon fiber looks holographic.
-Nexus S
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It's a carbon fiber pattern look right? Cuz real carbon fiber looks holographic.
-Nexus S
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Its a thick film. And on those macro pic I noticed it doesn't look like like it does live ..on the pics u cant see holographics like u said. Check the video. All the way on the bottom ..
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WOW that looks amazing! i bought one too but can't seem to get the edges at the bottom aligned due to the bump on the bottom of the phone. How did you get it so smooth without ANY creases or folds when it gets to that part? and could you specify what you did for the heatgum process?
I notice they include the screen protector with it... how is that? Is it rubbery or smooth? Orange peel?
Thanks =)
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WOW that looks amazing! i bought one too but can't seem to get the edges at the bottom aligned due to the bump on the bottom of the phone. How did you get it so smooth without ANY creases or folds when it gets to that part? and could you specify what you did for the heatgum process?
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I cant speak for the OP, but the way I did it was use a hair dryer.
I used the medium heat setting and the skin gets really malleable when it gets hot. Then you can pull it to stretch it and it grips on the curves really well without creases.
I pretty much used the hair dryer on all the edges. Just spot used it on one edge, pull and stretch and make sure the skin is smooth, then repeated for the 3 other edges.
That **** looks effin' DOPE.

Nook Color duct tape case

so this whole thing started when I got a few scratches on the back of my nook color after a few days. I didn’t have the money to buy a nice case yet, so I did what I usually do... Make one out of duct tape so I just used normal tape and made a big piece of fabric, cut it to the right size and put the little corner holder things on. Unfortunately, I didn’t think about the corner holder things blocking the volume and power buttons :/ but its not so bad. I later colored it up with other colors of duct tape and cut up the back of spiral notebooks and made a smart cover rip off
Well, thats it. I hope you guys like it. Comments/Criticism is very welcome
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MacGyver would be very proud!
Honestly, that's a pretty awesome way to use duct tape!
that case looks great and according to the pictures, it seems pretty sturdy!
I see you tried to keep the ipad case style, and it seems it's strong enough
to be used as a stand.
Great job man!
Thanks it is pretty sturdy, but don't think it would last for more than 3 or so months before it starts to come apart... but then I could just make a new and improved one
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Oh, poor nookie..
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Well, thats it. I hope you guys like it. Comments/Criticism is very welcome
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This is Epic Win.
I'm thinking about improvising a case myself, though I may have a mod-able case on hand, so I can probably avoid going the duct tape route
Still, solidly constructed given the materials at hand.
u have any instructions on how to make that? its really cool
I have been looking for a case just like this, except without the duct tape since I got my nook 5 months ago. I want the fold open case that folds underneath to make a stand for easier typing. Has anyone seen one?
Just search "Nook Color Case" on Amazon and there are at least 3 of them. I want to grab one pretty soon, too. I swear the rooCase portfolio was 23.99 the other day
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...words=nook+color+case&sprefix=nook+color+case
Excellent. I missed this Roo case. I had only seen the vertical one.
http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-Easy-...TF8&coliid=I3DRJSW0WIXJU6&colid=1RFCYIM3A0T3N
I have also heard good things about this case from another thread, but it doesn't look as nice, but is half the price.
http://www.amazon.com/CrazyOnDigita...TF8&coliid=I3RDRQ6QU0UQTP&colid=1RFCYIM3A0T3N
The second one looks pretty decent for the money.
I went with this guy, the brown one: http://www.javoedge.com/reflexeshop/productCatalog/getProduct.do?poid=3171&pbmId=18384
I saw their Cocoa Cherry Blossom one on Amazon and liked where it was coming from in terms of the style, but it's obviously kind of girly. They had a ton more styles on their own site, and they all have that casual-but-not-sporty look that I haven't really seen anywhere else. I went with flip because it seemed more flexible in terms of propping it either portrait or landscape, and it seemed more secure for travel with the NC enclosure being open at the top.
it was 24.99! I was goanna buy it :/
i love it, totally gettoicious
Before seeing this post, yesterday, I was going to cut up an old HP (Now called Agilent Technologies) instrumentation catalog I had just tossed for recycling. Basically a large textbook, and use its hardbound covers. Duct tape was in the front of my thoughts.
Then I spotted some cd cases on my shelf from the dollar store... I unsewed the cd slips, and made a nice soft neoprene padded cover.
I put two small fuzz velcro strips on the back of the nc, the case already had a hook velcro in a good spot,
and the case just fits to cover the front, over the top, and down the back, just a bit short, but leaves the speaker open to the air, and a bit off a table, where it reflects its pee-poor volume.
Now I have a padded cover with neoprene or nylon coating for a buck.

