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Here's the result of Plasti Dip on the back cover of my Verizon GSIII. I ordered a touchstone charger modded cover and decided to add some "grip" to it. This is 4 coats (starting with very light spray, 15mins between coats). Very happy with the results. Incidentally, the wireless charging still works through the coating - added benefit of sliding around less on the charging dock.
Very nice! I've heard others talk about doing this, but these are the best pictures I've seen of it actually finished. Well done.
Wow that looks amazing, great job.
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Did you upgrade the magnets? The ones recommended in the threads are super strong
Thanks everyone! I've wanted to do this as soon as I got the GS3 and nearly dropped it because of the seemingly teflon-slick back cover!
UPDATE: The edges are peeling a little (didn't get as good of coverage as I'd thought). Going to peel and redo the 'dip with more attention to the edges.
"Did you upgrade the magnets? The ones recommended in the threads are super strong"
I didn't upgrade the magnets, but I'm thinking of doing so. My original use for the touchstone dock (with my Sprint Palm Pre!) was in the car and it held up really well. It doesn't seem to have as strong of a hold with the GS3.
Did you have to sand anything down or did you just spray on top of the glossy back cover?
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Did you have to sand anything down or did you just spray on top of the glossy back cover?
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I just cleaned the cover with soap/water, dried well and sprayed directly on.
Looks pretty good
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Im going to plastidip the hard piece or my commuter. Will let you know.
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hmm can i do this to the outer polycarbonate shell of my trident kraken case?
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hmm can i do this to the outer polycarbonate shell of my trident kraken case?
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I would assume so, considering plasti-dip is basically a spray paint that is more of a plastic than a paint.
If it does come out horrid after using plasti-dip, you can just peel it off.
It looks really great..good job. It reminded me of someone on the Nexus S thread doing something similiar, but i think your result looks better overall.
Here is the tread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=881062
Good idea but I think you will be disappointed in the PlastiDip performance.
I used to be an avid 1911 pistol grip maker and tried a lot of different materials and coatings to make interesting grips.
One of the things I tried was PlastiDip coating of grips. Ultimately, I scrapped the idea due to peeling edges. No matter how well you prepare or how thick (or thin) you apply the spray, the edges will always eventually lift up and peel. The product simply doesn't adhere well enough to stay on an item that will be handled repeatedly. The dip application version of the PlastiDip product is fairly durable by the sheer thickness of the application, but even it still peels at the edges.
Good luck, I hope you have better success than I did with my pistol grips.
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It looks really great..good job. It reminded me of someone on the Nexus S thread doing something similiar, but i think your result looks better overall.
Here is the tread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=881062
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Yup! That's the thread that gave me the inspiration to do this. Good find!
I've redone the spray with more attention to the edges and a few more coats. Hope it holds up better than the first go. Will post after a week or so of use with impressions.
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Good idea but I think you will be disappointed in the PlastiDip performance.
I used to be an avid 1911 pistol grip maker and tried a lot of different materials and coatings to make interesting grips.
One of the things I tried was PlastiDip coating of grips. Ultimately, I scrapped the idea due to peeling edges. No matter how well you prepare or how thick (or thin) you apply the spray, the edges will always eventually lift up and peel. The product simply doesn't adhere well enough to stay on an item that will be handled repeatedly. The dip application version of the PlastiDip product is fairly durable by the sheer thickness of the application, but even it still peels at the edges.
Good luck, I hope you have better success than I did with my pistol grips.
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i agree, anything being handled constantly the plasti dip will peel at the edges. i know because i did this like 2 months ago, held up great for a week then it began.
Its most likely going to chip
I just did mine two days ago! I posted the pictures on the backplate thread. I haven't had peeling yet do to my bumper. Covers the edges to eliminate that issue.
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Here's the result of Plasti Dip on the back cover of my Verizon GSIII. I ordered a touchstone charger modded cover and decided to add some "grip" to it. This is 4 coats (starting with very light spray, 15mins between coats). Very happy with the results. Incidentally, the wireless charging still works through the coating - added benefit of sliding around less on the charging dock.
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Nice.... how is it holding up?
Ha! I did that to my sgs2 and my sgp neo hybrid case.
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Anyone know of any TPU cases that have a nicely raised lip that would protect the screen? All of the TPU cases I've seen are just flat around the screen and shattering it is what I'm worried about most.
