Hey guys...got the PhantomSkin Chromatic kit in the mail today and decided to install it this morning. The package was very impressive. Included was the Chromatic kit and 2 free screen savers. I was currently using the black OEM gel case with the dinky screen protector. I first put on the screen protector follwing the instructions given. The install was a breeze! Coming from a ZAGG shield, I was very impressed with this screen protector. The screen was clear with little to minimal orange peel! I then started with the Chromatic Install. The battery cover went on smooth. The next thing I did was the camera part. I noticed even though I was pressing down hard and hitting it with the dryer, the sides would pop up! The MT4G has alot of rounded corners so this really concerned me. I went ahead with the bottom part and the sides. Nothing was holding, I dont know if it was the weather or what...I started peeling it off to return the product but decided to look read up here alittle bit. Thanks to member "methodz" who installed this also, I found a new way to install it. I just put on piece by piece, but instead of using the dryer, he recommended a lighter!!! After hearing this, the install was cake..everything stuck on like a glove. I dont recommend this product unless you have the black version as there are many gaps! I love the CF look and it feels great, I am going to keep this setup and match it with the OEM holster till a Otterbox series comes out. Sorry for the big pics, but I wanted everyone to see the detail and the gaps. Hope this helps anybody who was thinking of installing this kit! On to the pics!!!
-Merwin
FYI: I aligned the battery cover after these pictures were taken.
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Man that looks good.Also looks like a lot of work to get perfectly lined up and stuck down.How much was that?
I'm gonna make out resident screen protector application expert put mine on! It should be here soon
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the back of my phone looks like that, but i didn't use the side pieces, just the 3 main pieces on the back.
That looks really good, but I don't think I'd have the patience to line all those pieces up perfectly. What's it going to be like when/if you ever decide to remove them off the phone?
I checked out that site after getting my MT4G, and can't you choose what design you want for your phone? It didn't even show a picture of what it would look like after selecting the one for the MT4G.
Nice photos BTW!
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Man that looks good.Also looks like a lot of work to get perfectly lined up and stuck down.How much was that?
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It looks difficult but really easy. It was easy to align. The kit cost $29.99 but there is a 30% off coupon on their site. You get the Chromatic kit plus two free screen protectors for $20.96 shipped to your door!
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I'm gonna make out resident screen protector application expert put mine on! It should be here soon
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HAHAHAH! This my first time! Tell you what..you root my phone and I'll lay this down for you LOL!
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the back of my phone looks like that, but i didn't use the side pieces, just the 3 main pieces on the back.
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Looks good methodz! Your lighter post saved me!
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That looks really good, but I don't think I'd have the patience to line all those pieces up perfectly. What's it going to be like when/if you ever decide to remove them off the phone?
I checked out that site after getting my MT4G, and can't you choose what design you want for your phone? It didn't even show a picture of what it would look like after selecting the one for the MT4G.
Nice photos BTW!
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Thanks! I used by DSLR and bounced the flash so you can get an idea of the CF pattern and tried to get as much detail as possible. The install was easy bro! Also I peeled off some of the stuff i slightly heated and it came off without residue!
Looks good, but it would concern me that the silver bezel is still exposed to possible scratching/damage in the event of a drop. Is there any way to protect that with a skinz type of system like this?
Also, you were able to peel off some without residue, but does anyone have experience trying to get this kind of thing off after a few months?
How exactly to use the lighter???
I am unpacking now...
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How exactly to use the lighter???
I am unpacking now...
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Just get close to the parts that arent sticking well and run it back and forth maybe like 3 timess to give it a little heat. Dont let the flame touch the CF. Get your thumb afterwards and stroke it into place LOL! GL on the install!
Geezz....I already messed up the screen shield.....DUNNO this instruction says soap, but id doesn't workout....
I see kinda wave-y pattern....is it normal?
Ain't for me this job...I'm pissed now
PS: redid it, look ok now, not perfect job though......Scared to apply the CF skin.
yes, this phone has a lot curve, Even Zagg was hard to put on the phone. but I manage to get zagg stick in to the phone now.
