So i decided to plastidip my phone since i wanted a bit more grip from it, and let me tell you right now you can hold it vertically in your hand and it'll barely slide down, no need for grippy cases that add bulk. Best part is if you don't like it you can simply peel off the coating, here are some before and after pics of how i prepared it for the coating, i did 5 thin coats every 20 minutes and let it dry overnight.
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So i decided to plastidip my phone since i wanted a bit more grip from it, and let me tell you right now you can hold it vertically in your hand and it'll barely slide down, no need for grippy cases that add bulk. Best part is if you don't like it you can simply peel off the coating, here are some before and after pics of how i prepared it for the coating, i did 5 thin coats every 20 minutes and let it dry overnight.
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I plastidip alot of stuff (car parts, mostly) so this is awesome!
How does it hold up over daily use...any flaking or chipping?
3bananas said:
I plastidip alot of stuff (car parts, mostly) so this is awesome!
How does it hold up over daily use...any flaking or chipping?
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Ok this idea was only half perfect, i used it for the day and while the grip was awesome the ability to put it in and out of your pocket was disastrous, it just doesn't want to go in or out. Plus it picks up all the lint in the pocket, olh well at least it'll be easy to remove now :silly:
peachpuff said:
Ok this idea was only half perfect, i used it for the day and while the grip was awesome the ability to put it in and out of your pocket was disastrous, it just doesn't want to go in or out. Plus it picks up all the lint in the pocket, olh well at least it'll be easy to remove now :silly:
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This is a sweet idea, but is there something like plastidip that will not pick up lint/flake? I'm thinking of the rubberized surfaces on some cases etc. That would also be kind of cool
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I was shopping the other day and I came across this interesting thing. Basically it is this pad of some sort of sticky polyurethane gel that can stick onto any surface without damaging it and can hold your cellphone up. It is the single greatest mount in my opinion because I can take it anywhere. I have been putting it in the car for use as a GPS, in the bedroom to watch videos, etc.
Information from the package:
When your Magic-Mat becomes dusty and less sticky simply rinse and allow it to dry to its original stickiness
Magic-Mat is made of Polyurethane gel, a unique material that is incredibly sticky, resilient, flexible, and durable.
Magic-Mat can withstand temperature extremes ranging from -122F to 212F.
Magic-Mat is nontoxic, odorless, and recyclable.
Use Magic-Mat in your home, car, boat, or RV to hold your cell phone, sunglasses, PDA, toll pass...Just about everything.
I was able to find the exact product I bought online, however, I was also able to find similar ones made from the same material. I do not have a camera available, so the image below is of the other product, but they are exactly the same. Also, the picture does not show it holding a cell phone, but you should have no problem sticking your phone to it.
eBay ($1): http://cgi.ebay.com/Magic-Sticky-Pa...Accessories&hash=item20b2827e17#ht_3826wt_907
Cajole (were I got it from $8): http://www.cajoleonline.com/node/1
Amazon ($5.95): http://www.amazon.com/Auto-Non-Slip...HZDW/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1293261099&sr=8-4
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does it work well with the metal back? i assume it would
hazard96 said:
does it work well with the metal back? i assume it would
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I have a rubberized hard case so I haven't tested, but I will now.
UPDATE: yes it works.
I have this same mat (although white) and it works great with the Amzer Luxe Argyle case.
This seems like a great way to use as a GPS holder for my phone. You sure it will hold the weight of the captivate?
Smitty50 said:
This seems like a great way to use as a GPS holder for my phone. You sure it will hold the weight of the captivate?
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If you are not using it case it should. If you are, if depends on the case.
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If you are not using it case it should. If you are, if depends on the case.
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I bought it, and should take 14-25 days to arrive aaagh lol
AverageJane said:
I have this same mat (although white) and it works great with the Amzer Luxe Argyle case.
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do you mind posting pictures of it?
im interested in the white / clear one.
this is the case found on this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1747091#
Okay so i just got the case today
My first impression was it looks pretty cool.
Inspecting the case more, i find the quality to be pretty good. It doesnt feel cheap, not at all.
The case is easy to put on, but hard to take off. What I'm saying is, it doesnt feel like the second piece of the case would fall out of it at all.
The first layer of the case is made of Silicone. The second is hard plastic with silicone top on it which gives it more grip on your hand and wouldnt slip when put on top of a table, etc.
The case feels solid and grippy. it has holes for the mic and noise cancellation mic. The case has a cover for the 3.5mm which is great but not for the micro usb(expected that anyways).
The volume and power button are easy to press and gives you a nice feedback. Its really great
There is only one problem that i came across with the case, though its not really a big deal.
The hole for the micro usb port is too small for the charger that came with the phone. But if you force it in, it should go in DEEP.
I have a spare cable like this one so everything is all good
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For $6 this case is a total beast.
Quality is great and it looks pretty slick.
9/10
just got my other case today.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/330759812700?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
The case looks fantastic, though. Its hard to put on, like super hard. You have to force it to fit.
