I hope this isn't a duplicate post. I've been looking for a matte skin for the LG G2 to remove the glossy plasticky GS4 feel of the phone. I saw that BSE do a matte body protector so I ordered one. I'm out of the US so it will take a while to get to me. Anyone have experience with the matte finish covers that BSE provides not just for the G2 but other phones too? Anyways I'm excited about this as the glossy back is the only thing I dislike about the LG G2.
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I hope this isn't a duplicate post. I've been looking for a matte skin for the LG G2 to remove the glossy plasticky GS4 feel of the phone. I saw that BSE do a matte body protector so I ordered one. I'm out of the US so it will take a while to get to me. Anyone have experience with the matte finish covers that BSE provides not just for the G2 but other phones too? Anyways I'm excited about this as the glossy back is the only thing I dislike about the LG G2.
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please take pictures when you get it, and i hope you do not have a verizon G2..
NOTE: The VERIZON LG G2 has different buttons on the back and we do not yet have a cover for it. We hope to have make it available very soon.
I ordered one as well. It should be here tomorrow. I will take pics after I put it on. I have the AT&T G2.
Zagg's Invisible Shield dry application also has a matte back.
I just applied the matte Best Skins Ever to the back of my G2. So a few things...
The skin almost fits the back perfectly, covering the entire back panel. Because of this, it was pretty tricky getting the corners and edges on. So work your way from center to the edge as usual, then press and hold the edge/corner down with your fingers. I worked my way from the top of the phone to the bottom, using a 10 count before moving to the next spot. I've heard people with similar skins have used an iron on the corners. At this point, I don't think it's necessary for this one. We'll see tomorrow.
So remember, patience is your friend with this one. When you first put it on, it won't look like it will work (I was in "wtf" mode for a moment before giving it some thought). But go slow and apply pressure carefully on those pesky edges and corners.
Looks and feels great so far. Adds a bit of grippiness to it with no visible fingerprints. I also have the matte skin for the front, along with a spare glossy one just in case I hate the matte one. I'll report back after the bonding stage has passed.
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After a few hours of waiting, turns out the bottom corners of the back skin was slightly misaligned, causing the bottom right corner to have a tiny piece that won't stay down. The holes were pretty much lined up, so I'm not sure if it was a user error or manufacturing error. What I ended up doing is using a hot iron to singe the corner (no more than 1-2 seconds at a time). It works like a charm. I applied the same method to the other corners just to be safe, even though they seemed like they were staying down fine.
The front matte skin isn't very appealing to me. I was afraid it would affect the quality of the image too much like most matte/anti-glare skins. I guess I was hoping it would be better than that. I was wrong. Color and dark images look fine for the most part. While viewing bright images however, the shimmery effect is a bit much. I'm a very visual person, so this bothers me a lot. I'll probably keep it on for another day or two. But ultimately, I'm going to switch to the glossy skin.
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I just applied the matte Best Skins Ever to the back of my G2. So a few things...
The skin almost fits the back perfectly, covering the entire back panel. Because of this, it was pretty tricky getting the corners and edges on. So work your way from center to the edge as usual, then press and hold the edge/corner down with your fingers. I worked my way from the top of the phone to the bottom, using a 10 count before moving to the next spot. I've heard people with similar skins have used an iron on the corners. At this point, I don't think it's necessary for this one. We'll see tomorrow.
So remember, patience is your friend with this one. When you first put it on, it won't look like it will work (I was in "wtf" mode for a moment before giving it some thought). But go slow and apply pressure carefully on those pesky edges and corners.
Looks and feels great so far. Adds a bit of grippiness to it with no visible fingerprints. I also have the matte skin for the front, along with a spare glossy one just in case I hate the matte one. I'll report back after the bonding stage has passed.
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After a few hours of waiting, turns out the bottom corners of the back skin was slightly misaligned, causing the bottom right corner to have a tiny piece that won't stay down. The holes were pretty much lined up, so I'm not sure if it was a user error or manufacturing error. What I ended up doing is using a hot iron to singe the corner (no more than 1-2 seconds at a time). It works like a charm. I applied the same method to the other corners just to be safe, even though they seemed like they were staying down fine.
