Decided as I couldn't find a case I liked (most make the phone too think, interrupt wireless charging and add unnecessary bulk) that I should customise a genuine battery housing / back panel.
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D-C Fix Japanese Elm Vinyl. [emoji3]
superawesomeme said:
Decided as I couldn't find a case I liked (most make the phone too think, interrupt wireless charging and add unnecessary bulk) that I should customise a genuine battery housing / back panel.
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:crying: it's beautiful!
Haha. Thanks. I love it I've lusted after the G4 leather back and unsuccessfully tried covers that have a "leather-look" that interfered with the wireless charging and look plasticy and rubbish tbh.
So I took inspiration from the MOTO X Style. I love it because I still get wireless charge, it's light and it's unique.
If you seriously want one you just need:
• an original LG G3 back plate
• a roll of DC Fix or other vinyl film
• a hair drier
• a Stanley knife or scalpel
Instructions
1. Remove back from phone (or use an original replacement from eBay). Clean the plate with alcohol or window cleaner. It needs to be 100% clean. No dust or finger prints.
2. Cut out a piece of the vinyl film, large enough to cover your back plate with maybe an excess of about 1cm around the edge.
3. Remove the paper from the film and place it sticky side down on the back plate.
4. Smooth the film over the back plate, pushing any air bubbles out.
5. Blast with a hair drier to make the film go super floppy and smooth over the edges.
6. Trim off the excess and carefully cut out the holes for the camera/buttons, flash, laser and speaker.
Done
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:crying: it's beautiful!
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A little comparison
Have you heard of dbrand? (https://dbrand.com/shop/lg-g3). It's been around for a while and offer various combinations and designs
Infernus-cz said:
Have you heard of dbrand? (https://dbrand.com/shop/lg-g3). It's been around for a while and offer various combinations and designs
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Yeah, I did try one of those first. The white leather effect one. They're good but I found it didn't go right to the edges, especially the top and bottom, and it got grubby quite quickly. The latter maybe because it was white.
Thanks for sharing!!!
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Haha. Thanks. I love it I've lusted after the G4 leather back and unsuccessfully tried covers that have a "leather-look" that interfered with the wireless charging and look plasticy and rubbish tbh.
So I took inspiration from the MOTO X Style. I love it because I still get wireless charge, it's light and it's unique.
If you seriously want one you just need:
• an original LG G3 back plate
• a roll of DC Fix or other vinyl film
• a hair drier
• a Stanley knife or scalpel
Instructions...
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You rock! Thanks for the share!
The only foreseeable problem is figuring out what to do with the remainder of the roll lol
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You rock! Thanks for the share!
The only foreseeable problem is figuring out what to do with the remainder of the roll lol
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True but at only £5 (USD$7) it's cheaper than the precut stuff and a lot of cases. I'm redoing my kitchen so it was just left over for me.
I might vinyl wrap my car so it looks wooden #crazy
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I might vinyl wrap my car so it looks wooden #crazy
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LOL gonna bring back that classic style, eh?
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LOL gonna bring back that classic style, eh?
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Yeah, back to the ark!
that looks great! interesting idea, never thought about using wraps or vinyls to do it like this. i just bought this "sample" oak vinyl film 4" x 8" just the right size, hope it'll work for my g3! it's not a self adhesive, or at least thats what it looks like, any recommendation on the adhesive i should use?
http://amzn.to/1QeBMxn
geminihc said:
that looks great! interesting idea, never thought about using wraps or vinyls to do it like this. i just bought this "sample" oak vinyl film 4" x 8" just the right size, hope it'll work for my g3! it's not a self adhesive, or at least thats what it looks like, any recommendation on the adhesive i should use?
http://amzn.to/1QeBMxn
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Looks like it should be self adhesive. It says "sticker" and has backing paper. Give it a shot and remember to post a pic of it
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Yeah, I did try one of those first. The white leather effect one. They're good but I found it didn't go right to the edges, especially the top and bottom, and it got grubby quite quickly. The latter maybe because it was white.
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Woah. Didnt know that. Glad that I didnt order one of these.
Thanks
Infernus-cz said:
Woah. Didnt know that. Glad that I didnt order one of these.
Thanks
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I grew to still like it, it's the standard fit version and it's possible my technique wasn't as good as the pros but it does look like a sticker.
awesome! :laugh:
I will probably follow your steps
Can you show a picture of the corners? Thank you
Thanks for your guide.. Finally i made it! But my wood effect is so dark..
