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The first thing I purchased for my Note 2 was a case. I was always disappointed with how the bezel around the edge of my Galaxy Nexus had the paint chipped away after little to no abuse. I wanted to make sure that this didn't happen with my new phone.
That being said, I was never super happy with the case's look/finish. I'm pleased with the protection and coverage (luckily I haven't tested out it's drop protection ). When I had the phone on my desk and tried to swipe the screen, I would just start sliding the phone around on the desktop. This also led to small scuffs/scratches on the glossy back. Also, in certain light, they textured sides looked to be almost a light blue/grey in color which didn't look all that good IMO against the glossy black back.
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with flash (over exaggerates the color and texture difference)
All taped up. Make sure to tape up under the lip. I used a bent piece of metal as a holding stick so I could move the cover around to get coverage on the back, sides, and face.
Enter the Plasti Dip:
After first light coat:
After some dry time:
2nd coat:
after dry time:
3rd coat (heavy coat):
after dry time:
Turns out, I didn't get the face/lip nearest the earpiece good enough. From looking online, I saw/read where this PlastiDip stuff doesn't bond to the surface and can be pealed off at any time. That's one of the reasons I felt so comfortable using this stuff on my case. I was a bit worried that it wouldn't come off of the textured sides, but I got to test it out.
I was tempted to just respray over the light area, but I had been using the phone for about a day before I noticed. I didn't want to risk having some dirt/oil/contaminate on it, so I went to peel it up and start over:
Turns out, the lines in the case make it come off in sections. I ended up leaving the Plasti-Dip covering the old gloss sections. It feels better in the hands this way and it still keeps the phone firmly in place when swiping the screen while sitting on a hard/slick surface.
It also blends in better in color and texture (this was taken after I peeled away the Plasti Dip from the sides)

Really nice. Im going to try this once the back gets more scratches than it already has. Thanks for the idea
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that looks really sharp! I'd like to know how it feels after a week or more. Does the plastidip start flaking or peeling off?

The plasti dip I have smells like peanuts...
It makes for a strange situation when you pull the phone out of your pocket around other people.
They should sell scented plasti dip. Watermelon would be great...
Or peppermint.

Looks great. I'll probably do that once the housing is scratched up. It's strange to coat the phone to protect it from scratching but then never get to appreciate the beauty because it's all covered up.

Looks great. My issue with plastidip on phones is that they no longer sliiiideeee. I keep mine in my pocket so it's a non-starter.

nmw407 said:
that looks really sharp! I'd like to know how it feels after a week or more. Does the plastidip start flaking or peeling off?
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i'll get back to you in a week :good:

Brad.S. said:
The plasti dip I have smells like peanuts...
It makes for a strange situation when you pull the phone out of your pocket around other people.
They should sell scented plasti dip. Watermelon would be great...
Or peppermint.
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the dude in the cubicle next to me gave me a strange look when i sniffed my phone just now. but i'm happy to report that there's no smell. the first few days, it had a chemical smell, but not any more.

tdrussell said:
Looks great. My issue with plastidip on phones is that they no longer sliiiideeee. I keep mine in my pocket so it's a non-starter.
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The fact that it keeps the phone from sliding was one of the big reasons for me doing this. I don't like it sliding around on hard surfaces when I'm trying to one-finger-drive with it on a desk/counter/table. The only time I had a problem with it being too "grippy" in a pocket was when I was wearing exercise pants with a mesh pocket. It was even less pocket-pulling grippy when I pulled off the PlastiDip from around the sides. When I pull my phone out of my pocket, I tend to grab it in a way where my thumb is on the screen and my 4 other fingers are on the back side - so the only part contacting the pocket is the sides.

