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HI xda Community,
I have a problem: I have a scratch on the aluminium backplate. Is there a way to brush it up, or something like that?
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/...ECIE20S4K7000000_nid=GSQ0YMQR9YbeRJ5GMFSMV0gl
Just kidding, I really don't know what would make it look like stock.
Put a skin on it so it covers the scratch and looks good.
Anyone know of a chemical that can turn the aluminum to plastic?
krispy521 said:
Anyone know of a chemical that can turn the aluminum to plastic?
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Now that's funny!
krispy521 said:
Anyone know of a chemical that can turn the aluminum to plastic?
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+1
I was going to say cut a huge hole in the back to get rid of the scratch, but yours was better!
Sodium hydroxide or Potassium Hydroxide will react good with aluminum. It eats away at it, can thin up the aluminum so the reception can eventually pass through.
Well, got a surprise from the post office as they delivered my skins today! Just installed the Distressed tan skin and wow, I now have the sexiest N6 ever! Thanks so much @slickwraps! I did take the stock plastic cover off and I am using a old skin as a base layer below the leather skin. Sits flush with the phone now and looks like it was made to be there. The leather is top quality, smells great and is super grippy, way grippier than the carbon fiber skin I had. Because this ****s flush, you can use any case you want. I am using the Ringke Slim fit for when I'm at work. Enjoy the pics.
rx2mazda said:
. . .I did take the stock plastic cover off and I am using a old skin as a base layer below the leather skin. . .
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So you removed the actual phone back that has the dimple and "Nexus" on it?
Dusty Rhodes said:
So you removed the actual phone back that has the dimple and "Nexus" on it?
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Yes.
I just installed mine and now wish I had removed my back for the sexy flush look
skusa93 said:
I just installed mine and now wish I had removed my back for the sexy flush look
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You still can if you remove it properly so I wouldn't worry.
rx2mazda said:
Well, got a surprise from the post office as they delivered my skins today! Just installed the Distressed tan skin and wow, I now have the sexiest N6 ever! Thanks so much @slickwraps! I did take the stock plastic cover off and I am using a old skin as a base layer below the leather skin. Sits flush with the phone now and looks like it was made to be there. The leather is top quality, smells great and is super grippy, way grippier than the carbon fiber skin I had. Because this ****s flush, you can use any case you want. I am using the Ringke Slim fit for when I'm at work. Enjoy the pics.
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Well done!
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Does qi wireless charging still work after you do this?
rx2mazda said:
Yes.
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Did you polish the aluminum on your phone?
Wow that looks great!
Dusty Rhodes said:
Does qi wireless charging still work after you do this?
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Yes it does.
Jacob030 said:
Did you polish the aluminum on your phone?
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Yes, you can probably tell from the black around the trim that this started as a blue N6. Just sanded away.
Looks good.
This is soo cool, well done! Also, the metal part is awesome! I am still waiting for my leather to arrive from slick wraps. As you have stated in your post, you have put the leather on top of your old skin, was it due to a thin leather? Or what was the reason?
PanBitco said:
This is soo cool, well done! Also, the metal part is awesome! I am still waiting for my leather to arrive from slick wraps. As you have stated in your post, you have put the leather on top of your old skin, was it due to a thin leather? Or what was the reason?
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Thanks!
First reason was because I wanted a buffer in between to cover the holes(pattern)so the leather wouldn't show these "dips", just a smooth leather back. I also wanted protection for the ribbon cable for the side buttons that runs back there, I didn't know how ofter I would be swapping skins and I didn't want it pulling up on that ribbon when I took it off.
I also have the Bamboo back and a extra middle housing and I can tell you that the bamboo won't work as is. It's maybe .2 inches too wide so it bows in the middle. Not a huge problem since it's Natural wood and can be sanded very easily(carefully)to fit. This is what I'm going to do. Just take about .1 inches off both sides and it should be Golden.
Awasome!
Regarding the sanding of the metal part, how hard was it to sand the buttons? I have a white version of nexus, but now seeing how brushed/polished metal frame looks makes me think of doing same ?!
PanBitco said:
Awasome!
Regarding the sanding of the metal part, how hard was it to sand the buttons? I have a white version of nexus, but now seeing how brushed/polished metal frame looks makes me think of doing same !
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I left the buttons just natural aluminum. My hand was sore from polishing the frame so I gave up lol!
I just did the same thing with mine. I was ****ting bricks while removing the back plate in fear of damaging the ribbon cable, but damn was it worth it.
