If you are looking for a decent skin just to reduce how slippery the Mate 20 Pro is - I've had good results with Slickwraps.
I wanted a subtle skin so that I can throw the tpu case over it, I ordered a shade series skin as well as two 'naked' skins from Slickwraps. Shade version as backup because over time i've seen a few negative reviews about transparent skins.
Turns out the Slickwraps Naked is perfect. Easy to place since the camera module is a perfect & strong guide.
It arrived without instructions. :/ and without the mounting magic liquid that the instruction videos all use. But a few drips of dish soap in water and a decent mist spray bottle sufficed. After using a credit card to push out all bubbles it took a couple of days for the skin to fully settle but now it's perfect. No longer slippery to hold yet it still has that premium feel.
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Like many of you I got my Gtab from woot.com I searched around for a screen protector with the perfect fit and couldn't find one until someone on here posted that xoskins.com made one for them http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1005240 where I said I would write a review once I got it. Its a holiday so I have time, here we go. I have used their skins in the past and I am a huge fan. At the time they were the only ones who did the cutouts correctly and their stuff is by far the best. No orange peel, no rubbery texture, and a lifetime warranty.
Packaging:
The skin came in a padded envelope with a snakeskin (not real snakeskin, but some texture printing very cool) box inside. The box had the skin, a spray bottle, squeegee, and instructions. The instructions are detailed and show you how to do it. They also have a youtube channel with install videos/guides if this is your first time.
Installation:
The install took me about 5 minutes. I have done these before so I am not a n00b. Just take your time and installing any skins are easy. Try and do this at night so that way you will leave your skin time to dry over night. I always steam up my bathroom before installing a skin, this drops all the dust out of the air. Wash your hands very well so that you don't have oils that will leave a finger print. Spray a fair amount of the spray on the sticky side to make sure its completely covered. Lay it down on the gtab and line it up. Then spray a lil on the surface of the skin where you will squeegee. I make one light pass over the whole screen to get it lightly tacked down and once I know its in place I press firmly and squeegee out the rest of the spray. It may leave some streaks but those go away after a day or so.
Look and Feel:
These usually take a day or two to completely cure. After they are installed they sometimes look hazy but after the day or so they clear up and look crystal. These skins are my fav because they don't have an orange peel/rubber texture to them. They feel as smooth as the plastic skins, but they are as strong as any polyurethane one. They do not turn yellow because of a uv coating which is also what hides fingerprints. On a big reader screen these are a must because of that alone.
Care:
DO NOT spray windex on these! I sprayed some on my evo skin and it kind of eats at it. I contacted their customer service and they sent me a new one and recommended using just the spray it came with to clean the screen. Windex has some acidic properties to it that are not nice to any urethane or plastic. They also said if it runs out fill it back up with water and a drop or two of dish soap.
I highly recommend these skins. I have used many in the past and I install these for everyone at work. Check them out.
dbrand was kind enough to ship me some skins for review for both the LG G4 and LG G3.
I figured I would post the reviews here on XDA to help the most people I could, here goes.
For the LG G4 I have the Black Carbon Fiber skin with accents and the White Carbon Fiber skin with accents.
For the LG G3 I have the Mahogany Skin with accents, and the Zebra Wood Skin with accents.
The skins arrived in simple plastic sleeves with a dbrand insert and the skin itself.
Once you open these the first thing you will notice is the skins have a texture.
The carbon fiber really looks and feels like carbon fiber.
You can actually feel the wood grain in both the wood skins.
The printing on these skins is second to none, they all look realistic.
The cutouts on the speaker grill, camera, and sensors are perfect.
The application of this skin is the easiest yet.
All you have to do is place the button and camera covers (accents) on.
Then just use the 3M paper to keep the entire skin from sticking as you align the camera cutouts.
Realign the paper sideways and align the speaker cutout.
Remove the paper completely.
Finally use a hair dryer or heat gun to heat up the edges and press them into place.
I used a heat gun on the lowest setting, a hair dryer may take slightly longer.
Just in case you do not believe how easy the install is, I have made a video of me installing one.
Remember I have no extra experience doing this, it is this easy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQFYXfo47Z4&feature=youtu.be
Once installed you will really see how perfect dbrand made these skins.
Every cutout and edge will be exactly where it should be.
There are no overlapped places or short edges.
I have used both Skickwraps and dbrand and in my opinion dbrand has done a much better job with their skins.
If anyone is considering skins, dbrand is the way to go.
At $9.95 for just the back and accents and $17.95 for the back, accents, and front, these are a great price.
https://dbrand.com/shop/lg-g4
I hope this review will help someone.
Please ask any questions you want, I will try and answer if I can.
P.S. my favorite is the White Carbon Fiber back with the Black Carbon Fiber accents.