Looks nice
Might try some clear plasti dip on the back of my Samsung flip case
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FitchVA said:
i'll get back to you in a week :good:
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I tried using plastidip on the back cover itself before I got any cases. I may not have applied it well or something, but mine started peeling within 3 days.
I had some pictures up in the "Post a picture of your case along with your Note 2" thread but search is currently unavailable and I'm far too lazy to go through that number of pages to find them.
Also for any brits looking to do this: it's probably cheaper to buy a new case, plastidip has a ridiculous markup in the UK (about £17 for a spray can, compared to $6 in the US. That works out to nearly $30 for a single can of plastidip)

I must try this with the back of my flip cover. I hope they make silver plasti-dip cause and orange with silver flip cover would look sick. ^o^
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i dont like

Do you guys know if they make clear plasti-dip?
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Android_Noob_2k12 said:
Do you guys know if they make clear plasti-dip?
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http://www.plastidip.com/home_solutions/Plasti_Dip
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sorry for not delivering as promised on the pictures. my fiance had a death in the family and had to travel back to Malaysia for the ceremonies.
the PlastiDip pulled up on mine as well. and before i could get any pictures, her nephew peeled the rest off (brat!).
i'm not sure if it was because of the 3 light coats i put on it or if it was just he nature of the beast. but i really liked the grip that it gave so i'm going to try it again this time with more coats as well as use a degreaser to clean it first (i only wiped it down with diluted windex the first time).
i make no promises on when i'll get to do it other than "soon." but i'll post pics and results in this thread when i do.

Has anyone tried this with just a Epoxy Coating spray on? It's suppose to do same thing.

This is great idea! Good job with the plastidip coating! I am definitely going to do this to my phone. BUT this time, with my back cover for the phone itself..

That came out really nice! I'm tempted to do it to my note 2 flip cover tmobile gave me for free.

How to remove scratches on Galaxy note 4 bezel!

Hey all,
I have noticed a lot of people saying that their Galaxy Note 4 bezel has been scratching....
I think I have found a fix!!
This is the stuff I used, I litretely put a very little on my finger and rubbed it all over the polished edges and left it to sit for 2 minutes then I used a micro fibre cloth to buff it.
From what I can see I have no more scratches on my phone so it worked for me, I have a Wrap on my phone to the non polished sides are covered so none of the Polish went on there, I don't think it would cause damage but I will not be held responsible for any damages ??
Just sharing what worked for me ?
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Ringke slim case works even better by covering the bezel without adding bulk to the device
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darekz said:
Ringke slim case works even better by covering the bezel without adding bulk to the device
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Yea agreed 100% but I have been reading through the forum and people are saying that their cases are scratching their devices. ☺
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Any case will scratch the bezels.
Any polish used to remove scratches will make the paintwork shiny over a long period of time. Mine are now gloss.
And on a side note, the metal is ****. I dropped mine on a tea cup on my desk and dented it. Plastic oddly enough would have bounced off.
I thought the metal would be tough, however it's crap. So I would advise case up, accept the scratches and enough the device.

akaTheDon said:
Yea agreed 100% but I have been reading through the forum and people are saying that their cases are scratching their devices. ☺
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You are correct but I don't remove case often enough to be bothered by some scratches. Phone has aluminum bezel and there is no way is not going to be scratched until you apply some kind hard clear coat (like car finish). If you keep polishing it too many times, I'm affraid that you may damage color (black, white, gold...) plastic coating which may lift of the metal. Using ultra fine scotch brite polishing pad is probably the way to go or maybe 2000+ grit sand paper. I would recommend to mask gap around screen and home button. I did put little of clear silicone, rub it in gap and wipe it dry. You cant see it but gives me extra protection from dust, moisture going into gap around screen glass.
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If you apply anything strong enough to get rid of the scratches you will have a gloss paint job. Mine is now and I friggin hate it, I wish I had left it alone now.

