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[Q] Housing Swap

Hey guys! So i completely understand how to completely disassemble this phone due to how easy it is (it only takes ten minutes!). But i was wondering do you guys think it would be worth being out of a phone for like a day (while paint drys, etc.) if i painted the whole thing and got rid of some scratches? Im seriously contemplating doing it but i just wanted your guys opinions and also any ideas on what colors i should use . Thanks!

that could be very bad for one no more warranty and two the paint could flake off and damage the hardware inside i would just skin it if u want to change the color that bad.

Thanks.
Thanks mate. My warranty is actually long gone and i will be getting a new phone shortly. The reason i assumed this would work because i saw a guy do it on the evo in the portal. It was actually a top post for the day. Id think about skinning it but for some reason the difficulty of the project is intriguing me. But i will def take what you said into consideration. Thanks

thats cool just please post pics if u do it im interested to see how that would turn out.

Okay
I'd be glad to post pics but it probobaly wont be untill this weekend because i use my phone too much during the week. I was thinking a white and metallic silver look. What do ya think?

i always liked the flat black look

The htc back housing will take dye better than paint. There was some pretty easy steps way back when. Check out ppcgeeks touch diamond forums, or google it.

il Duce said:
The htc back housing will take dye better than paint. There was some pretty easy steps way back when. Check out ppcgeeks touch diamond forums, or google it.
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Hey thanks man.

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Do you guys any idea how i could paint the hardware buttons to hide all the scratches mine had from when i "let" my sister "play with it. Do you thing if i just buffered it all out with a fine sandpaper or something and then paint around them that would work. Because i figured if i was going to make the whole phoen beautiful then i may as well fix this falw too. If you do not think that part is possible then i guess ill just buy new housing for like 5 bucks. But just lmk. Thanks

I like the chips and scratches on my phone -- it reminds me of Boba Fet's helmet.

rigmort said:
I like the chips and scratches on my phone -- it reminds me of Boba Fet's helmet.
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That is clever

Anyone interested in custom paint jobs?

When i go back to school I'm planning on trying out some custom paint jobs for my nexus 7's back cover. I'm an industrial design student so I've worked extensively with HVLP paint guns priming/painting/clearcoating projects etc.
First i'm going to attempt to change the back cover to a simple white like the nexus 7's from google i/o seeing how it reacts with the primer and paint I'm using. If that works well I might try to smooth the back cover out and experiment with vinyl cutouts/stencils. If anyone has any interesting ideas they'd like me to try/attempt feel free to post and if they turn out well I'd be willing to paint a some xda members back covers
I'll provide updates on the projects in the coming weeks as I head back to school and have access to the studio again.

Would be cool if you can do vid clips or photos to detail the process. I think many here would be interested, including yours truly.

