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Phantom Skinz Chromatics Black CF..PHOTOS!!!

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!

sykokiller said:
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!
methodz said:
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!
dustrho said:
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.

QUEDRO said:
How exactly to use the lighter???
I am unpacking now...
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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.

Lakeshow423 said:
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...

SugarMouth said:
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.

QUEDRO said:
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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which battery door to pick

I really like the look of the international galaxy s battery door but have also heard good things about the rubberized battery door. I was wondering if anyone uses either back covers if they could post how they like them so far and some pros and cons since im trying to decide which to buy

Hexmaster93 said:
I really like the look of the international galaxy s battery door but have also heard good things about the rubberized battery door. I was wondering if anyone uses either back covers if they could post how they like them so far and some pros and cons since im trying to decide which to buy
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it just depends what youre into. i like the look of gloss over rubberized

From this I'm assuming the Vibrant back cover and i9000 covers are interchangable?

christeeezy said:
From this I'm assuming the Vibrant back cover and i9000 covers are interchangable?
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yep. the vibrant and i9000actually share the same accessories as well. except theres slight differences in screen protectors because of the front facing camera, but nothing to major. if you're on eBay, youll find a lot more accessories if you search for "i9000"stuff instead of "vibrant "

brian_v3ntura said:
yep. the vibrant and i9000actually share the same accessories as well. except theres slight differences in screen protectors because of the front facing camera, but nothing to major. if you're on eBay, youll find a lot more accessories if you search for "i9000"stuff instead of "vibrant "
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Good to know, thanks

where can i find rubberized battery doors?
Thanks

fatihaky said:
where can i find rubberized battery doors?
Thanks
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http://cgi.ebay.com/Black-Back-Cove...Accessories&hash=item3a606cb12c#ht_2422wt_905
black rubberized
and
http://cgi.ebay.com/White-Back-Cove...Accessories&hash=item3a606cb1d8#ht_2422wt_905
white rubberized.
the seller also has green,blue, and red available. dont forget to hit the THANKS button =)

brian_v3ntura said:
cgi.ebay.com/Black-Back-Cover-Battery-Door-F-Samsung-Galaxy-S-i9000-/250725839148?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3a606cb12c#ht_2422wt_905
black rubberized
and
cgi.ebay.com/White-Back-Cover-Battery-Door-F-Samsung-Galaxy-S-i9000-/250725839320?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3a606cb1d8#ht_2422wt_905
white rubberized.
the seller also has green,blue, and red available. dont forget to hit the THANKS button =)
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Are you sure these are rubberized? I couldn't find anything in any of the descriptions that said they were.

bighaus90 said:
Are you sure these are rubberized? I couldn't find anything in any of the descriptions that said they were.
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positive. you can tell by the pics and i already received the white one

brian_v3ntura said:
positive. you can tell by the pics and i already received the white one
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Maybe you should also tell them you were not too impressed with it at first, or give us an update.

SykesAT said:
Maybe you should also tell them you were not too impressed with it at first, or give us an update.
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it grew on me..it does get dirty on the edges,and dust was in the paint job,but at least i got a refund and get to keep the battery door..so no complaints anymore =)

Pick the Samsung OEM door. These rubberized ones don't snap on as well and stick out on the sides ever so slightly. When I take off my mesh case it gets stuck and tries to take the battery door off completely, and that might result in the loss of power from the battery dropping.

any back covers with kick stands built in

New IcyCell door options

I have a good friend who decided to help me out and do some custom painting.
The paint is very low odor and after about 48 hours, there is hardly any lasting odor of the paint. Each door will be custom painted once the order is placed.
There is a purple, white, hammered copper, hammered silver, and a rubber black.
The rubber black is quite nice in that you could set on your dash and it does not slip easily, unless you drive like me
I am working on a glow in the dark cover as well. That should be done this week sometime. The first attempt did not go well and showed some markings that honestly I was not happy with.
What are your thoughts?

mmm... i got a blue evo door from there. Arrived with a bunch of the tabs broken. Oh, and with a scratch.

