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So I was looking around and it turns out there aren’t very many reviews for bumper cases for the Nexus 5. I ordered a Bright Red 32GB as a replacement for my old Black 32GB phone that suffered from a Dognado. I also wanted to give a few @slickwraps skins a shot, so a bumper case was my only option. Now I know why there aren’t very many reviews for bumper cases… Turns out the selections for bumper cases on the Nexus 5 are quite crap… There are maybe 2 or 3 different bumpers out there and that’s pretty much it. They are also a mixed bag in terms of opinion here on XDA and elsewhere. But I did stumble upon these “lucency” transparent bumper cases. They’re pretty much available for every smartphone out there, so I figured why not give it a shot. (Last pics are my finished product with the red bumper + red phone + black carbon fiber skin!)
Knowing my problem with never being able to order only 1 of anything, I ordered all of the colours except for purple, pink, and somehow I missed black… I have since ordered a black bumper, once I received them and realized I didn’t have it… so that one’s still a few weeks away. Anyway, let’s get on to business.
Price:Currently $2.88 USD
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/3011059081...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Materials and Build Quality:
I was a bit hesitant when I was ordering them because I thought they were made entirely of TPU. I figured that since clear TPU tends to yellow over time, that I might be stuck with yellowed bumper cases. I went for it anyway though. To my surprise, the clear portion is not TPU but flexible and bendable transparent polycarbonate. Basically it is a harder plastic casing, with only the coloured portions being TPU. The closest I can describe it would be similar to a Poetic Borderline case, but instead of different colours of shiny plastic, you have clear plastic instead. In this case though, I think the clear plastic is a bit thicker as when you place the phone on its back, the camera is raised off of the table; while other people have said the camera was still in contact with the table in the Poetic Borderline case.
That brings me to the second point here. With it being made of a harder plastic, the drop protection is a little bit less than TPU. While I think it should be fine with a drop of maybe 1 or 2 feet, that would probably be the max though. Any higher, and the shock from the impact probably wouldn’t dissipate well and go right through the phone instead of being absorbed/dispersed/repelled like a normal TPU case would. This case should be able to protect from a light drop, but don’t expect the phone to survive a fall on the edges from higher than a couple of feet. Still, the drop protection and TPU lining on the front and back are perfect for my needs, and much better protection than the phone being naked of course.
The case seems to be built well and doesn’t feel cheap or flimsy. The TPU and clear plastic are molded together very well and don’t look like they will peel apart, tear, or snap. So the build quality of the bumper I think is actually quite strong and sturdy; pretty good for the price.
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Fit and Finish:
There are pros and cons when it comes to the fit and finish of these bumper cases. So I’m going to break in into those 2 sections:
Pros:
Snug Fit: The case fits on perfectly. It is not loose in the case, doesn’t wiggle around at all, and feels sturdy and solid once it’s attached. There is no way that the case will be coming off of the phone unless you take it off yourself. There is also enough give on the sides so that it isn’t super tight, just snug.
Transparency and Contrast: This is personal preference of course, but I love the fact that the framing is clear and you can still see the back and sides of the phone through the case. I also like how it is just the bordering and buttons that are made of coloured TPU, so the lay on the table (face down) and raised back protection (for the camera) are both there. And the contrast between the clear + coloured TPU + phone make a very nice look.
TPU Protective Lining: I just mentioned this above, but it does serve additional purposes. Other than providing the lip for the front of the screen and back as well, it also serves to protect the clear plastic from making any contact with the surface you are placing your phone on. This protects the clear portion of the case from getting scratched up by dirt and debris on tables etc.
Also, the TPU lining protects the phone from getting scratched by the edges of the clear plastic. On the back of the phone, where the clear portion ends, the TPU acts as a cover over the rough edge of the clear plastic to protect the back of the phone from getting scratched by the case. On the front, the lip is entirely TPU, so the hooked edge holding the case on the phone is TPU and not hard plastic.
That brings me to the next point.
