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Has anyone bought the case at amazon called Skinomi. It has a full body screen protector n a case,bt the picture has the phone with the speaker covered. Anyone know about it
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If you mean the "carbon fiber" Skinomi case + screen protector, I was thinking about that myself but wanted to see some reviews first. I'm also uncertain as to whether this is actually a case or just a textured skin. I'd prefer a case as skins are a bit of a pain to get to stick to the curved parts.
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Same here, I would like to get some close up pics + review on it.
I want to verify the technicality of Skinomi carbon fiber's case.
I just ordered it from Amazon, so I will let you know!
I have been using the full skinomi set for the captivate for over 1 week now. I would be more than happy to detail my opinion of it.
The basic version is that its a good buy and I am glad I got it. I only use the skin kit and do not have a hard case. My phone stays in a phone/cargo pocket daily and the skin is holding up to the constant sliding in and out of my pockets along with desk nightstand sliding.
PROS:
Touch sensitivity and screen clarity are unaffected. Still bright and clear.
Does not effect proximity/light sensor.
Holding up well to normal/heavy use.
Good alternative for those who don't like cases.
Very thin and unobtrusive.
Good product packaging and instructions.
CONS:
Though the skin is thin and hard to see, you can feel the edges(specifically on the phone sides).
Fingerprints show more easily.
No camera lens protection.
I'm scared to scratch my new skinomi skin.
Detailed version follows:
I purchased through amazon for $18.99 which was a dollar less than the manufacturer website. The box was smaller than I expected from the pictures but still nicely packaged. You immediately feel as though it is a good product. A small bottle of detergent/water is provided along with skin, instructions and a rigid smoothing card. The skin came precut on two pieces of paper. Each section fit very precises and needed no modification. The instructions provided were clear and simple and I suggest following them closely.
I wiped the phone with a lent free cloth and made sure my hands were very clean prior to installation. I suggest a location with good lighting (i chose the bathroom counter).
During the process you are instructed to moisten your fingers then remove a section of skin from the paper for application. You then moisten the front and back(adhesive side) of the skin with the provided spray. I found that the screen section was the only one that benefits by spraying the front. This helps to reduce friction when smoothing out the bubbles and liquid. Otherwise you may run out of the spray. I barely had enough but I was very liberal with the spray.
The biggest and best caution I can give...Take your time between the applications of each section. Push out the moisture and allow the material to begin adhering before attempting the next section. If you do not you will end up with misaligned sections of skin. It only takes about 2 minutes for each section to begin to stick if you push out the liquid.
After all is applied, let the phone sit for several hours. Do not try to wipe off the outside of the skin or turn the phone on. Allow drying and set time before handling. Manufacturer suggests 12-24 hours. I was comfortable turning the phone on and using it gently after 4 hours. 12 hours later I was comfortable with heavy use.
It has been one week and I have decided to get the Skinomi kit for my sons aria.
Hope this helps anyone interested.
Pictures please
They have Vibrant's back cover picture in Amazon, can you confirm that we have access to battery after applying the skin?
itissat said:
They have Vibrant's back cover picture in Amazon, can you confirm that we have access to battery after applying the skin?
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Yes, you have access to all panels, buttons, and plugs. The kit comes with a total of 8 pieces:
Screen
Top (usb/headphone)
Bottom (mic)
Left side(volume)
Right side (battery)
Battery cover
Upper back plate
Lower back plate (battery release).
NOTE - I can only speak for my experience with the CAPTIVATE version of skinomi.
not to bad, i prefer a case over a skin on my phone tho
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Yes, you have access to all panels, buttons, and plugs. The kit comes with a total of 8 pieces:
Screen
Top (usb/headphone)
Bottom (mic)
Left side(volume)
Right side (battery)
Battery cover
Upper back plate
Lower back plate (battery release).
NOTE - I can only speak for my experience with the CAPTIVATE version of skinomi.
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do you have a picture of it?
NuttySquirrel said:
I just ordered it from Amazon, so I will let you know!
