I wanted to change the color of my Galaxy Nexus without the added bulk of a case. They never released a white version of the LTE version so a white housing wasn't an option. Only thing I could find were the gray housings for a decent price. SO i figured I would paint my housing red and if I messed it up I could just replace it. I used a Vinyl & Fabric spray found at auto parts stores instead of a spray paint. I used the Vinyl dye before on a Xbox controller and durability was excellent still a year later. Here are the results!
Edit: For those interested first I used Dan1joyce's housing removal YouTube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kp6e5w2jkk4. Then remove the speaker grill, three pogo pins, power/volume rocker. Now mask the inside of he housing with blue painters. Mainly just covering the camera and the internal stuff yo don't want painted. Then I used 800 grit sand paper to scuff up the gray painted areas and used rubbing alcohol to remove all the dust and dirt from housing, battery cover , power/volume. I didn't sand to much just enough for the paint to get into.
Now start spraying the paint. I did a coat ever 10 minutes on all 4 parts using very light coats and just making sure no hair or dust was sprayed over. I used almost the whole can. Then let it dry overnight and put it back together!
I used Duplicolor Vinyl/Fabric spray from local auto parts store which has an adhesion promoter in it and it seems to melt into the plastic giving it a good even look.
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Wow, good job man. It actually looks really good.
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Nice
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Pretty nice.
I done the exact same thing but your one seems a lot more neat.
Did you use heat to mould it around the phone?
How did you cut around the speaker, mic, camera and screen?
Did you take the casing off and apply it like that? or did you just apply it with the casing on the phone?
I wish somebody would start this as a service. I want a royal blue or a matte black.
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That looks awesome! Nice job
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The only way for it to become a service is if people are willing to send their phone in.
I was thinking of doing it.. but if it picks up its pretty hard for one person to do xx amount of phones. You just cant employ random people.
You cant send people the materials either because they will just mess it up.
I was thinking of renting out a shop or stall when the Olympics starts and then doing the service for people in front of them.... but my current work stops me from doing that.
Looks SWEET MAN!!!
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Just to be sure what you used was a spray...correct? What was the brand?
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just to have a dallas cowboys blue would make me cream with joy hahaha
That + red theme = Tig 'ol Bitties.
Do mine.
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That looks great.
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I edited the OP with details on how I did for hose interested
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I edited the OP with details on how I did for hose interested
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Oh.. so you used a vinyl spray? I thought you meant a sheet of vinyl.
Black or navy blue would be sick.
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No clear coat? And did you sand between layers?
Very nice!!!
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No clear coat? And did you sand between layers?
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I was about to ask the same thing...specifically the clear coat finish.
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Nicely done. I had the HTC Droid Incredible (1) and I really like the red trim look.
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So... I loosened my grip on my Vision while it was on my palm. And it slipped... It did two flips an plop, more like thud in slow motion, onto the tennis court. Yes I took my phone out while doing some tennis warmups. Stupid I know, but I was admiring it. (I got it just recently). Anyway, It did no damage, except a little tiny nick, hardly noticeably on the edge. But if you look closely, it's there. So I was wondering. Is it possible to sand it off or something?
Exact same happened to me just yesterday, except on the top-right.
I'm not too worried because there's always the possibility of a case, but yeah I'd like to know if I can sand it.
Very fine grit (180ish) and go with the grain of the brushed finish. Let us know how it turns out!
Ermmm anymore suggestions or agreement of the sanding w/ 180?
1) You can go ahead and sand it if you want, but you'll just take the paint off and then it'll look REALLY weird.
2) there is no grain. Its not made of wood, and it wasn't brush painted. It was sprayed.
Same thing happened to me. I tried sanding it and it made it look worst, as it takes the paint off. Maybe you could try finding a replacement bezel.
What are half the guys above talking about taking the paint off... its not painted on the metal parts... that's metal... not painted plastic or metal.... its a clear coating... either sprayed or adhesively layed on in the factory
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What are half the guys above talking about taking the paint off... its not painted on the metal parts... that's metal... not painted plastic or metal
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LOL, well said.
A little common sense goes a long way
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What are half the guys above talking about taking the paint off... its not painted on the metal parts... that's metal... not painted plastic or metal
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LOL, well said.
A little common sense goes a long way
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The metal IS painted:
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If I recall a little clear coating isn't paint.... sand the whole surface to look identical and you will have a new shiny piece
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Not to be argumentative, but itis just a clear coat, someones already taken the clear coat off.