No Scratching: You might think with it being a mix of harder plastic and TPU that it may scratch the phone, but it won’t. All of the parts that hold the phone in the case are made of TPU. So it will pop in and out, and the only thing “rubbing” against the phone (corners/sides/etc.) when you put it on or take it off, will be TPU material.
Tactile Buttons: This is a concern that a lot of people have when they buy cases; is there still going to be feedback when the case covers the buttons. I am happy to say that yes, the buttons still have good tactile feedback when you press them. Using TPU over the buttons was a good idea, and the snug fit of the case means the TPU sits firmly over the buttons. Basically when you click, you feel it click.
Cons:
TPU isn’t neatly done in some areas: This is nitpicking a little bit, but there are some parts of the case where the TPU material doesn’t look as nicely finished. What I mean is there are a few bits of extra TPU material here and there, and a few bits remain from the moulding process. I guess it can be a bit difficult to melt TPU onto clear plastic and keep it super tidy…
Small headphone cutout: It is basically just enough to fit your standard jack from a set of earbuds, but don’t expect it to fit anything larger. It’s a relatively small opening. They basically made it "just enough" but nothing more.
Smallish USB cutout: The cutout is actually big enough to fit every microUSB cable I have, but the TPU lip over the bottom front of the phone gets in the way. It’s not really a problem as you can just lift the TPU up and plug in the cable, but it is a bit of an annoyance.
Colours: This isn’t really much of a big deal, but it is something to note. The dark blue isn’t really a dark blue (even though the pictures show it that way). It is more of a mix of purple and blue. The orange as well isn’t really orange; it’s more of a "peach" orange colour. Some people may like the colours that way, but for me I would rather have a real dark blue, and a real orange…
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Pictures:
Anyway, on to the pictures! Since I have the majority of the colours, I might as well show pictures of all of them on the phone. These were mostly done on my Black Nexus 5, but I think they would still look pretty good on the white one as well. My Red Nexus 5 I think will be limited to only Black, White, and Red as the rest of the colors sort of clash.
** NOTE: The macro pictures really do a good job of highlighting DUST between the cases and the phone. You don’t see it at all to the naked eye.**
Green:
Dark Blue:
**Note: This colour looks dark blue in pictures, but is actually more of a purple blue.**
White:
**Note: You can see with the white case what I was mentioning earlier about some of the TPU not being neatly done in some areas.**
Orange:
**Note: While the pictures don’t really show it, this case has more of a peach colour than all out orange. It is orange, but “peachy” orange… **
Light Blue:
Red:
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Conclusions:
I’ll keep it simple. I like them! They’re sturdy and fit well. And being clear really highlights the contrast between the phone and the TPU lining. :good:
Bonus:
My new Red Nexus 5 with a Slickwraps Black Carbon Fiber Skin + Red Bumper!
GhostNGoblins91 said:
Looks good! Nice colors on these cases.
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Yeah, I really like the contrast the colours make with the phone. It kind of reminds me of Tron! haha.
While these cases aren't really appealing to me, I've gotta say I love your reviews. I hope you buy a whole lot more **** for the nexus 5 so we get more reviews from you ?
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The best combination by far(red N5 with black carbon back and clear/red bumper!)
Why are you doing that? Now I want a couple of this bumpers! But I said that I'm going to stop buying cases because now I have 10.?
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D3_ said:
While these cases aren't really appealing to me, I've gotta say I love your reviews. I hope you buy a whole lot more **** for the nexus 5 so we get more reviews from you ?
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Haha, thanks bud! I think I'm running out of accessories that appeal to me though!
And yeah, the cases are definitely personal tastes. It's understandable that they won't suit everyone. I might have already cleared out ebay of all of the things I want.
dsmpampis said:
The best combination by far(red N5 with black carbon back and clear/red bumper!)
Why are you doing that? Now I want a couple of this bumpers! But I said that I'm going to stop buying cases because now I have 10.?
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Yeah the Red Phone + Black Carbon Fiber Skin + Red Bumper really is an eye catcher! Black and Red is just such a good combo.