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which color did you order?
and thank you for taking the time.
accinfo said:
do you have a picture of it?
which color did you order?
and thank you for taking the time.
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I do not mind taking a picture, however my camera here at the house is dead and I do not believe taking a picture will show anything. You can not tell that the skin is there. It is so thin and clear that when I show someone my phone in person I have to point out the slight color difference around the "Galaxy S" logo.
you can FEEL the skin but you can not SEE it. Just fits that nice.
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I do not mind taking a picture, however my camera here at the house is dead and I do not believe taking a picture will show anything. You can not tell that the skin is there. It is so thin and clear that when I show someone my phone in person I have to point out the slight color difference around the "Galaxy S" logo.
you can FEEL the skin but you can not SEE it. Just fits that nice.
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True true, thanks for taking the time to write the review.
(In the meantime, I'll be waiting for pics still xP)
oh and what color have you gotten?
I got the clear skin. That's why I don't think it looks much different from a stock phone. Just seems to have a bit more shine. We will see tomorrow. I shoot some pics.
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I got the clear skin. That's why I don't think it looks much different from a stock phone. Just seems to have a bit more shine. We will see tomorrow. I shoot some pics.
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ohhhh, The OP and I were referring to the carbon fiber skin instead of the clear skin. or am i the only one in the "wrong" track?
Yeah i was asking about the case
Ur on the right track
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ohhhh, The OP and I were referring to the carbon fiber skin instead of the clear skin. or am i the only one in the "wrong" track?
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Well then, no need for pics. My bad.
Either way my experience with skinomi is positive and hopefully that helps in your decision.
I'll be getting out of the way now...
If you're referring to: http://www.amazon.com/Skinomi-TechS..._1_1?ie=UTF8&s=wireless&qid=1281820381&sr=8-1
It's a skin, not a case, as I just found out when I opened the box. Haven't decided whether or not I'm going to keep it, as I was expecting a case as well.
Other than being carbon fiber, it is exactly as shovelhead84 described: 8 pieces which are akin to sticked that you apply to your phone.
Um, are you sure that was the URL you meant to paste? It appears to be a campground somewhere.
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If you're referring to: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sou...-121.955109&spn=0.64945,1.231842&z=10&iwloc=A
It's a skin, not a case, as I just found out when I opened the box. Haven't decided whether or not I'm going to keep it, as I was expecting a case as well.
Other than being carbon fiber, it is exactly as shovelhead84 described: 8 pieces which are akin to sticked that you apply to your phone.
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Yeah, your link goes to google maps for a vamping ground.
You are correct in that i is not a case but a skin for the phone. .08mm thick allows it to fit under most cases and in pouches, but I think that would be a bit redundant.
It's been 2 weeks now with my skinomi and its going well. I damaged the lower microphone portion of the skin when a monitor at work was set on my phone. Didn't scratch the phone and only damaged a portion of the skinomi.
So far I have not had any scratches develop on the screen protector and I have NOT been gentle with my phone.
My bad, link updated (http://www.amazon.com/Skinomi-TechS..._1_1?ie=UTF8&s=wireless&qid=1281820381&sr=8-1)
I just applied the above skin to my phone. No troubles with applying the carbon fiber di-noc pieces (dont use the solution) , the clear screen and button protector sections are a little cloudy (hoping this goes away?)
The biggest gripe I have is that the "skin" doesnt protect the corners of the device, which imo are most likely to be worn.
I ordered one, I was sort of hoping their web site stating it was dry application meant it was a sleeve or case. Was it difficult to align and remove bubbles? I can can't see any seams at all in the photos, so I imagine the pieces come quite close to the edges.
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I'm wondering whether to get a full decal for my Note, instead of my usual screen protector and case combination. Assuming my phone will not get run over by a vehicle p), are decals sufficient for drop protection? Which are the best brands to get? What are the pros and cons of using decals?
Or perhaps I should get use a "back decal" and get one of those high quality, shatter/bullet-resistant screen protector that I see on Korean websites? Will that be enough protection for the occasional slip of the hand?
