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Ghost Armor Carbon Fiber Review

Ordered the Ghost Armor Carbon Fiber skin on Tuesday and it was just delivered today. I ran over to the kiosk here in my local mall and had the guy there install it since I'm all thumbs when it comes to this.
First impressions:
Carbon Fiber feels great and adds pretty much no bulk. The screen protector is great, Ive used Ghost Armor on most of my electronic screens and this one is no different from the others. Ghost Armor is a wet application, but has NO orange peel like other wet application protectors. Being day 1 there is a slight haze, but this typically goes away after a few days.
The battery cover has 1 cutout for the "Samsung" logo. I would assume this would line up perfectly assuming you have the standard battery door. I am using the extended battery and door so the cutout was slightly off. The guy at the kiosk enlarged the cutout so it appeared correct.
On to the pictures:
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Hi! great review! But can you take more macro shots of the front screen protector with different angles? Thanks!

That looks pretty sweet, do they sell them directly at the kiosks or do you have to order them ?

snidrx said:
Hi! great review! But can you take more macro shots of the front screen protector with different angles? Thanks!
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gkaugustine said:
That looks pretty sweet, do they sell them directly at the kiosks or do you have to order them ?
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I got mine online, the guy at the kiosk stated they have ordered them but they didn't anticipate them to be there for at least another week.

pretty sweet! thanks mate for posting! I'll get one as soon as I can!

Looks badass. I'm a sucker for anything carbon fiber.
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jburnette87 said:
Looks badass. I'm a sucker for anything carbon fiber.
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Me too...such a weird manly fetish though lol

looks great.
i loved the look and feel of my ghost armor screen protector that i had on my droid x but it did really funny things when you looked at it with polarized sunglasses on and i finally had to strip it.

What color is that? gun metal?
FYI guys they currently have a 30% of promo right now the code is lm30

gkaugustine said:
What color is that? gun metal?
FYI guys they currently have a 30% of promo right now the code is lm30
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This is the gun metal color

Thanks for the code. I'll soon see how the phone will look with black carbon fiber =D

Would love some pics of the phone with the black carbon fiber on it if anyone can post.

May i ask whats your wallpaer ? it looks great and modern

Does this make the back of the phone less slippery?
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leoaudio13 said:
May i ask whats your wallpaer ? it looks great and modern
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it looks like pixel rain live
Market Link

I've never used anything like this on a phone, (always used a case) but I love the idea of the slim fit/no bulk. Also, this looks pretty tough.
Whats it like putting these on? PITA? Not bad?
EDIT: Just ordered one, thanks for review/pics, and also the code. Lets hope its not an epic ordeal to install.

Natolx said:
Does this make the back of the phone less slippery?
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I think it does. I had this same carbon on my nexus s and it became better with age.
BoostedSR20 said:
I've never used anything like this on a phone, (always used a case) but I love the idea of the slim fit/no bulk. Also, this looks pretty tough.
Whats it like putting these on? PITA? Not bad?
EDIT: Just ordered one, thanks for review/pics, and also the code. Lets hope its not an epic ordeal to install.
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I didn't install but watching the guy it took him 5 minutes for the whole thing.

Does the pouch come with
Saw a white pouch in the photos just wondering if it's included.

That white pouch is an extra $5 at the kiosk I went to. They didn't have the galaxy nexus armour yet, there getting it next week.
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Awesome case

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I just got this yesterday and its amazing! I had the black tpu case from Amazon with the S on the back and this one blows that one out of the water!!! And it's cheaper!
http://www.overstock.com/Electronics/Clear-w-Black-Trim-TPU-Rubber-Case-for-Samsung-Epic-Touch-4G-D710/6437758/product.html

I have that case! Haha, it is a great case. I just wish the clear back was more transparent..... There is also another thread talking about this case.

I have the exact same one. I paid $4.33 off ebay..free shipping.