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Mine started peeling like that, too. I always keep it in a pocket by itself. I "fixed" it by polishing off all the clear coat with a scotch brite pad, moving up and down only to leave the nice brushed look intact.
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Lol well I'm not going ta worry about it to much then I don't think sanding is a good idea.
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Tape/Mask off screen area and use a Magic Eraser (which is a micro abrasive) on the scratched edge...might take a while but it should help to blend it nicely.
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Hmmm that sounds like a good idea? Anyone agree with that?
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Clever! I do love magic eraser. Should work better than sandpaper. Like he said, keep it off the screen.
Yeah just mask off the screen and rubberized plastic parts
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I would suggest a nice sturdy case when you get it back to how you want it...especially if your gonna take it to the courts, lol! I got an otterbox.
Haha well once my case gets here (its a clear oem case off ebay from the inexpensive case forum) ill try the magic eraser trick. Hopefully, all goes well. If not, I may just cry.
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eh -- all image and no substance.
the good stuff is in the phone not on the phone.
wear it like a well oiled baseball mitt.... would you rather play with a well broken in glove that never loses a ball, or a nice shiny stiff glove just for looks?
that scratch looks soooooo small... and the g2 has such sex appeal it dazzles the ladies and blinds them and they cannot see past the aura.
It is brushed aluminum. Brushed means aluminum that has been sanded to creat a flat non shiny finish. 180 grit is too coarse. Yes for the first pass at the deep scratches. I would suggest finishing with 320 grit 400 is a little too fine. Get the black sandpaper, it's called wet and dry. it is superior for fine detail work. Use the blue masking tape and tape off first, to protect.
Anyone using the red or blue silicon case with a back outer shell from verizon? Just bought a blue one. Would like to know other users opinions on the case.
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I have it but I quit using it because it seems to get dusty on the red/blue silicon part right next to the screen which annoyed me.
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I have it but I quit using it because it seems to get dusty on the red/blue silicon part right next to the screen which annoyed me.
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Thanks. Was it alot easier to hit the power button and volume toggles?
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Thanks. Was it alot easier to hit the power button and volume toggles?
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Have the blue one but also quit using it because the rubber was too weak and easily allows dirt and dust to get under the case.
I have the red one does what it needs. waiting for otterbox to release there case
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I have the blue one and clean pockets so no dust problem. I love it.
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I have the red one and it works. I'm also waiting for the Otterbox Commuter model. Defender model should be out soon.
Have the blue one myself. Like it so far, will always consider seeing future cases that come out, but I have no problems with the original verizon one bought at launch.
I have the blue/ black one. I think it looks great, and honestly I don't see a dust problem with the rubber part unless you have lots of lint in your pocket..
It feels great in my hand, and looks B.A. if you have a blue background.
I have the blue one. I like it a lot, it feel very nice in hand. I haven't had any dust problems with it.
I got the red one and I really like the way if feels in my hand, it's already saved my phone from a fall onto the pavement, however the outer black shell doesn't seem like it was made to completely fit the red inner cover, there's a gap (about 1cm) on the upper left side. Here's some pictures of the case, however I don't have a micro mode on my camera so you really can't see the gap.
Edit: Also, this might just be because I got a defective case (I'm going into verizon today to see about an exchange) sometimes the black shell blocks the charger part slightly so I have to adjust the cover a bit so I can plug the phone in.
Thanks for everyone's response. I can't wait to get mine in.
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Update: I just went in to exchange my case and I was pointing out the gap to the nice attendant lady, she was quick to show me that the gap went all along the side of the case as if it were a super neat feature I was overlooking. Switched it out for a crystal silicone case.
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Update: I just went in to exchange my case and I was pointing out the gap to the nice attendant lady, she was quick to show me that the gap went all along the side of the case as if it were a super neat feature I was overlooking. Switched it out for a crystal silicone case.
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I had ones of Thoses crystal cases and I really didn't like it much. It was hard to him the volume goggles and power button.
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I will admit that the power and the volume buttons on the double case was a bit more forgiving, but after some use I, atleast hope, think that the silicone with soften a bit. But if I'm going to pay 20 bucks for a case (corp discount) it better fit correctly, lol.
I had the red and black one but gave up on it. It made the phone too bulky and didn't like how it looked.
If anyone wants it, PM me an address and id be happy to mail it at no charge. Id rather someone get some use out of it.
EDIT - someones already claimed it.
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Does it have a gap between the inner and outer cover?