TIA
nice, but wonder how well the decals will stick to the textured back cover of the note though
i own a white note, and i bought a decal from www.gelaskins.com
they do feature a lot of nice skins, have been using them on my iphone and macbook. easy to paste too, due to the adhesive being 3M and air bubbles can easily be squeezed out.
I bought a used white Note and don't like white so i bought a dark Skin from Decalrus.com $7 No more white!! As far as protection, I doubt more than scratches but I don;t use cases or screen protectors and never had an issue;
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i own a white note, and i bought a decal from www.gelaskins.com
they do feature a lot of nice skins, have been using them on my iphone and macbook. easy to paste too, due to the adhesive being 3M and air bubbles can easily be squeezed out.
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The skins do look nice, I am only worried that they are difficult to apply and will always be skew in some way. I'm not sure I like the old sign maker's trick of using a little soapy water to align everything and then squeegee out the water once everything is set.
You said they were easy to stick how much time did you take for your note?
xamaba said:
The skins do look nice, I am only worried that they are difficult to apply and will always be skew in some way. I'm not sure I like the old sign maker's trick of using a little soapy water to align everything and then squeegee out the water once everything is set.
You said they were easy to stick how much time did you take for your note?
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Don't need to do that with the Decalrus.com skins. the application takes 2 minutes and no soap and water
I'm thinking about ordering this one
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=330704928056&index=8&nav=SEARCH&nid=99582874028
Does anyone have any experience with this decal?
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so i'm posting this in the accessories because you guys are the target audience for this mod.
so i took my stock battery case and used some clear plastidip in a rattle can to give it 4 coats and here is the result.
for give the dust, the case was still tacky when i took the pictures and I couldn't clean it yet, but i really wanted to get pictures and post them rather then wait for it to dry
as you can see it adds virtually nothing to the thickness, the badges and color are still very clear. it's textured on purpose, i put the last coat on Very heavy so it would orange peel and increase texture/grip.
the phone still looks great, but has tons of grip now, and this shouldn't affect any cases, accessories, etc.
if you're not familiar with plastidip, it's essentially plastic in a can. the soft almost rubbery kind of plastic you often find on the grips of hand tools. it won't hurt the case, and if you get tired of it you can just peel it off, very easy.
Very cool. Would give an extra bit of grip if you prefer your phone caseless.
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Plastidip Marble white S3
That looks very cool and probably gives a nice grip. Awesome job.
i'm considering this for my International Marble white S3 as i prefer my device caseless and using a leather pull tab.
How much time did you let the coating dry?
LOL, I just did the same thing today, I'll post pics in the morning.
Used The black color on my white phone.
In black....
A little wet
Still drying
Almost done
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Popenda said:
That looks very cool and probably gives a nice grip. Awesome job.
i'm considering this for my International Marble white S3 as i prefer my device caseless and using a leather pull tab.
How much time did you let the coating dry?
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Its awesome grip.
I let each coat dry 30mins. I let the final coat dry over night but the can says 4 hours. I put it in front of a fan after the last coat and was able to handle and take pictures after an hour.
Hey that black looks good, i thought about using a color but I'm going to rock clear for a bit first. I think that's what's so awesome about doing this, when you get board you just peel it off and spray it with a new color
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I'm guessing it's going to peel off fairly quickly with use.
Black or Clear plastidip
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Its awesome grip.
I let each coat dry 30mins. I let the final coat dry over night but the can says 4 hours. I put it in front of a fan after the last coat and was able to handle and take pictures after an hour.
Hey that black looks good, i thought about using a color but I'm going to rock clear for a bit first. I think that's what's so awesome about doing this, when you get board you just peel it off and spray it with a new color
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Well if it sticks well on the battery door, it shouldn't be a problem with the progress you made.
This black looks sexy and will fit the new black S3 when it arrives, although my choice is the white battery door, then spray it with clear plastidip just like yours, as i'm am not going to change the color that my phone is.
i might as well order an extra original battery door, just in case of i want to switch or something else.