If it doesn't work, I can send it back for replacement. I hope you guy can send your Phantom skinz back too if you mess it up.
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haha, i guess i'm daring... i stuck the skin on first and lit the actual CF areas. just don't light it for too long or you can damage something, just a split second or a few passes. you will find some of the skin doesn't stick too well if it is cold out so you will have to heat it. the instructions say use a blow dryer but i used a lighter instead.
I did it! And actually I am very impressed with my results on CF skin! Was easy and trick with the lighter worked fantastic! Very pleased! Looks and feels great!
Thank you guyz!
Looks nice! I would warn people you will feel the edges of the skin when you hold the phone. I used that on an iPhone and removed it after getting tired of feeling the edges of the skin.
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HAHAHAH! This my first time! Tell you what..you root my phone and I'll lay this down for you LOL!
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thats kinda how it works out... i work at radioshack and im the one resident geek... i root all the phones, hack wii's, xbox, ps3... one of the guys is really good at applying screen protectors and such. when mine gets here i'll take it to him and have him put it on... then im sure we'll go use that lighter for something else...
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Looks nice! I would warn people you will feel the edges of the skin when you hold the phone. I used that on an iPhone and removed it after getting tired of feeling the edges of the skin.
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Neah, I barely feel anything. It really depends, I guess, on the shape of the phone. Maybe iPhone is not well suited for this, but mine feels smooth and nice.
I warmed up really well the edges with the lighter when I applied the skin, so it set tight.
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Geezz....I already messed up the screen shield.....DUNNO this instruction says soap, but id doesn't workout....
I see kinda wave-y pattern....is it normal?
Ain't for me this job...I'm pissed now
PS: redid it, look ok now, not perfect job though......Scared to apply the CF skin.
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Just a note for others: the screen protector will show artifacts and other random blobs that may look like smudges when its fresh. This should go away within 48 hours as it completely dries. Just relax and be patient, the world wasn't built in a day.
AFAIK all of these types of protectors (zagg, bse, ps)recommend putting the phone down for 24hrs after application.... to ensure it sticks, and to allow the solution to dry
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As soon as you squeeze out most of the water it will work fine for usage. At least with the phantom skinz.
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Are there any custom back cases for this phone? I'd kill for a white or black one with sick designs on it. The black and purple ones that come with the phone are kinda bland imo.
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Are there any custom back cases for this phone? I'd kill for a white or black one with sick designs on it. The black and purple ones that come with the phone are kinda bland imo.
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Arcadia310, dont know if you happened to look or not but just a few posts down you have a white battery cover mod.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=767343
Or my question about obtaining an OEM battery cover in a diffrent color.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=767804
http://stores.ebay.com/Aplusacc-Inc/_i.html?_nkw=Vibrant&submit=Search&_sid=242952249 Look around eBay.. there are definitely a lot to choose
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http://stores.ebay.com/Aplusacc-Inc/_i.html?_nkw=Vibrant&submit=Search&_sid=242952249 Look around eBay.. there are definitely a lot to choose
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I dont think he wants a case I think he is looking for a battery cover like myself.
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I dont think he wants a case I think he is looking for a battery cover like myself.
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Yeah, yeah.. it's a start.. has a "battery" case design on it. I didn't look too close at it. I'm sure they'll start to come around sooner or later, haven't found anything about it but the cases with the custom designs on the back are the closest things to it. Not exactly what you're looking for but its a start.
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Yeah, yeah.. it's a start.. has a "battery" case design on it. I didn't look too close at it. I'm sure they'll start to come around sooner or later, haven't found anything about it but the cases with the custom designs on the back are the closest things to it. Not exactly what you're looking for but its a start.
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lol yah, the reason for wanting the battery cover i think is to keep the slim factor of the phone.
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lol yah, the reason for wanting the battery cover i think is to keep the slim factor of the phone.
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most likely.. I prefer the gel case because it makes the buttons easier to press. I remembered when I first got the phone it almost slipped out of my hand when i was going for the power button because it wasn't anything i was familiar with. I started to live with it.