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It looks great! But how do the edges feel? I tried a dBrand skin and the sides never really stuck 100% and felt sharp. like it would cut your finger any moment.
@superawesomeme Thank you so much for posting this! Look absolutely amazing! I can use this method to wrap my electronic cigarette as well, been wanting this so much and no one sells wraps like this for my device. This is so awesome thank you very much really!
I was so disappointing when LG decided to not release their wood/leather covers for the G3 just to push the G4 sales.
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Here is a cover I made from a black 2mm thick foam sheet from Micheal's craft store. The foam I used is called "Silly Winks Foam Sheets, 12x18, 2mm thick, $0.89." Basically, I just got the foam sheet, cut it down to 9 3/4 x 6 1/2 inches, and cut a slot out for the speaker and camera. I attached it with some wide double sided tape from 3M, making sure to edge the cover with tape very carefully so no corner comes loose.
I found the foam to be nice in the hand for non-slippiness, and it also takes care of that crunching sound that you can get if you set your tablet down on a hard surface that has some small grains of dirt or other stuff on it. I havent had to take one of these off yet, but the tape shouldnt do anything bad to the front cover, or its finish.
Enjoy.
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Hey all,
Here is a cover I made from a black 2mm thick foam sheet from Micheal's craft store. The foam I used is called "Silly Winks Foam Sheets, 12x18, 2mm thick, $0.89." Basically, I just got the foam sheet, cut it down to 9 3/4 x 6 1/2 inches, and cut a slot out for the speaker and camera. I attached it with some wide double sided tape from 3M, making sure to edge the cover with tape very carefully so no corner comes loose.
I found the foam to be nice in the hand for non-slippiness, and it also takes care of that crunching sound that you can get if you set your tablet down on a hard surface that has some small grains of dirt or other stuff on it. I havent had to take one of these off yet, but the tape shouldnt do anything bad to the front cover, or its finish.
Enjoy.
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Heh, that's pretty slick. Hmm think would work great with adhesive that comes on all the bump mail...comes off really easy (has a rubbery feel) but holds pretty dang well.
Looks good though.
RussianMenace said:
Heh, that's pretty slick. Hmm think would work great with adhesive that comes on all the bump mail...comes off really easy (has a rubbery feel) but holds pretty dang well.
Looks good though.
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yup, its the same stuff basically as the stuff they use on envelopes.
Interesting, going to swing by Michaels or Ben Franklin's tomorrow while I finish up Christmas shopping. I'm assuming 2mm is as thing as it gets?
Good job. Yes, I was thinking I might have to cover the amethyst gray.
Some said that it looked too purple. But, I don't think so. I actually like
the color. In some light almost looks gunmetal.
The only issue I see you having is since it's not exactly flush with the surface, I'm afraid that the foam can get caught on things. For example when you put it down or stuff it into a bag.
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The only issue I see you having is since it's not exactly flush with the surface, I'm afraid that the foam can get caught on things. For example when you put it down or stuff it into a bag.
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might as well put a goddam sticker on your prime. i will never deface it with anything adhesive.
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Interesting, going to swing by Michaels or Ben Franklin's tomorrow while I finish up Christmas shopping. I'm assuming 2mm is as thing as it gets?
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They might have some that are a bit thicker, but 2mm just seemed like the best thickness to me. They also have other colors i think, some pretty bright...
yeah, it can get caught in a bag if you dont put it in just right, but doing a good tape job takes care of most of that problem.
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might as well put a goddam sticker on your prime. i will never deface it with anything adhesive.
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Not exactly. The adhesive used isn't remotely the same as, for example, a sticker. If it's the envelope stuff, it leaves absolutely no residue. Besides, he didn't say this is be all end all solution.
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might as well put a goddam sticker on your prime. i will never deface it with anything adhesive.
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right on. i dont mind a little defacement if it gives me what i like. the cover finish is nice, i just want to keep it that way with a bit of protection.
A+ for ingenuity! I love it when people come up with their own customer fixes like this. May not be for me but I hope it works as good as it looks for you!
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A+ for ingenuity! I love it when people come up with their own customer fixes like this. May not be for me but I hope it works as good as it looks for you!
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Yea same here. Not for me personally, but awesome job!
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Looks great, seem's I need to order 3m di-noc carbon fiber vinyl to do something like that.