Guys this looks great! Can you please keep us updated on how it wears? I am curious to see if it rubs off with normal use. I like my phone best without a case but it is extremely slippery. Thanks for posting pics!
I got a question about this....does the added grip this gives to the phone cause issues? I'm wondering if it makes it difficult to pull out of your pocket cause of the grip factor to the case.....or is it difficult to put back in pocket?
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I got a question about this....does the added grip this gives to the phone cause issues? I'm wondering if it makes it difficult to pull out of your pocket cause of the grip factor to the case.....or is it difficult to put back in pocket?
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Plasti dip is not sticky/grippy. It has a nice matte finish
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What is the life?
So how long was the wear life? did the coating peel off with handling? let us know!
I wonder if this would add grip to my UAG case?
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moto211 said:
I wonder if this would add grip to my UAG case?
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Moto211,
It's your lucky day for getting a great answer to your question. (sorry, I know it sounds pompus ) But I have and love my UAG case. I almost used plastidip on it....especially knowing that it can simply be peeled off at any time after it dries. I used the plastidip on a DIY mod that I performed on my desktop charging cradle. It took a bit of learning to get the desired finish. I peeled it off 2 times before I was satisfied. (each round was 5 coats)
I can say that it definitely adds grip to slippery plastic. (polycarbonate etc) The problem will likely be the eventual edge peeling of the plastidip. In and out of one's pocket will cause this.
I ended up using Egrips. Very pricey and difficult to cut into position. I made sure none of the corners were sharp (like a square) I rounded them off otherwise their edge would catch and peel just like plastidip. (the photo may not show my latest Egrips work) Anyway, the grip and feel of Egrips is to die for. If kinda feels like a JuJube. It grips like magic to many surfaces like car dash or even pant legs yet it's not sticky. It's much better than PlastiDip in many respects.
When I use my UAG one handed...it no longer feels like it will EVER slide off. Best off all, it still slips in and out of my pocket easily. BONUS...it helps the UAG fit better into my CraigsDock. (that's another story)
The pic below is my blue UAG with Black Egrips. I have a Black UAG with black Egrips that looks even better.
Not with handling no, but my jeans pocket peeled it off nicely, so I coated it again and kept it in my soft pockets like my shirt and it lasted all month.
The largest down fall is that the phone case is smooth, for anything that is non adhesive (like plastidip) that means it will peel off. If you were to put it on a rough surface it would be much better.
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Considering that you're adding another layer in between the brains and air and the fact that my phone overheats extremely easily, will this make my phone heat up any more?
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In theory yeah, but so would any case. It'll be ok
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For those who are wondering about the durability of plasti dip, a ton of people use this on their vehicles that with stand daily abuse from rain, ice, snow, cold and heat. It's a nice way to give a new look or to protect!
I plasti dip the wheels on my Integra and they hold up fine. My autocross civic gets the whole body dipped in a different color every spring and I pressure wash it with no issues, but dragging it in and out of a pocket would definitely destroy it.
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themadproducer said:
Moto211,
It's your lucky day for getting a great answer to your question. (sorry, I know it sounds pompus ) But I have and love my UAG case. I almost used plastidip on it....especially knowing that it can simply be peeled off at any time after it dries. I used the plastidip on a DIY mod that I performed on my desktop charging cradle. It took a bit of learning to get the desired finish. I peeled it off 2 times before I was satisfied. (each round was 5 coats)
I can say that it definitely adds grip to slippery plastic. (polycarbonate etc) The problem will likely be the eventual edge peeling of the plastidip. In and out of one's pocket will cause this.
I ended up using Egrips. Very pricey and difficult to cut into position. I made sure none of the corners were sharp (like a square) I rounded them off otherwise their edge would catch and peel just like plastidip. (the photo may not show my latest Egrips work) Anyway, the grip and feel of Egrips is to die for. If kinda feels like a JuJube. It grips like magic to many surfaces like car dash or even pant legs yet it's not sticky. It's much better than PlastiDip in many respects.
