hmm found this after I recieved my skin protector..If anyone else has an XO Skin product, I hope maybe you willl find this helpful as I have.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3NF3yPO9mw
The wax paper is genius! I always have issues getting these right the first time. I wonder if that would work on the clear to dry install?
Tnx
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I wonder if that would work on the clear to dry install?
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I don't know never tried it, I would assume using the spray gets a clearer look
Yes, clear skins work better with spray
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I don't know never tried it, I would assume using the spray gets a clearer look
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Ya, the best thing for a clear skin would be the spray. I was asked to try out the wax paper carbon fiber though, and it is working fantastically.
Ya, the best thing for a clear skin would be the spray. I was asked to try out the wax paper carbon fiber though, and it is working fantastically.
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ok thanks for your help. Much appreciated
I emailed them about that and they said, they recommend using spray for the clear. They said it's the best way to get the clearest install.
I just got my phone replaced and installed another. I used a blow drier this time to warm it up after reading that helps it stick better and to get bubbles out.
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hmm found this after I recieved my skin protector..If anyone else has an XO Skin product, I hope maybe you willl find this helpful as I have.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3NF3yPO9mw
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Thanks! They look pretty good.
Still holding strong with the wax paper. Used spray on the screen install too. XOskins has always been very responsive and helpful with questions I've had and the product is working better than any other I've had.
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Can't seem to get the corners to stick down permanently. Tried using a blow drier to dry the glue more and press it back down. It didn't seem to make a difference...
SO the blow drier has to be warm, I was using cold air. The warm softens the edge. After that email... I feel stupid haha. They appear to be stuck down now.
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Hey guys...got the PhantomSkin Chromatic kit in the mail today and decided to install it this morning. The package was very impressive. Included was the Chromatic kit and 2 free screen savers. I was currently using the black OEM gel case with the dinky screen protector. I first put on the screen protector follwing the instructions given. The install was a breeze! Coming from a ZAGG shield, I was very impressed with this screen protector. The screen was clear with little to minimal orange peel! I then started with the Chromatic Install. The battery cover went on smooth. The next thing I did was the camera part. I noticed even though I was pressing down hard and hitting it with the dryer, the sides would pop up! The MT4G has alot of rounded corners so this really concerned me. I went ahead with the bottom part and the sides. Nothing was holding, I dont know if it was the weather or what...I started peeling it off to return the product but decided to look read up here alittle bit. Thanks to member "methodz" who installed this also, I found a new way to install it. I just put on piece by piece, but instead of using the dryer, he recommended a lighter!!! After hearing this, the install was cake..everything stuck on like a glove. I dont recommend this product unless you have the black version as there are many gaps! I love the CF look and it feels great, I am going to keep this setup and match it with the OEM holster till a Otterbox series comes out. Sorry for the big pics, but I wanted everyone to see the detail and the gaps. Hope this helps anybody who was thinking of installing this kit! On to the pics!!!
-Merwin
FYI: I aligned the battery cover after these pictures were taken.
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Man that looks good.Also looks like a lot of work to get perfectly lined up and stuck down.How much was that?
I'm gonna make out resident screen protector application expert put mine on! It should be here soon
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the back of my phone looks like that, but i didn't use the side pieces, just the 3 main pieces on the back.
That looks really good, but I don't think I'd have the patience to line all those pieces up perfectly. What's it going to be like when/if you ever decide to remove them off the phone?
I checked out that site after getting my MT4G, and can't you choose what design you want for your phone? It didn't even show a picture of what it would look like after selecting the one for the MT4G.
Nice photos BTW!
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Man that looks good.Also looks like a lot of work to get perfectly lined up and stuck down.How much was that?
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It looks difficult but really easy. It was easy to align. The kit cost $29.99 but there is a 30% off coupon on their site. You get the Chromatic kit plus two free screen protectors for $20.96 shipped to your door!
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I'm gonna make out resident screen protector application expert put mine on! It should be here soon
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HAHAHAH! This my first time! Tell you what..you root my phone and I'll lay this down for you LOL!
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the back of my phone looks like that, but i didn't use the side pieces, just the 3 main pieces on the back.
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Looks good methodz! Your lighter post saved me!