e.mote said:
Would be cool if you can do vid clips or photos to detail the process. I think many here would be interested, including yours truly.
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Will defiantly detail the process. For anyone interested in doing this here are the basics (pics coming once I get back to school):
I'm basically going to be using the same process i use on my projects. So if anyone is planning on attempting this they can decide, pending whether they have access to these materials/willing to put in the time. This process will work on pretty much anything you want to durably paint if you can find a primer for a material then you can paint it.
Here's a typical outline of what I do for a project in these case I'll apply the instructions for the Nexus 7 cover.
They start out with a dense shaping foam that is roughly shaped to design (not applicable here since the back cover is our "shape")
Create a solid stand for the back cover, I usually use left over scrap wood and mount with some hot glue or double sided masking tape
Apply layer of primer this creates uniform color/texture. This process may be skipped depending on how the cover reacts. I'm going to try and use acetone to strip off the waxy surface on the back cover. If this works depending on the new "raw" surface i will apply a thin coat of PCL Poly Primer thinned out with acetone (if this is applied too thick it may fill in the divots on the back which is one of the reasons i may skip it)
Pending whether or not the primer is necessary it may have to be smoothed with high grit sand paper (400-1000 wet sanding is not necessary)
Application of Automotive Basecoat (NOT SINGLE STAGE PAINT) Paint via HVLP gun or Air Brush an air compressor is necessary. If paint booth is accesible use this to prevent dust on paint job
Allow paint to dry look for paint imperfections, something known as orange peel is common where paint appears rough and textured like an orange. If any imperfections are seen wet sand with 1000 grit sand paper.
After paint is completed clear coat will be applied (must be in a dust free area or spray booth you don't want dust trapped between the paint and clear coat). I'm going to us a flat clear coat because I want to maintain the softer "leather" like appearance. Future paint jobs I may use a glossy clearcoat.
After clear coat dries you will have a durable back cover and a one of a kind nexus 7
I know these directions may seem a little over the top for novice "craftsmen" but this is what is necessary for a quality/durable paint job. I may try to find some rattle can primers and paints for a simpler paint job but i suspect this will not create a durable/quality job.
Materials:
For a quality/ "semi professional" job:
Acetone (nail polish remover) - steal it from your mom or girlfriend or go to home depot and buy a big metal tin
HVLP Gun - You cant get the cheapest of the cheap Amazon has these for sub $20 (may need a regulator if your air compressor doesn't have one)
Air Compressor
Respirator or dust mask
Materials to build a stand
Automotive Basecoat - you can find these at pepboys or other automotive shops they may have a limited assortment I go to a place called FinishMasters they can help you with all your questions and are priced reasonably
Automotive Clearcoat
TIME - applying the primer/paint/clearcoat would take literally less than 5 minutes its drying time that will take a while. intotal this process could probably be done withint 2-3 days
Estimated total $100
this may seem like a large upfront cost but as I mentioned with these materials and method you could paint virtually anything - cars, headphones, guitars, anything you can easily take apart and prime is paintable and in my opinion its a solid skill to learn
Poor Man's method:
Acetone
Spraycan Primer Krylon/Rustoleum
Spray Paint
Clear Coat
Estimated Cost $30
This is risky method for a few resons 1) all brands of products should be the same otherwise there may be strange chemical reactions 2) the benefit of an hvlp gun is you can control an even play of paint. With spray cans the only control you have is the pressure you put on the cans nozzle 3) The quality and "eveness" of paint will not be as good
If anyone is interested in getting theres painted (after I figure out all the ins and outs with my own of course) feel free to PM me I should have mine completed by the end of august(pics will be provided asap) and it will probably be cheaper than going out and buying a bunch of primer and paint spray cans.
Stay Classy XDA I'll update in a few weeks when it is finished

Admittedly a plain idea but I've always thought red would be a good color for a tablet. Also obligatory android green, I'd love that
Sent from my SGS2

Very nice thread. I can't wait to see some results. I would LOVE to try this out, but I'm not ready to do this I don't think lol. I'll keep this thread ready to load.

I've done some similar projects with smart phones and dumb phones in the past, these instructions are pretty much spot on. The only thing would add is that I would have a small moisture filter between your air hose and the paint gun. This will catch moisture that gets past the big water trap coming off your compressor before the air hose, and the moisture that forms internally in the hose.
This plastic and primer needs to be as efficient as possible as the OP stated to allow the most bonding with the least material filling the textured areas. This isn't something the OP missed, he couldn't include all 10000 lil things like this for every environment but I felt it was something that will be needed by people especially who paint in just a regular shop or garage as opposed to a climate and humidity controlled paint booth type environment.
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F34RDR01D said:
Very nice thread. I can't wait to see some results. I would LOVE to try this out, but I'm not ready to do this I don't think lol. I'll keep this thread ready to load.
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You can always just buy a couple back covers off eBay when they become available and practice. As long as someone is careful it can be done fine with a rattle can. The OP stressed the prep for a reason and the acetone, the quality in the finished product will depend more on prep than the final coats in my opinion, and a few practice covers will let you get used to the material.
Become zen, one with the plastic, paint with your soul lol
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium

Lol, I actually went straight to ebay to see if there were any spare back covers on sale already.
I wonder if Google would sell them directly if you call their customer service? Probably not until their inventory settles down right?

I'm not sure why, but a light blue could look interesting if the right shade.
But I'd love a white backing like the I/O Nexus 7s

I would take a bright obnoxious neon green back cover. Green's my favorite color haha.
Or maybe a more muted mint green would be nice.. mm
I'd pay (hopefully not more than $30? For $15 or less I wouldnt even hesitate) and send my cover off to you if you end up doing this.