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yeah, i love aluminum cases on electronics, but they are so smooth that they just dont give me a solid grip all the time. Also this helps to grip the surface of whatever i set it on, like the rounded arms of the couch. Really gives you that perfect couch commando angle.
Just got two of these after seeing that the guy that makes (designs them) them actually is on XDA a lot and was very helpful while NOT hocking his product everywhere.
*UPDATED*
Originally the case covered part of the upper mic. I just removed the upper portion of the case and realigned it so the mic was centered when I re-attached that case. To easy. That was really the only draw back I had.
Pro's
1- Delivery was fast
2- Case was cheap (9$)
3- Shipping was (5$ for both)
4- Case is VERY low profile
5- Mat Black is oh so smooth and the front rim is a nice glossy black with more grip to it. This is nice as it makes it easy to hang on to.
6- Back design icon is cool looking
7- Kick stand still easy to access
8- Nice port access
9- Doesn't pull my Zagg Invishield HD screen cover off
10- Easy to get on and off
11- Doesn't scratch my phones finish
12- VERY light weight
13- Mat black with red highlights of the phone looks very sexy and pro
14- phone still fits in my pocket easily and doesn't collect dust etc.
15- Snug fit on the phone
16- Bezel is high enough on the front that my phone screen doesn't touch anything when laid on its face.
17- Camera is protected by slight bezel around it.
18- No "case buttons"...you still access the phones buttons which are nice
Con's
1- Power button is a little hard to depress initially but this is because the button is so high on the phones profile. Case flexes to alleviate this after a few uses though. I don't think this is the cases fault
2- Not many styles - My wife liked the Green Cruizer Lite better but not that much better. The android pattern on those cases looked cool but I don't know...after a while I do like the professional and sleek design of the Diztronic better. Plus the Cruizer Lite *looked* a little more bulky
mind attaching a pic?
shipping is only 2.50 on his ebay page.
good review
wish it came with a screen protector (thought it did bc it did with other phones, but it didnt).
note: you can readjust the case starting from the top of the phone to align the mic you said was covered. i noticed it blocked mine after reading your review so i took it off and readjusted the case and it doesnt cover it anymore
Mine doesn't block the upper microphone at all?
Neither does mine. Every port lines up perfect, just like on my RAZR Maxx and EpTouch cases.
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good review
wish it came with a screen protector (thought it did bc it did with other phones, but it didnt).
note: you can readjust the case starting from the top of the phone to align the mic you said was covered. i noticed it blocked mine after reading your review so i took it off and readjusted the case and it doesnt cover it anymore
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IDIOT! (Napoleon Dynamite voice)
Yeah I didn't even have to take the whole thing off...fix and looking perfectly.
*Updated Review*
Got mine in today and it fits nicely and looks good, I just have one main complaint about it....should of covered the buttons...after holding it in hand those holes in the case on the sides get annoying to me, and the thin strip where the volume rocker is, is so flimsy im almost scared it might stretch too much over time, or break...havent had a TPU case with buttons covered that the function was more difficult than the phone without the case on, so dont really see the reasoning why to leave them open now...
to each their own though i guess...
I received my cases as well today. Originally I liked the high gloss translucent one best because it just looks really sharp. After just a couple of hours though, it was covered in smudges and fingerprints(like anything glossy).
The fit on both of the cases I received are spot on. Snug fit, all my buttons/openings line up perfectly, and doesn't add much bulk. Simply great cases for the cost.
I will be sticking with the matte black one for the foreseeable future based on just the smudge factor.
Got to tell you - after listening to so many recommendations from the group here I decided to get the case and boy, I am so glad I did.
The case is snug with minimal footprint, all cut outs match perfectly (prefer this from covered) and the flat black matte just compliments the Evo. The kickstand is also easily accessible and it got here ahead of schedule..
Two thumbs up!
Got my case today as well. Now only if I had the phone to put it in....
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Got my case today as well. Now only if I had the phone to put it in....
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Same here, received the gloss and matte black case but no phone.
njfoses said:
Same here, received the gloss and matte black case but no phone.
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Ditto.
Kinda bummed but about to sell my 3D and go for tour of local Walmarts.
heres some picture of my matte black case. Love the feel of it and slim fit
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very nice photos! thank you!
Very nice pix. Anyone have the website I can order some from?