When I use my UAG one handed...it no longer feels like it will EVER slide off. Best off all, it still slips in and out of my pocket easily. BONUS...it helps the UAG fit better into my CraigsDock. (that's another story)
The pic below is my blue UAG with Black Egrips. I have a Black UAG with black Egrips that looks even better.
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I love the look of your case with Egrips on it. I wanna do it to my white one. Unfortunately I'm broke at the moment lol
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Are there any case haterz on this forum, who run their phones without any kind of cases / back stickers etc ?
Could you post some photos, facts, knowledge how well the phone stands everyday usage ?
I have been using case since day one, but i just can't stand it anymore. Did I buy alluminium phone to put it in rubber case or stick plastic sheet of foil on it to lose the feeling of alluminium ? No !
I drop my phone very rarely, actually i have never droppped it (knock knock), only time it hit ground it was clumsy bird's (jokin clumsy friend's hands) fault. My only concern is lens protector. On one side its nicely hidden in the rim, but at the other lens cover is protruding just a very litle bit. I am attaching picture to illustrate it a bit. It is side look.
There's a "hole" in the phone body, so the lens should be all hidden / drown and there should be 1 milimeter gap, when i place phone on table. On one side there is, on other lens is in line with body.
Grey - phone
White - gap for lens cover
Black - lens cover
Mods, please do not delete this topic - this has already happened in past (moved to accesories thread), but it get lost very easily, i try to debate with users without accesories.
Thanks
i did for apprx 4 months when i first bought the device, now i'm using crystal clear case to not to hide devices body.
i bought a case after i saw scratches on camera lens, luckly camera lens got replaced after service for red tint.
also shiny exposed alumium around the device got scratched and deformed a bit.
I also am not a fan of big bulky cases. One of the main reasons I bought this phone is because it is so damn beautiful (compared to most other phones). I've always joked about how iPhone fans typically rave about how "sleek" and "thin" their phones are, yet they walk around with them wearing the equivalent of a down-filled parka that is anything but "sleek".
I did compromise a bit, just because I want to keep my phone looking nice. I found the Cimo clear case. It is very thin, and very clear. It has just enough of a "lip" around the edge so that the screen of the phone won't contact the ground when it is lying down (or dropped on its face). The soft rubbery cushioning should also protect against dings on the corners and back, as well as prevent scratches. All without sacrificing the beauty of the phone. I paid $10 on Amazon for it.
NEH,
I did not buy a unibody aluminium finish phone to hide it behind chinese plastic covers. Thats not my style. I have pretty much the same type of use like yours. The only thing that has happened with me is that the beats audio red sticker at the behind bottom plate is now fading off. Nothing else. Just keep keys/card holder and coins in other pocket. I dont think you need a plastic cover.
When I had my One I used the HTC hard shell - minimal design but clear so you could still see the phone. Best case I had IMO
http://shop.emea.htc.com/uk/p_htc_store_product.aspx?i=251537
Whether you can still get it is another question
I've been using this case works well still shows the phones great looks and protect it all around.
HTC One
Guys, thanks for all the replies.
But this thread is strictly about naked devices - no cases at all !
well ii put a case on it.... next time its still usable years down the road
Mine has had nothing on it except a transparent skin on the back since i bought it last May. Still looks great...
Yeah I've been running mines nekkid since I got it last April, just couldn't bring myself to spend money to cover such a good looking device. Other than some wear marks around the shiny beveled edge, there's no obvious signs of age.
I'm not rough on it, but I don't baby it either. I have dropped it a few times(on purpose, just to show people how durable it is), and run my knife across the screen and back, but no damage.
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Yeah I've been running mines nekkid since I got it last April, just couldn't bring myself to spend money to cover such a good looking device. Other than some wear marks around the shiny beveled edge, there's no obvious signs of age.
I'm not rough on it, but I don't baby it either. I have dropped it a few times(on purpose, just to show people how durable it is), and run my knife across the screen and back, but no damage.