Nippero said:
Lol, I actually went straight to ebay to see if there were any spare back covers on sale already.
I wonder if Google would sell them directly if you call their customer service? Probably not until their inventory settles down right?
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I would think you could order it as a part from ASUS... Google is not making the tablet, ASUS is. I don't think they have set this up yet though.

Definitely interested in this if you decide to do this. Dont think it will work out very well until replacement back covers become available though
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Great idea OP. Have done a lot of rattle can work on car parts so i'm familar with the prepping process, hadnt really thought about doing the Nexus7 back cover. As previous poster said, best to wait until you can get a spare or two in case you make a mess of it. I would definitely buy a spare back cover if I saw one at a half decent price (in UK).
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dangeroid said:
Great idea OP. Have done a lot of rattle can work on car parts so i'm familar with the prepping process, hadnt really thought about doing the Nexus7 back cover. As previous poster said, best to wait until you can get a spare or two in case you make a mess of it. I would definitely buy a spare back cover if I saw one at a half decent price (in UK).
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Oh and I'm thinking bright Android green too. Or red. :good:

krelvinaz said:
I would think you could order it as a part from ASUS... Google is not making the tablet, ASUS is. I don't think they have set this up yet though.
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Whoops good point, forgot about that for a moment lol.
And yea considering most places cant even keep the N7 stocked right now, I doubt ASUS would have the time to sell spare parts. For now...

I have a white unit from I/O that I would love to get a new paint job. The stock finish absorbed stains and mine is all messed up now.
Also, because of this I looked into replacement back covers and they seem downright impossible to find.
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check this out
I was looking around for custom paint jobs on phones to see if people are interested in my work this is my phone just painted few days ago: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41057186#post41057186 you guys can see some of my work at https://www.facebook.com/TabDesignDivision?ref=tn_tnmn

I'd totally order custom back covers.
Sent from my Motorola XPRT

I m thinking about creating an add on ebay if you are interested, I will give updates about it or we can do it through here, just send me
the cover

REVIEW: Realook 3D Form Screen Protector

What we dry screen protector users have been waiting for!!!!!!
All the Dry screen protectors until now have been cutting it short around the edges due to the
curved screen of the glass. NOT ANYMORE!!! LOL!
The Realooks 3D curve SP gets pretty darn close to the edges. Not so much that you can't use a case
The only cut outs are for the home button and speaker up top.
Take a look at the pictures below!!!!
I'm pretty damn satisfied with the product. T
I've been using the phone with the S-pen and haven't noticed much scratching at all.
Since the GN2 utilizes the s-pen, I don't like to use wet screen protectors as they leave marks.
The screen protector is optically clear and I didn't notice any rainbow effect.
Finger prints yes, but any clear SP will leave fingerprints. But easily wiped off.
The SP is up for pre-order and should be shipping out by this weekend.
I searched amazon and looks like pre-orders are going on now.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B1UT84W

Looks good but the tech Armor sp I had also fit like these. As soon as I put on the diztronic tpu it peeled right up. Not case friendly.
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I really really like this. Can't wait to see the reviews pour in.
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Whats the difference between that and this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/REALOOK-Sam...046765?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3a7bea296d

McLaren__F1 said:
Whats the difference between that and this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/REALOOK-Sam...046765?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3a7bea296d
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For one thing it says : PLEASE NOTE: This is a PET material Crystal Clear screen protector that is designed to protect flat part of Galaxy Note 2 / II screen - smaller than entire screen.
So it doesn't cover your ENTIRE screen. Only a portion of it (the flat part).
While the 3D one in the OP states that it molds to the screen (+/-)