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That looks really good, but I don't think I'd have the patience to line all those pieces up perfectly. What's it going to be like when/if you ever decide to remove them off the phone?
I checked out that site after getting my MT4G, and can't you choose what design you want for your phone? It didn't even show a picture of what it would look like after selecting the one for the MT4G.
Nice photos BTW!
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Thanks! I used by DSLR and bounced the flash so you can get an idea of the CF pattern and tried to get as much detail as possible. The install was easy bro! Also I peeled off some of the stuff i slightly heated and it came off without residue!
Looks good, but it would concern me that the silver bezel is still exposed to possible scratching/damage in the event of a drop. Is there any way to protect that with a skinz type of system like this?
Also, you were able to peel off some without residue, but does anyone have experience trying to get this kind of thing off after a few months?
How exactly to use the lighter???
I am unpacking now...
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How exactly to use the lighter???
I am unpacking now...
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Just get close to the parts that arent sticking well and run it back and forth maybe like 3 timess to give it a little heat. Dont let the flame touch the CF. Get your thumb afterwards and stroke it into place LOL! GL on the install!
Geezz....I already messed up the screen shield.....DUNNO this instruction says soap, but id doesn't workout....
I see kinda wave-y pattern....is it normal?
Ain't for me this job...I'm pissed now
PS: redid it, look ok now, not perfect job though......Scared to apply the CF skin.
yes, this phone has a lot curve, Even Zagg was hard to put on the phone. but I manage to get zagg stick in to the phone now.
If it doesn't work, I can send it back for replacement. I hope you guy can send your Phantom skinz back too if you mess it up.
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haha, i guess i'm daring... i stuck the skin on first and lit the actual CF areas. just don't light it for too long or you can damage something, just a split second or a few passes. you will find some of the skin doesn't stick too well if it is cold out so you will have to heat it. the instructions say use a blow dryer but i used a lighter instead.
I did it! And actually I am very impressed with my results on CF skin! Was easy and trick with the lighter worked fantastic! Very pleased! Looks and feels great!
Thank you guyz!
Looks nice! I would warn people you will feel the edges of the skin when you hold the phone. I used that on an iPhone and removed it after getting tired of feeling the edges of the skin.
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HAHAHAH! This my first time! Tell you what..you root my phone and I'll lay this down for you LOL!
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thats kinda how it works out... i work at radioshack and im the one resident geek... i root all the phones, hack wii's, xbox, ps3... one of the guys is really good at applying screen protectors and such. when mine gets here i'll take it to him and have him put it on... then im sure we'll go use that lighter for something else...
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Looks nice! I would warn people you will feel the edges of the skin when you hold the phone. I used that on an iPhone and removed it after getting tired of feeling the edges of the skin.
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Neah, I barely feel anything. It really depends, I guess, on the shape of the phone. Maybe iPhone is not well suited for this, but mine feels smooth and nice.
I warmed up really well the edges with the lighter when I applied the skin, so it set tight.
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Geezz....I already messed up the screen shield.....DUNNO this instruction says soap, but id doesn't workout....
I see kinda wave-y pattern....is it normal?
Ain't for me this job...I'm pissed now
PS: redid it, look ok now, not perfect job though......Scared to apply the CF skin.
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Just a note for others: the screen protector will show artifacts and other random blobs that may look like smudges when its fresh. This should go away within 48 hours as it completely dries. Just relax and be patient, the world wasn't built in a day.
AFAIK all of these types of protectors (zagg, bse, ps)recommend putting the phone down for 24hrs after application.... to ensure it sticks, and to allow the solution to dry
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As soon as you squeeze out most of the water it will work fine for usage. At least with the phantom skinz.
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http://youtu.be/3aLaCKVH2Q4
Hey guys,
So a week ago i was planning on painting my car mirrors..but I didnt know if i was gonna like it...so I was looking for a cheaper solution...
On diferent car forums I found about this PLASTIDIP thing...so I went to hom depot and for 5 bucks picked me a can
Plastipid is actually like rubberising a surface...best part ITS NOT PERMANENT!!! so if i ever get bored i can remove it like removing glue from your hand
I decded to expand the use of it to my case..and man it looks AWESOME!..no more sliding ..super grippy and if u need a retouch just simply spray another coat
not sure how long it ll last but with a can u can do like 30 cases.. Enjoy!