Elago G6 Leather Flip - Help Me Choose a Color

Normally I am quite decisive when it comes to style but on this one I'm stuck.
This is an amazing looking high quality case that provides a flip cover along with corner drop protection. I am trying to decide between the orange and white vs the black on black. My phone is white. (They also have blue and white but I don't care for that personally).
My initial preference is the orange because it is cool and different. But as a professional, I don't want to look like I'm carrying my kid's phone so I think maybe black on black is the call. Hard to decide. Here they are. What do you think?
elago G6 Leather Flip Case for Galaxy Note 2
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AB6U8RI/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
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** Looks like this also comes with a free screen protector. Awesome deal for $29.99. I'm really leaning orange because it's different. I've always had black cases. The grain on the orange is really nice.
** I currently own the Samsung OEM flip case which I like very much but the lack of corner protection is making me very paranoid.
That's a really nice flip case... looks like it also comes in a navy blue w/ white: http://www.casefanatic.com/samsung-...ago-g6-leather-flip-galaxy-note-2-n7100-case/
Here's a review which may help you decide as well: http://www.examiner.com/review/elago-g6-flip-case-galaxy-note-2
DoctorQMM said:
That's a really nice flip case... looks like it also comes in a navy blue w/ white: http://www.casefanatic.com/samsung-...ago-g6-leather-flip-galaxy-note-2-n7100-case/
Here's a review which may help you decide as well: http://www.examiner.com/review/elago-g6-flip-case-galaxy-note-2
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The Tridea case is very similar and same price on Amazon. Advantages of the Tridea are the card holder on the inside of the flap and the leather on the back is recessed into the plastic case, not just tacked on top (extra thickness).
I also like the contrasting inside color of the Tridea.
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The Tridea case is very similar and same price on Amazon. Advantages of the Tridea are the card holder on the inside of the flap and the leather on the back is recessed into the plastic case, not just tacked on top (extra thickness).
I also like the contrasting inside color of the Tridea.
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I've read in a number of reviews on the Tridea that the flip cover hinge is too long so the cover doesn't always remain in place. Also, it appears that on the Tridea case they have for some reason left the top right hand corner with no corner protection at all - odd choice. As for holding cards, I would never put cards in my phone as I always have my wallet with me.
Here's what one reviewer said about it:
I love the material and would love to keep it. But after inserting the phone in the plastic case (back cover) which was actually a perfect fit, the problem was the cover... the cover needs to be held by hand to cover the screen evenly. The left side flap joining the back and front was way too long. Thus it was not a tight fit and if you try to make it a tight fit (but pressing the left side flap) the cover goes out of the screen towards to the right. The other flip cover that I own have a very nice fit. I wished this one too as I would want to keep this as I like the material and color very much.
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DoctorQMM said:
That's a really nice flip case... looks like it also comes in a navy blue w/ white: http://www.casefanatic.com/samsung-...ago-g6-leather-flip-galaxy-note-2-n7100-case/
Here's a review which may help you decide as well: http://www.examiner.com/review/elago-g6-flip-case-galaxy-note-2
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That reviewer said "the cover itself is not strong enough, faux leather was slightly bent and peeling out of box for me..." In the other reviews I've read online no one else mentioned anything like this. Elago is a well established and regarded brand. I would be quite surprised if they put out some pure crap on this one. As he mentions, his may have just been a lemon - who knows - again no other reviewers I read mentioned this. He also mentioned a lack of indent for the home button but fails to mention the case comes with a screen protector which would render such an indent unnecessary, at least with this deal.
Oh well, I have found Amazon returns to be excellent so I may take the plunge on the Orange one.
Ordered the orange one. Not that many reviews for the Note 2 version yet but lots for the SIII and they seem to love it.
Will post a review once I receive it.
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Here's an Amazon Review from someone who just bought this case:
Because there were only two short reviews when I purchased mine, I was pretty skeptical that the reviews might not have been objective, but these are my honest feelings.
First, you have to want a "flip case". They are certainly a tad bit more inconvenient than non-flip cases, and this case does not have a hole cut out for the volume on the left hand side (which I am glad that it doesn't, because it would degrade the looks of the case). That being said, that's the only minor thing that I can find to say negative about the case.
The case actually came before I was able to get my Note 2, so I took it into the store when I picked up my phone. The Verison salesman who sells bunches of cases mentioned more than once that he REALLY liked my case, and that he agreed that it was much better than the Verison case.
The fit is PERFECT.
The feel is WONDERFUL.
And the overall look is definetly an strong upgrade to the phone. Very Elegant.
It doesn't have "Verizon" stamped all over it, or for that fact any other obnoxious writing. So many of the cases out there look like they are targeting the younger crowd, but not this one. Finally, there is a great case for the professional, instead of someone who goes to work on a skateboard. The looks of this case are very conservative, it feels solid in the hand and it just reeks of quality.
That's about all I can say. If I run into a negative, I will definitely post a revision of my first impression (after 3 days), but I don't think that's going to happen.
It's REALLY nice.
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I've read in a number of reviews on the Tridea that the flip cover hinge is too long so the cover doesn't always remain in place. Also, it appears that on the Tridea case they have for some reason left the top right hand corner with no corner protection at all - odd choice. As for holding cards, I would never put cards in my phone as I always have my wallet with me.
Here's what one reviewer said about it:
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Doh!. I had one, but the back started peeling off. Fit was perfect. I returned it and ordered another one, but this one has the issue with the side being too long. It flops around everywhere! Well, may return and try the Elago. Let us know your thoughts on it.
Got the orange and white Elago. Quality is good but the orange is really a light orange and not the tanned leather look you see in the pictures. Returning it.
Have decided to just stick with my SAMSUNG flip case and use a lanyard fed through the speaker hole in the back to prevent against accidental drops.
Actually a nice solution.
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OB P970 Protective Case Review 2: Fishbone Cover by MyBat