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Red silicone and black hard cover is very very sexy looking. Well worth the 20 bucks.
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Finaly got a white phone returned. Another tech at a different store beat me to the punch but I thought I would post the pics.
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In case you cannot tell it is a white screen with the original black back(I dont like the silver one) and a white battery cover.
I don't like the silver either, but that's too much black looks good tho
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also here is the inverted option, code named Raider Nation ET4G:
Sorry the pictures are crappy they were taken with an Epic with no flash.
The black & white one is sick!!!! Time to start watching ebay for a parts phone I guess.
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Hehe so much for waiting 60 days from release to start harvesting
Just teasing...i actually did the same thing yesterday i rocked the all white for a while, but the two-tone is just too cool. I'm a ska-head too, so two-tone fits lol. Now if only i had a checkerboard battery cover....
Also, i asked my SRSS, and he confirmed that since it's a new SKU, the 60 day rule applies...and then proceeded to inform me that so long as we got the return box sealed on Sunday, auditors won't be able to see it on Monday lol.
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Yeah I actually used my black screen on a customer's phone that had a non working lcd.
I want one.
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Panda is too cute.
How 'bout Samsung Galaxy Epic 4G Touch "Tux Edition"? Yes, No Maybe...
so the the white battery cover smooth or like the black one?
How would I go about replacing the screen?
wow those look great super ! i need to get my hand on some parts now
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are you asking where to get a screen, or how to replace the screen?
As far as where, you'll have to do some searching around. Sprint techs like us have the luxury of harvesting screens off returned phones (normally used for repairs)...but epic screens are generally so far and few between i doubt you'd find a tech willing to sell one to you.
If you're asking how, that's easy. Unscrew the six screws underneath the battery cover. Then using a really thin piece of plastic or even your fingernails, begin to pry the area where the bezel meets the glass down both sides and the top (the bezel-back-frame almost fits like a cap on the screen). Then just lift the bezel-frame from the screen in an out then down motion (basically, the top separates first, then you'll have to go down and out to get the bottom part off; you don't want to pry the bottom part straight out so as not to damage the charging port). During this, you'll likely see your headset jack move with the frame, that's ok because it moves pretty freely inside.
Once inside, you'll see two flat Phillips head screws, unscrew those. You won't need to unscrew the third tiny one in the upper right hand corner. There are several cables (3 or 4) that are plugged into ports, just unplug them, nothing fancy. Just make sure you look closely so you don't miss one. Then, the motherboard (which is roughly shaped like an "L" ) just lifts up. Reverse directions to put in a new screen. Easy squeezy lemon Japanesey.
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) Easy squeezy lemon Japanesey.
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Never heard it that way before LOL
I've always heard it "Easy peasy, lemon squeezy"
How much do I have to pay to get my phone to look like the one In The first post
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Never heard it that way before LOL
I've always heard it "Easy peasy, lemon squeezy"
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Lol, me as well, first time i heard it was on an episode of hey Arnold. Then i heard Japanesey, so now i just combine them lol
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How much do I have to pay to get my phone to look like the one In The first post
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You'll have to wait until someone sells a screen on eBay, we (sprint) can't sell you one
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Might be easier to just mask off the phone & paint it to your liking.
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so the the white battery cover smooth or like the black one?
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its smooth.
also, the tech at my store is planning on getting the white E4GT, removing the gray, and painting it (he hasnt decided on red or blue). depending on how that goes, i may be doing the same. a nice candy apple red with some metal flake in place of the gray would be gorgeous IMO. i think the gray looks like cheap, crappy plastic
EDIT: ill post back with pictures once he's done, and if i do mine
If painting your phone makes you wary or one lacks skills to attempt such a task I believe you can also purchase self adhesive colored skins as well.
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If painting your phone makes you wary or one lacks skills to attempt such a task I believe you can also purchase self adhesive colored skins as well.
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lol you know thats not the same thing. or we'd all just skin our cars.
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Got the Black Carbon Fiber XO Skins for mine and my wife's gnexs. Shipping took 2 days. The install for these are SUPER easy. Unlike with the clear, you don't have to worry about dust and if you mess up anywhere, you just peel it back and stick it back on. I also used a blow drier to make sure it was all stuck just right. I won't be using a case anymore, just the carbon fiber and the clear screen protector for the front. These have a texture to them and aren't the cheap ones that are printed on ebay
Coupons: sprintxo essentially pays for shipping.