I think you're suffering from the same thing I am. Accessory Addiction! hahaha. I have so many cases and Qi chargers it's ridiculous.
Thank You!! Looks Slick!
We need to get some Glow in Dark accents in there for that Tron look. Reach out to me.
Thank You!
Weston
Slickwraps.com
slickwraps said:
Thank You!! Looks Slick!
We need to get some Glow in Dark accents in there for that Tron look. Reach out to me.
Thank You!
Weston
Slickwraps.com
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Done and done! Sent you a DM. Much appreciated!
I have a red N5, I'm buying online from a China site, they get the stocks directly from the manufacturer so they're relatively cheaper, about USD$1.5 ea, but I think that most of the colours will clash with my red N5, so I got the red and black only.
Now I wish I had gotten a black N5 thanks to all your pictures......
Here's the full range of colours available on the Chinese site, if anyone's interested!
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Jiayit's OMG-MY-EYES Neon Nexus.
jiayit said:
I have a red N5, I'm buying online from a China site, they get the stocks directly from the manufacturer so they're relatively cheaper, about USD$1.5 ea, but I think that most of the colours will clash with my red N5, so I got the red and black only.
Now I wish I had gotten a black N5 thanks to all your pictures......
Here's the full range of colours available on the Chinese site, if anyone's interested!
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Jiayit's OMG-MY-EYES Neon Nexus.
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That's the thing about black though, it pretty much goes with anything. So it's kind of too easy! It's like you're cheating.:laugh: Just be creative, try putting on some different types of skins for the sides and back. It can completely change the look of your phone.
I chose the red Nexus 5 as a replacement, because I knew I was going to be putting skins on the phone and wanted the letters to be red. I didn't actually choose it because I wanted a red phone, but the contrast the red letters make through different skins is a really nice look.
Also, if you want to give the link to the website you use for the cases, I can add it to the OP.
This combo looks good. It's the Light Blue Bumper + Red Nexus 5 + Black Carbon Fiber Skin. So you don't just have to stick with red and black.
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That's the thing about black though, it pretty much goes with anything. So it's kind of too easy! It's like you're cheating.:laugh: Just be creative, try putting on some different types of skins for the sides and back. It can completely change the look of your phone.
I chose the red Nexus 5 as a replacement, because I knew I was going to be putting skins on the phone and wanted the letters to be red. I didn't actually choose it because I wanted a red phone, but the contrast the red letters make through different skins is a really nice look.
Also, if you want to give the link to the website you use for the cases, I can add it to the OP.
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Wait? You didn't have a red one to start? They let you change color?
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ethan.r.besbris said:
Wait? You didn't have a red one to start? They let you change color?
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No, they didn't let me change colour. I bought a new one. I have both a black and a red Nexus 5. My dog broke the screen on my black one (that's why I don't show the front of it), instead of sending it in to get the screen fixed,I ordered a red one as a replacement. It would have cost over $200 anyway with shipping+tax, and not having a phone for several weeks wasn't an option for me. I wanted red NEXUS lettering when I put a skin on it.
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No, they didn't let me change colour. I bought a new one. I have both a black and a red Nexus 5. My dog broke the screen on my black one (that's why I don't show the front of it), instead of sending it in to get the screen fixed,I ordered a red one as a replacement. It would have cost over $200 anyway with shipping+tax, and not having a phone for several weeks wasn't an option for me. I wanted red NEXUS lettering when I put a skin on it.
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Just picked up the white and black ones. I have the alligator leather wrap on my phone, so hopefully these cases will make it look even better. It will be nice to have a little added protection, but keep the sleek look of the wrap.
I really like the way the white and orange one looks. These are pretty cool. But I've already got a "light" case - the Ringke Fusion. I'm not sure when I'd use something like this over the fusion - especially when the fusion has the cool back plates.
But either way, these are fantastic looking.
Great post, thanks for the pics!
kopower said:
Just picked up the white and black ones. I have the alligator leather wrap on my phone, so hopefully these cases will make it look even better. It will be nice to have a little added protection, but keep the sleek look of the wrap.