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Very nice pix. Anyone have the website I can order some from?
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http://tpu-cases.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=48_66
Rippley05 said:
Very nice pix. Anyone have the website I can order some from?
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http://www.amazon.com/Diztronic-Fle...NV6G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1338381313&sr=8-1
Also, free Prime shipping for those who qualify
I agree that the power button is a bit difficult to depress initially. >_< That's my only qualm about this case!
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Got mine in today and it fits nicely and looks good, I just have one main complaint about it....should of covered the buttons...after holding it in hand those holes in the case on the sides get annoying to me, and the thin strip where the volume rocker is, is so flimsy im almost scared it might stretch too much over time, or break...havent had a TPU case with buttons covered that the function was more difficult than the phone without the case on, so dont really see the reasoning why to leave them open now...
to each their own though i guess...
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Yeah case looks good overall, though I wish they had a version that covered the buttons and port so that the phone would be more water resistant (read: not waterproof, but at least ports/button holes would be protected from drippy hands at the least). Also, as people mentioned, it would be easier to precisely hit the various buttons if they weren't beneath the lip of the case.
I did not liked a lot the shinny cover so I Carbon Fiber it !!! Check this out
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Hydrographics? Looks good
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Looks ok
gives a more upscale look, beauty of Android...lots of customizations!! lol
That's awesome how did u do it?
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Easy!!! here is an old tutorial back when I did my Old EVO
Is done with a sheet of Carbon fiber wrap used on cars
If you dont have the Cardon sheet PM and we can work something out !I have plenty!!
Firts. I detach the backcase
Second, peel off the carbon fiber wrap and stick it to the clean surface of the back of your phone.
Third, Grab your wifes / girlfriend or mother blowdryer and just mold the edges. ( Common sense, when you appy the heat the wraper will mold to any shape or corner. No need to over over heat )
Then trim to shape, with blade / exacto knife.
Then your ready!!
Dinoc ftw!
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You know they make a $15 kit that does the same thing, right?
http://xoskins.com/carbon-fiber-skin-protectors/htc-evo-lte-4g-black-carbon-fiber-back
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You know they make a $15 kit that does the same thing, right?
http://xoskins.com/carbon-fiber-skin-protectors/htc-evo-lte-4g-black-carbon-fiber-back
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Yea that's actually what I thought it was
I love it!!
Found this site, they have different colors and you get a 2'x2' sheet for $15.
http://www.rvinyl.com/carbon-fiber-vinyl-film.html
I like the metal/wood ones
http://www.rvinyl.com/metal-vinyl.htm
http://www.rvinyl.com/woodgrain.htm
Looks like the 3x3 sample swatches would cover the top piece for $.99 !! (assuming it doesnt shrink too much)
It says, "They offer samples on all vinyl" but I could only find so many.
If someone wants to stick a ruler up to and check Brushed aluminum is nice!
Residue?
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Cool...I thought I can just accept a small donation just for $5.00 with free shiping
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I was wondering what is left behind on the plastic cover should you choose to remove the carbon wrap? Does it leave a sticky residue which I guess Goo Gone could remove easily?
I was wondering same about 'undoing'. As for goo gone, hopefully you don't mean something like goof off, which is lacquer based and would essentially melt the plastic cover.
Edit: yeah, that bushed aluminum looks sweet! I, personally, think a lot of them look too shiny/glossy.
Now, if only Wallet worked, I'd order it lol
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Goo Gone not Goof Off
Never used Goof Off, but the product Goo Gone is good at removing any sticky residue left from price tags or stickers on products. I don't think it would harm the plastic, and it probably isn't lacquer based.
Is the carbon fiber very smooth or does it have some texture / grip feel to it?
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I did not liked a lot the shinny cover so I Carbon Fiber it !!!
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That looks cool. I would want something like this but not so industrial looking. Any other links besides the ones already mentioned. Perhaps a 12" x 12" sheet for <$10.
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I was wondering what is left behind on the plastic cover should you choose to remove the carbon wrap? Does it leave a sticky residue which I guess Goo Gone could remove easily?
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No, if you remove it it will not leave any glue or sticky stuff.
Actually, where do you get your carbon fiber from? I'm sure I could use plenty of that on phones, automotive, audio, and everything else I own.
A lot of companies will you send you a free sample of Di-Noc. That's where I got mine (to do my OG 4G).