I have the black carbon fiber skin. It's GREAT!
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I just bought the Matte Black skin and I'm really satisfied with the skin. Shipping to germany was done in under 2 weeks.
Installation was easy.
Now the G3 is not so slippery as without the skin. The grip is better than before.
Is it still compatible with other cases such as the Spigen Slim Armor? I'd love to have dbrand skins but with the option to be still protected with a case if ever I go outdoors
I picked up the light and dark wood skin wraps from Skinomi.
Installation was super easy, although I didn't use the side wrap or front screen protector (I just wanted the wood on the back).
You can see the difference between the two shades of color and the texture of the skins HERE
Will try to get Dbrands or Slickwraps for comparison.
I have used both Skinomi and dbrand skins for the S7 and S7 Edge.
I find that the Skinomi skins are much lower quality and craftsmanship than the same product from dbrand.
I have not yet had a chance to try out the skins from Slickwraps yet.
Here is my review of the dbrand skin for the S7 http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/accessories/dbrand-skin-review-t3343648
I also have an installation video from the S7 Edge up at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAQthdN4pJA&feature=youtu.be
If you have a chane to try the dbrand skins, i would highly recommend it.
The fit around the camera, heart rate sensor, and the overall fit on the back of the phone is much better.
The material used is also thicker.
The only down side is you use a hair dryer or heat gun during the application process.
This is so that the edges will form 100% to the phone and never peel up.
Hi Everyone, I recently received some products that are all amazing. I decided to make a post about them instead of posting in the accessories post about them because they might be lost and I will make it easier to get lost if someone was looking for the ultimate (Slim without scratches protection).
First, I started with a case called Anccer. They have gravel material which feels very close to the Oneplus 5T Sandstone texture. It is sold via Amazon. It is a very nice slim case that is SCREEN PROTECTOR COMPATIBLE. This case does not push the screen protector anywhere like most other great brand cases I have tried. If you are looking for a case, I highly recommend one of those. I paired this case with a pet screen protector Sold by LK on Amazon. I found a slickdeals discount code and decided to give it a try. I am impressed. It is PET and not liquid based. will post pictures below.
Now the skin talk. I have always been a D-brand fan buying skins. I found out phantomskinz and I tried their skin. I am very impressed by this brand that I haven't heard of before. Here are my thoughts as a long-time dbrand user.
The packaging is great. These guys really have an amazing packaging for their skin. You get a skin, the solution, two liquid based screen protectors, cloth, and a squeegee card. Even, they have a small texture sample on the outside of the box so you can feel it before you open the package. I am posting some photos below.
I went ahead and applied the black carbon skin since I have owned previous dbrand skins, but I can say, the phantomskinz black carbon feels better in the hand. It is a little thicker than the dbrand one and it actually have a good texture for the extra grip, which is helpful with the super slippery Galaxy S9
The application process is not hard and it is actually all in one piece so you have to align everything properly before finishing the installation. I personally like the all-in-one cut VS the separate parts on the 3m paper that dbrand provides. The only separate parts are a small piece for the sim-card and the camera, which I have installed. Overall, the skin feels like a very slim case and not just a skin. Of course, cases won't work after that because that skin is a little thick.
The screen protector is a wet application screen protector just like the IQ shield. It was straight forward, easy to align and squeeze the solution out, then let it dry. (I'd recommend watching a couple of tutorials about that if it is your first time installing a wet screen protector). The protector is edge to edge, so it is meant to be used without most cases, and it is meant to be used by their skins or other skins. The protector feels like the IQ shield where it sports the self-healing for minor scratches.The one thing I would change about the screen protector is the outer layer when pulled after the setup, pulls the screen protector, so I had to remove the protector after removing the outer screen protection plastic, applied more solution then put it back again. So far no edge lift. From the packaging, skin, screen protector, it is a really nice premium feeling product that is bundled nicely. I would give my thumbs up if someone is looking for that smooth all-in-one experience with phantomskinz.
Overall, that is the setup and these are my thoughts. Ask me anything in and I will do my best to answer you if you are thinking about buying the products that I had mentioned. phantomskinz has their own website and the other products are up on amazon.
The anncer case (the sandstone feeling)
Phantomskinz packaging
After Installation :good: :highfive:
getting the black carbon Monday, looking fwd to it.
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getting the black carbon Monday, looking fwd to it.
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Great choice. It also has a great texture for an extra grip.
I have never been a fan of glossy backed phones due to fingerprint smudges. Decided to get a skin for this phone and immediately noticed the far better grip and of course, farewell to fingerprint smudges. Got this online for around 1 USD.
I love carbon fiber <3
Video:
https://www.facebook.com/awsmdeals/posts/4115364145195190
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