McLaren__F1 said:
Whats the difference between that and this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/REALOOK-Sam...046765?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3a7bea296d
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The difference is that the curved 3d covers more of the screen. Closer to the edge of the screen.
I'll put up Better pictures soon.
Sent from my SGH-T889 using xda app-developers app

predation said:
What we dry screen protector users have been waiting for!!!!!!
All the Dry screen protectors until now have been cutting it short around the edges due to the
curved screen of the glass. NOT ANYMORE!!! LOL!
The Realooks 3D curve SP gets pretty darn close to the edges. Not so much that you can't use a case
The only cut outs are for the home button and speaker up top.
Take a look at the pictures below!!!!
I'm pretty damn satisfied with the product. T
I've been using the phone with the S-pen and haven't noticed much scratching at all.
Since the GN2 utilizes the s-pen, I don't like to use wet screen protectors as they leave marks.
The screen protector is optically clear and I didn't notice any rainbow effect.
Finger prints yes, but any clear SP will leave fingerprints. But easily wiped off.
The SP is up for pre-order and should be shipping out by this weekend.
I searched amazon and looks like pre-orders are going on now.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B1UT84W
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So this review is the exact same review on the Amazon site. You are the vendor, no? It sure looks that way by the review name used on Amazon. I don't mind a vendor hawking their wares on XDA, but I DO mind not saying as much in the post (making it look as though you are a regular user that is excited about the product or another satisfied user).
If I am wrong about you being affiliated with the company, please say so.

Looks nice. What is the hardness scale? Any proximity sensor issues since it covers them?
Sent from my SGNII

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So this review is the exact same review on the Amazon site. You are the vendor, no? It sure looks that way by the review name used on Amazon. I don't mind a vendor hawking their wares on XDA, but I DO mind not saying as much in the post (making it look as though you are a regular user that is excited about the product or another satisfied user).
If I am wrong about you being affiliated with the company, please say so.
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no i am not a vendor.
I am in no way making money off of this.
I do reviews and like any other reviewer and we get to a point that allows us to receive items beforehand.
I'm a total OCD gadget freak and if i get a product that I love, then i have no problem sharing with friends on XDA.
If i get a product that I don't like, then i'll share my feelings.
I've been really happy with this company. That is all. If i was the vendor, i would follow the rules on XDA regarding that.
I've been a member of xda with almost 500 posts since i got my galaxy nexus back when it first dropped internationally.
Anyways, I do understand your concern :good: . But back to the topic at hand!
i am also an AVID amazon shopper and i like to help people on Amazon as well... I got lazy and just copy and pasted..
I'm actually thinking of jumping in the pool with the other 90,384,579,034,857 of reviewers on youtube and creating my own channel.
But again, I'm not in anyway affiliated with the vendor nor do i make any money on these types of things.
as far as proximity sensors being affected, i have not noticed any proximity sensor issues.
when i go outside, screen brightens up. when i make a call and bring it up to my head, screen goes dark.
as far as hardness scale, i have no way of testing that. lol

crzycrkr said:
What is the hardness scale?
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I guess this quote from the Amazon page may answer your question - The surface strength 3H coating will prevent everyday scratches to the LCD screen. I presume that refers to the hardness.

predation said:
no i am not a vendor.
I am in no way making money off of this.
I do reviews and like any other reviewer and we get to a point that allows us to receive items beforehand.
I'm a total OCD gadget freak and if i get a product that I love, then i have no problem sharing with friends on XDA.
If i get a product that I don't like, then i'll share my feelings.
I've been really happy with this company. That is all. If i was the vendor, i would follow the rules on XDA regarding that.
I've been a member of xda with almost 500 posts since i got my galaxy nexus back when it first dropped internationally.
Anyways, I do understand your concern :good: . But back to the topic at hand!
i am also an AVID amazon shopper and i like to help people on Amazon as well... I got lazy and just copy and pasted..
I'm actually thinking of jumping in the pool with the other 90,384,579,034,857 of reviewers on youtube and creating my own channel.
But again, I'm not in anyway affiliated with the vendor nor do i make any money on these types of things.
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I appreciate the response, however I do note that you clearly have reviewed a number of this company's products on Amazon, and you are now offering this review of a product that hasn't even been released yet. So your relationship is one that allows you to get special perks, such as free stuff to review. I don't mean to beat a dead horse, but you have incentive to give a positive review through this relationship, and therefore, it is biased.
I prefer unbiased reviews myself.