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I think they'll look good on your phone with the wrap. That's pretty much the reason I got these ones. I wanted to show the skin without adding too much bulk. It also helps that the bumper is mostly clear! A little bit of extra protection while staying for the most part, out of the way.
IceCatraz said:
I really like the way the white and orange one looks. These are pretty cool. But I've already got a "light" case - the Ringke Fusion. I'm not sure when I'd use something like this over the fusion - especially when the fusion has the cool back plates.
But either way, these are fantastic looking.
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Yeah, they contrast really well with the black Nexus 5. They suit my needs quite well, generally minimalism. I'm not really into full cases. And with my hands usually moist a lot of the time, a clear backed case would be covered in fingerprints and smudges instantly. For me at least, you won't really notice the fingerprints on a bumper as much.
Also, I can use my magnetic car dock and still attach it right to the back of the phone without the need for a case + metal plate! :good:
Oh true, but despite the look, I still do want a little more protection. I've got a Trident case on the way that I'll use whenever I'm heading to work or just feel that I'll be clumsy that day, but I love rocking the thin case whenever I'm off. Using it in your car, as you've said, is totally a bonus worth looking over, though. Hmm..
Well, I'll pick up a few soon and I'll mess around with them. I know I'm going to be picking up a slickwrap lens skin soon, so maybe I'll get one of these to go along with it.
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Oh true, but despite the look, I still do want a little more protection. I've got a Trident case on the way that I'll use whenever I'm heading to work or just feel that I'll be clumsy that day, but I love rocking the thin case whenever I'm off. Using it in your car, as you've said, is totally a bonus worth looking over, though. Hmm..
Well, I'll pick up a few soon and I'll mess around with them. I know I'm going to be picking up a slickwrap lens skin soon, so maybe I'll get one of these to go along with it.
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Yeah, being bumpers these won't provide lots of protection, just a few bumps on the edges and maybe a light drop. They'll never match a real case. I'm coming from Quicksand hardcases though, in terms of drop protection (where most times it's a corner or edge) these things are like tanks in comparison! :laugh:
These bumpers are pretty cheap as well. So it's easy to just buy a couple and play around with them. If you don't really like them, they didn't exactly break the bank.
The magnetic car dock thing was kind of a bonus; I didn't realize it at first. Using the quicksand cases, there's a small round metal plate you put in between the case and the phone, then it attaches to the mount no problem. With the bumper and skin, the car dock just locks on to the metal plates meant for the Qi charger in the back of the phone. Super convenient. I just got in my car and thought crap... but I just stuck it against the phone and it worked perfectly.
This is the CD slot car mount I have: http://www.amazon.com/InfiniApps-Smartphones-Cradle-less-Quick-snap-technology/dp/B00DPMNNUO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395707885&sr=8-1&keywords=infiniapps. There's actually a generic one on Amazon that is pretty much the exact same thing for $15.99.
mmmmBACON said:
Yeah, being bumpers these won't provide lots of protection, just a few bumps on the edges and maybe a light drop. They'll never match a real case. I'm coming from Quicksand hardcases though, in terms of drop protection (where most times it's a corner or edge) these things are like tanks in comparison! :laugh:
These bumpers are pretty cheap as well. So it's easy to just buy a couple and play around with them. If you don't really like them, they didn't exactly break the bank.
The magnetic car dock thing was kind of a bonus; I didn't realize it at first. Using the quicksand cases, there's a small round metal plate you put in between the case and the phone, then it attaches to the mount no problem. With the bumper and skin, the car dock just locks on to the metal plates meant for the Qi charger in the back of the phone. Super convenient. I just got in my car and thought crap... but I just stuck it against the phone and it worked perfectly.
This is the CD slot car mount I have: http://www.amazon.com/InfiniApps-Smartphones-Cradle-less-Quick-snap-technology/dp/B00DPMNNUO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395707885&sr=8-1&keywords=infiniapps. There's actually a generic one on Amazon that is pretty much the exact same thing for $15.99.