To also add-on, your phone is destined to have scratches whether you put a case on or not. Don't be surprised or shocked if you see your phone having light scratches on the chamfered edges before taking the phone out its retail box. Welcome to the World of Logistics.
LBTaylor1984 said:
Any case will scratch the bezels.
Any polish used to remove scratches will make the paintwork shiny over a long period of time. Mine are now gloss.
And on a side note, the metal is ****. I dropped mine on a tea cup on my desk and dented it. Plastic oddly enough would have bounced off.
I thought the metal would be tough, however it's crap. So I would advise case up, accept the scratches and enough the device.
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arjun90 said:
To also add-on, your phone is destined to have scratches whether you put a case on or not. Don't be surprised or shocked if you see your phone having light scratches on the chamfered edges before taking the phone out its retail box. Welcome to the World of Logistics.
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Completely agree with you! But... this phone get scratched so damn quick that it's "Shine" is now gone.
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I am going to try 1500 grit sandpaper tomorrow. I'll report back on the results.

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I am going to try 1500 grit sandpaper tomorrow. I'll report back on the results.
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Wtf sandpaper.....doesnt matter what grade it is, I would never apply sandpaper on it....
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mkim055 said:
Wtf sandpaper.....doesnt matter what grade it is, I would never apply sandpaper on it....
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I have a hunch on this...I will be successful...oh yes...I will be successful

I'll have to refer back to this thread when my bezel inevitably gets scuffed up.

I'm getting ready to try the 1500 grit sandpaper fix...will update afterwards

Use oil if you do as a lubricant to make a smoother finish.

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I am going to try 1500 grit sandpaper tomorrow. I'll report back on the results.
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I've done it and it works perfectly

UPDATE:
After careful maneuvering, I successfully used the 1500 grit automotive sandpaper to get rid of every single scratch that was present on the phone's bezel. It took 15-20 minutes in total.
Pro's: No more scratches
Less than 5 dollars for parts
Con's: None, really. The aluminum does not however shine like before. It's still shiny, but has more of a raw shine. Doesn't bother me a bit, and I somewhat prefer it (too early to tell for sure). To me, this phone looks like an every day workhorse now, not a pristine toy. After I finished, I immediately said....bad a**.
Hope this helps.

The Black Droid said:
UPDATE:
After careful maneuvering, I successfully used the 1500 grit automotive sandpaper to get rid of every single scratch that was present on the phone's bezel. It took 15-20 minutes in total.
Pro's: No more scratches
Less than 5 dollars for parts
Con's: None, really. The aluminum does not however shine like before. It's still shiny, but has more of a raw shine. Doesn't bother me a bit, and I somewhat prefer it (too early to tell for sure). To me, this phone looks like an every day workhorse now, not a pristine toy. After I finished, I immediately said....bad a**.
Hope this helps.
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Could you post pictures? Curious to see how your phone looks.

I will post pictures tomorrow. Stay tuned.

1500 Grit Sandpaper Method
Okay, so here are the results after using 1500 grit automotive sandpaper to fix the tiny scratches all over the bezel. I am very pleased with the outcome.
Process took about 15 minutes. As mentioned in another post, it doesn't have that same shine too it, but in my opinion, this one looks cleaner. Use precision, and do not press too hard or risk unwanted marks on your phone. Enjoy!

The Black Droid said:
UPDATE:
After careful maneuvering, I successfully used the 1500 grit automotive sandpaper to get rid of every single scratch that was present on the phone's bezel. It took 15-20 minutes in total.
Pro's: No more scratches
Less than 5 dollars for parts
Con's: None, really. The aluminum does not however shine like before. It's still shiny, but has more of a raw shine. Doesn't bother me a bit, and I somewhat prefer it (too early to tell for sure). To me, this phone looks like an every day workhorse now, not a pristine toy. After I finished, I immediately said....bad a**.
Hope this helps.
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You dont have to stop on 1500. There are sandpapers going to 5000 (highest I have seen). After that use polishing compound.
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Anyone w/ an LG G4 want to start a dang Bumper Case company with me!!???

Sheeesh this is getting ridiculous that there's maybe 2 out there and both companies look sketchy and they're in china and take weeks, maybe a month, to get (if they even will fit).
Whoever actually does finally mass produce one will make a killing on the leather backed G4 market. Maybe someone at one of the big guys like Spigen, UAG, Incipio, etc. will read this post and get off their butts and get some out there. I think I'm speaking for most of us when I say we don't want a bumper with a clear back so the leather is mushed inside and we can't feel it.

