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Carbon Fiber Chromatics Body Skin by Phantom Skinz on HTC EVO (Video Review)

Carbon Fiber Chromatics Body Skin by Phantom Skinz on HTC EVO
Also remember for the summer they have a 30% off sale on these with free shipping, how can u beat that ...
"summersale2010"
http://phantomskinz.com/htcevo4gchromatics.aspx

Can you please link as in where did you purchased this? Can't seem to find it.
Edit: Found it.

The folks at Phantom Skinz saw the review and this is what they stated:
1) The reason that we have a small gap in the side strips is that
the pieces do/can be stretched. They can be stretched to match perfectly.
Go ahead and lift one and try it. If you need to warm it up it will
stretch much easier but you also need to make sure that you don't rip it.
2) The very slim area between the battery cover and the side pieces
are sooooo slim that most people could not align it properly and the pieces
would be so slim/thin that they would peel off over time. With the
pieces that we include and properly installed and heated, nothing should
come off. Different phones have different coverage, some more thorough
than others.
ALso on a side note . yes i did knock the camera off the tripod at the end .. kinda funny so i just left it in ...

Just ordered mine! Woot! Thanks for this!

Fixter said:
Can you please link as in where did you purchased this? Can't seem to find it.
Edit: Found it.
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updated first post .. but u were quicker then me in finding link .. haha

I usually don't like these kinds of themed decal applications but this one is first rate. Clean as fukc.

just ordered mine
Thanks for postin this, i just ordered it nd thanks for posting the coupon code too

That's for the review. Pick one up today after seeing how it looked on your phone, then after placing order...thought I might should of ordered something with color to go along with some of these ROM's getting made. LoL

It's nice, but not worth $30 IMO. I'll probably cop if the prices goes down to about $10 or $15

Waleezy said:
It's nice, but not worth $30 IMO. I'll probably cop if the prices goes down to about $10 or $15
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It was actually $20.96 for the chromatics body skin, 2 screen protectors, and shipping.
Addition: Order on the 22dn and received them in the mail today (25th). The Chromatic went on well, did take some heating and stretching to get it to cover the entire battery cover and some stretching on the thin strips. Turned out well, though not real found of the texture. The 2 screen protectors they included...don't cover the screen 100%. Will have to do until I can find a nice hard one that does-haven't heard of any yet.

Full Skin Decals (frontand back) for Vibrant

I haven't seen a thread for these yet so I thought I'd post this. There are around 200 different skins and they look pretty good. If anyone has tried one let me know how well they work/look.
Here is the link:
http://www.techiewarehouse.com/Samsung-Vibrant-T959-Protective-Vinyl-Decals-s/3343.htm

I picked up one similar on Ebay - I guess the biggest pain is getting it on just right the first time around. If you mess up and have to re-apply, it tends to get stretched out.
Overall though, it stayed on my phone maybe 5 minutes before I decided that it made the phone look (AND FEEL) like something bought in the toy isle at a dollar store.

Of no use to me. I use the semi-hard rubber/silicone T-Mobile case and think out is awesome. Our has survived a couple drops without a scratch. However, that being said, Great Find! There are some *****in' cases/covers on that site.
-Adam
From my Vibrant w/ Nero V3 & VooDoo

I bought the white one (reviewed it in a thread) and use the front only. I am pleased with this, the back looked like crap so i made, then bought a white battery cover.

I've gotten a few skins from SkinIt.com and they're always great quality, plus you can design your own (my personal preference.)

I thought about getting one, but I think I'm going to get a case-mate barely there case and call it a day. Plus, I don't want to spend $12 just to decide I don't like it after a week

JWhipple said:
I picked up one similar on Ebay - I guess the biggest pain is getting it on just right the first time around. If you mess up and have to re-apply, it tends to get stretched out.
Overall though, it stayed on my phone maybe 5 minutes before I decided that it made the phone look (AND FEEL) like something bought in the toy isle at a dollar store.
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Agreed for 99% of the designs. But the camo ones are great

I personally get mine from decalgirls: http://www.decalgirl.com/category.view/Samsung-Vibrant-Skins/1/30/0/0/0/0/1/0

Bah. Ebay is bar far the cheapest for these mighty skins. You can get three for $9 shipped!

I had a code to get a free skin. I'm looking forward to seeing how it looks on the phone. since I already have a screen protector, I don't think I want to put the decal on the front, but the back looks cool. I went with the TRON disc skin.
http://www.skinit.com/images/web/product_shot/product_shot39547685.jpg

I received the skin yesterday and put it on my phone.
It looked cool, but the skin itself wasn't quite lining up with the edges around the phone leaving a rough edge along the sides where the skin ended.
I ended up taking it off and reapplying it a few times, but couldn't get it to sit right and had some small creases along the smaller edges and some bubbling. I ended up throwing it out since it got too messed up from trying to reapply it.
I'm glad that I got it for free. Since it didn't work out for me all that well, I'm glad I didn't lose out on any money.