If this is actually removable (so I don't need another top cover for returns), I'm so doing this, just gonna make sure to carve out the camera hole so I can see the red.
Just did the same thing, the back hole including the red ring is approx. 1.2mm in diameter, and I just found something around that size and cut a hole around it, then stabbed the xacto into the cutting pad and slid the piece around it like a jigsaw to finish off the circle. The total job took around an hour for perfect cuts of all the circles aside from the camera due to me being a bit of a newbie and a bit blind.
Someone said that they make a 15 dollar thing that does the same, but looking at the skinomi carbon reviews, it looks like around the corners they use relief cuts in order to make it around the corners. Using di-noc or a similiar thin vinyl wrap, you can heat it up around the corners and get it to stretch slightly and actually wrap instead of just leaving some parts slightly uncovered to make it work. In my experience also with other products that do this to corners, those sections peel off after awhile because they get caught on your pockets while you slide the device in and out.
Second time working with Di-noc, my vision is a little blurry right now from all the focusing up close, so i'm going to take a break from the monitor, but before I go, one VERY important tip to anyone that is going to try this: use a new blade on the xacto, the sharper and pointier it is the easier time you will have with all the details, i ended up using just the very tip to cut out most of the details.
So I also own a Note 3 and dig the leather back but don't dig that it is fake as hell. I picked up the ZU when it went on sale about a month or so ago and though I do like the glass material I felt I was worrying too much about it. I couldn't find a case that I liked that fit in the dock and just kept worrying about scratching the back up. So... I just bought some leather sample and some el cheapo screen protectors and went to work.
I quite like the result though cutting out the camera hole was the worst part. Another good thing is that this is easily removed and reused if so desired.
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Wow, that's fantastic. Did you glue it to the back?
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Wow, that's fantastic. Did you glue it to the back?
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Thanks dude. Nah, I used some 3m double stick tape. It's the stuff I believe they use to put spoilers on cars. That leather isn't going anywhere. You can see how I laid it down in the second pic. I double stuck it onto an illumishield back screen protector so I can easily peel it off and put it back on at will with no loss of stickiness in case I want to switch back to my incipio case.
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Thanks dude. Nah, I used some 3m double stick tape. It's the stuff I believe they use to put spoilers on cars. That leather isn't going anywhere.
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Thanks, it looks really great. I have to find out how to do it by myself without rear sample protector.
I would suggest just buying a cheap rear protector because it would serve as the template for the cutout and also allow you to remove it easily otherwise you'd have to stick it on directly on the glass which would be a more semi permanent solution. But if you really want to do it without the back protector then just take a piece of paper and etch around with a pencil and you should have a good template to cut around.
I'm thinking of cutting out an opening for the Sony logo but I'm afraid if it might look like cheap. I may try to hunt down some red leather if I can find it on the cheap. Maybe I can find an old school Michael Jackson jacket at the thrift store and chop it up. Also I plan to buy a Muvit Bimat case and removing the clear portion and fit the leather around the bumper area of the case. I think that might be pretty sweet.
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I would suggest just buying a cheap rear protector because it would serve as the template for the cutout and also allow you to remove it easily otherwise you'd have to stick it on directly on the glass which would be a more semi permanent solution. But if you really want to do it without the back protector then just take a piece of paper and etch around with a pencil and you should have a good template to cut around.
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Yeah, I will have to use a paper. Rear protectors are almost impossible to find in Poland. There are almost no accessories for this phone at all. Thanks for your sugestions.
maxld said:
Yeah, I will have to use a paper. Rear protectors are almost impossible to find in Poland. There are almost no accessories for this phone at all. Thanks for your sugestions.
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Well here is a better idea... Just get some wide clear tape, I'd use some clear shelf liner like for cabinets and stick it to the back of the phone then draw your pattern. Peel that off the phone and lay it on some wax paper then glue the leather onto the non stick side of it and cut out the pattern. It is really just a square cutout, the hardest part would be the camera hole. Thank God this thing doesn't have a flash because cutting out that hole was a PITA. That way you will have sticky on one side and leather on the other.
The shelf liner is like 5 bucks at any grocery store.
Thanks a million man! I will try to win this battle on weekend.
Great job you should start charging people to have this done your make a killing dude.
It really came out fantastic! I can actually still fit the phone inside my Spigen Ultra Hybrid and Ringke Fusion cases, but I am going to rock it naked for awhile, I think!