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Hm. I'll definitely have to look into that, as well. I have a carmount already - it's a home made one that functions as both a wireless charger and car mount, but I have to take my case off to use it. (I made the catch a smidge too small.) I actually use it in my home office (because it can swivel and I can have it standing and facing me next to my computer.) However, I think that it'll actually fit with one of these cases. Now I definitely want to pick one of these up. Thanks for both of the links. I might get a car mount to actually use in my car.
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Hm. I'll definitely have to look into that, as well. I have a carmount already - it's a home made one that functions as both a wireless charger and car mount, but I have to take my case off to use it. (I made the catch a smidge too small.) I actually use it in my home office (because it can swivel and I can have it standing and facing me next to my computer.) However, I think that it'll actually fit with one of these cases. Now I definitely want to pick one of these up. Thanks for both of the links. I might get a car mount to actually use in my car.
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Oh nice. I'm not that handy when it comes to making stuff! I can put a skin on my phone pretty damn perfectly, but I think that's the extent of my skills. :laugh:
I can't really use wireless charging in the car though. I use navigation and stream music pretty heavily and wireless charging won't provide enough current to charge it simultaneously while doing that. Also, the phone get's hot enough just using navigation + streaming music; if I added in wireless charging I'm pretty sure my phone would melt into a puddle.
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Oh nice. I'm not that handy when it comes to making stuff! I can put a skin on my phone pretty damn perfectly, but I think that's the extent of my skills. :laugh:
I can't really use wireless charging in the car though. I use navigation and stream music pretty heavily and wireless charging won't provide enough current to charge it simultaneously while doing that. Also, the phone get's hot enough just using navigation + streaming music; if I added in wireless charging I'm pretty sure my phone would melt into a puddle.
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It gets REALLY hot whenever I charge and do a conference/video call, so yeah, I wouldn't try it. It's not that big of a deal, either - it was really just adding clamps onto the side of a flat QI charger I had lying around so it would hold the phone (because I'm too picky and didn't trust the magnet.) I'll eventually post pictures next time I'm at my home office. But it's relatively simple in comparison to these fancy ones.
I do have a question regarding these cases, though. I know you mentioned that the case doesn't "feel" cheap - just how bendy is it? If I leave it around, will my wife's 1 year old niece bend it beyond repair?
Had a tough time deciding. Silver looks super nice with the silver band, and will make me feel a bit better about replacing my silver Rolex. Silver with the leather band is kind of meh though. Black looks nice with the leather band, looks doable with the black metal band but not quite classy for a suit IMO, it would be fine but not have that slight edge of classiness.
In the end I ordered the silver one. Hopefully the metal bands won't be delayed too long. What did everyone else order?
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Had a tough time deciding. Silver looks super nice with the silver band, and will make me feel a bit better about replacing my silver Rolex. Silver with the leather band is kind of meh though. Black looks nice with the leather band, looks doable with the black metal band but not quite classy for a suit IMO, it would be fine but not have that slight edge of classiness.
In the end I ordered the silver one. Hopefully the metal bands won't be delayed too long. What did everyone else order?
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black on metallic black is super sexy.
but silver on silver is for the monday to friday up to mid day wear for me at least
eastsidebiz said:
black on metallic black is super sexy.
but silver on silver is for the monday to friday up to mid day wear for me at least
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Haha, don't think I didn't consider buying 2 of them. In fact if I like it I will do EXACTLY that and swap them out as I like. They are cheap enough where buying a couple of them isn't a big deal.
Got silver as well.
Silver, with a black metal strap. When the metal straps ship... eventually. At least that's what I ordered and what my plan is.
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Took me a while to decide, but I went with the silver bezel because it offers more contrast than the black on black. Not planning to get the metal strap.
Black looks sick.
I was all about the black version but Best Buy seems to only be carrying silver, at least in my area. I grabbed a silver and there's no way i'm going back. I think it's gorgeous and distinctive.
ill be getting the silver
1- looks more shinny and classy
2- it will not drive me bat-shet crazy like the black would once the first scratch on the black finish occurs.