What i like about it is that it looks better than the the one similar to it. I like how the charging port is bigger as well.
Only problem i have with it is that fitting, its not easy and requires a lot of force to get it fitted.
Check out the pictures.
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Seriously, a bump!?
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Seriously, a bump!?
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yeah?
Honestly, I'm not crazy about it...
Looks simple and protective bit thick as hell.
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Comando156 said:
Looks simple and protective bit thick as hell.
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This.
I have been searching for a slim case that added no bulk to my sleek nexus 5. I looked at Ringke, Spigen but all the reviews on amazon said they damaged the phone corners. I was going to settle for a soft TPU case when I stumbled across this. Poetic sand black case for nexus 5. Even better it was 4.95 with free prime shipping. I figured I would take a shot since I know a lot of people like the poetic cases.
I must say I really do love the case. the cut outs for the buttons are nice, the top and bottom are exposed fully rather than cutouts but the case extends a bit past the ends so they would be somewhat protected on a drop. The case fits like a glove but I have had it on and off a few times and so far no damage to the corners. It adds almost no bulk, infact it makes the phone that much better for me. The sand texture on the case makes it really grippy. It does not slide around in my coat pocket, It feels really nice in my hand, almost like a coated textured metal. It extends far enough that if I flip the phone the glass does not touch the table and the camera lens does not poke out past the back.
Short of a bumper case, which I was not too crazy about this is probably the best case I have seen so far for the N5.
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How difficult is it to take off the case? It seems more or less like a SLIM case but instead of using the texture on SLIM it uses sand.
Should've done a forum search. I did a review on the same case about a week and half ago, mang.
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Should've done a forum search. I did a review on the same case about a week and half ago, mang.
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More reviews the merrier. OP isn't asking, hes doing his own review.
Decent case but find it unbranded as "quicksand" on ebay for $1-3. Sit back and wait 3 weeks for it to arrive though.
Sorry wrong thread
Here is my painted plate. I still need to wet sand, buff, and shoot a layer of clear coat over it but you get the idea.
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Looks good, want to see the final results though.
Wish there were custom lids for these that were painted and sold as accessories, but the shield is just not popular enough I guess.
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Looks good, want to see the final results though.
Wish there were custom lids for these that were painted and sold as accessories, but the shield is just not popular enough I guess.
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Yeah i hear ya thats why i painted my own up.
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It looks very nice what kind of painting did you used to paint it ? i want to make the same to my shield :highfive:
psycho1200 said:
It looks very nice what kind of painting did you used to paint it ? i want to make the same to my shield :highfive:
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Thank you very much. The black is krylon fusion which is supposed to bond to just about anything. The green is also krylon but its flourescent instead of the fusion. Heres a pic of it after i finished wetsanding it today. Its as smooth as glass to the touch but once i shoot a layer of clear coat itll really shine then. In one spot i sanded a bit to much and the metal came through and then a lightbulb went off. I decided to give it a worn look with bits of black and metal showing through. I might leave it as is tho i kind of like the dullness.
Nvidia Shield Root and More
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I got bored on Friday and decided to finish it up I wet sanded it shot a layer of clear coat wet sanded it again and then shot a final coat of clear. I do think i like the glossy look better. Plus i baked the clear coat which makes it a bit tougher.
Nvidia Shield Root and More
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Verizon store gave me the dot view case and really want to use it daily especially if mods are coming out but how the u use this thing? I can't figure out a one handed way to use it say for quick text message or what not.
Is it normal for phone lid to not sit flush? Seems cheaply made as I don't see how this is on purpose?
Any tips on how to use this thing one handed and how to get the lid to stay closed flush? First ever wallet style case to not sit flush, don't understand that.
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Verizon store gave me the dot view case and really want to use it daily especially if mods are coming out but how the u use this thing? I can't figure out a one handed way to use it say for quick text message or what not.
Is it normal for phone lid to not sit flush? Seems cheaply made as I don't see how this is on purpose?
Any tips on how to use this thing one handed and how to get the lid to stay closed flush? First ever wallet style case to not sit flush, don't understand that.
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Looking at your photos I see you have a glass screen protector fitted which is the reason the cover will not close properly. Mine closed perfectly when I got it but now I have fitted a glass protector it is the same as yours so it is not a problem with the case.
You're right. See that now. Would putting rubberbands around it holding it closed tight over night maybe help? Not sure with this rubber strap.
deeznuts said:
You're right. See that now. Would putting rubberbands around it holding it closed tight over night maybe help? Not sure with this rubber strap.
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I don't have a screen protector and the device never sat completely flush against the screen. To answer your original question, I couldn't figure out how to use it comfortably when needing to use it. Unless I am traveling I don't use the case.
The only thing that I can set that will help out sit flush is if you use a dremmel to remove some of the material from that corner where it first contacts the gals screen protector. There is excess material there that is causing it not to be able to close
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Anyone know of a thin temeprrd glass screen protector with round edges on the sides instead of square? Maybe this will help. Mine is only .3mm thick I believe or less but square edges so raised.