This is the one I use, and it works great. Especially for the price.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005MGUTW6/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1359529811&sr=8-1&pi=SL75
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This is the one I use, and it works great. Especially for the price.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005MGUTW6/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1359529811&sr=8-1&pi=SL75
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I've been considering this one but I'm a little unsure. Do you think it's raised enough to prevent the screen from hitting the ground if it were to fall facing down?
Yes I have this case and several others. It would protect it from scratches but its not really impact resistant so the screen would probably break. I use my casemate tough 90% of the time. It offers better protection than any TPU case without adding much weight or bulk.
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This is the one I use, and it works great. Especially for the price.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005MGUTW6/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1359529811&sr=8-1&pi=SL75
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I use that same case myself. Easy on-off, raised lip to protect the screen. Enough cushion to protect the phone from most drops. I've had mine for almost a year now.
I also use (and recommend) a screen protector.
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Been using mine for 14 months.
http://tpu-cases.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=42_36
Still in tip top condition with numerous drops. Steinheil screen protector + tpu case = don't care about anything.
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I've been considering this one but I'm a little unsure. Do you think it's raised enough to prevent the screen from hitting the ground if it were to fall facing down?
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I feel like it's enough. I just use the case with no screen protector, and my phone is still mint.
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I have the same matte black Diztronic case linked here, and it has protected my phone through 2 falls, one of which was on the screen. They were both from pocket height and one of them was onto sharp gravel. Phone still looks good as new. If I were to buy another case though, it would be the gloss smoke one. The matte one is kind of slippery, but it is better than the phone alone.
If you want uber protection, buy an otterbox defender. I've seen a S3 wearing one take a dive off of a second story roof onto a concrete sidewalk and the case wasn't even scratched.
I've been using the standard diztronics cases for a while and then a few months ago I started using this http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007AXMF62
The white really does look sexy on a black phone. The Cimo S-Line has textured sides as well so it's easier to hold on to. I've dropped the phone a few times in the parking lot at work and have yet to take any damage. Great cases
Well today was the 1st time in about 2 weeks since buying my uag that i took the case off. And immidiately i noticed and the upper left corner there were scratches. I have a pretty good suspicion its from pressing the power button which then rubs the case agsinst the metal. You dont notice it when the case is on but this is redicilous. Definitely maked me angry i paid $35 for a case that ended up damaging my phone. Anyone else having this issue?
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yep I had the same with the official double dip case. Also black phone.
What do we learn from this? The black One is better protected when it's naked than when it's in the case
seriously though, I'm using a pouch now. Much better, doesn't do any damage.
Omg.. I just order this case
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Ouch that looks really bad! Anyone else with a Silver One get scratches because of their UAG case?
Nope, not a single scratch anywhere on my black One. I took my UAG completely off to check. Man this phone does feel great without a case, though!
No scratches or smudges on my silver one with my UAG case. Honestly, the black one scratches so easily that I wouldn't blame the case, I'd blame HTC for a design flaw. Especially because there are other cases that are known to scratch the black one. The official case from HTC has identical complaints. These scratches are the main reason why I decided to keep my silver one vs going with the black. The black iPhone 5 has similar issues.
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I ordered a navigator for my silver htc I hope this doesn't happen to me...
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I have had a UAG case for my silver One for a few weeks now. I took it off to look and no scratches anywhere. I was worried for a second.
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No scratches or smudges on my silver one with my UAG case. Honestly, the black one scratches so easily that I wouldn't blame the case, I'd blame HTC for a design flaw. Especially because there are other cases that are known to scratch the black one. The official case from HTC has identical complaints. These scratches are the main reason why I decided to keep my silver one vs going with the black. The black iPhone 5 has similar issues.
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The first 2 days I used my phone I had it in a case. Then I noticed the little silver spots, so I stopped using the case
About a month later no more damage than I already had (using a pouch when I'm outside and indoors it's always naked)
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these types of coatings really should be a bit more exotic...something like DLC which is incredibly hard and very resilient to scratches - i know because my watch is black DLC.
in terms of design they edges arent all that sharp but they could use a slightly bigger round in a few places for DLC to be safe.
DLC - diamond like carbon.
I had black iphone 5 naked and my wedding ring scratched the hell out of it in just one day. Just purchased this case as well, seeing this is disappointing but luckily i have the silver one. Usually i try to get two individual layer cases with much softer inner layer for this exact reason, but these cases usually are a little bulkier. thanks for the heads up though.
Just received my case hope I don't fall into any problems
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The first 2 days I used my phone I had it in a case. Then I noticed the little silver spots, so I stopped using the case
About a month later no more damage than I already had (using a pouch when I'm outside and indoors it's always naked)
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All I am saying is that if a soft rubber/TPU case is scratching the finish on a METAL phone, I just don't see how that can be the case's fault.