Silver for sure. I wish it came with a brown leather band... I already have a black sports watch (suunto core) so I needed/wanted something I can wear that is more formal looking.
Silver + Suede Gray looks boss!
I went with black ordered from BB. It's expected this week. Not sure at this point if I'll change the band or not.
I plan to use it at work (Plumber) and also for casual to a full suit.
Hopefully it works out. But I may also end up with the R watch when it's released.
This looks to be similar DZT1968. Got it from Amazon for $9.99 with prime shipping.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CCIM3O8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Comes with 2 extra quick release pins which is great as I can use them for the leather straps I wan't to get that did not come with them. Just gotta make a few modification. The material is very soft and comfortable. I can barely tell that the watch is on me. I love the grey color and it makes the watch look more sporty. In some pictures it looks dark grey but the 2 pictures with the watch on me are more representative of the actual color. The strap retainer has a tab inside like the DZT so it can lock in to place and won't move around. Loving it so far.
Looks nice. I might have to pick up another one. I have the Barton one and I like it but it's slightly thinner. But still comfortable.
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I have the black, blue, green and "red".
Unfortunately, the "red" is more of a dark pink. Would like it to be really red/maroon.
If anyone has seen red straps, please drop a link. Cheers.
Nice...
A good alternative:
https://pt.aliexpress.com/item/Hoth...32796095538.html?spm=2114.13010608.0.0.kBn4M0
I had two of these (blue and black). Both broke / tore where the pin is. They were quite comfy though.
I was thinking of getting a leather cover for my G4.
I was wondering if it's worth the money as I have seen a lot of G4's on ebay with very worn back covers - and they look terrible.
1. Do any of the covers in different colours last longer than others.
2. Are their any colour that doesn't wear at all
3. Is there any way to protect the leather, with a spray for example?
4. How long did it take your leather back cover to start wearing away, and was it just from general use rather than a fall
5. Has anyone use the replica fake leather plastic one's from alliexpress and how were they, they look pretty bad in the pics.
Any comments appreciated.
ezzony said:
I was thinking of getting a leather cover for my G4.
I was wondering if it's worth the money as I have seen a lot of G4's on ebay with very worn back covers - and they look terrible.
1. Do any of the covers in different colours last longer than others.
2. Are their any colour that doesn't wear at all
3. Is there any way to protect the leather, with a spray for example?
4. How long did it take your leather back cover to start wearing away, and was it just from general use rather than a fall
5. Has anyone use the replica fake leather plastic one's from alliexpress and how were they, they look pretty bad in the pics.
Any comments appreciated.
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ive had my g4 for over a year and theres a couple scuffs from drops other than that my black stock leather is in fantastic shape
im a mechanic so i rub oil on it as well as any kind of protectarant armerall sucks.
i like the tire shine gell
im real pleased with how well its actually held up about half its life in a case
TheMadScientist420 said:
ive had my g4 for over a year and theres a couple scuffs from drops other than that my black stock leather is in fantastic shape
im a mechanic so i rub oil on it as well as any kind of protectarant armerall sucks.
i like the tire shine gell
im real pleased with how well its actually held up about half its life in a case
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The black one is about the only one I haven't seen wrecked . Not my fav colour though but it does look nice.
ezzony said:
The black one is about the only one I haven't seen wrecked . Not my fav colour though but it does look nice.
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Heres some pics
all the scuffs are from drops
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Heres some pics
all the scuffs are from drops
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thanks ...not to shabby at all
Yeah, my black leather back is holding up nicely. My wife's grey/teal one didn't look so good: corners got scratched and darkened purely from the pocket usage. Black is the way to go (if you're getting the back cover separately).
Hi there. My brown Leather Back Cover looks like the green one from Molius. All around the edges darkened from pocket usage. But just the edges, the middle looks like the first day. Got the golden plastic one too, but dont like it.