Understand your concerns.
Everyone enitled to their opinions.
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meatlocker said:
I appreciate the response, however I do note that you clearly have reviewed a number of this company's products on Amazon, and you are now offering this review of a product that hasn't even been released yet. So your relationship is one that allows you to get special perks, such as free stuff to review. I don't mean to beat a dead horse, but you have incentive to give a positive review through this relationship, and therefore, it is biased.
I prefer unbiased reviews myself.
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Understand your concerns.
Everyone enitled to their opinions.
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Biased or not, any viewpoint may be better than no viewpoint.

I'll give this one a shot when it comes out. I wasn't a glass protector, but been reading sometimes the adhesive makes them impossible to remove without lifting the screen. I love the feel of my SGP, but hate how small it is compared to the screen
Sent from my SGNII

I'll probably buy this. I've used Realook in the past on various phones and I've been very happy with the results. My last phone had the same one on it for over 2 years, and it looked absolutely gorgeous like the first day I put it on.

Spigen for me. I'm not sure if I like the protector covering the sensors/camera, case curling it, etc.
Just my thoughts.

jyokota said:
Spigen for me. I'm not sure if I like the protector covering the sensors/camera, case curling it, etc.
Just my thoughts.
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hopefully someone who gets the SP and uses a case can chime in.
i have a case at home, but ever since i put a skin on my phone, can't use a case.
Rocking it NEKKED! well sort of. lol

meatlocker said:
I appreciate the response, however I do note that you clearly have reviewed a number of this company's products on Amazon, and you are now offering this review of a product that hasn't even been released yet. So your relationship is one that allows you to get special perks, such as free stuff to review. I don't mean to beat a dead horse, but you have incentive to give a positive review through this relationship, and therefore, it is biased.
I prefer unbiased reviews myself.
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For god's sake it's a screen protector. Relax.

mitchellvii said:
For god's sake it's a screen protector. Relax.
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Thoughtful and well-reasoned. LOL.

updated with more pics. took them with a better camera this time.

[Q]Custom guitar parts?

I have no clue where to ask this, but OT seemed to be the best place. I recently traded a '92 custom Fender Telecaster + 50$ for an ESP LTD MH-100QM with a Floyd rose special (black & black nickle hardware) in need of minor repair and care. (Some may say it was a bad trade but I'm very good friends with the other person) one of which repairs is a tremelo saddle which has been stripped. This is where my issue comes in. The saddle set is in a custom black nickel chrome in which I've searched all over the internet for and yet can't find.
I've settled for a plain chrome one I picked up off eBay for 4$ while I search for the proper saddle. Can any musical/guitar specialist help me out in my search for the elusive black nickel saddle? All help is appreciated!
Mods: if there is a better place for this, please move it there

Looks like the same color option that came/comes on some Ibanez guitars. Might want to see what you can find through them. Sometimes sacrifices must be made, though. I had to go to all black locking nuts when I lost one of the original dark nickel's that game on my RG.

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Looks like the same color option that came/comes on some Ibanez guitars. Might want to see what you can find through them. Sometimes sacrifices must be made, though. I had to go to all black locking nuts when I lost one of the original dark nickel's that game on my RG.
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That's what I'm considering. If not, I may end up upgrading the entire rig and just get an original. The parts would be easier to find and the tone quality would be second to none.
-Don't drop me!

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That's what I'm considering. If not, I may end up upgrading the entire rig and just get an original. The parts would be easier to find and the tone quality would be second to none.
-Don't drop me!
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Before doing anything drastic and costly, have you tried ebay?

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Before doing anything drastic and costly, have you tried ebay?
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Countless searches, yes. Craigslist, ESP and Ibanez' main websites too. It seems the zinc coated hardware parts are extremely limited.
-Don't drop me!

Soap said:
Countless searches, yes. Craigslist, ESP and Ibanez' main websites too. It seems the zinc coated hardware parts are extremely limited.
-Don't drop me!
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hmm. well, sht.

dbrands skin

My dbrands.com skin came today for my OP3. It looks and feels great. They are now shipping if you want one. The installation is easy just follow the video on their website. Mine is yellow top and bottom with blue carbon back. Mahogany front.

lol omg how hilarious, i was just getting ready to create my own thread of this, i got mine in today too, i'll just share mine on ur post too
i like urs, great job on applying urs, the top and bottoms was a pain in the a... for me, but the easiest skin i have ever applied, no bubbles or anything, i don't think it will last long but at least they gave me 2 of them.
it does feel really nice and great quality (no cheap), no longer keeps slipping either
Top/Bottom/Logo - Red
Back/Camera - Matte Black

Ha ha good timing then. Yours looks nice too. I agree that it's an easy to apply skin. The tops and bottom was a pain. The key I found is use a little more heat on the tabs. My top doesn't look as good as the bottom. With the extras I'll just replace it if it bugs me too much.