Fishbone Cover from MyBat:
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Available from Amazon.com (search words: fishbone phone protector marquee)
Price: About $6 US ($3 + $3 Shipping)
Materials: Black silicone cover with hard plastic wrap-around insert. Insert comes in multiple colors/graphics.
Pros:
Compact
Secure around phone
Great fit
Multiple colors/graphics options
Rounded-edges design for easy carry
Price
Cons:
None
This cover, while marketed as an LG LS855 (Marquee) case, fits the Optimus Black/P970 perfectly.
The Fishbone cover, although my second LG P970 case/cover, was my first foray into cases for Android phones. It served me well on a Samsung Galaxy Precedent. My young daughter's borrowing the phone (dumb idea) for photos resulted in it being launched across a room; the phone quickly came to a stop that I heard from an adjacent room. Upon inspection, the only damage to the phone was to the case; one of the hard plastic fingers/tabs broke off. The case, while damaged, was still functional. It was well-worth the $6 investment, and I felt no anger about spending $6 for a new cover.
The well-finished cover consists of two parts: a black silicone case that slides over the back and sides of the phone and a hard plastic "backbone" that wraps around and fits into molded recesses in the silicone. This hard plastic piece has fingers extending from a central section; the overall appearance of the piece looks like a spine with a ribcage. The cover can be purchased in a multitude of colors and patterns. When assembled on the phone and laid on its back, the case lays flat and evenly on a level surface.
There are lightly-raised projections on the silicone cover over the power, "G", volume-up, and volume-down buttons. These projections are readily found during operation, yet are fairly low in profile; the projections don't snag in a holster nor inadvertently get activated. There are the standard opening in the cover for the camera, speaker, charger, microphones, and headphones. Some cases have port covers on the openings; this case has none. I never missed not having port covers.
The silicone portion has a thick, raised-ridge around the face of the phone. This ridge helps protect the glass face from scratches when holstering and laying face-down on a surface. Despite a mild bevel on the interior of this ridge, it will occasionally get in the way of the outermost keys in portrait view. I will stress that this is a very minor gripe, and the ridge is flexible enough to lightly slide it out of the way with a finger tip. Maybe it's just my fat fingers.
This cover has been my primary phone cover for nine months and has been pulled out of and put in a leather case many times on a daily basis. The cover fits the case well and the plastic backbone locks everything in place. The back of the case has a rounded contour matching the P970; it feels comfortable in the hand.
I consider the cover's thickness a good balance between protection and carry. For example, the iPhone Otterbox option takes a slim, elegant phone design and makes it boxy and incredibly thick; for the Otterbox, a holster is a must. The Fishbone cover will fit in pockets and the largest holsters. At $6, this is a great value and purchase for any Optimus Black user.
Rating: 5/5 – A solid, durable, and inexpensive phone cover that protects the P970 well.
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For now, I'll just ask folks to do a search on Amazon with the keywords provided. I'm new to the forums and can't post links yet. I was afraid to try pics. I'll see if I can get some images posted in the next couple days.
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For now, I'll just ask folks to do a search on Amazon with the keywords provided. I'm new to the forums and can't post links yet. I was afraid to try pics. I'll see if I can get some images posted in the next couple days.
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Getto NoMo, OtterBox Defender, Force, Tweaked+Sparin Glass