Yeah I have the black one. Its like new as always. All the others Will of course go away after awhile. That's just the way color skins are
I agree with the other posters. The black one holds really well.
Same as well. I have that to and looks like new still even after 2yrs
WAIDroid said:
Same as well. I have that to and looks like new still even after 2yrs
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lol im a mechanic i condition mine with oils and grease all the time not on pourpose but gets it every day othert than a few minor scratches in my pics above looks beutiful
http://www.mobilmania.cz/clanky/lg-g4-kuze-po-pul-roce-galerie/sc-3-a-1332700/default.aspx there is gallery of LG G4 after half year usage...
Well I just picked up a new G4. It looks from ebay that the black one is the only one that doesn't fall apart. I wonder why that is cause some of the other colors have the same texture. The non textured ones like the brown and the burgundy ones seem to be the worst. Pity as those 2 are my fav colors. Oh well, black it is then.
ezzony said:
Well I just picked up a new G4. It looks from ebay that the black one is the only one that doesn't fall apart. I wonder why that is cause some of the other colors have the same texture. The non textured ones like the brown and the burgundy ones seem to be the worst. Pity as those 2 are my fav colors. Oh well, black it is then.
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i think it does like the rest just a lot less noticable
all 4 corners are wearing out and theyre are some scratches in it but the black on black makes it hardly nticable at all
TheMadScientist420 said:
i think it does like the rest just a lot less noticable
all 4 corners are wearing out and theyre are some scratches in it but the black on black makes it hardly nticable at all
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Oh right so it's kinda an illusion cause it's black. Oh well. It's a pity the non-leather one's look so plain as at least they don't deteriorate.
ezzony said:
Oh right so it's kinda an illusion cause it's black. Oh well. It's a pity the non-leather one's look so plain as at least they don't deteriorate.
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Exactly. Mines been beat up pretty bad. But u cant notice unless u get right up on it. I also waz able to place a wireless charging coil on it. Kinda presses up on it but still highly unoticable
Get the leather, then ...
Get the leather ... BUT ... then consider buying this item from FastTech (Chinese co.), PC + Silicone Protective Case Cover for LG G4: https://www.fasttech.com/p/5608604 - it's thin and not that noticeable and at $3.10 plus registered shipping (recommended), it protects the resale/trade-in value of your phone if and when ready as well as any fumbles when and where it lands on something and breaks your screen, etc. Worth every penny, IMO.
Cheers,
S.
Since august 2015. Daily basis use.
I take care of my phone so... Not good leather quality :/
(shot with G4 H815 itself!)
Should of gotten the black model where it's not so noticeable lol
Yeah... but I got it for a pretty fair price so, no complain.
It's a shame leather covers are so expensive tho -_-
So this is what tan looks like for those interested. Absolutely awesome! THE PHONE DOES NOT SLIP AND IS COMFORTABLE TO HOLD NOW!
Cannot wait to see how it ages! Took about 15 minutes to install. But once you warm it up and rub the corners it looks GREAT!
Are you surprised that the natural leather was actually darker than they depicted on their website? Mine arrived today and I was surprised it's actually darker than I thought
lemonspeakerz said:
Are you surprised that the natural leather was actually darker than they depicted on their website? Mine arrived today and I was surprised it's actually darker than I thought
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I just ordered a black leather skin. While I was on the site, I accidentally discovered the time-lapse simulation of how the leather will look over time & it appears that it will lighten up w/use & aging.
lemonspeakerz said:
Are you surprised that the natural leather was actually darker than they depicted on their website? Mine arrived today and I was surprised it's actually darker than I thought
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Not really? I was hoping for a middle ground between the ta and dark brown leather so my expectations were blown away. I was MORE impressed by how well it stuck. Just a little heat from the hair dryer and some patience and it went right on. Only had to realign the large piece once and the small piece I nailed my first try. Not too bad for someone who shakes! Worth the money though.
Gytole said:
Not really? I was hoping for a middle ground between the ta and dark brown leather so my expectations were blown away. I was MORE impressed by how well it stuck. Just a little heat from the hair dryer and some patience and it went right on. Only had to realign the large piece once and the small piece I nailed my first try. Not too bad for someone who shakes! Worth the money though.