I'd post pics, but having nothing to take pictures with at the moment
swimdude1120 said:
I just did the same thing with mine. I was ****ting bricks while removing the back plate in fear of damaging the ribbon cable, but damn was it worth it.
I'd post pics, but having nothing to take pictures with at the moment
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NICE! What Leather did you go with? I'm wondering how the Darker one looks, I might order it!
rx2mazda said:
NICE! What Leather did you go with? I'm wondering how the Darker one looks, I might order it!
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I went with the darker leather and it looks pretty damn nice I have to say on my Midnight blue!
Does the blue sand away easily and what grit sandpaper did you use?
swimdude1120 said:
I went with the darker leather and it looks pretty damn nice I have to say on my Midnight blue!
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Pic????
I originally bought the Karbon, black tpu & ebony wood & I liked them alot so I was kicking my self that I didn't order the red one, so I ordered one & a otg cable. I'm glad I decided to buy the red one cause its the only case that's sold out.
Can you please show the front, too?
You literally just showed the back
I also got the same case it arrived today. Here is view of every corner.
Pros:
Not thick
Nice weight to it
Good grip.
Color is amazing with black.
Good quality.
Cons:
Doesn't protect the front very good.
The lip is very small.
I've just posted a video with this the Silicone case in it, I also do a screen test with it and the Otterbox!
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I've just posted a video with this the Silicone case in it, I also do a screen test with it and the Otterbox!
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Thanks.
alukarulz said:
I also got the same case it arrived today. Here is view of every corner.
Pros:
Not thick
Nice weight to it
Good grip.
Color is amazing with black.
Good quality.
Cons:
Doesn't protect the front very good.
The lip is very small.
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I think I'm gonna get this
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I think I'm gonna get this
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Best 20 bucks spent.
I have the black TPU case,
A couple of things i don't like:
- Extreme dust magnet.
- The lid on the lower part of the phone is to small, probably because of the lower part cutout. this makes it more vulnerable when it drops.
But overall the grip is great and the does not make the phone to bulky at all
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I also got the same case it arrived today. Here is view of every corner.
Pros:
Not thick
Nice weight to it
Good grip.
Color is amazing with black.
Good quality.
Cons:
Doesn't protect the front very good.
The lip is very small.
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I almost wanted to get it but this is what I don't like
I have the flip cover and it's kinda nice, so I'll keep it that way. Very good protection
Nice! Thanks for sharing! Think im going to purchase this
DarkExistence said:
Nice! Thanks for sharing! Think im going to purchase this
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The red case is hard
Rebel7022 said:
The red case is hard
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As in not flexible? My sister has one for her OPX, has the nice fabric inside and the soft touch on the back. Not being flexible for this type of case is a good thing tbh
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As in not flexible? My sister has one for her OPX, has the nice fabric inside and the soft touch on the back. Not being flexible for this type of case is a good thing tbh
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No sorry. Hard means good, like " that case is hard" but the case isn't hard it's rubberish, I like it a lot
Rebel7022 said:
No sorry. Hard means good, like " that case is hard" but the case isn't hard it's rubberish, I like it a lot
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Ah right haha. Yep definitely going to get it soon ! Thanks!
It looks nice, only wish it came in different colours.
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It looks nice, only wish it came in different colours.
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I believe it only comes in black and red . Previous devices used to have blue and white as well which were cool
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I believe it only comes in black and red . Previous devices used to have blue and white as well which were cool
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I would like a dark blue one myself! I feel right is way to bright for me
It's definetley hard, and it's definetley a premium feeling case. I've had to stop using mine though as it just collects so much crap, I end up wiping it down every five minutes! and because of that the Red has started to fade.
I had my Red TPU since launch and have not had an issue. I haven't had the problem with it collecting dust/lint or anything. It got a bit printy while I was eating wings and on my phone, so I won't do that anymore. ...jk. It will get the occasional oily print, but that's it. I much prefer it because of the fabric backing. You always have that issue of stuff getting behind the case and scratching it up. I feel the backing will help a lot.
So I've tried in excess of 10 cases for my S8. The fact that I bought them on Amazon made the process long and tedious. I've tried 4 from Spigen and several no name brands. The latest one I've tried is the official sillicone case. It's great but too sticky and any dust or lint sticks to it solidly.
When I had an S7 I had a case I absolutely loved, this one:
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0...ge_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1&tag=androidcent08-20
Unfortunately, they don't make it for the S8 (yet they do for the Note 8 which is frustrating).