This works also on phones as well ..BUT be very careful blocking everything from the front part..I would only do the back cover of it if anything
PD im not responsible if you mess up your phone/case
Here some people applied that to their winter wheel and it lasted the whole winter and it's still perfect so I wouldn't be afraid on the case.
That's a great idea, I might do that.
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Here some people applied that to their winter wheel and it lasted the whole winter and it's still perfect so I wouldn't be afraid on the case.
That's a great idea, I might do that.
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so far im super digging it..my car mirrors look awesome...we ll see how long it lasts...but again what i like the most is if i say i want back my glossiness i just peel it off
it takes a total of like 1.5 hrs with the waiting time
Ill have to wait a little before i can try that.
Here we only have the standard color like black, blue, red and clear. And its expensive 15-20$ per can. Ill have to buy some from US
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Ill have to wait a little before i can try that.
Here we only have the standard color like black, blue, red and clear. And its expensive 15-20$ per can. Ill have to buy some from US
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holy crap!!!! thats expensive!!!
you know what color they have here??? flat white!!! a matt white case....mmmm. i might do that to my other hard cases
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so far im super digging it..my car mirrors look awesome...we ll see how long it lasts...but again what i like the most is if i say i want back my glossiness i just peel it off
it takes a total of like 1.5 hrs with the waiting time
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just fyi, they do offer glossy finishes
edit: oh, and +1 for flat white...
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just fyi, they do offer glossy finishes
edit: oh, and +1 for flat white...
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Damn ..I can't find glossy finish at all here in Vegas guess I'll be ordering online
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Reporting back..its been a couple days I'm finally fully used to the texture ..its still holding nice
Did a small drop test .no scratches on the case and it did a different sound when hitting the ground (due the rubberized texture )
I left the phone on my car by accident at 85 degrees here in Vegas...came back and phone was cool ..so the thingy helped with heat absorption ..
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Are there any waterproof cases available for this phone as of yet? Would someone be so kind as to link me if there are?
XXZJ said:
I bought a lot of mobile phone accessories, http://www.elewarehouse.com If you need, then you can go and see, hope you can help
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Looking into the matter as well. But this answer did not help
Send From My GS3 Untouchable Thanks to Blazer V 1.6
redline57 said:
Looking into the matter as well. But this answer did not help
Send From My GS3 Untouchable Thanks to Blazer V 1.6
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http://www.rockphone.cn/en/products...5&id=1423&year=0&month=0&pmenuid=0&pbrandid=0
whoa that's pretty niice... good find... I'd say get that and put another case over it because the backside looks real bubbly... and presto that's everything protected
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Haha strange! But good find.
I like the rock phone thing. If only it wasn't in Chinese
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alternative to rock phone
Its basically the same thing but with english instructions and amazon as the fullfilling vender.
http://www.amazon.com/iOttie-Waterproof-Protective-Underwater-Snowboarding/dp/B008DZRB92/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1343078990&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=rock+waterproof+skin+samsung+galaxy+s3
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I like the rock phone thing. If only it wasn't in Chinese
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I got this
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008D532ZO/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00
and
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004QWY644/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00
I was jamming in the pool last week.. I was at the water park, waiting to go down, and checking facebook.. funny stuff to see the kiddies want to get a pice of it. haha
hmm i seen this before...never tried it out but looks pretty interesting. It doesnt water proof your phone but is suppossed to dry it out thouroughly in case it does ever get wet
Has anyone ever tried this product or type of product out? PLease let me know if anyone has tried this...I figured this thread would be appropriate to post in since it is about waterproof/and phones. I think if the product actually works it might be handy to have a couple handy at all times.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5B3GjueTSu4&feature=player_embedded
I bought the aqua dry bag, but haven't had to use it yet.
I am looking at getting the DryCase from drycase.com. They have a 100 feet depth rating, that's good for going diving as most everything is 65+ and higher that is worth looking at.
anyone have any reviews on that product?