Skinomi TechSkin Carbon fiber skin protector

The battery cover seems to be a potential weakspot on the phoen from reviews ive seen. Although that opinion has been mixed.
I saw these though andthought id share. I dont like using cases on my phones so thought some people might enjoy this also.
I bought a sleeve but I am also thinking about one of these just to sturdy up the battery cover. It comes with a front screen protector too!
anyone dealt with these before? ive only seem limited reviews. any input appreciated.
http://www.skinomi.com/sk11192-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-carbon-fiber-skin-protector.html

Is real carbon fibre?
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Not real for that price, if it is then that's a great deal.

real carbon fiber would be too rigid.
it does seem to be more rigid than a sticker, though.
the application video suggests using a hair dryer to apply it to corners and palces where the material must bend.
Id only put it on the battery cover, not anyhwere else. The contrast of my marble front, the silver on the sides and the black on the back will look cool i think.
heres a link to an example. This user used 3M stuff though.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1668187&page=4
post 31 and some subsequenet posts show some pictures

ddurandSGS3 said:
heres a link to an example. This user used 3M stuff though.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1668187&page=4
post 31 and some subsequenet posts show some pictures
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Direct link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27011411&postcount=31
I've done this with MANY devices, even used white carbon on my girlfriend's Captivate, and recommend using 3M Di-Noc over ANY of those gimmicky skins.... Even though the Di-Noc is much harder to go around complex curves, it holds up better than the 3M 1080 version, which is thinner and therefore more flexible, but also includes a glossier finish with a smaller carbon fiber weave.... 1080 trumps Skinomi, et al., so buy in bulk from eBay or wherever, and you'll get much more use out of it than just getting one skin that looks terrible and doesn't compare to real carbon fiber at all!
My 2 cents as someone who's been in the vinyl graphics industry for 10 years.....

^^ To each their own
I have a few products that have Skinomi's Carbon Series on them & they look great, corners suck a little but that was known.
Quick & painless

I went to autozone today to look for some of the stuff you suggested or similiar but they didnt have any.
i appreciate the advice but these skins already come cut to fit and with the holes in it. I went ahead and ordered one. They have free shipping and and the carbon fiber skin comes with a front glass cover. I wanted one anyway so its kinda two birds with one stone.
Ill post up impressions but itll be in july when verizon finally ships. I have a pile of phone accessories already for a phoen i dont even have yet lol
edit: Forgot to add - if you use the discount code "skinomi25" you get 25% off.
I ordered the carbon fiber package and it came to 14.98 with free shipping to US and canada

carbon fiber skins are totally worth it but the screen protector sucks cuz it has the rubbery feeling. To each their own though.

RMXO said:
carbon fiber skins are totally worth it but the screen protector sucks cuz it has the rubbery feeling. To each their own though.
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yeah ive never used a screen protector on any of my phones. I probably wont use this one either but it saves a few bucks if i decide to.
can you post some pictures of your skins on your devices???

but it looks nice though. Ahh there are already so many things that I wanna buy before my device comes !

I got my order in the other day just posting smoe initial intial thoughts (no SGS3 yet, damn vzw)
anyways the skin came attached to a adhesive backing that has 3M logo on it. So perhaps its the same material about psoted above. any way to tell?
it came with a wet application screen protector and all the goods to apply it.
it looks liek the right cut. im excited to try itout when my device is finally delivered.

Ghost Armor - Review

I like many people am looking for the best way to protect my phone and keep the sleekness of this device prevalent. After buying my Galaxy S III, I started my research right away. Unfortunately I work as a Carpenter and Installer and couldn't afford to keep my phone naked at work, so as I was looking for a case at my local mall I had seen the Ghost Armor kiosk and decided to give it a whirl.
Review!​
To start I have had the device for a week now, and the shield just as long. As I stated above I work Construction, and my phone is one of my most invaluable tools while I'm out at a customers house, running errands, or just in the shop. I had the Galaxy S II (Sprint) and it went through hell, from dents in the sides to scratches on the screen to being dropped from the seat of our work van, it took quite a bit of abuse, I didn't want my S III to endure the same beatings my S II took. (Just a note, its now in my girlfriends care, safe and secure in her everlasting grip.)
Pro's
Covers screen and backing well.
Price isn't bad, $35 for my total.
Screen stays less oily and less streaky.
Does its job and prevents the screen from getting scratched.
Cons
Does not cover entire body.
The skin placement is only as good as the installers skills.
The carbonfiber backing option creates edges.
Exposed areas. (where some skins cover.)
While this product does do its job and did to it well it does leave a lot to be desired, I have seen skins out on the market that cover the entirety of the phone, and you would think getting it from a bigger name they would have a more complete skin for the product. It did do its job however, but then again for about $30.00 USD I could get an Otter-Box that would do the same and much more. I have attached pictures for anyone interested in how it looks.
In short I wouldn't recommend this product to anyone looking for full protection, as a screen protector its nice, but it doesn't offer as much as other wraps that I have seen online.