nice selections! i ordered clear n yellow before and fits very well. at first had some minor problems but with directions provided, it was easy. i may be interested in the rubber black. glow in the dark sounds..fun

Anybody try RIT Dye? Worked like a charm on the touch pro...

i think the paint jobs on these look amazing.
however
with absolutely no offense to joey, who spent a lot of time designing and working on the case, they have a sizeable gap between the new back and the case. its isn't too big but it is big enough to let dirt/dust/pocket lint, etc, into the phone and for that i cant get any of these.

aimbdd said:
mmm... i got a blue evo door from there. Arrived with a bunch of the tabs broken. Oh, and with a scratch.
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you should send me a picture of the tabs so I can send you another one. As for the scratch, thats odd because they all come in plastic wrap and a bubble envelope.

I would buy them all of they didn't have the rail or center strap hole.
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So, how do I order?
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shogun26 said:
So, how do I order?
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http://www.customevos.com/

Also no offense to Joey but I had to steer clear of these because of the gap. Active lifestyle with my phone living in my pocket means lots of dust and lint to contend with. If something changes and these gaps get fixed up, I will be on board for several of these doors.

joey3002 said:
What are your thoughts?
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no thanks.

joey3002 said:
you should send me a picture of the tabs so I can send you another one. As for the scratch, thats odd because they all come in plastic wrap and a bubble envelope.
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Yeah it was weird. The envelope must have gotten crushed sadly. Ahh, i no longer have it anymore. I forgot to email about it .. thats my fault though so.

i was always interested in buying a new battery cover but i never did bc i never new if it worked with normal cases such as a ballistic or TPU or a normal snap on case. so does it??
thanks in advance for your answer

edisepic said:
i was always interested in buying a new battery cover but i never did bc i never new if it worked with normal cases such as a ballistic or TPU or a normal snap on case. so does it??
thanks in advance for your answer
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The case I tried was a gel type case, it worked good over the door.

So is there plans for a new door? Same stuff without rails or center lip and no gaps? I would also like red without the shiny finish. Something like stock black's material would be perfect. Your doing well from the looks of it.
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Rydah805 said:
So is there plans for a new door? Same stuff without rails or center lip and no gaps? I would also like red without the shiny finish. Something like stock black's material would be perfect. Your doing well from the looks of it.
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short answer is no. no way I could afford a remold of the door. If you remember, we (XDA members) all pulled our resources and did a group pre-buy.
thanks

joey3002 said:
short answer is no. no way I could afford a remold of the door. If you remember, we (XDA members) all pulled our resources and did a group pre-buy.
thanks
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What's the cost of a mold? If you want to p.m. that's fine.
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several thousand

Bought one of your Hand Hammered silver backs and a free blue cover.
Already have a couple of clear, one I etched and painted - other is virgin on my BF's evo.
BTW - you can make some adjustments to the clips to make it fit near perfect.

pretty sweet dude, i wouldnt mind giving mine a paint job one of these days

Could this case harm my phone?

I just ordered this case a few minutes ago
http://www.amazon.de/gp/aw/d/B00G1G...qid=1392286988&sr=8-18&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70
and now I saw that it uses a magnet to turn on/off the screen. I remember reading about magnets harming phones (compass, screen, etc.), so I wonder if I should cancel my order or if this case will be safe to use?

Don't panic. Magnets used in those kind of cases are safe for your phone.

Yeah you shouldn't worry. Even one of the official cases from Google/LG has the same feature.

I want something like that .-. Is there more cases like that?
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Thx everybody! Happily awaiting the arrival of my case (and my screen protectors) then. The on/off feature may even be a really nice thing, saves the power button some work.
@Galaxysm: No idea, but amazon.de ships almost everywhere and the price is really good atm. It fluctuates a lot on this case, I saw it for 16.99 two weeks ago, then 20.99 last week and today 9.99,

Galaxysm said:
I want something like that .-. Is there more cases like that?
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I just got THIS one from Amazon, and I love it.

Liskrig said:
I just got THIS one from Amazon, and I love it.
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Damn, that looks awesome! Call me crazy, but I just canceled my order because now I want this How's the material on the inner side of the flap? Is it soft?