The front matte skin isn't very appealing to me. I was afraid it would affect the quality of the image too much like most matte/anti-glare skins. I guess I was hoping it would be better than that. I was wrong. Color and dark images look fine for the most part. While viewing bright images however, the shimmery effect is a bit much. I'm a very visual person, so this bothers me way too much. I'll probably keep it on for another day or two. But ultimately, I'm going to switch to the glossy skin.
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Could we possibly have some pictures of how the back looks? Thanks!
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Could we possibly have some pictures of how the back looks? Thanks!
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Haha... I'll try to find my old camera. Right now, my G2 is my main camera. (I know... that's not ideal. But the pictures are pretty good on phones now and I'm not really that big into photography.)
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Haha... I'll try to find my old camera. Right now, my G2 is my main camera. (I know... that's not ideal. But the pictures are pretty good on phones now and I'm not really that big into photography.)
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Take a photo standing in front of a mirror with the LG G2
I'm curious because I am looking for a good matte skin that covers the entirety of the back of the phone. I also want a screen protector that maintains the smooth feel of the edges of the screen that are rolled over.
Yes, please post pictures! I want to buy this skin, but just want to double check first. If you can't find a camera, just take a picture in the mirror, haha.
Thanks!
check out the Zagg's Invisible Shield dry application...that too is matte.....
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Hi guys,
I've seen the DIY project which is a pretty decent looking alternative but I was wondering if anyone has seen an actual Matte Battery Door yet? It'd be cool to have one like the Epic 4G's which still said Google on the back. (I think the Google looks oddly classy )
My searches have come up kinda empty so thought I'd ask.
Mini rant.... WHY?! WHY???! Is the back cover so prone to scratches.. it been only a week and a half or so and already I've seen scratches developing, in fact another happened just today.. it's really the one and only thing I don't like about it.. not sure what they were thinking..
Well if anybody has seen alternatives please let me know!
Thanks!
There is the Invisible shield Dry which is a matte back protector for it. It looks pretty sleek.
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There is the Invisible shield Dry which is a matte back protector for it. It looks pretty sleek.
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you can get the invisibleshield dry from any of the sprint stores-- it's all they carry.
if you get the invisibleshield from ZAGG, they send the "wet" version, which is the cover everyone's used to.
the dry version is matte, and thinner, and doesn't use spray/sponge/liquid. it's not as "tacky" or sticky as the wet version, and you can still clearly see the google/samsung logo.
just be real sure to follow the instructions, squeegee from the center out, and give it a couple of days to fully cure. i saw a bunch of micro bubbles and what look like flaws after applications, and it looked like the dry shield didn't fully seal around the tiny dots on the cover, but after a couple of days it was perfectly sealed in. don't squeegee too hard, especially around the curves. it'll stick, and give it a day or two.
pretty happy with it, and it comes with the regular clear/tacky/sticky front shield, too, which is also applied dry. i found the squeegee to be a bit too stiff, and it's easy to dent and stretch the shield when squeegeeing it out.
ZAGG says to keep the device off, cuz the heat or something will affect curing. i just left mine on after application, and everything is perfect. there's orange peel, but it's minimal. no problems with touch sensitivity, and if anything i think it's better because fingerprints and oil don't show up.
i wonder if it's even worth shielding the front, though. i have an old blackberry that had nothing on it, and the screen i think is plastic, and i treated it like crap. no scratches.
but yeah, just go to a sprint store. they have em. best buy around here only sells the front shield. i prefer the dry matte back because it's thinner, and still does a good job.
fyi: ZAGG's guarantee and return policy are top notch. registering on their site is simple, and they'll ship out a replacement pretty quickly, and you just mail back your old shield as proof. they don't care what condition it's in. before i just ripped off an old shield and slapped it on a piece of paper.
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Its Phantom Skins that sells it.....
So the Nexus S still doesn't have any third party back covers or battery doors? I can't stand the shiny plastic back. All I see on ebay are oem battery doors that are the same thing. Don't want to use a sticker/shield or dip.
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So the Nexus S still doesn't have any third party back covers or battery doors? I can't stand the shiny plastic back. All I see on ebay are oem battery doors that are the same thing. Don't want to use a sticker/shield or dip.