Just saw this one for the iphone. I'd love to see something like this instead of that silly frame thing from zdelco.
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I'm with you. I don't want to hide the leather back either but would like some sort of protection on the corners. The profit margin has to be huge. I can't believe nobody has imported a couple thousand or so units, marked them up a couple bucks and made them available on Amazon with reasonable shipping times.

psechler said:
Sheeesh this is getting ridiculous that there's maybe 2 out there and both companies look sketchy and they're in china and take weeks, maybe a month, to get (if they even will fit).
Whoever actually does finally mass produce one will make a killing on the leather backed G4 market. Maybe someone at one of the big guys like Spigen, UAG, Incipio, etc. will read this post and get off their butts and get some out there. I think I'm speaking for most of us when I say we don't want a bumper with a clear back so the leather is mushed inside and we can't feel it.
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Just got done searching for one myself before heading over here to this forum for any help...you took the words right out of my mouth (or keyboard I guess). I'm sure eventually there's going to be more options, but unbelievable just how few there are at the moment, considering the leather back is one of the biggest selling features of the phone.

I guess I'll have to switch to a plastic back of I want to use a bumper

I dunno never seen a bumper provide any kinda protection so might as well go are
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I had a metal bumper on my GSIII that took all sorts of abuse and kept the phone pristine. Why would you think it wouldn't provide protection?

kidcope06 said:
I had a metal bumper on my GSIII that took all sorts of abuse and kept the phone pristine. Why would you think it wouldn't provide protection?
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Exactly.... as long as the bumper has nice corners and general layering and around the edge is fatter than the face and back by a few millimeters then your protected from drops. Unless of course you drop it on something sharp not flat which would be rare.
Ballistic made some cool cases imo that would be a nice bumper. The corners were thicker and overly fat, but the rest of the edges fit close to the phone so kept a slimmer feel.

Got my bumper, skinomi tech glass, and my black leather G4 yesterday and I'm happy to report they work together great. Bumper is a little snug but it certainly fits.
Here's the one i got.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/131517775534?_mwBanner=1

kidcope06 said:
Got my bumper, skinomi tech glass, and my black leather G4 yesterday and I'm happy to report they work together great. Bumper is a little snug but it certainly fits.
Here's the one i got.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/131517775534?_mwBanner=1
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Was it tough to get it on? Is it so snug that you think it might damage or leave a mark in the leather? Convenient to take it on and off to swap batteries?

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Was it tough to get it on? Is it so snug that you think it might damage or leave a mark in the leather? Convenient to take it on and off to swap batteries?
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I wouldn't say it was very tough at all to put on but I would guess it's probably easier on a plastic back.
It may leave a depression in the leather after a year or so but I wouldn't guess that's likely.
I'm not sure what your threshold for convenience is so i can't guess. It won't bother me to take it off a couple times a week.

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I wouldn't say it was very tough at all to put on but I would guess it's probably easier on a plastic back.
It may leave a depression in the leather after a year or so but I wouldn't guess that's likely.
I'm not sure what your threshold for convenience is so i can't guess. It won't bother me to take it off a couple times a week.
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Sounds good. Thanks for the feedback. I'll probably order one to try it out.

kidcope06 said:
I had a metal bumper on my GSIII that took all sorts of abuse and kept the phone pristine. Why would you think it wouldn't provide protection?
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kidcope06 said:
I wouldn't say it was very tough at all to put on but I would guess it's probably easier on a plastic back.
It may leave a depression in the leather after a year or so but I wouldn't guess that's likely.
I'm not sure what your threshold for convenience is so i can't guess. It won't bother me to take it off a couple times a week.
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How's the lip on it; does it look like it'll keep the glass from making contact? And also that weird looking white liner inside the bumper looked cheap. Is it fairly solid and even tho it's minimal will it provide some shock absorption ?