Would've looked better in black imo. But thanks for sharing.

Ghost Armor is kind of overpriced. I had it on my one S and will never buy again.
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I've used Ghost Armor screen protectors on my last three phones - Inspire, Skyrocket, and now S3. I like the screen protectors because they still feel pretty slick (probably not quite as much as the actual glass, but they don't tend to "catch" your fingers) and they don't seem to change the screen's appearance (at least not that I can tell).
However, I have never put a skin on any of my phones (I've only used cases), so I cannot personally comment on the quality of those.

Not a fan of the white...

babymatteo said:
Would've looked better in black imo. But thanks for sharing.
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dave607 said:
Not a fan of the white...
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Quite a few people have said that, but I like the white and have no regrets on getting it in white. At least me sharing the pictures will help others decide if they like the pebble blue with a white carbon-fiber backing. To each their own.
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Ghost Armor is kind of overpriced. I had it on my one S and will never buy again.
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I feel the same way.

I DIG the white on the blue! got me thinking about it. just have to think about which color I would get with my white phone.

price is $35?
wow... it's pricey

You will regret the white. Had it installed on my wife's phone and it picks up dirt like you wouldn't believe.... looks horrible after that.....

Hey Just want to let everyone know if you like this look and don't wanna cut your own.I searched all last night and found a company that doesn't have those seems on the corner I even emailed them to make sure here it is http://www.xgearlive.com/products/android/samsung/exoskin-s-iii
I just ordered one

thanks for the review.

You forgot to mention the lifetime warranty. Don't like the colour? Pay the 5 bucks labour and have them change the colour. I got the green but it wasn't bending over the edges well. Went back and they swapped the back with carbonfibre gunmetal grey. Looks great, left the green sides on just so I can easily find it on my desk/bed/wherever. Love this. I didn't find it pricey at all when I compared it to the invisashield and others that get all scratched up and faded. If this happens to this, you just pay 5 bucks and they'll slap a new one one. I also agree that the screen protector is far less grippy than the invisashield so it's more enjoyable to use.
I'm going to get my nexus 7 done next I think.

I like the fact that their Kiosks are popping up all over the place. They have 2 in the same mall local to me. I paid 20 bux for the front screen protector installed. I have them install it for me and they do a great job. IF they don't have one for your phone, which is the case with Galaxy S II and III since they sell out of them often, they can be talked into cutting one out custom for it.

Scratch Dummy Skins for the SGSIII

Recently, I ordered in a black carbon fiber skin for the back cover on my SGSIII from the Scratch Dummy store on eBay.
It only cost me $.99 with free shipping (only took two days to arrive) this is my text review of the product. The full coverage only costs $1.99.
You can find it here: http://stores.ebay.com/scratchdummybrand
Along with their entire store at: http://scratchdummy.com/
Pricing
It only costs a dollar so you really can't go wrong there. I bought it out of sheer curiosity to customize my SGSIII a little bit more. For a buck, I would say that it's worth every penny. I consider myself a cheapo that sometimes sacrifices quality for price, but in this case, I would say that I paid for a high quality product that should be valued at a higher price.
Quality/Durability
I actually did some scratch tests after installation just to see how well it would stand up. Of course, I did the blatant key and coins pocket test while Christmas shopping for a couple of hours and my phone was completely fine. The skin itself did not scratch at all. I didn't take a drill or a razor to the skin, but I can tell that this is a product that will last. Especially given its pricing.
Look
It's the pretty common carbon fiber pattern that I think looks great. I ordered the black carbon fiber, but they carry white, grey, and pink as well. Additionally, I ordered a clear version that should be arriving next week.
Installation
Installation was a breeze. It was a wet installation, much like when you install some other protectors. They did not include a cleaning cloth or any solution but they do give some instructions on how to make the application solution from their website and included instruction sheet. I had a bunch of microfibers laying around (and i'm sure most of you do too.) Applied and left it to dry for about 3 hours and I was good to go.
Comparisons
This is truly the cheapest skin you will find (not from China.) It's advertised as being American-made ('Murica). A full body kit (Carbon fiber) only costs $2.99 from Scratch Dummy. Compared to the $29.99 (Carbon fiber) and $24.99 (clear) pricing that Ghost Armor offers. Quite honestly, the material is of similar quality. For a fraction of the cost.
Conclusions
It's the cheap man's Ghost Armor/Zagg. I think that it performs well and still allows me to use a case if I want. I'd say give it a shot, and if you don't like it, you're only out a dollar. It's really worth a try, in my opinion. I know a quality product when I see one, and this is definitely something that i'd recommend to you guys.

Thank you for the review dude, I was looking for something like this because I wasn't really shure about buying this brand because of the really really cheap price.
Now that I've seen you review I'm totally going to buy it right now. :good:

Ive has this for about a week now. Very very nice quality. I wouldve uploaded pictures but I thought you would do so. But I got the black carbon fiber back protector
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