Hell, you could probably be the first to start making custom battery covers and become rich doing it
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most likely.. I prefer the gel case because it makes the buttons easier to press. I remembered when I first got the phone it almost slipped out of my hand when i was going for the power button because it wasn't anything i was familiar with. I started to live with it.
Hell, you could probably be the first to start making custom battery covers and become rich doing it
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If i knew how i would but i dont think a huge die will fit in my house not to mention all the raw materials.
Yeah I'm talking about the battery covers. I would love a glossy white one with galaxy s text on it, or a shiny black with a metal finish to it.
Also where can I get some good belt cases for this phone at? I went to a T-Mobile store and was surprised that they don't have many accessories for this phone.
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Yeah I'm talking about the battery covers. I would love a glossy white one with galaxy s text on it, or a shiny black with a metal finish to it.
Also where can I get some good belt cases for this phone at? I went to a T-Mobile store and was surprised that they don't have many accessories for this phone.
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Try the white paint you just have to get two-three different types of sandpapers and then a white spraypaint/clear glossy . It is not as shinny as the OEM ones we have (where you can see your face in it) you just have to remember to lightly sand the device after the last paint application to keep a smooth non paint surface.
Now that you mention it... I just remembered, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=755173&highlight=Carbon this thread theres one of the choices you have available as well. There's a I9000 backcover available in the accessories forum too
If the white cf could hold a longhorn orange decal/paint I'd hop on it in a second.
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Has anyone come across an Anti-Smudge/Anti-Glare screen protector for the 4G? I was looking for the ones that have a slightly textured feel to them. I've done a few searches and came up with only a couple and they were "cut to fit" or from someone that looked a little shady (had misspelled words in their advertisements). I have an XTREMEgaurd on there now that I'm not super happy with but it'll keep my screen safe until i get what I'm looking for. Thanks ahead for your help.
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Has anyone come across an Anti-Smudge/Anti-Glare screen protector for the 4G? I was looking for the ones that have a slightly textured feel to them. I've done a few searches and came up with only a couple and they were "cut to fit" or from someone that looked a little shady (had misspelled words in their advertisements). I have an XTREMEgaurd on there now that I'm not super happy with but it'll keep my screen safe until i get what I'm looking for. Thanks ahead for your help.
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The T-Mobile Store took and used a G2 Anti glare Anti smudge and cut is slightly at the bottom and it looks and works great. I think the girl has done quite a few as she did a great job on mine. I would highly recommend this over the regular clear plastic ones.
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Has anyone come across an Anti-Smudge/Anti-Glare screen protector for the 4G? I was looking for the ones that have a slightly textured feel to them. I've done a few searches and came up with only a couple and they were "cut to fit" or from someone that looked a little shady (had misspelled words in their advertisements). I have an XTREMEgaurd on there now that I'm not super happy with but it'll keep my screen safe until i get what I'm looking for. Thanks ahead for your help.
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I was just thinking about getting the XTREMEguard, why dont you like it? I thought it would be nice..plus it is supposedly 'very tough' "Military grade" material... please tell me a little feedback on that?....
BTW- are you looking for a S.P. which has a grippy texture? is that what you mean? I saw one on eBay which said it had a grippy texture....
Well i may end up giving the G2 screen protector a shot. Hopefully someone up there will be kind enough to cut it for me. I don't trust myself to cut it correctly lol. Thanks a lot for the info!
The problem i had with EXTREMEgaurd was that it had visible "grains", even after having it on there for 3 days. The "grains" ran length wise across the screen and it drove me nuts so I peeled it off yesterday. It is also thicker than my liking. It served its purpose though and was scratch resistant. I tend to be a little more particular than most people though so you may not notice the inequalities that I found with it. I only wasted 5 bucks though. I think there are superior products out there but the price was right and like I said... some people are as particular as I am.
Im not sure what they mean by "grippy texture". "Grippy" sounds like "sticky" to me so I'm not sure. The one I'm looking for is textured but not "sticky". Like what Bobsbbq was talking about with the G2 screen.