kidcope06 said:
Got my bumper, skinomi tech glass, and my black leather G4 yesterday and I'm happy to report they work together great. Bumper is a little snug but it certainly fits.
Here's the one i got.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/131517775534?_mwBanner=1
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Does the bumper affect WiFi or cell signal at all? Tia
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psechler said:
How's the lip on it; does it look like it'll keep the glass from making contact? And also that weird looking white liner inside the bumper looked cheap. Is it fairly solid and even tho it's minimal will it provide some shock absorption ?
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Lip is good. It will keep the screen from touching when face down. The liner is certainly minimal. It's like a foam rubber band. It's probably not going to do any shock absorbing but it will keep the metal from rubbing on the plastic. Keep in mind this was only like $7.
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Does the bumper affect WiFi or cell signal at all? Tia
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None that I can tell.
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sad panda everyone email them!

I sent them a good email, basically saying there missing out on a gold mine. Every leather G4 owner would prefer a high quality backless case.
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psechler said:
I sent them a good email, basically saying there missing out on a gold mine. Every leather G4 owner would prefer a high quality backless case.
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I know right?!

A wood bumper would be awesome, but even a simple TPU bumper would do

I think I finally found the bumper I'm looking for. It's rubber and flexible and only 4.99. I guess I'll find out in 2 to 4 weeks. Here's the link for others that were interested.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=381298599870&alt=web

Real wood slickwraps with the curved back???

Hey there XDA freinds. I'm REALLY wanting to get the Bamboo Slickwrap for my white Note 5, but from my experience with putting the bamboo skin on the Nexus 6, the real wood does not play well with curves. I ended up getting it on the curved back of the N6 good with a hair dryer. Got the sides heated up and extra sticky and it held down pretty good. Just wondering if anybody has tried on the Note 5 yet. Its mostly flat, but the edges are curved so much that I fear it will be impossible to get the real wood skins on without breaking them or having them pop up.
Any feedback is appreciated.

i'd be curious to know too. they look pretty slick (no pun intended). I know with dbrand skins in general, they say to use a hair dryer for the curves of a phone, so that's probably pretty standard, OP.

co.ag.2005 said:
i'd be curious to know too. they look pretty slick (no pun intended). I know with dbrand skins in general, they say to use a hair dryer for the curves of a phone, so that's probably pretty standard, OP.
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I can assure you that the bamboo is awesome. The one I had for the nexus was sick. I suppose I'll order a note 5 one and see how it works.
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MrStig91 said:
I can assure you that the bamboo is awesome. The one I had for the nexus was sick. I suppose I'll order a note 5 one and see how it works.
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that's cool. how much thicker was it than a normal wrap? could you tell it was a little thicker? also, is it slick to the touch or kind of matte (helping with holding it?)

co.ag.2005 said:
that's cool. how much thicker was it than a normal wrap? could you tell it was a little thicker? also, is it slick to the touch or kind of matte (helping with holding it?)
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It's pretty thick compared to a regular wrap. At least as thick as stacking 3-4 standard skins on top of each other.
As for the feel. It's real bamboo. Feels like bamboo. The closest thing I can compare the texture to (other than bamboo) is a wooden cutting board. It's a very nice feel and the wood has enough texture to make the phone pretty easy to hold. When I had the bamboo on my nexus I never felt like I was going to drop it like I did without a case or skin.
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MrStig91 said:
It's pretty thick compared to a regular wrap. At least as thick as stacking 3-4 standard skins on top of each other.
As for the feel. It's real bamboo. Feels like bamboo. The closest thing I can compare the texture to (other than bamboo) is a wooden cutting board. It's a very nice feel and the wood has enough texture to make the phone pretty easy to hold. When I had the bamboo on my nexus I never felt like I was going to drop it like I did without a case or skin.
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nice. could you feel like a sharp edge at the bottom of the phone from the wrap? when I hold my phone, I have my pinky finger under the bottom of the phone supporting it.