I just put mine on today. I'll check it often to make sure it isn't scratching.
Could it be because some dirt was on the phone when you put the case on? I really hope this doesn't happen due to a design flaw
My $.02
I had this case with my GS3 and it's not rough, and I don't think it's the case that's scratching your phone. I think it's the junk that just stuck in between the case and the phone. This can happen with any case, and it does. I always take my phone out of it's case every few days to clean the phone and the case. All it takes is one tiny piece of something rough to get in there and F*** everything up.
It sucks that it happened but I don't think it's the material that the case is made out of. I am still planning on getting this case.
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Well today was the 1st time in about 2 weeks since buying my uag that i took the case off. And immidiately i noticed and the upper left corner there were scratches. I have a pretty good suspicion its from pressing the power button which then rubs the case agsinst the metal. You dont notice it when the case is on but this is redicilous. Definitely maked me angry i paid $35 for a case that ended up damaging my phone. Anyone else having this issue?
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Contact the company and have them pay to get your phone fixed. That's BS.
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Contact the company and have them pay to get your phone fixed. That's BS.
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If there's some defect in the case then probably. But I doubt it's the case. He most likely had some gunk in the case. Take one tiny spec of sand and place it between your case and your phone and that one tiny piece will jack your stuff up. I don't see how that piece of dirt/sand is UAG's responsibility unless they have some kind of "no dirt on the inside guarantee" which they dont.
I own a Black HTC One and two UAG cases that I swap out often and not a single scratch at all. It's not HTCs fault or UAG, the OP must of gotten sand or some other hard particle underneath that scratched it up.
I put the case on right out the package. Cleaned the phone pretty good. The case is very snug so its really hard to get dirt in there. Also i bought it directly from uag so its not a knock off. I honestly dont know what did it but i remember before i even saw the marks when hittin the power button i always thought it was odd how the whole case kinda pushed down.
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1 month of use, and no scratches
Just wanted to post this item as I have just received one and I will say that it is pretty much perfect for what I wanted.
It is nicely packaged, includes extra screws and protects the corners while being extremely light and maintaining the One's premium feel.
It does NOT protect the back side, even on a table. This is fine for me as all I really care about is denting the corners. Also the power button takes a bit getting used to hitting as it is recessed, but there is no way around this with this design.
It took almost 3 weeks to get here and I will probably order a spare silver one.
I have attached some pics for you.
Enjoy
http://dx-box.com/0-6mm-luxury-air-...-bumper-blade-case-for-htc-one-m7-silver.html
We're already discussing this bumper in a different thread. It's a nice bumper. I have the same in silver
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Just received mine today (black) looks really slick once fitted.
I had to place a strip of black electrical pvc tape on each inside edge as out the box its a bit loose.
Just ordered a black vinyl cover for the back to protect it from scratches.
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Just received mine today (black) looks really slick once fitted.
I had to place a strip of black electrical pvc tape on each inside edge as out the box its a bit loose.
Just ordered a black vinyl cover for the back to protect it from scratches.
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Weird, mine isn't lose at all.
I ordered another one, a silver one I will let you know if that one is loose.
This really is the perfect product for me because all I ever do is dent the corners haha.
Its nice not having to guess where the volume button is now
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Its nice not having to guess where the volume button is now
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Yes, it is a surprisingly high quality volume rocker.
Hi,
Here are a few pics of my black on black. With an Xtreme guard on the back I screwed up a little bit. Anyway.
Nice I just ordered a red one.
Do you guys think that a back protector is needed?? I get my one on Saturday and I purchased a front screen protector but I'm starting to think I need a back one with three one being aluminum and all.
We see you meow on our nexus⁴ can we haz some more? Ohai there meow aren't u looking sexy >^.^<
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Nice I just ordered a red one.
Do you guys think that a back protector is needed?? I get my one on Saturday and I purchased a front screen protector but I'm starting to think I need a back one with three one being aluminum and all.
We see you meow on our nexus⁴ can we haz some more? Ohai there meow aren't u looking sexy >^.^<
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I'm from the school of thought that A. we destroy the original engineering as little as possible B. some scratching, scuffing is reasonable wear and tear on an item. So, I do no see any point in using a back cover. Like I said, I have dropped the phone 3 times and dented the top corners and it has create a small gap on one corner so I think it's important to protect the corners. For me I also have accidental warranty so if I smash the screen it's only $100 to get a replacement.