Black Carbon fiber
http://xoskins.com/carbon-fiber-skin-protectors/samsung-galaxy-nexus-black-carbon-fiber-back
White Carbon Fiber
http://xoskins.com/carbon-fiber-skin-protectors/samsung-galaxy-nexus-white-carbon-fiber-back
They also have a blue and a red, these images are from their site since I didnt buy those
If anyone gets a red or blue, post pics and I will add them to the op
Looks good! I just got my clear protector from your post in the other thread. I have a white nexus and it looks great.
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Opps, missed that code. O well, sprintxo should still work
No skin on the front, or is there?
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No skin on the front, or is there?
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Skin on the front? Or do you mean a screen protector?
@OP, it looks great! Hope it won't leave any sticky residue when after it's being removed.
I was tempted to buy this, then I remembered that I have a pretty good hard case. If I had gotten this, there was no way it'd actually fit in the case.
Sorry, by skin I mean I am using their screen protector. The carbon fiber covers the sides and the back. They say they don't leave anything sticky behind.
Anyone get a Red or Blue that can post a pic so I can add it?
I would love a skin like this but that also adds some protection, something between this and a silicone case.
These things feel pretty strong. I bet they can take a lot
Any comments now that you've had this on for a few months? Any peeling at all? Any scratching, dent/nicks, etc? Getting sick of my case and thinking about ditching it for this. Obviously won't provide drop protection, but I want the scratch protection without having to use one the horrid clear ones.
Still looks good. I haven't dropped it on asphalt or anything, but it seems to hold up well.
It also has a slight texture, I have tried other carbon fiber before that was just slick.
anyone have pix?
I got this skin about 5 months ago. No pealing, though at first it wouldn't stick on the lower beveled edge; I had to hold it on for around 15 min real pain in the ass. I was also fooled into thinking it would completely cover the back of my phone, no slits just 2 pieces it is in fact 5 pieces with gaps. Very disappointed with the appearance.
That being said its a tough skin and I rarely use my case anymore.
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the white one look sexy as hell
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I posted 2 in the original post. I would post some more for you but I now have the SGS3. It helps when you install to use a blow drier on the fiber. It seems to kind of melt it down to the phone
You can save 40% by putting this code "scareoff40" it ends real soon.
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I have stop using cases for quite sometime. The main reason is that here in Cambodia it is so affordable and convenient to get gadget flim wrap.
In the past I only use either clear and frosted flims. I opt for colored flim for my SIII.
Here is how it look like.
Don't mind the crappy screen protector. Waiting for the ones from xtremeguard
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That actually looks really good! Do you know of any reputable online retailer that does something similar?
Not really sure. I the films are not pre-cut. They do it the old fashion way whereby the stick and cut thereafter
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Do you have a link of what film wrap to buy? Thanks
No I dont, what I can do is when I visit the shop the next time I will look for the film maker/ brand.
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That would be great thanks
it's just a film, you'll still get a dented casing if you dropping it.
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it's just a film, you'll still get a dented casing if you dropping it.
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I'm pretty sure the SGS3 won't dent.
wow that looks great
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I'm pretty sure the SGS3 won't dent.
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Just crack
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What's up with the scratches on your screen?
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What's up with the scratches on your screen?
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"Don't mind the crappy screen protector. Waiting for the ones from xtremeguard"
from the original post.
the point of cases are to protect your phone.
if you want it to just look good, then i think your idea is great.
but when the phone drop face down then i dont think there would be any protection
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I'm using an extreme guard right now. It kinda sucks.
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Is that a wrap on the side as well? if so then how it feel and does it look like it will peel easily? I could use one on my pebble blue phone where the bezel is purple!
I'm going to give the official flip case a try once I finally get my Verizon version of the SGS3 here in the US. I'm bummed out that it doesn't have a magnetic clasp or anything to keep it closed, but at the same time it's a full on case so the phone should obviously handle drops much better. That all being said, the phone is gorgeous and I'm not gonna want keep it hidden! I have the full protection from Verizon so whatever happens to my phone I'll just get another one anyways.
I'm still on the fence. At this point though I'm leaning more towards no case.
i don't think screen protector is of any use because it is gorilla glass
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I actually think my white S3 looks better with a Matt black case, because I like the white border around the camera, flash and speaker which contrasts against the black case, and then the black border around edge of phone, I mean not everyone will like that but I dog
I doesn't peel off easily and yes the side is wrapped. So far all the film that the shop doesn't love residue when it is removed.
It is a rough textured. Sort of like mildly used sand paper.
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