Frankie73 said:
Damn, that looks awesome! Call me crazy, but I just canceled my order because now I want this How's the material on the inner side of the flap? Is it soft?
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I've got the same case. The material on the inside is the same as the material on the outside (the color accent on the outside). It won't damage the screen at all, but it's not "soft," per se. Just smooth.

Thx. Guess I just have to deceide which color I will get now

Frankie73 said:
Thx. Guess I just have to deceide which color I will get now
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Where are you? Are you in the US? I can let you have it for real cheap. I have a white and black one.

lukas_s said:
I've got the same case. The material on the inside is the same as the material on the outside (the color accent on the outside). It won't damage the screen at all, but it's not "soft," per se. Just smooth.
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Frankie73 said:
Damn, that looks awesome! Call me crazy, but I just canceled my order because now I want this How's the material on the inner side of the flap? Is it soft?
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lukas_s got it right, I installed a screen protector on my device just because I'm paranoid like that, but it is very smooth, and the cards stay very secure. I'm happy with my purchase, and for under $20 you can't go wrong.

kpjimmy said:
Where are you? Are you in the US? I can let you have it for real cheap. I have a white and black one.
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I am from austria and I already ordered my case on amazon. But thx for the offer pal!
Liskrig said:
lukas_s got it right, I installed a screen protector on my device just because I'm paranoid like that, but it is very smooth, and the cards stay very secure. I'm happy with my purchase, and for under $20 you can't go wrong.
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Thx for confirming!
Folks, I'm out of thx for today, I will hit the buttons tommorow

Anyone have any luck find a skin?

I love skins they are protective and thin. But I haven't found any for this phone yet. I may have to order vinyl and cut my own

Looking for full body transparent skin, but can't find any. There is a back transparent film from a brand called imak. Ordered it, but will take some time to arrive.

https://www.xtremeskins.co.uk/products/sony-xperia-5-ii-skins

Finneri said:
https://www.xtremeskins.co.uk/products/sony-xperia-5-ii-skins
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Oh heck yes thanks friend!!!

eqbirvin said:
I love skins they are protective and thin. But I haven't found any for this phone yet. I may have to order vinyl and cut my own
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I put in a request with Dbrand a bit ago, but they said they have no plans to support this device unfortunately. Depending on popularity they might change that. Go and request it your self on their contact page, they have a device request form.

Jayram2000 said:
I put in a request with Dbrand a bit ago, but they said they have no plans to support this device unfortunately. Depending on popularity they might change that. Go and request it your self on their contact page, they have a device request form.
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I put the same request and got the same response. When we combine that with the fact that this is a Sony phone, the result is no skins from Dbrand, ever.
At least Xtremeskins got us covered??

Yeah I submitted a request a couple weeks ago with the same response. Xtreme skins it is.

Finneri said:
https://www.xtremeskins.co.uk/products/sony-xperia-5-ii-skins
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Does this include sides? Seems to be only the rear.

viperc said:
Does this include sides? Seems to be only the rear.
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Back only.

Finneri said:
https://www.xtremeskins.co.uk/products/sony-xperia-5-ii-skins
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Finneri said:
Back only.
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I see, thanks. I got the below for back transparent film. Works ok. I'm looking for side films though.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mNHCAud

I'm going to oder from xtremeskins

Jayram2000 said:
I put in a request with Dbrand a bit ago, but they said they have no plans to support this device unfortunately. Depending on popularity they might change that. Go and request it your self on their contact page, they have a device request form.
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Forget about Dbrand. We support the devices they do and don't do

just hear to see if someone finds a full wrap or one with sides.

Xtreme_Skins said:
Forget about Dbrand. We support the devices they do and don't do
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And beware of these skins too for this phone. Almost impossible to get smooth edges with these skins. I had to install the skin maybe one mm short on each side and then tried to smooth the middle part. If you just stick the skin on like normally would do, the skin goes beyond the edge of the back and frame and will stay very sharp to the hand. 2 stars.
Also, do not buy the Modern Oak skin if you want the same looking skin that is displayed on the webpage. Very, very different in real life. Went straight to trash.