Review of tweaked version
Update:
I found a better car mount. See pics. Get a hard drive magnet. Get a matching pair of thin ones.
Remove one from it's plate, a sharp blow from a wood chisel will do it. Leave the one on that looks like the one in the pic. Screw plate to dash. Crazy glue other one to the inner case. Mind your polarity and use a sharpie while mocking up before you glue. Fabulous. Your phone will stick on the top of your car and stay with you till you remember where it is, lol. More, doubles as a work light using 2 flash. See attachments
Peel off the screen protector and throw it.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FYSGZM4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The Sparin glass is fabulous!! Want dust free? Do it after your shower, in your steamy bathroom. I followed the instructions to the letter, no bubbles at all. There is an unsealed region of the last mm or so at the edge. This is not bad if you get it aligned with the screen edges.
It is not a regular adhesive, a little moisture does not hurt. Some people post on Amazon that you can remove them, clean and do over.
Red version has no carbon black and is very durable. Carbon causes the rubber to be less durable.
The Pink too. LOL! The getto case started to fall apart as of late. I stretched it to death. I did not realize it's weakness.
The number 1 problem , rubber key pushers do not work reliability, at least on the Play. I am not sure about the Force.
If you view the key ports in the frame without the rubber you notice the keys are high in the ports-not centered.
I took leftover trimmings from the surgery and crazy glued gussets (less than 1/16 " thick is plenty thick) to widen the pusher vertically. Yet careful to not glue the flexible web in the rubber cover.
I also trimmed them horizontally into a blunt point rather than the bricks they are. If you constantly push on the corner of these metal buttons of ours they can hang.
The volume up did not need as much of a mod as the others.
Whether or not you do the tweaks, grabbing the phone can lead to a reboot. I posted the latest pic of my fix. A cuticle trimmer works great to get bumpers to not snag once they are crazy glued. As well as a layer of CG (also called CA, I use the USA brand. Or Locktite. Do not scrimp on cheap CA) to make the bumpers slippery.
A multi hole plier type leather punch with rotating head is a must for the sim tray and headphone penetrations into the rubber. A small thin mini hacksaw blade and a little round file are good for the frame. Harbor Freight has all these.
Get one of these, the label is faded on mine, I think I have the iPhone 6 + version. I needed a shoe stretcher to get it loose enough. There are measurements on this or factory site. http://ripoffholstersonline.com/blackberry.html
They hold well in belt or pocket (as a belt substitute).
And finally, I have had the Moto car kits going back to the Razr. I have various bases with suction cups or DIY drive magnet mounts.
This case comes with a belt clip which is safe on your belt but not so much for the phone to Otterbox frame and even less so being clipped in your pocket. It refuses to grip cloth, ergo the Ripoff pouch.
Yet it makes a Fabulous top for the Moto bases. See pics, and yes more crazy glue....
See post 5 for final thoughts
Getto version starts here.
What can l say, no case I have seen has camera protection like this.
Crazy glue loves rubber.
Cover your phone in Saran wrap (3X min), no back, piece patches of inner tube material.
A leather punch is nice.
Note finger cutout for landscape swipe-down.
If I started over I would leave the screen intrusive lips (long side) on bottom just as the top including cutout. This would offer very good protection.
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Leave the protector on. Use a double edge razor blade to shave the lettering off
Bump, Must See.
I admire your resourcefulness. :good:
Finally got a Defender , Z force for my Play.
Will update Op soon.
Trashed the built in screen protector, will add https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FYSGZM4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 on order.
Various tweaks done already, punched out headphone hole, shored up gap opposite button side, buttons need to push on center of metal buttons-fixed, also buttons too stiff-fixed.
Fabulous case now. .....
Update is pretty much finished.
The Sparin protector and Otterbox Defender combo are FABULOUS! (Who was it that abused that word so much on late 70's TV? Was it Ricardo Montalban? I am not like him! I am being restrained.)
The Black rubber on my Maxx lasted about 2 years under the most grueling conditions.
Has the new black improved as much as this red material? This is different and much tougher., and I cannot tell until I cut it (95%) and then then do a pull test on the remaining segment. The 2 year Getto (Maxx) crumbled in comparison.
The Sparin glass gets a 10.
The Defender gets a 8 assuming it functions well on a Force (red or pink only, pink is on close out guys).
Tweaked Defender gets a 10.
I wanted the best case no matter what and I have it now.
I will have to toss the rubber in with my grubby work clothes each week.
Now that is next level protection. Well done. Hats off to you.
I'm using my phone bare back tho.
vietkao said:
Now that is next level protection. Well done. Hats off to you.
I'm using my phone bare back tho.
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No bumper even?
I had to suffer the slipperyness at various times in the project, I almost wrecked it. No way....
The Getto was born out of urgency.
Updated op with a better car Mount.

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