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And what about lens cover ? Is yout lens completely hidden, or do you have it like me ? Hidden on one side, flush with body on the other.
Do you use any kind of pouch or something ?
never ever use a case defeats point of having such a wonderful design,have a leather pouch when not in us and just treat it like a baby when in use 6 months on still pristine not a mark
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And what about lens cover ? Is yout lens completely hidden, or do you have it like me ? Hidden on one side, flush with body on the other.
Do you use any kind of pouch or something ?
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My lens cover is slightly recessed, so no, not like you, but haven't had any damage to it. No pouch or anything, just keep it in my pocket with my change.
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No case.
I am careful when I lay it down on certain surfaces.
And I try *very* hard never to let it slip out of my hands and fall.
No damage due to general wear. I dented the back slightly and roughed up one corner slightly.
Totally worth it. Love the feel and thinness of the phone.
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Mine has had nothing on it except a transparent skin on the back since i bought it last May. Still looks great...
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this is how i use mine. transparent cover over the back which i only put on because the aluminum is actually very slippery for me and the clear skin provides better grip so i dont drop it. clear cover over the screen and im good to go. few small areas around the front bevel where the blue has worn away but other than that its prefect. i never use a case, defeats the purpose of having a thin phone.
I Have been using it without cover, but in December it has fallen on the road so i ordered some cheap one from the e-bay.
So now, i am using it with cover, but i lost that great metal feeling of the phone.
Here is an example with and without cover
http://i.cubeupload.com/KydqLb.jpg
I don't use a case at all makes it easier to use the volume and power button
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I use no covers, just matte screen protector (I like the way my display looks with it). Bought it in June 2013. It fell on the floor several times, it got only one scratch on the top (on the lright corner), but it still looks amazing! As it's always in my pocket, lately the "beats audio" logo on the back is going away slowly... but i use nothing to protect it
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No case.
I am careful when I lay it down on certain surfaces.
And I try *very* hard never to let it slip out of my hands and fall.
No damage due to general wear. I dented the back slightly and roughed up one corner slightly.
Totally worth it. Love the feel and thinness of the phone.
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+1. Dont know how long I would keep the phone. But while I have it might as well enjoy the quality feel of it.
My HTC One is about two weeks old. I love it so much, I can't bring myself to cover this baby up.
Also, I am paying for a warranty, so if anything happens to it I'll get a new one, or maybe the M8 if they run out =D
Hi all,
Have had my 10 since release day have had it in a case and screen protector since day one, both expensive ones too, tempered and a tech 21, now the tech 21 allowed a little bit of grit to get underneath the case and through pressure from my pocket or handling, the grit has etched a small scratch from the gun metal paint on the back at the top of the phone. I've now got a phantomskinz skin on it so it's covered but I wondered if anyone has ever matched the paint colour and type and attempted to either spray or touch up a mark?
There is no dents, literally just a chip from the paint, really annoyed me, tech 21 have been superb for me in the past.
I also have a friend who has dropped his literally the day he thought he didn't need a case and has a few scratches on the back, it was actually him who suggested painting it, at first I thought no way but thought I'd ask on here just in case anyone has ever committed to trying to paint their phone, htc 10 or not and how did you get along?
I'm sure we're not alone in having the odd scratch or two on our shiney htc 10s.
Any thoughts? Places who may do the job or what the colour or paint type is specifically? Is it treated? With what?,
Cheers [emoji106]
dladz said:
Hi all,
Have had my 10 since release day have had it in a case and screen protector since day one, both expensive ones too, tempered and a tech 21, now the tech 21 allowed a little bit of grit to get underneath the case and through pressure from my pocket or handling, the grit has etched a small scratch from the gun metal paint on the back at the top of the phone. I've now got a phantomskinz skin on it so it's covered but I wondered if anyone has ever matched the paint colour and type and attempted to either spray or touch up a mark?
There is no dents, literally just a chip from the paint, really annoyed me, tech 21 have been superb for me in the past.