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I imagine that is because of the NFC that there aren't any replacement doors.
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I imagine that is because of the NFC that there aren't any replacement doors.
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Correct.
The white version of the Nexus S actually has a very nice textured back on it. I wanted the white color to begin with but after seeing (and feeling) the difference between the backplate on the black version versus the white version, I much prefer the white one. The black one has no grip to it and, like the OP said, it scratches way too easily.
Yeah I thought about the zagg body shield but they unfortunately only had the screen. I decided to grab the wet one instead and I've never had better luck applying a screen protector.. heh the "wetness" really makes it easy to get the bubbles out and it cures awesome.
As for the battery cover.. it's already got a few scratches, but on top of that in the lower left corner it doesn't seem to snap in very securely, even in general use when tapping on the lower left part of the phone you can feel the battery door.. "click" a little bit as if its not latched properly, it makes a audible click sound as well.
I resolved this issue by putting a very thin strip of scotch tape on the inside of the door along the edge which produces just enough pressure to keep the clicking from happening and it feels more secure. (No you can't see it )
SO I'll probably just buy a new battery door eventually and use a body shield.. hopefully the new one will latch a bit more securely as well. It's not a big big deal, and the DIY fix by me is definitely just me nitpicking the tiny click feeling but still.. I think Samsung makes good products most of the time but they really should step up the build quality a little bit.
Thanks for the suggestions though guys
Actually I think I'm going to try the plasti dip on the existing cover to.. I could see that helping the latch as well because it would be just the tiniest bit thicker it would seem.
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The white version of the Nexus S actually has a very nice textured back on it. I wanted the white color to begin with but after seeing (and feeling) the difference between the backplate on the black version versus the white version, I much prefer the white one. The black one has no grip to it and, like the OP said, it scratches way too easily.
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Is there any black replacement cover with a similar structure available?
im very interested in this too. if there could be a htc style back door id be very happy
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Is there any black replacement cover with a similar structure available?
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Not that I am aware of, sorry.
I got the official S7E clear back cover from Ebay and it's the Korean version. On the invoice that came with it it literally says and I quote "This item is premium Korean version, and it is better than regular international version". I have no idea how much merit is there to that claim but I really like the item itself. The non-transparent edge and corners somehow make this case less visually intrusive than other all-transparent cases because it kind of blends in with the design language of the naked phone.
The back has this doted texture to it which is great because with the naked phone, you can appreciate the special metallic finish of the back with all the complex ways it reflects light. But having a plastic over it interferes with that and can make the phone look cheap. But with the dot pattern you give it a new different look that works with the plastic.
The top and bottom of the phone is not covered, which is good because it doesn't interfere with any of the IO ports/ microphone or card slot. I mean there's not much of a chance for you to drop your phone exactly on the edge of a curb with the top/bottom of your phone, so it's really not worth the inconvenience of covering them up.
There are two minor problems though. First is that it's just really difficult to clean both the inside of the case and the back of the phone perfectly, there's always some fibres or dust particles in-between. The dot pattern helps but it's still annoying to see things trapped there.
The perfectly flat portion of the back feels like there's a protector film ontop and you can feel the edge around the edges. I even tried multiple times to like "peel it off" only to find out that there is no film and it's just raised up by like .2mm with sharp edges. I have no idea why.
Great pictures love the review. But these types of cases all have the sharp edge issue. But for those who are after minimalism it's worth the small annoyance. The lip also adds a bit more grip to hold onto.
I said it before, I think it's a bad case. Like it was made in a big hurry.
Smudgy back, shaky laterals, sharp inner cuts
S6 Edge+ had a much better one, not to mention the beautiful glossy cover.........
I don't like that it offers no protection at the top and bottom. It's certainly possible for a phone to land on those edges, and if you're using a case for protection I'd rather protect all the edges. My Spigen Liquid Crystal has large enough openings for the ports that plugging something in isn't an issue, but it still offers some protection.
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I got the official S7E clear back cover from Ebay and it's the Korean version. On the invoice that came with it it literally says and I quote "This item is premium Korean version, and it is better than regular international version". I have no idea how much merit is there to that claim but I really like the item itself. The non-transparent edge and corners somehow make this case less visually intrusive than other all-transparent cases because it kind of blends in with the design language of the naked phone.