Anyhow, does anyone which case can be the equivalent of the one above? I want a hard-ish case, with at least the bottom uncovered but ideally the buttons as well, rubberized back and dark if not black. That's it.
Thanks!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y98H8C7
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y98H8C7
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Oh that does look like a good one. Have you used it? If that point design is not rubbery but rather plastic it's going to be annoying to hold. Plus that lack of a slight lip on front worries me.
Prosis said:
Oh that does look like a good one. Have you used it? If that point design is not rubbery but rather plastic it's going to be annoying to hold. Plus that lack of a slight lip on front worries me.
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I use that one. It's got a rubber coating to it. Slim cases like that aren't meant for protection. No lip doesn't bother me as I have a glass protector.
joe3681 said:
I use that one. It's got a rubber coating to it. Slim cases like that aren't meant for protection. No lip doesn't bother me as I have a glass protector.
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Oh I thought that being hard it would protect. OK then thanks!
Hey guys, I ordered a Mous Clarity case for my S20 Ultra today cause I wanted a clear case with a black border. Since the Spigen Ultra Hybrid I got, the black border is too thick that covers a bit of the back too plus I realized I didn't want a black camera frame too.
Would you mind showing me the case on your phone?
How's the camera protection?
Thank you!!
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Hey guys, I ordered a Mous Clarity case for my S20 Ultra today cause I wanted a clear case with a black border. Since the Spigen Ultra Hybrid I got, the black border is too thick that covers a bit of the back too plus I realized I didn't want a black camera frame too.
Would you mind showing me the case on your phone?
How's the camera protection?
Thank you!!
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I've got it for my regular S20 if you still want some photos?
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I've got it for my regular S20 if you still want some photos?
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That would be great actually. Especially, the side of it and the protection.
Thank you so much!!!
Sure, hope these are ok, let me know if you want to see anything else, I'm a bit of a case nerd!
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Sure, hope these are ok, let me know if you want to see anything else, I'm a bit of a case nerd!
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Are the sides grippy (tacky) or slippery? Thanks.
They're the same sort of texture as the back PC clear section, you get grip due to it being very smooth. Both the back and the sides are sadly fingerprint magnets.
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Sure, hope these are ok, let me know if you want to see anything else, I'm a bit of a case nerd!
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Thank you so much!! Mine will be here tomorrow.
Has to be one of the best cases around!
Glad you liked it, hope you enjoy it!
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Glad you liked it, hope you enjoy it!
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Just got it on! I really like the feel and the looks are amazing. Much better looking than the Spigen Ultra Hybrid. Looks more premium too.
Good times! I just wish there was a matte clear version as it doesn't half pick up fingerprints!
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Good times! I just wish there was a matte clear version as it doesn't half pick up fingerprints!
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Actually that would be nice too!
This case looks super thick and bulky. Is that true or is it just the way the pictures make it look?
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This cause looks super thick and bulky. Is that true or is it just the way the pictures make it look?
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The Mous?
It looks really slim to me with the appropriate amount where it needs too.
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The Mous?
It looks really slim to me with the appropriate amount where it needs too.
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From the pics posted above there is a pretty huge lip around the sides.
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From the pics posted above there is a pretty huge lip around the sides.
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The sides are almost parallel to the screen. The case feels really premium and has a nice grip. It's not slippery.
I went over 5 cases and I like this one the best.
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The sides are almost parallel to the screen. The case feels really premium and has a nice grip. It's not slippery.
I went over 5 cases and I like this one the best.
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I wasn't referring to the height as much as the thickness. I'm just saying from the pictures not putting it down
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Any oil slicks or water marks on the back where the clear meets the back of the phone?
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Any oil slicks or water marks on the back where the clear meets the back of the phone?
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Nope! I haven't noticed anything like that.
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Good times! I just wish there was a matte clear version as it doesn't half pick up fingerprints!
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Have you considered the Ringke Fusion Matte? https://www.ringkestore.com/products/galaxy-s20-ultra-case-fusion-matte - I love their cases and don't cost an arm and a leg.
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Have you considered the Ringke Fusion Matte? https://www.ringkestore.com/products/galaxy-s20-ultra-case-fusion-matte - I love their cases and don't cost an arm and a leg.
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Great minds and all that, I already have it! If I could get the back from that case on the Mous for me that would be perfect. I wish there was a more rugged version of the Tingle, because I love the added protection of the rails of the Mous case but not how much of a fingerprint magnet it is.
Because I'm a nutter I've ordered a matte screen protector for an iPad, going to try cut it out and stick it to the back of the Mous case to see if I can keep it clear but give it that more matte texture.