Figured you guys would want to see some pictures of it, so here they are!
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Looks great, do you think if you put some adhesive on the toast back cover, that it could replace the OEM back?
biggiestuff said:
Looks great, do you think if you put some adhesive on the toast back cover, that it could replace the OEM back?
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I mean, it might if it is done correctly. I have never seen how thick/thin the OEM back cover is by itself, so I wouldn't know what to say about how far it would be sticking out.
The wood cover comes with the standard 3M adhesive you would find on something like the Dbrand/Slickwraps, but it actually has a cutout, on the adhesive side, that keeps the adhesive off of the 'NEXUS' lettering. I think the adhesive on this is a bit stronger, so it seems.
I think if you could figure out a way to adhere it evenly across the service, it could work. It's definitely rigid enough, albeit flexible. I am not sure that flexibility would stand up to the gaps underneath the OEM back cover.
You'd also probably want to have TOAST make a solid one with the dimple filled in, if they would even do that, so you have nothing exposed underneath.
Very nice! I just got my TOAST in today too. Walnut with a front cover on a MB!
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Wallrunner said:
Very nice! I just got my TOAST in today too. Walnut with a front cover on a MB!
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Your phone looks AMAZING!! Which brand front skin did you use? I tried the dbrand mahogany front skin over a Jelly Comb tempered glass protector, which sort-of worked... until I tried to put my Spigen slim case on the phone and it tore the front skin AND glass protector right off the front of the phone lol. Thinking I might go with the toast back cover and leave the case off, but definitely interested in what you used for the front (skin and protector) because it came out fantastic!
These are such handsome-looking phones. I would feel too exposed without a more shock-absorbing bumper around all sides, but these have the feel of something personally crafted, which is remarkable for something as ubiquitous as a cellphone.
- ooofest
oodasbobooo said:
Your phone looks AMAZING!! Which brand front skin did you use? I tried the dbrand mahogany front skin over a Jelly Comb tempered glass protector, which sort-of worked... until I tried to put my Spigen slim case on the phone and it tore the front skin AND glass protector right off the front of the phone lol. Thinking I might go with the toast back cover and leave the case off, but definitely interested in what you used for the front (skin and protector) because it came out fantastic!
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It's actually Toast brand, so it's a little bit raised unlike a dbrand but more durable. I currently don't have a screen protector on it as I never use them if I have something elevating the screen. It's maybe about half as thick as a credit card so not annoying at all.
I just ordered my Toast skin last night. How does the skin feel? I've seen a cpl guys over at G+ complaining that the phone felt to slippery.
caspersfi said:
I just ordered my Toast skin last night. How does the skin feel? I've seen a cpl guys over at G+ complaining that the phone felt to slippery.
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It's pretty grippy but smooth, like one of those wooden puzzles you play with. Definitely does a lot for the slipperiness of this massive phone! It only gets better with time as the wood does age slightly.
From my experience, the ebony wood is slightly more slippery on account of the varnish used to make the wood (it's not real ebony!) darker.
It's definitely less slippery then the default backing. The wood feels very very nice!
How does the ridge/edge feel?
I'm thinking of getting this for my incoming Nexus 6 - I do wonder about how the raised lip feels considering it sticks up higher than the back plate? Can you feel the edge of the wood cover? It's such a great smooth phone, I would be a little bummed if there was a rough edge feel in hand.
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I'm thinking of getting this for my incoming Nexus 6 - I do wonder about how the raised lip feels considering it sticks up higher than the back plate? Can you feel the edge of the wood cover? It's such a great smooth phone, I would be a little bummed if there was a rough edge feel in hand.
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They edges are sanded down to make them smooth.
The wood texture looks great but it clearly isn't flush with the edge of the phone. Since it's just stuck onto the existing back this is inevitable.
If we could use this instead of the existing back I'd seriously think about it but it looks too much of a bodge just stuck on top of the stock back.
I have been given multiple compliments regarding this cover. The edges are not as noticeable as you'd think (I thought it was going to bother me more than it did), the sanding seems like a good work around. I will try it. :good:
Can't post links yet. Just pry of your old back and it fits pretty damn good.
http ://imgur.com/a/zyibg
hakattack said:
Can't post links yet. Just pry of your old back and it fits pretty damn good.
http ://imgur.com/a/zyibg
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Looks really nice!! But I hate this blue color ? lol.