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I love my Nexus S. Yes, the build quality is plastic, yet anything but cheap. I've seen a lot of compliments on the slick back cover (battery door). However, it's not to my taste. I find it to be overly reflective, a fingerprint magnet, and slippery to the point where I would drop my phone if it were not for the reverse chin.
Solution: DIY Soft touch battery door (rubberized back cover)
I simply applied four thin layers of spray on black PlastiDip. As in the instructions, make sure to shake the can thoroughly for a full minute and keep the can of PlastiDip a full 12-16 inches from the back cover of the phone. Wait a full 30 minutes between coats. Make sure to spray all the way around the edge of the battery door into the back of the cover. If you do not coat the edge your coating will eventually begin to peel at the edge. The easiest method is probably to mask off the contacts for the NFC antenna and spray the entire cover, inside and out. That way there is no rubber seam to peel at the edge.
Here are the results. I think the images phone2.jpg and phone3.jpg most accurately show the results. The closeups tend to make the cover look more textured than it actually appears.
PlastiDip is easily peeled off if you start at an edge, but difficult to peel off unintentionally. If I ever get bored with the finish or want to sell the phone I can remove the rubber within seconds.
yeah i used this for my galaxy S, pretty good idea actually lol
I like it. Did you sand before painting? If so what grade? Thanks in advance.
No sanding required. Just a thorough cleaning with water then spray on PlastiDip.
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AndroidMilos said:
I like it. Did you sand before painting? If so what grade? Thanks in advance.
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I dont think any sanding is needed because it simply peels off.
Is plastidip messy? because I'm gonna try this when I get home but it 20F outside and Im not wait thirty mins between coats in such weather lol. So I hope its doable in the house. However when I do mine I might put tape over the Google logo and peel it off after all dry and clean because I dont wanna lose that, I could careless about the samsung tho lol
Whats great is you dont need to sand and ruin the cover and simply peels off.
Thanks for sharing think im going to try this, might do clear color
I wonder if Walmart sells PlastiDip
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I wonder if Walmart sells PlastiDip
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I looked online and ace hardware, home depot and lowes carry it
That looks better than I thought it would. I think it's time to take a trip to Home Depot
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I looked online and ace hardware, home depot and lowes carry it
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Thanks bro. I'll stop by Home Depot after work I guess
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But what about other cases or the front of the phone? You can't fit a regular cases now or any sort of holster. How is it in the pocket?
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But what about other cases or the front of the phone? You can't fit a regular cases now or any sort of holster. How is it in the pocket?
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Even with four thin coats, it doesn't add enough bulk to prevent another case from fitting on the phone. For the screen, I use a Zagg for now until something better comes out. As for the feel in the pocket it is a little tacky. It doesn't slide in and out of the pocket as smoothly as I'd like, but in my opinion it's a necessary trade off. I still prefer the rubberized back.
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But what happens if you put a holster/case on? Won't it degrade the rubber?
What about the NFC chip? this is what worries me about the Nexus S, the NFC relies on this "cheap, plastic" cover... The NFC chip needs to be within centimeters of the other object's NFC chip. Wouldn't this interfere? Anyone try after applying a case or using this rubberized method?
This coating doesn't add centimeters of thickness to the back, so it should be fine.
Just make sure u hold can 12"-16" from cover I was too close on my first coat so I sprayed too much on there. But it looks fine
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I looked online and ace hardware, home depot and lowes carry it
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What exactly is it called? "PlastiDip" ? I searched for that on Lowe's website and found nothing.
Home Depot's site is down right now for maintenance, at 7pm on the west coast.. wtf Home Depot, get your act together.
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Just make sure u hold can 12"-16" from cover I was too close on my first coat so I sprayed too much on there. But it looks fine
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Many thin layers works best. Also, you have to make sure the rubber on the sides is as thick as the back, and spray it all the way around the lip of the battery door. If you don't coat around the edge into the inside of the battery door your rubber will eventually begin to peel at the edge.