co.ag.2005 said:
nice. could you feel like a sharp edge at the bottom of the phone from the wrap? when I hold my phone, I have my pinky finger under the bottom of the phone supporting it.
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I hold mine the same way. Have had the "sharp edge" issue with several cases but not the bamboo slick wrap. It was pretty comfortable.
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MrStig91 said:
Hey there XDA freinds. I'm REALLY wanting to get the Bamboo Slickwrap for my white Note 5, but from my experience with putting the bamboo skin on the Nexus 6, the real wood does not play well with curves. I ended up getting it on the curved back of the N6 good with a hair dryer. Got the sides heated up and extra sticky and it held down pretty good. Just wondering if anybody has tried on the Note 5 yet. Its mostly flat, but the edges are curved so much that I fear it will be impossible to get the real wood skins on without breaking them or having them pop up.
Any feedback is appreciated.
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Would you like to see some photos?
The real bamboo wraps stick very well to the glass backs.
SW

Yes please, also, I ordered the black leather yesterday, really interested in the height/ depth of the camera after akin is installed, thanks and I Love your products
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slickwraps said:
Would you like to see some photos?
The real bamboo wraps stick very well to the glass backs.
SW
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Yes please!!! That would be awesome.
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Had a leather back on my nexus 6 favorite phone accessory by far. It looks like the style / company who makes the leather for the note might be different? Very interested in pictures.

saranwrap said:
Had a leather back on my nexus 6 favorite phone accessory by far. It looks like the style / company who makes the leather for the note might be different? Very interested in pictures.
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Exactly, even giving thought into punching out a hole in my leather once it arrives to mimic the dimple in my Nexus right now. I hope / think the leather is thick enough that it will recede the camera lens._Thoughts?
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[email protected] said:
Exactly, even giving thought into punching out a hole in my leather once it arrives to mimic the dimple in my Nexus right now. I hope / think the leather is thick enough that it will recede the camera lens._Thoughts?
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Just did a quick test. I layed my previous leather skin from my Nexus 6 on the Note5, it's nearly flush with the camera. Giving some thought on "padding" around the camera cut out in order to raise it slightly. Hope it gets here soon.
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Yes please!!! That would be awesome.
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looks great, really appreciate that.
but some more pics (all angles) would be great.

JagCena said:
looks great, really appreciate that.
but some more pics (all angles) would be great.
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That looks great, could you take a picture of it from the side? I'm curious how far it sticks up from the edge. Also any signs of it peeling off?
Edit eh, i responded to the wrong person... I can't delete this?

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Gorgeous. As expected. But can we get a pic maybe of the phone laying flat on a table, and from the side. As other said, would like to get an idea of the depth of the skin.
Also, is this skin still on the phone? Are the sides peeling at all? How did you get it to wrap around the curved edges so nice? Do you use the hairdryer trick?

MrStig91 said:
Gorgeous. As expected. But can we get a pic maybe of the phone laying flat on a table, and from the side. As other said, would like to get an idea of the depth of the skin.
Also, is this skin still on the phone? Are the sides peeling at all? How did you get it to wrap around the curved edges so nice? Do you use the hairdryer trick?
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Hello,
If your familiar with the Nexus 6 Bamboo back and it's thickness, than these pieces are thinner which means more flexibility and better adhering. In addition, the corners are slightly beveled to lessen any sharpness while holding the device.
Not a photographer, but delighted to help.

slickwraps said:
Hello,
If your familiar with the Nexus 6 Bamboo back and it's thickness, than these pieces are thinner which means more flexibility and better adhering. In addition, the corners are slightly beveled to lessen any sharpness while holding the device.
Not a photographer, but delighted to help.
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That looks perfect. I'll be putting an order in soon!
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Mahogany installed. Looking sexy As Flan

I would definitely get a case for this

Went into a tmobile store to see their demo blue coral and noticed a lot of scuff marks on the bottom rear of the phone. I can only assume they've only had this for a a week and it's already this bad. SMH. They are definitely scratches. I tried rubbing it off and ran my nails through it. Rough AF.
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My case is sitting right next to me thank god

Anyone that doesn't immediately get a case for a glass phone, gets what they deserve.