The back has this doted texture to it which is great because with the naked phone, you can appreciate the special metallic finish of the back with all the complex ways it reflects light. But having a plastic over it interferes with that and can make the phone look cheap. But with the dot pattern you give it a new different look that works with the plastic.
The top and bottom of the phone is not covered, which is good because it doesn't interfere with any of the IO ports/ microphone or card slot. I mean there's not much of a chance for you to drop your phone exactly on the edge of a curb with the top/bottom of your phone, so it's really not worth the inconvenience of covering them up.
There are two minor problems though. First is that it's just really difficult to clean both the inside of the case and the back of the phone perfectly, there's always some fibres or dust particles in-between. The dot pattern helps but it's still annoying to see things trapped there.
The perfectly flat portion of the back feels like there's a protector film ontop and you can feel the edge around the edges. I even tried multiple times to like "peel it off" only to find out that there is no film and it's just raised up by like .2mm with sharp edges. I have no idea why.
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Seems like Samsung didn't learn anything & made no improvements to this case. I had this case for my S6E and it scratched up too easily & small particles always got stuck between the back of the phone & the case. I threw mine away.
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Seems like Samsung didn't learn anything & made no improvements to this case. I had this case for my S6E and it scratched up too easily & small particles always got stuck between the back of the phone & the case. I threw mine away.
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This things expensive for a skin at about $70. Now that that's outta the way it's very high quality. Everything lines up perfectly with very little room for error. The wood finish looks like fine furniture and feels great in the hand. The custom art looks very close to the rendering I approved.
I installed front skin on top of a Zagg HD Dry but I trimmed it back to just above and below the top and bottom of the display. This gave the skin more bare glass to stick to at the top and bottom. Since the skin is almost as thick as a credit card you cannot see a line from the depth difference from trimmed screen protector. Another bonus for the front skin is it fits so close to the back skin it completely hides any light bleed around the edge display.
Installation is pretty straight forward using the usb cable as a guide for rear placement. After the back is positioned you just roll the 4 sides then the 4 corners on a table or flat surface followed by the front skin. The adhesive is very sticky and will not pull off after placement to reposition like a vinyl skin, So you have to be very cautious with your alignment. Edges of skin will pick up lint for a day from a little exposed adhesive.
You can get them here toastmade.com
Sorry about the pics being upside down I rotated them every way and they still uploaded like that
+1 for Toast... holy crap I never want another case again... I've never been prone to dropping my phone so it's really all I need to not have scratches..
Installation was nowhere near as hard as some people make it sound... I did it 1st try with no issues whatsoever.
My ONLY two complains are button sensitivity.. kinda mushy (could be my own fault) and the case sometimes for no reason (IN A VERY MINUSCULE WAY) chips on the sides.. pics posted..
Having said that... it's still the ONLY case/skin I'll ever use. And never have to worry which screen protector I'll use!
Toastmade is the bomb will never own a case again
So if I get this I wont be able to install a screen protector right? Will this skin prevent a damage in case your phone drop like pocket height on a cement?
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I use mine with a zagg HD dry under front skin
I don't get it myself. I just don't see the attraction of covering up the aesthetically pleasing Samsung hardware. Especially with wood! But I guess if it floats your boat, who am I to argue!
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Toasted for a while
I was got the carved and while I like the carved inlay of the NYC skyline, the case was too smooshy and made the phone feel "cheapish" so I opted to get a customized toasted skin. I have to say it's pretty awesome. I normally use cases, but this looks to good to put a case over it, even if you can. I haven't tried.
Hello everyone. This is my review of the Carbon Fibre Skin for the OnePlus 3 from DBrand. The OnePlus 3 as you all know, is a very slippery phone and hence, I opted for a skin. I went with the Red/Black Carbon Fibre Combo from dbrand. They have a lot of options available on their website and I have been using this skin on my OP3 from the past 1 and a half month. So how is it? Well, here's my review! Please watch it and if you have any questions about the skin, let me know in this thread. Thanks
I have a dbrand set coming tomorrow. Hyperblack titanium and purple. Can't wait to see how it looks. I'm one of those "case haters" ... but I almost feel the need to use one with the OP3. But it just feels so nice without one ... slippery as heck, but nice. I'll try to post some pics when I'm done!