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Many thin layers works best. Also, you have to make sure the rubber on the sides is as thick as the back, and spray it all the way around the lip of the battery door. If you don't coat around the edge into the inside of the battery door your rubber will eventually begin to peel at the edge.
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Thanks a lot bro.... I peeled off the the first try it wasnt bad but i got the hang of it now im trying to be perfect
Hey all, ordered this before I got my N7 finally came in today. Fit is pretty decent but I think I'll take an exacto knife around the screen rim as it has a SLIGHT overhang. You'll definitely want a heat gun, a hair dryer might work but it will take quite a while to heat up. You want to peal off part of the bottom and cut the paper off. The only way to tell if you're lined up is by the speaker cut out so I lined that up and went from there. After I had the back laid on I smoothed the edges around sides and then worked on smoothing the corners. I then heated up the whole thing to activate the adhesive giving a lot of attention to the corners. It looks decent but it could be a little better cut.
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I saw a video for the application of the skin that hinted to use a hair dryer on the corners to let them set better. I am just throwing that out there. I noticed that one of your corners was sticking out some. I saw the video on YouTube. You might have already seen what I am talking about.
Great job and the skin looks awesome.
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Loving my note 2 but I find it slippery to hold and a pain to prop up against things as it just slides away from anything you lean it up against. I know there are big rubber cases available but I was wondering if anyone has come across a rubberised replacement back to give me the added grip without the extra bulk of a case.
Any ideas to improve this lack of grip without adding a bulky case?
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Try Surfboard wax
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Maybe wait for skinomi skin
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This isn't quite the same, but I got the nilkin case, which is very thin,
and when I put it in the case, I removed the back cover.
It's barely thicker. Maybe half a mm.
- Frank
Ive had a look a the nilkin case looks ok but I think its a harder rubber almost plastic. Im after a grippy soft rubber what would be perfect is a back cover which has the same feel as the battery cover on a sky tv remote. The skinomi looks interesting
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does the nilkin case have multiple layers? if so.. does it separate?
ChodTheWacko said:
This isn't quite the same, but I got the nilkin case, which is very thin,
and when I put it in the case, I removed the back cover.
It's barely thicker. Maybe half a mm.
- Frank
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You could also try eGrips.com and then you don't need a new back cover or case.
ChodTheWacko said:
This isn't quite the same, but I got the nilkin case, which is very thin,
and when I put it in the case, I removed the back cover.
It's barely thicker. Maybe half a mm.
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You do realise that by doing that, you removed your NFC antenna, right?
Egrips sound interesting im gonna check em out. Cheers
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You can try using plasti dip. It's removable if you don't like it.
b4d5h0t said:
Loving my note 2 but I find it slippery to hold and a pain to prop up against things as it just slides away from anything you lean it up against. I know there are big rubber cases available but I was wondering if anyone has come across a rubberised replacement back to give me the added grip without the extra bulk of a case.
Any ideas to improve this lack of grip without adding a bulky case?
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140855149689&ssPageName=ADME:L:eek:C:US:3160
How about this case? Texturized back made out of TPU. Super thin, too.
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Ive had a look a the nilkin case looks ok but I think its a harder rubber almost plastic.
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You are correct, it's pretty plasticy. It's a single layer - pretty simple case, no frills.
And yes, I lose NFC. If I ever come into a situation where I ever could use it, then I might start to care. So far, I don't.
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Need something grippy... lying on my back phone flies from my hand and kicks me in the teeth!
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You could plasticoat the back yourself, or use a textured vinyl.
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Chunology that case seems ok but its made from hard plastic so wont have the grip im after. Yes I think texturising the back with some sort of self adhesive non slip material is the way to go... gadget grips or similar its just a shame they dont make one that fits the back of the phone perfectly like a screen cover does.
Maybe a gap in the tech market!