Maybe that's how they made gorilla glass 5 more durable to drops by making it softer. But now more susceptible to scratches.
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Speaking of cases, what is everyone planning on getting? I got a cheap Supcase Bettle unicorn, frosted case to begin with. I'll probably get a Spigen Neo hybrid later on.

I'm not going with a case... Toast said they'll have wooden skins ready by the end of the month, so that's what I'm going for.
Maybe leather if they make one. But not metal or plastic.

Aeltar said:
I'm not going with a case... Toast said they'll have wooden skins ready by the end of the month, so that's what I'm going for.
Maybe leather if they make one. But not metal or plastic.
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Ok, looking at that...you convinced me not to use a typical case. What devices have you used this for? How does it protect against drops? I am not one of those who will beat down on their devices but sometimes I do forget it is on my lap while at movie theaters and it will drop....or stepping down from cars. Does it cover all the edges? Looking at the pictures on their websites I can't tell....give me the skinny!

mgbotoe said:
Ok, looking at that...you convinced me not to use a typical case. What devices have you used this for? How does it protect against drops? I am not one of those who will beat down on their devices but sometimes I do forget it is on my lap while at movie theaters and it will drop....or stepping down from cars. Does it cover all the edges? Looking at the pictures on their websites I can't tell....give me the skinny!
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The very edges are slightly visible, but the corners are covered. The sides of the phone are also covered, and they include wooden button caps and camera lens covers. The front isn't covered unless you spend the $10 for a front cover, but if you do then of course the capacitive buttons and fingerprint scanner are left uncovered. The wood isn't thick enough to interfere with usage, thankfully, but it is the thickest and highest quality wood cover I've seen.
I don't have any phones that they make skins for, but I've visited their "factory" in Portland and handled several iPhones and Android phones with their skins attached. They're really nice and high quality, better than similar skins I own for other products.
Take a look at this video for a typical phone installation:
As you can see, nice and easy - just be careful about it, and go slow. It will re-adhere if you mess it up, but the first application is always the strongest by far, and you don't want those edges coming up.
E: I should clarify that you can re-apply in the first 5-10 minutes, but after that the adhesive is 'set' and will not be reusable. It's really strong adhesive, so it isn't going anywhere, but it also does have an oxygen-activated cure.

Skins are a thick sticker and protect as such. They are no replacement for a good case.

Stealth protection with SpeckCandyShell!

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Skins are a thick sticker and protect as such. They are no replacement for a good case.
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Agreed. A skin, even a wooden one, is not a case. They don't offer shatter protection - merely scratch protection. In this case they also make the phone look nicer in my opinion :good:

I would like to mention a small local company. They haven't put out a note 7 case yet. They offer several cases made out of exotic wood, and they look fan-****ing-tastic.
The company is called carved sorry I can't post a link yet

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I would like to mention a small local company. They haven't put out a note 7 case yet. They offer several cases made out of exotic wood, and they look fan-****ing-tastic.
The company is called carved sorry I can't post a link yet
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That sounds like it's up my alley. Here is the link for everyone else's convenience.

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That sounds like it's up my alley. Here is the link for everyone else's convenience.
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Looks like they do not make for the note series?

mgbotoe said:
Looks like they do not make for the note series?
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The more requests they get, the more likely they are to make them.

Spigen all the way.
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aznmode said:
Maybe that's how they made gorilla glass 5 more durable to drops by making it softer. But now more susceptible to scratches.
That why i scoff at people that say you dont need a case because either its going to be easier to scratch or easier to shatter.
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This exactly. There is a trade off of hardness to toughness. Hardness is what prevents scratching but the harder you make it, the more shatter prone so in essence you lower the toughness
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I bought a clear case and it's sitting in a drawer waiting for my unit to arive.
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I'm getting a slim tpu for now since the spigen one I want won't ship till after I get my phone. My slim case is already here just waiting.....
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ask them where the scratches are from, it could've been dropped on the floor
are most of the scratches at the bottom? that's not where fingers typically rest