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hmm i seen this before...never tried it out but looks pretty interesting. It doesnt water proof your phone but is suppossed to dry it out thouroughly in case it does ever get wet
Has anyone ever tried this product or type of product out? PLease let me know if anyone has tried this...I figured this thread would be appropriate to post in since it is about waterproof/and phones. I think if the product actually works it might be handy to have a couple handy at all times.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5B3GjueTSu4&feature=player_embedded
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the purpose behind this is normal silica gel, you can get this from most supermarket in a containner, alot cheaper than the dry bag.
I have also been looking for a waterproof case for my GS3, but not really interested in the film-bag things that prohibit long term use. I know they make some waterproof cases for the iPhone that can be used all day, every day, and I am thinking something along those lines would be perfect for our phones. I go fishing and hunting quite a bit and would love to get my hands on a case that offers some strong protection and is also waterproof.
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the purpose behind this is normal silica gel, you can get this from most supermarket in a containner, alot cheaper than the dry bag.
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bought it on ebay, hope it works when i need it
I'm getting a HTC One (Silver or Black), and a toastmade wood skin.
Was wondering if anyone here is willing to post a picture of their phone with the skin on it to see what color/wood combination would look the best.
So far I'm feeling black/walnut, silver/bamboo
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I'm getting a HTC One (Silver or Black), and a toastmade wood skin.
Was wondering if anyone here is willing to post a picture of their phone with the skin on it to see what color/wood combination would look the best.
So far I'm feeling black/walnut, silver/bamboo
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Getting mine soon
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I'm getting a HTC One (Silver or Black), and a toastmade wood skin.
Was wondering if anyone here is willing to post a picture of their phone with the skin on it to see what color/wood combination would look the best.
So far I'm feeling black/walnut, silver/bamboo
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I have Silver/Walnut. I only installed the back.
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I have Silver/Walnut. I only installed the back.
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Share a link where it is sold
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Share a link where it is sold
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http://toastmade.com/HTC_One.html
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http://toastmade.com/HTC_One.html
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This stickers on the phone or bumper?
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This stickers on the phone or bumper?
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The pieces adhere directly to the phone with a 3M film. I only applied the back piece and not the sides, etc. Really doesn't provide much protection, I simply liked using wood and the aesthetics.
That looks really good, is it easily removable with no residue?
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That looks really good, is it easily removable with no residue?
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Sigh.
I got mine today. I slightly misaligned the back plate on mine, and did not even push down on it. I tried to readjust it with no luck. I then heated it up with a blow dryer to fully remove it - I pulled a bit of the corner up and I immediately saw that this was not gonna be possible. There was going to be a TON of residue left on the back of my phone if I tried to fully take it off.
I'm extremely disappointed. Not at the product, but at myself and also how much of a hassle it is to remove it.
-The skin does look great if applied on correctly.
-Not sure if it's worth the $30 or not yet.
-The removal process is much harder than the site/packaging says it is.
Been absolutely babying my m8, when I took it out of a very soft gel case I noticed this. Its not a scratch, it won't wipe off, but it bugs the crap out of me. It looked fine till a few days ago. Anyone else seen this?
I'm no Heisenberg, but that looks like some kind of chemical reaction with the aluminium and the soft material and possibly some kind of moisture or humidity. Just my guess.
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That is probably the most intelligent reply I could of asked for! You're probably right too! Any idea how to fix it or blend it so it looks better?
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That is probably the most intelligent reply I could of asked for! You're probably right too! Any idea how to fix it or blend it so it looks better?
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A nice skin from Dbrand would do it justice...
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A nice skin from Dbrand would do it justice...
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This is true.
jyewchin said:
Been absolutely babying my m8, when I took it out of a very soft gel case I noticed this. Its not a scratch, it won't wipe off, but it bugs the crap out of me. It looked fine till a few days ago. Anyone else seen this?
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Other guesses will probably be better than mine, but what about having held it with fingers that had sun tan lotion (or some other chemical) soaked into them?
Definitely not something like that. I'm just surprised it soaked in / discolored it so permanently.
Oh well. Thanks guys!
warranty!
well i talked to telus a few times and they gave me a new one, letting me keep the old box, charger, etc
never did figure out why the phone discolored, but i'm pretty sure treetolber aka walter white was correct!
just wanted to update so this thread had some closure