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I hear ya on the shakiness when trying to perfectly align the skins.... the more you concentrate on it, the worse it gets, LOL.
About a month ago, I bought a magnifying LED lamp from Amazon. I think I spent about $15 USD on it, has a fixed 3x magnification.
Best $15 I've spent in a while,I've wrecked a few skins along the way..... used it to install a skin on my Z-Flip 3 & I nailed it on the 1st try on both pieces. That phone is very unforgiving for even the slightest of misalignments,lends itself to skin peeling on the contoured edges if not perfectly installed.
That's one thing I like about the camera spanning across the entire width of this phone, it's the perfect edge aligning "cheat", only really having to concentrating on alignment on one axis.
Installing the leather skin on this phone should be a breeze, especially when using the magnifying lamp (ETA on the skin 12/8-12/9),I'll post some pix of the finished product, hopefully by weeks end.......
So I learned that is DOES NOT like a case...it tries to pull off the top skin when coming out. That's kinda lame to discover. It sticks right back on but I was hoping it would have more hold like the other skins but I assume the added thickness just grabs the lip of the case naturally...it sucks...because I am a mechanic...and my hands get dirty...so I use a case at work...
Gytole said:
So I learned that is DOES NOT like a case...it tries to pull off the top skin when coming out. That's kinda lame to discover. It sticks right back on but I was hoping it would have more hold like the other skins but I assume the added thickness just grabs the lip of the case naturally...it sucks...because I am a mechanic...and my hands get dirty...so I use a case at work...
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Yeah, eventually, the adhesive is gonna lose it's effectiveness w/this issue.
I currently have a textured skin from SopiGuard installed that is thin enough to survive case removal w/o the edge peeling.
I have two minimal cases that I use,I'm hoping that they won't peel back the edges as you're experiencing. One has an open design on the top and bottom:
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This one has relief cuts in all four corners, to facilitate ease of removal:
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My leather skin will arrive on 12/09/21,will be posting pics over the weekend.
Also, I'll follow up in about a week or so with results, as to if I experience any peel-back with case removal.
Gytole said:
So this is what tan looks like for those interested. Absolutely awesome! THE PHONE DOES NOT SLIP AND IS COMFORTABLE TO HOLD NOW!
Cannot wait to see how it ages! Took about 15 minutes to install. But once you warm it up and rub the corners it looks GREAT!
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Really does look good ... I just ordered one as well ... hope the installation is not too fnickery ;-)
Gytole said:
So I learned that is DOES NOT like a case...it tries to pull off the top skin when coming out. That's kinda lame to discover. It sticks right back on but I was hoping it would have more hold like the other skins but I assume the added thickness just grabs the lip of the case naturally...it sucks...because I am a mechanic...and my hands get dirty...so I use a case at work...
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My experience is identical to yours, this skin is not going to play nice with using a case.
Two things are in play here:
1) The thickness of the material.
2) The curved edges.
I used the hair dryer trick to get the curved edges to adhere & it's just not happening.
The cut on the skin is too blunt, it should have been taper cut, or, a thinner skin that would be more pliable to adhere to the edges.
YMMV & I hope others have a better experience than mine, but, based on my use, I'd recommend sticking w/a traditional skin, or, if you really want leather protection, go with a leather case.
Gytole said:
So this is what tan looks like for those interested. Absolutely awesome! THE PHONE DOES NOT SLIP AND IS COMFORTABLE TO HOLD NOW!
Cannot wait to see how it ages! Took about 15 minutes to install. But once you warm it up and rub the corners it looks GREAT!
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I bought a black leather skin from Gadgetshieldz and it looks better than this brown skin, this is also affordable than Dbrand so I bought it.
Here is mine after I messed up putting on the whitestone dome
I recently cancelled my order with Dbrand. They dinged me with a $5 cancellation charge for a product that was on back order.
After sales service is horrendous.