Thank you both for the info. I'm gonna look around for a couple more days and then I'm gonna go the "cut G2 SP method".
I have tried the Clarivue in the past, which btw does not have one yet. But nonetheless, it has always been highly rated
My Point? Well the Tmobile OEM one that they put out seems to be EXACTLY the same as the Clarivue.
You can't go wrong with that. By the way EREBUSTING, what is a S.P. ??
I think I know what a grippy texture means, sort of like the ones (they are good tho) like the invisible shield that you use a liquid to put on??
I have a good friend who decided to help me out and do some custom painting.
The paint is very low odor and after about 48 hours, there is hardly any lasting odor of the paint. Each door will be custom painted once the order is placed.
There is a purple, white, hammered copper, hammered silver, and a rubber black.
The rubber black is quite nice in that you could set on your dash and it does not slip easily, unless you drive like me
I am working on a glow in the dark cover as well. That should be done this week sometime. The first attempt did not go well and showed some markings that honestly I was not happy with.
What are your thoughts?
mmm... i got a blue evo door from there. Arrived with a bunch of the tabs broken. Oh, and with a scratch.
nice selections! i ordered clear n yellow before and fits very well. at first had some minor problems but with directions provided, it was easy. i may be interested in the rubber black. glow in the dark sounds..fun
Anybody try RIT Dye? Worked like a charm on the touch pro...
i think the paint jobs on these look amazing.
however
with absolutely no offense to joey, who spent a lot of time designing and working on the case, they have a sizeable gap between the new back and the case. its isn't too big but it is big enough to let dirt/dust/pocket lint, etc, into the phone and for that i cant get any of these.
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mmm... i got a blue evo door from there. Arrived with a bunch of the tabs broken. Oh, and with a scratch.
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you should send me a picture of the tabs so I can send you another one. As for the scratch, thats odd because they all come in plastic wrap and a bubble envelope.
I would buy them all of they didn't have the rail or center strap hole.
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So, how do I order?
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So, how do I order?
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http://www.customevos.com/
Also no offense to Joey but I had to steer clear of these because of the gap. Active lifestyle with my phone living in my pocket means lots of dust and lint to contend with. If something changes and these gaps get fixed up, I will be on board for several of these doors.
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What are your thoughts?
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no thanks.
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you should send me a picture of the tabs so I can send you another one. As for the scratch, thats odd because they all come in plastic wrap and a bubble envelope.
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Yeah it was weird. The envelope must have gotten crushed sadly. Ahh, i no longer have it anymore. I forgot to email about it .. thats my fault though so.
i was always interested in buying a new battery cover but i never did bc i never new if it worked with normal cases such as a ballistic or TPU or a normal snap on case. so does it??
thanks in advance for your answer
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i was always interested in buying a new battery cover but i never did bc i never new if it worked with normal cases such as a ballistic or TPU or a normal snap on case. so does it??
thanks in advance for your answer
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The case I tried was a gel type case, it worked good over the door.
So is there plans for a new door? Same stuff without rails or center lip and no gaps? I would also like red without the shiny finish. Something like stock black's material would be perfect. Your doing well from the looks of it.
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So is there plans for a new door? Same stuff without rails or center lip and no gaps? I would also like red without the shiny finish. Something like stock black's material would be perfect. Your doing well from the looks of it.
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short answer is no. no way I could afford a remold of the door. If you remember, we (XDA members) all pulled our resources and did a group pre-buy.
thanks
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short answer is no. no way I could afford a remold of the door. If you remember, we (XDA members) all pulled our resources and did a group pre-buy.
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What's the cost of a mold? If you want to p.m. that's fine.
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several thousand
Bought one of your Hand Hammered silver backs and a free blue cover.
Already have a couple of clear, one I etched and painted - other is virgin on my BF's evo.
BTW - you can make some adjustments to the clips to make it fit near perfect.
pretty sweet dude, i wouldnt mind giving mine a paint job one of these days
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Hey guys,
So a week ago i was planning on painting my car mirrors..but I didnt know if i was gonna like it...so I was looking for a cheaper solution...