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I have a dbrand set coming tomorrow. Hyperblack titanium and purple. Can't wait to see how it looks. I'm one of those "case haters" ... but I almost feel the need to use one with the OP3. But it just feels so nice without one ... slippery as heck, but nice. I'll try to post some pics when I'm done!
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Could you upload some fotos? I haven't seen any op3 with hyperblack titanium skin.
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Could you upload some fotos? I haven't seen any op3 with hyperblack titanium skin.
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Sure will. I ordered the hyper black for the Axon 7 before I cancelled my pre order, so I know how kick ass it looks. I'm mostly wondering what the purple caps are going to look like with it. ?
Can you guys post some scans of that skins? Preferably with some measurements so we can create custom skins
Let me understand something, if I use a dbrand skin will this protect my phone from drops?...or is just for cosmetic look?.
The skins will offer SOME protection. Scuffs and scrapes basically. They won't give you much in the way of drop protection like a case will. They also add a bit of texture, which can improve the grip in your hand.
I just got mine at the office, so tonight will be installation night. Attached a couple of pics of my hyperblack titanium and purple combo. Can't wait to see this on the phone! It's also nice that they include the full wrap and open ended options - so you can do different colours top and bottom, and choose whether or not you want the edges wrapped on the top and bottom. I like options - that's why I like the OnePlus!
Good review.
For those that want grip only...
I suggest using a bestskinever body cover in glossy.
It literally feel like using a TPU clear case but thin like screen cover.
Well, here it is! The body is the hyperblack titanium, the upper/lower is their purple. I think the corners worked out alright, but they are the tricky part of the whole thing. I love the look of it! I was a bit worried that the purple would be a little more intense, but it's on the darker side, and subtle, as I was hoping. I'm loving it!
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Well, here it is! The body is the hyperblack titanium, the upper/lower is their purple. I think the corners worked out alright, but they are the tricky part of the whole thing. I love the look of it! I was a bit worried that the purple would be a little more intense, but it's on the darker side, and subtle, as I was hoping. I'm loving it!
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What went wrong on the bottom corner? The skin looks a little loose over there.
got before rma replacement carbon fibre sticker, on the edges feels really bad.
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What went wrong on the bottom corner? The skin looks a little loose over there.
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Ha! Didn't really see it like that when I posted the pic. That corner actually has a light reflection from the shiny silver bevel around the touchpad on my laptop there.
I did end up with one of the top corners I wasn't totally happy with by the next morning, so I peeled it back, re-heated it, and re-applied that corner. Did much better the second time.
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Ha! Didn't really see it like that when I posted the pic. That corner actually has a light reflection from the shiny silver bevel around the touchpad on my laptop there.
I did end up with one of the top corners I wasn't totally happy with by the next morning, so I peeled it back, re-heated it, and re-applied that corner. Did much better the second time.
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Are we talking about the same picture? because in the picture of the bottom of the OP3 it is clearly visible that the skin is pretty loose on the right side. Did you flatten that out already?
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Are we talking about the same picture? because in the picture of the bottom of the OP3 it is clearly visible that the skin is pretty loose on the right side. Did you flatten that out already?
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I guarantee there is nothing loose about any of the corners of the skin. It was actually one of my concerns, around the antenna bands, because that's a relatively high friction point when it's going into and out of my pocket. But it's holding up very well. No issues at all with the fit or hold.
Two questions.
1. Global question, will it leave any kind of ugly glue when we change our mind and removed it ?
2. National question, any one ordered from India ?
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Two questions.
1. Global question, will it leave any kind of ugly glue when we change our mind and removed it ?
2. National question, any one ordered from India ?
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I can only answer point 1.