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plasti-dip would probably work well. They have a texturered finish spray can too
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plasti-dip would probably work well. They have a texturered finish spray can too
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I ordered some regular black plastidip, should arrive on monday, I'll let you know how it works.
Plastidip is overpriced in the UK for some reason though. It's about $6 a can in the US and about £16 a can in the UK :/
The Zagg/Best Skins ever, body guards clear protective skins have a rubbery feel and offers improved grip over the shiny plastic.
this case is idential to nikkin without the logo.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190731990867?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Yeah let me know how the plastidip works. Im interested to know if it peels off easily. Ive now bought a hybrid case very similar to the one posted above in that ebay link. Im fairly happy with it mines white hard plastic slim not bulky and it has a rubberised coating on it plus mine was only £3.90 on ebay . I found the rubber coating felt slippery when it was new but ive had it a week now and the grip seems to be improving.
Mine
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=160903378326&index=0&nav=SEARCH&nid=87531734480
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I bought the elago case off amazon for $10. Great slim fit case except no grip.
So I went to Home depot and bought a can of black tool handle grip spray. Taped case, scuffed where I wanted spray to stick with scotch brite pad and sprayed.
Now slim and grippy but not thick. It still slides in and out of pocket with ease.
Spray with thin coats every 30 mins untill desired amount. If you spray to heavy let dry and rub off with hand or scrapper. I speed dried with heat gun. Screwed up and to thick 1st time but perfect the 2nd.
Anyway thought I'd share with anybody looking for slim with grip case make you own.
Fyi, I only found black but they make yellow, blue and white I think..
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Here is under side. Didnt tape 1st time so need to sand it as I didnt want to F up the fit of the phone.
Make sure you tape the inside and trim around anything you dont want sprayed
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This is just a what I need. I love the thinness of my nillikin the case but it is white and cheaply designed so it stains easily.
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juanaraya92679 said:
This is just a what I need. I love the thinness of my nillikin the case but it is white and cheaply designed so it stains easily.
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I have also white rearth ringke slim but I haven't found white grip spray. I may tape up case and just spray the outside covered boarder phone snaps into
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Does anyone have a link? and why can I not see any of your attached images??
Edit: they are there now. Not sure why there weren't showing in the first place.
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Does anyone have a link? and why can I not see any of your attached images??
Edit: they are there now. Not sure why there weren't showing in the first place.
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Link for what exactly?
Cases are amazon and spray is at home depot
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Dude this is good stuff here. I just got this case in today. Its pretty nice but im thinking im going to do your spray idea but do the whole thing. Betting that spray is heavy and adds strength to the case.
Was it a tight fit to put it back on the phone?
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is this it?
http://www.homedepot.com/Paint-Spra...Id=10053&langId=-1&storeId=10051#.UMkMTm_Acus
Has anyone tried this?
Hi....same problem with the elago case.....has anyone else sprayed theirs? I would like to know from the original poster or anyone else who has done this if the rubber comes off, and damages clothes, gets on hands, is messy, etc. thanks so much....sounds like a smart idea!
Plastidip is the right stuff. I have done this a bunch to many different items. I sprayed the back plate of my note 2 because I like to use bumper cases. This gives it some grip. Like the op said, just use thin coats. If you don't like it, it just peels off when it's dry. It does rub off of the back plate after a while, but it is so easy to do again.
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Sounds great! Will work on it tomorrow! Thanks so much for your reply!
Yes, thin coats and tape off the inside of case as close to edge as possible.
I went to pepvoys and found a can of trunk bed liner like rhimo liner which works better and hasn't faded or rubbed off. It sprayed thick but levels out nicely. Take precaution to any runs or drips on edges and with flat edge run along to cut drip and it should level out. I did just the outer sides
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mxl180 said:
is this it?
http://www.homedepot.com/Paint-Spra...Id=10053&langId=-1&storeId=10051#.UMkMTm_Acus
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Yes but I like truck bed liner better. Better texture grip and harder
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rhlitt said:
Hi....same problem with the elago case.....has anyone else sprayed theirs? I would like to know from the original poster or anyone else who has done this if the rubber comes off, and damages clothes, gets on hands, is messy, etc. thanks so much....sounds like a smart idea!