The feel of this phone is too nice to ruin it with plastic film.
Looks nice, does it add much weight to the phone and how easy is it to install and finally would it okay with a glass protector?
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My question as well. Would this fair okay with the spigen glas.tr protector?
I have held one in hand and it is quite light, feel like it doesn't add much weight if any at all, definitely not very noticeable from what I thought. Also very easy to install. Just curious about the glass screen protector.
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Looks nice, does it add much weight to the phone and how easy is it to install and finally would it okay with a glass protector?
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Dead simple install and is is VERY light. It is honestly the best IMHO. As for your Screen protector, I can't see why it wouldn't, unless the screen protector extends past the bezel.
about back protector = I would say it realldy depends on what kind of protection you need.
If keeping your device brand new and shiny for as long as possible, you should definitely get one. Otherwise, if a few scratches or wear marks are acceptable to you it is not something you have to consider. However I've always been a user of screen protectors as they are barely visible if applied correctly - and keep your device's value at its best if you plan to resale it someday.
I have tested many protections (incipio feather shine, dual pro, belkin, urban armor gear and finally this aluminium bumper.
I would not recommend this last one for daily use, as IMHO it really does not offer drop protection (shock absorbtion is not one of aluminium blends's characteristics) and prevent the screen to shatter in case you drop it from pocket height. For this reason I will stick with dual pro or UAG cases. But if you're really careful with your device, and just looking for small amount of protection and no bulk addition, then this might be the perfect one for you.
...oh, and I can confirm it adds not weight at all.
somebody with experience with this case ? it's a draco bumper for 17 dollar it's probarly fake but i want to try it. http://dx-box.com/draco-one-aluminum-bumper-for-new-htc-one.html
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somebody with experience with this case ? it's a draco bumper for 17 dollar it's probarly fake but i want to try it. http://dx-box.com/draco-one-aluminum-bumper-for-new-htc-one.html
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I'm sure it's probably fine. The one non draco I have is great so I can't see the fake draco being crap so long as it is aluminum. Just a guess though.
I think it would fit just fine with a spigen gtr on there the glass it not edge to edge or top to bottom.
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Does this bumper mess with reception at all?
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I've got it and I think it does so I took it out. Not sure if it goes for everyone but from my experience it does. Especially when I was using WiFi at home when I didn't have the bumper case my WiFi signal was always full bar but soon as I put it on it fluctuates between 2 and 3 bars. Just my personal experience I've read from some people that it doesn't affect their signal so maybe mine was a factory defect
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Thanks for the quick response
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Does this bumper mess with reception at all?
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Doesn't affect mine.
Anyone bought this case from eBay and would like to share their two cents on?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Blackclear-...t=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item2587f29e30
Looks like a decent thin case that actually has protection at the top. Looking to pull the trigger on this one.
Wow looks great! Do they have a clear one?
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Wow looks great! Do they have a clear one?
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This was all i could find...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-Thin-...t=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item2332cb5c92
http://www.ebay.com/itm/0-3mm-Ultra...DA_Cases&var=450221993067&hash=item2331cb431c
yep. i need that
Thin!! :good:
$5.99?? I got the 0.3mm cases at $1.50 each.
There's also a thread discussing it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2604742.
I have this case, it is very thin, its not TPU but still flexible. The finish is quite good, there weren't any sharp edges on the two black ones I got. The black one isn't see through. I wanted to get a clear one but they were out of stock, but from my previous experience with white/clear cases they discolour extremely easily.
It does get scratched, I have a few minor scratch marks on the back just from putting the phone in the car's cup holder, glove box etc. but you do need the right light to see them.
The case has raised edges around the screen such that the screen wont touch a table when placed flat on top of it. These edges also trap a lot of dust and make it hard to clean.
After a while dust gets under the case but so far it hasn't caused any damage to the phone.
Overall its a good case but you should think of it as a sacrificial item that'll degrade through use. Also, don't expect it to save your phone from a drop. It'll protect the phone from scratches at most.
Hope this helps you guys decide whether to buy or not.
Didn't like it
I bought the case you're talking about. I didn't like it very much. The fit is mediocre. The button cutouts are small, so it's hard to push the buttons. The main issue is that it just doesn't feel good to touch. The material is similar to the textured plastic you get on report covers. Most of this was mentioned in the thread someone linked to above. For me, the quicksand cases are way better and only slightly bulkier.
It looks nice
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I'm using this, it's soft plastic. Not even a hard case. So don't expect any protection on shock.
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