On diferent car forums I found about this PLASTIDIP thing...so I went to hom depot and for 5 bucks picked me a can
Plastipid is actually like rubberising a surface...best part ITS NOT PERMANENT!!! so if i ever get bored i can remove it like removing glue from your hand
I decded to expand the use of it to my case..and man it looks AWESOME!..no more sliding ..super grippy and if u need a retouch just simply spray another coat
not sure how long it ll last but with a can u can do like 30 cases.. Enjoy!
This works also on phones as well ..BUT be very careful blocking everything from the front part..I would only do the back cover of it if anything
PD im not responsible if you mess up your phone/case
Here some people applied that to their winter wheel and it lasted the whole winter and it's still perfect so I wouldn't be afraid on the case.
That's a great idea, I might do that.
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Here some people applied that to their winter wheel and it lasted the whole winter and it's still perfect so I wouldn't be afraid on the case.
That's a great idea, I might do that.
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so far im super digging it..my car mirrors look awesome...we ll see how long it lasts...but again what i like the most is if i say i want back my glossiness i just peel it off
it takes a total of like 1.5 hrs with the waiting time
Ill have to wait a little before i can try that.
Here we only have the standard color like black, blue, red and clear. And its expensive 15-20$ per can. Ill have to buy some from US
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Ill have to wait a little before i can try that.
Here we only have the standard color like black, blue, red and clear. And its expensive 15-20$ per can. Ill have to buy some from US
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holy crap!!!! thats expensive!!!
you know what color they have here??? flat white!!! a matt white case....mmmm. i might do that to my other hard cases
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so far im super digging it..my car mirrors look awesome...we ll see how long it lasts...but again what i like the most is if i say i want back my glossiness i just peel it off
it takes a total of like 1.5 hrs with the waiting time
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just fyi, they do offer glossy finishes
edit: oh, and +1 for flat white...
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just fyi, they do offer glossy finishes
edit: oh, and +1 for flat white...
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Damn ..I can't find glossy finish at all here in Vegas guess I'll be ordering online
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Reporting back..its been a couple days I'm finally fully used to the texture ..its still holding nice
Did a small drop test .no scratches on the case and it did a different sound when hitting the ground (due the rubberized texture )
I left the phone on my car by accident at 85 degrees here in Vegas...came back and phone was cool ..so the thingy helped with heat absorption ..
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hmm found this after I recieved my skin protector..If anyone else has an XO Skin product, I hope maybe you willl find this helpful as I have.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3NF3yPO9mw
The wax paper is genius! I always have issues getting these right the first time. I wonder if that would work on the clear to dry install?
Tnx
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I wonder if that would work on the clear to dry install?
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I don't know never tried it, I would assume using the spray gets a clearer look
Yes, clear skins work better with spray
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I don't know never tried it, I would assume using the spray gets a clearer look
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Ya, the best thing for a clear skin would be the spray. I was asked to try out the wax paper carbon fiber though, and it is working fantastically.
Ya, the best thing for a clear skin would be the spray. I was asked to try out the wax paper carbon fiber though, and it is working fantastically.
Thanks
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ok thanks for your help. Much appreciated
I emailed them about that and they said, they recommend using spray for the clear. They said it's the best way to get the clearest install.
I just got my phone replaced and installed another. I used a blow drier this time to warm it up after reading that helps it stick better and to get bubbles out.
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hmm found this after I recieved my skin protector..If anyone else has an XO Skin product, I hope maybe you willl find this helpful as I have.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3NF3yPO9mw
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Thanks! They look pretty good.
Still holding strong with the wax paper. Used spray on the screen install too. XOskins has always been very responsive and helpful with questions I've had and the product is working better than any other I've had.
Spotted this beauty on twitter!
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Can't seem to get the corners to stick down permanently. Tried using a blow drier to dry the glue more and press it back down. It didn't seem to make a difference...
SO the blow drier has to be warm, I was using cold air. The warm softens the edge. After that email... I feel stupid haha. They appear to be stuck down now.