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You definitely need to setup up lil spray area jig for case. I have kinda spray shop in my garage but basically just postisioned on 2 spray can lids and walked around spraying lightly. Waiting about 10-15 mins to recoat maybe less depending on room temps. Just keep eye on any would be drips and run them off with flat edge. I bought 3 elgo cases so I was afraid to F one up. Practice helps!
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very nice pictures.....I sprayed with the first spray from Home Depot which looked and felt great but it started peeling off the first day. I would like to try the Pep Boys spray...do you have a specific name and is it also relatively inexpensive? thanks!
rhlitt said:
very nice pictures.....I sprayed with the first spray from Home Depot which looked and felt great but it started peeling off the first day. I would like to try the Pep Boys spray...do you have a specific name and is it also relatively inexpensive? thanks!
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Here's pic of pep boys or auto zone can, I think around $10 or less and next set is new can of what I saw today at home depot for $7 and its clear. I'm gonna shoot it on my white slim case.
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Very kewl Jsarge45....please keep us updated to the winner of your adventure!
Nice this thread just gave me the idea to spray my Ringke slim case
Spray a color on in and then some grip
Got a free pink flip case from Samsung on the way.. I might try and spray that for fun if I don't sell it
-TeaM VeNuM Like A Boss
-Galaxy Note II Edition
this sounds like such an awesome idea!
i'm not very good with stuff like this....do you guys mind writing a step-by-step guide for this or maybe do a quick video, that would be great!!!!
thanks.
MiguelHogue said:
Nice this thread just gave me the idea to spray my Ringke slim case
Spray a color on in and then some grip
Got a free pink flip case from Samsung on the way.. I might try and spray that for fun if I don't sell it
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Hey does anyone know where to buy back doors for extended batteries?
Just got my extended battery and want a different door for it (phone is gray, door is white).
Preferably a black carbon fiber one.
Been searching for a while and can't find anything.
If anyone could help me out, would be greatly appreciated.
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You could order a textured carbon skin for the white door if you can't find the door alone. Amazon may have the extended battery cover. Try searching "galaxy note 2 extended battery cover" without the " and see what turns up otherwise I'd go with textured carbon fiber skin on the current battery door or maybe some black textured truck bed liner in a spray can that stuffs pretty tough and doesn't look bad if you spray it carefully you could even mask off around the logos if you want to keep them. Be sure to mask off the openings(camera, speaker etc) from the back and have an exacto/utility knife and some coarse to fine grit sand paper handy to keep the finish nice
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I bought a 12x12in. piece of 3m vinyl carbon fiber sheet. Was 6 dollars on eBay.
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You could order a textured carbon skin for the white door if you can't find the door alone. Amazon may have the extended battery cover. Try searching "galaxy note 2 extended battery cover" without the " and see what turns up otherwise I'd go with textured carbon fiber skin on the current battery door or maybe some black textured truck bed liner in a spray can that stuffs pretty tough and doesn't look bad if you spray it carefully you could even mask off around the logos if you want to keep them. Be sure to mask off the openings(camera, speaker etc) from the back and have an exacto/utility knife and some coarse to fine grit sand paper handy to keep the finish nice
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Can you link me to the textured skin please?
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Look at WWW.skinit.com and look under their textured category. Or look on amazon/eBay for 3m textured carbon fibre vinyl sheet. The sheet way you need to be pretty good with a razor and heat gun/hair dryer but it can cover so well you won't be able to tell its a skin
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-EViL-KoNCEPTz- said:
Look at WWW.skinit.com and look under their textured category. Or look on amazon/eBay for 3m textured carbon fibre vinyl sheet. The sheet way you need to be pretty good with a razor and heat gun/hair dryer but it can cover so well you won't be able to tell its a skin
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I found this one but do you think it'll fit over the extended battery door?