I also have a friend who has dropped his literally the day he thought he didn't need a case and has a few scratches on the back, it was actually him who suggested painting it, at first I thought no way but thought I'd ask on here just in case anyone has ever committed to trying to paint their phone, htc 10 or not and how did you get along?
I'm sure we're not alone in having the odd scratch or two on our shiney htc 10s.
Any thoughts? Places who may do the job or what the colour or paint type is specifically? Is it treated? With what?,
Cheers [emoji106]
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nice idea and would love to see how it turns out...
SacredDeviL666 said:
nice idea and would love to see how it turns out...
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Aye, they'd look a lot better if we could just touch them up when they took a knock.
You could theoretically paint these all-metal phones pretty easily. You would, however, need to completely disassemble the phone to get just the back shell (in this case specifically) so that you could begin prep work on it for paint/powder coating.
You would first use a high grit sanding on it to rough the surface up for adhesion. Then you either:
a)apply paint
b)begin process of powder coat
Too much effort, in all honesty, for this device though. I've watched a fair number of tear down videos, and the 10 looks to be as bad, if not worse, than the M8/M9 to take apart. I have to replace my screen on my M8, to keep it for my new burner device, so I may take it entirely apart and paint it electric blue by hand. Either that, or do a high polish on it, and get it shiny.
thefoodman52 said:
You could theoretically paint these all-metal phones pretty easily. You would, however, need to completely disassemble the phone to get just the back shell (in this case specifically) so that you could begin prep work on it for paint/powder coating.
You would first use a high grit sanding on it to rough the surface up for adhesion. Then you either:
a)apply paint
b)begin process of powder coat
Too much effort, in all honesty, for this device though. I've watched a fair number of tear down videos, and the 10 looks to be as bad, if not worse, than the M8/M9 to take apart. I have to replace my screen on my M8, to keep it for my new burner device, so I may take it entirely apart and paint it electric blue by hand. Either that, or do a high polish on it, and get it shiny.
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I wouldn't take the device apart to be honest. I think if the paint was matched a small brush could cover the scratches.
Anyone else got any ideas or suggestions besides tearing down and breaking out some spray paint.
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dladz said:
Anyone else got any ideas or suggestions besides tearing down and breaking out some spray paint.
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Plasti Dip it and tell us how that worked out
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pelon90005 said:
Plasti Dip it and tell us how that worked out
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No.
i have a few tiny specs of paint gone due to the same reason. barely noticeable but still now i know about them . . . .
exocetdj said:
i have a few tiny specs of paint gone due to the same reason. barely noticeable but still now i know about them . . . .
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That's what I mean, it's the tiny blemishes that are the easiest to cover up but still annoying, if you get a scratch on your car you can get it resprayed or touched up same with paint on walls at home or pretty much anything I'm surprised that a service like this doesn't already exist.
What about a skin?
yldlj said:
What about a skin?
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The OP mentioned using one already. Skins are basically stickers that'll fade and peel over time and the corners will start to lift in cases where you don't apply perfectly, like a screen protector.
To the OP, may sound silly but some car paint shops have machines that match a materials color down to the H/S/V and can supply touchup paint. Have you looked into that?
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richii0207 said:
The OP mentioned using one already. Skins are basically stickers that'll fade and peel over time and the corners will start to lift in cases where you don't apply perfectly, like a screen protector.
To the OP, may sound silly but some car paint shops have machines that match a materials color down to the H/S/V and can supply touchup paint. Have you looked into that?
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I haven't mate, but I have to say I agree, ultimately something on a smaller scale would be ideal.
Have been quite busy these last few days but will be actively looking into it next week and may even price up some paint if I can match up the colour and type, I have a friend who does custom jobs (cars) so he may know more. Will let you guys know if I find anything worth mentioning.
Cheers for the idea.
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What about a skin?
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I have a phantom skinz skin, which is solid and really stuck on there, looks great but defeats the object when you know there are blemishes or scratches underneath, if you were to resell the phone, a few scratches could really impact the price.