I used Dbrand on my S7 edge for close to 4 months and had to remove it as I smashed my screen :crying:... anyway, answer is no, it's a pretty clean remove with no adhesive left behind. A soft and swift wipe on my t shirt and the phone looks new again... Except for the cracks :crying::crying:
I'm considering getting one. Just curious if anyone has one here and how good it is in terms of quality, installation and grip. I have a sandstone case right now and just wondering if it's smarter to use a case instead. But I really like the way the look can be completely changed but want to get some feedback from anyone who already has one. Thanks in advance everyone.
had one on op3, looked really good, installation is easy, but feeling when it in hands is terrible, like old cheap pre-smartphone. i would better stick to case than dbrand skin. that's my position about dbrand.
I have been using one on my OP3 for a while.. the quality of the skin is decent enough and the look is great. The problem is that its really annoying in the hands as the skin, even when installed pretty much perfectly, has an edge to it which is uncomfortable to the touch. Even after using plastic cards or solid materials to skim the edges, its still annoying.
I also found the top and bottom pieces to be incredibly difficult to align during installation, and after only a little while they started to fray around the edges so I ended taking them off.
I personally love my skin!!
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I ordered 2 types of black wraps(hyper titanium and matte black ) comes with full and a split . I like the full matte black looks better and less slippery than hyper titanium. I've never used cases with any of my phones so I can't compare it with a case but I can say it's less slippery than aluminum chassis . Definitely looks better if you get it right. You have pay extra attention to the corners they collect dust and dirt. When talking on the phone ,my beard (If you don't have one or shave every day that wouldn't be a problem for you ) gets stuck between wrap and phone and it hurts .Make sure you buy extra because it's so easy to f*** up. Look at the gap around the camera. This is the second one, first one didn't have that gap.
I wish they had a black version when they first released the 3t but dbrand is way cheaper than buying a whole new phone. Hope this helps
i had a skin on the back and front but the one on the front was insanely weak
Just got one couple days ago. Black leather and wood top and bottom with solid blue one plus logo. The phone looks sexy af. Installation is a little bit a pain though. The key is hairdryer and patience.
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I ordered 2 types of black wraps(hyper titanium and matte black ) comes with full and a split . I like the full matte black looks better and less slippery than hyper titanium. I've never used cases with any of my phones so I can't compare it with a case but I can say it's less slippery than aluminum chassis . Definitely looks better if you get it right. You have pay extra attention to the corners they collect dust and dirt. When talking on the phone ,my beard (If you don't have one or shave every day that wouldn't be a problem for you ) gets stuck between wrap and phone and it hurts .Make sure you buy extra because it's so easy to f*** up. Look at the gap around the camera. This is the second one, first one didn't have that gap.
I wish they had a black version when they first released the 3t but dbrand is way cheaper than buying a whole new phone. Hope this helps
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Just got one couple days ago. Black leather and wood top and bottom with solid blue one plus logo. The phone looks sexy af. Installation is a little bit a pain though. The key is hairdryer and patience.
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Thank you. I wanted have a solid black piece just like black 3t. That was the best I could do. I also got the silver logo to use it with split version even tho colors doesn't match still looked okay.
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Thank you. I wanted have a solid black piece just like black 3t. That was the best I could do. I also got the silver logo to use it with split version even tho colors doesn't match still looked okay.
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Does it feel slippery?
I will totally do like yours too once I get tired of mine.
I picked out a few skin backs and a few different top/bottoms that I thought would match. Well, they did look exactly like I thought that they would. Problem was, as has been mentioned above, the tops and bottoms, no matter how you grind/smooth them down, are still pretty sharp when holding the phone, but also they tended to get caught on fabric in my pocket. Another thing that the top/bottom took away from is the reflective surface of the metal right below the glass bezel, but above the actual top/bottom surfaces (that shiny "ring" that goes around the entire phone). I positioned them perfectly and you can still see it, but not as pronounced as without. I know that part is really inconsequential, but aesthetics are something to be factored in when making a decision on which skin, if any, to purchase.
I actually took off the top and bottom dbrand skins and left the back on like normal. Smoothed down just a bit more and the phone feels perfectly normal with no sharp edges. Looks better too imo. Kind of wished I got the black OP3T to help with the aesthetic point of view, but nothing that I would consider selling the gunmetal for at this point.
I got my Dbrand skin in leather for the body and camera, and carbon fiber for the top and bottom.
I'm very happy with the result.
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