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devynbf said:
I found this one but do you think it'll fit over the extended battery door?
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Idk if they'd have one specifically for the extended batteries. I personally would probably do the vinyl sheet and cut it to fit myself
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-EViL-KoNCEPTz- said:
Idk if they'd have one specifically for the extended batteries. I personally would probably do the vinyl sheet and cut it to fit myself
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Alright cool.
Can you link me to some vinyl please?
Sorry for the hassle, I just can't happen to find it lol.
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devynbf said:
Alright cool.
Can you link me to some vinyl please?
Sorry for the hassle, I just can't happen to find it lol.
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Look for 3M automotive accent vinyl in carbon fibre
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Here's a quick look at what you can do with the Anker extended battery/case and a bumper...
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Carbon Gear is where you can get one.
They are a little more expensive and I'm sure you can ebay it but I live not to far from where Carbon Gear is at. It ran me about $15 shipped maybe a little more but it was around there. On ebay you can search for "3m Vinyl carbon" and you should get a ton of hits.
You'll need Patience, an Exacto knife, scissors, and a hair drier. Mine came out almost the same as the posts above, he just beat me to the punch. lol
1. The Patience is self explanatory
2. Put the sticker on the case, make sure to cut more than you need for "shrinkage", I gave myself about an inch or 2 on all sides.
3. Use the hair drier to form the sticker around the edges and nooks and crannies.
4. When satisfied let the sticker cool off and use the exacto to cut the excess off.
This is easier said than done but if you screw up a 12" x 12" sheet should give you enough to do this three time. I got it on the first time and my only advice is to take your time. This is the best way to do it because no one makes an extended door in patterns yet nor can I find a back door by itself.
I would also recommend not using the aluminum bumper with the rubber buttons. While it does work it's a super tight fit and while adjusting the front sliding frame I ripped off my JLG protector. Luckily my MIME SP just came in the mail today. ROFL.
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Alright cool.
Can you link me to some vinyl please?
Sorry for the hassle, I just can't happen to find it lol.
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Google.com is a neat tool for phone research, fyi.
That being said, if you have the new Hyperion battery with cover, I think it will be much more difficult to cut a skin. I went with the hyperion case that was designed to go with the newer battery cover, and love it. Feels solid, isn't slippery, well worth the purchase! (also allows me to retain NFC)
mdt73 said:
Google.com is a neat tool for phone research, fyi.
That being said, if you have the new Hyperion battery with cover, I think it will be much more difficult to cut a skin. I went with the hyperion case that was designed to go with the newer battery cover, and love it. Feels solid, isn't slippery, well worth the purchase! (also allows me to retain NFC)
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Please only reply with useful information.
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Here's a quick look at what you can do with the Anker extended battery/case and a bumper...
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Carbon Gear is where you can get one.
They are a little more expensive and I'm sure you can ebay it but I live not to far from where Carbon Gear is at. It ran me about $15 shipped maybe a little more but it was around there. On ebay you can search for "3m Vinyl carbon" and you should get a ton of hits.
You'll need Patience, an Exacto knife, scissors, and a hair drier. Mine came out almost the same as the posts above, he just beat me to the punch. lol
1. The Patience is self explanatory
2. Put the sticker on the case, make sure to cut more than you need for "shrinkage", I gave myself about an inch or 2 on all sides.
3. Use the hair drier to form the sticker around the edges and nooks and crannies.
4. When satisfied let the sticker cool off and use the exacto to cut the excess off.
This is easier said than done but if you screw up a 12" x 12" sheet should give you enough to do this three time. I got it on the first time and my only advice is to take your time. This is the best way to do it because no one makes an extended door in patterns yet nor can I find a back door by itself.