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Ha ha good timing then. Yours looks nice too. I agree that it's an easy to apply skin. The tops and bottom was a pain. The key I found is use a little more heat on the tabs. My top doesn't look as good as the bottom. With the extras I'll just replace it if it bugs me too much.
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thank u
lol yeah same for me, i heated it up too and seemed to help, i can feel it on the edges though, i will get used to it, but great product and inexpensive too, i have one applied to my surface too

good look

xperiatomaja said:
good look
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Are you able to use your case with the skin?
All designs are looking awesome!

How well do these skins typically hold up in respect to edges peeling up, etc. i do not like using cases but would need a skin on an aluminum bodied phone.
My main concern would be the edges peeling back up due to use and pulling out of pocket all the time, or even just moving around in the pocket.
I have used another type of skin before and sometimes it does ok but other times it only lasts a day. Granted the skin i used did not fully wrap around to the front, more for back protection

Bradl79 said:
lol omg how hilarious, i was just getting ready to create my own thread of this, i got mine in today too, i'll just share mine on ur post too
i like urs, great job on applying urs, the top and bottoms was a pain in the a... for me, but the easiest skin i have ever applied, no bubbles or anything, i don't think it will last long but at least they gave me 2 of them.
it does feel really nice and great quality (no cheap), no longer keeps slipping either
Top/Bottom/Logo - Red
Back/Camera - Matte Black
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How is the difference in texture between the Colour series and the Matte Black?
And anyone here know how the texture of the Concrete is?

lonnydub said:
My dbrands.com skin came today for my OP3. It looks and feels great. They are now shipping if you want one. The installation is easy just follow the video on their website. Mine is yellow top and bottom with blue carbon back. Mahogany front.
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that looks great, Swedish colours?
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good look
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oh wow that looks awesome!

I got a copper/black titanium combo unpacked on the desk next to me but I'm waiting on the improved howto apply video
https://twitter.com/dbrandSkins/status/747258068191350784

lordred12345 said:
that looks great, Swedish colours?
Nope. Just like blue and yellow. Wish the blue was a hair darker to match Michigan colors and my car.
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INFRNL said:
How well do these skins typically hold up in respect to edges peeling up, etc. i do not like using cases but would need a skin on an aluminum bodied phone.
My main concern would be the edges peeling back up due to use and pulling out of pocket all the time, or even just moving around in the pocket.
I have used another type of skin before and sometimes it does ok but other times it only lasts a day. Granted the skin i used did not fully wrap around to the front, more for back protection
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So far the only issue or disappointment I have is with the front. It picks up the dust and hairs from my pocket and did get the side edge of the front screen to shift some. The back I have no complaints. No shifting, peeling, or residue collecting hairs like the front.
For longevity someone who's had these skins on longer will need to chime in. This is my first experience.

Looks awesome guys!
Boosted OP3

Hatshipuh said:
How is the difference in texture between the Colour series and the Matte Black?
And anyone here know how the texture of the Concrete is?
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it feels kinda like a less grainy sandstone like the oneplus one and two have, i love it

Bradl79 said:
it feels kinda like a less grainy sandstone like the oneplus one and two have, i love it
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The Matt Black or the Concrete?

Hatshipuh said:
The Matt Black or the Concrete?
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sorry, the matte black

Am loving the look of these will have to see if I want to use one instead of my case to take away some of the bulk

I've got a really good set up coming in the post

Here's a couple different variations of Dbrand skins I have done for the OnePlus 3. I am about to do black carbon w/ blue carbon accents. They fit really well and add a lot of protection and extra grip. I am very happy with it.

Bradl79 said:
sorry, the matte black
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Thanks!
Do the matte black and the color series have the same texture?