I would also recommend not using the aluminum bumper with the rubber buttons. While it does work it's a super tight fit and while adjusting the front sliding frame I ripped off my JLG protector. Luckily my MIME SP just came in the mail today. ROFL.
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Thanks man.
It will also be my first time attempting this so I will do my best.
And yea, I wanted to do the carbon fiber back door with a cool metal bumper of some sort.
Just ordered some vinyl so we'll see how it turns out
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This guy did a nice set up with Sweet Armor Bumper and vinyl....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2099307&page=3
He has the extended battery and a flygrip as well! HTH!
devynbf said:
Thanks man.
It will also be my first time attempting this so I will do my best.
And yea, I wanted to do the carbon fiber back door with a cool metal bumper of some sort.
Just ordered some vinyl so we'll see how it turns out
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Here's a link to the sweet armor and ext battery post for when you go to get your bumper. Make sure to get the right one cause the one I have is really tight and is a [email protected] to get off when I need to mess with something.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38134579&postcount=46
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Ghost_1 said:
Here's a quick look at what you can do with the Anker extended battery/case and a bumper...
Before
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Carbon Gear is where you can get one.
They are a little more expensive and I'm sure you can ebay it but I live not to far from where Carbon Gear is at. It ran me about $15 shipped maybe a little more but it was around there. On ebay you can search for "3m Vinyl carbon" and you should get a ton of hits.
You'll need Patience, an Exacto knife, scissors, and a hair drier. Mine came out almost the same as the posts above, he just beat me to the punch. lol
1. The Patience is self explanatory
2. Put the sticker on the case, make sure to cut more than you need for "shrinkage", I gave myself about an inch or 2 on all sides.
3. Use the hair drier to form the sticker around the edges and nooks and crannies.
4. When satisfied let the sticker cool off and use the exacto to cut the excess off.
This is easier said than done but if you screw up a 12" x 12" sheet should give you enough to do this three time. I got it on the first time and my only advice is to take your time. This is the best way to do it because no one makes an extended door in patterns yet nor can I find a back door by itself.
I would also recommend not using the aluminum bumper with the rubber buttons. While it does work it's a super tight fit and while adjusting the front sliding frame I ripped off my JLG protector. Luckily my MIME SP just came in the mail today. ROFL.
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Thanks mate. I'll definitely try and do a nice job. Will post here once I do one.
Ghost_1 said:
Here's a quick look at what you can do with the Anker extended battery/case and a bumper...
Before
After
Carbon Gear is where you can get one.
You'll need Patience, an Exacto knife, scissors, and a hair drier. Mine came out almost the same as the posts above, he just beat me to the punch. lol
1. The Patience is self explanatory
2. Put the sticker on the case, make sure to cut more than you need for "shrinkage", I gave myself about an inch or 2 on all sides.
3. Use the hair drier to form the sticker around the edges and nooks and crannies.
4. When satisfied let the sticker cool off and use the exacto to cut the excess off.
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I got inspired by this mod and did it on my oem battery back door. I must say I love the results!
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It looks amazing and I am probably gonna do it again when I pull the trigger on the Anker battery-case combo. Thanks for that!
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hekticpr21 said:
I got inspired by this mod and did it on my oem battery back door. I must say I love the results!
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It looks amazing and I am probably gonna do it again when I pull the trigger on the Anker battery-case combo. Thanks for that!
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Very nice.
How much did the vinyl cost you?
Can you link it to me please?
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devynbf said:
Very nice.
How much did the vinyl cost you?
Can you link it to me please?
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Not much at all. $2.95US I just used the sample size and it's more than enough.
http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?nav=item.view&id=130836935159
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hekticpr21 said:
I got inspired by this mod and did it on my oem battery back door. I must say I love the results!
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It looks amazing and I am probably gonna do it again when I pull the trigger on the Anker battery-case combo. Thanks for that!
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Looks great! It's what we do in our car club when someone wants to redo their speedometer, dash, or interior. Not super expensive, relatively easy, and makes it look great!
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