Jess813 said:
I just got this yesterday and its amazing! I had the black tpu case from Amazon with the S on the back and this one blows that one out of the water!!! And it's cheaper!
http://www.overstock.com/Electronic...msung-Epic-Touch-4G-D710/6437758/product.html
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it is a nice case. we sell these at my store CONSTANTLY. theres also a purpley transparent back (purpley is a word now), and one thats solid pink where the black is, and see through pink on the back. i personally got the carbon fiber one with the kickstand, but now im using a fly grip and friggin love it

jnguyen12 said:
I have that case! Haha, it is a great case. I just wish the clear back was more transparent..... There is also another thread talking about this case.
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i tried searching but couldnt find the thread, can you link me plz?
i have the glossy black tpu from amazon and was wondering if i should buy this one.

Zexell said:
i tried searching but couldnt find the thread, can you link me plz?
i have the glossy black tpu from amazon and was wondering if i should buy this one.
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Here's the link for the one I bought off of ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/200694959716?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Zexell said:
i tried searching but couldnt find the thread, can you link me plz?
i have the glossy black tpu from amazon and was wondering if i should buy this one.
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I had the same one from Amazon and prefer this HANDS down! Its slimmer and more comfortable.

I saw a video review and it shows the clear part having a purple tint on it?
If someone has any hi-res pics of the case w/ phone, i'd be grateful.

Thanks for the deal.

Zexell said:
I saw a video review and it shows the clear part having a purple tint on it?
If someone has any hi-res pics of the case w/ phone, i'd be grateful.
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There are some which have different tinted colored backs, but the one pictured is clear frosted.

Jess813 said:
I just got this yesterday and its amazing! I had the black tpu case from Amazon with the S on the back and this one blows that one out of the water!!! And it's cheaper!
http://www.overstock.com/Electronic...msung-Epic-Touch-4G-D710/6437758/product.html
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I also have the S one and thought it was too thick. Is this one thinner than that one?

My casemate pop started warping so I got this one. Hands down my favorite case now. Fit is great and the buttons are easy to press.
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Most plastics will take a tint using that $1 RIT dye just in case anybody wants to customize a clear case.

Twinsen72 said:
Most plastics will take a tint using that $1 RIT dye just in case anybody wants to customize a clear case.
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Sorry I don't follow.... How would you do that?
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Can anyone who has this case post a couple of pictures with the case on their phone?

This is the case I rocked the most when I was using my E4GT. I hated TPU cases but for some reason I friggin' LOVED this one.

jnguyen12 said:
Sorry I don't follow.... How would you do that?
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Basically you buy the dye used for clothes & soak your case in it for any given amount of time until you achieve the desired depth of color.
It comes in a liquid:
Or a powder:

EL TEJANO said:
Basically you buy the dye used for clothes & soak your case in it for any given amount of time until you achieve the desired depth of color.
It comes in a liquid:
Or a powder:
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Well I just want to change the back cover of my phone... But thanks for the input.
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Just ordered one from Amazon today. Hopefully I'll like it.

jnguyen12 said:
Well I just want to change the back cover of my phone... But thanks for the input.
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Well a few weeks ago I purchased a Duck Tape Sheet (8.5" x 11") in chrome & attempted to use that to cover my back battery door. Unfortunately my exacto knife was so dull that the edges came out all crappy.
You can find these sheets in various colors and patterns for about $1.99 at Michaels craft store or some office supply stores. just make sure you have a sharp cutting tool lol.
You can also use adhesive drawer liner contact sheets but those come in a whole roll & that may be more then you need.

Diztronic TPU case - Notification List

Diztronic Cases for the OnePlus One are not available yet. However, Diztronic has set up mailing list so that you can be notified when they are shipping. I understand that they will be avaliable in about three weeks.
https://tpu-cases.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=104_105&products_id=396
PS If you are not familiar with Diztronic, check out Amazon.com for reviews (4+ stars, hundreds of reviews). Price will probably be $10. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_st_p...2335752011,p_4:Diztronic&sort=popularity-rank

Thanks for posting this! It is possible to subscribe to updates on the product page via the link the above poster mentioned. There is a green check mark on the right side of the page that says "Notifications".
ETA is the week of July 28th. I would estimate the 22nd would be the very earliest we could potentially have it ready, and the 31st the absolute latest. 3 colors to start with: matte black, matte red, matte dark blue. Two changes on this model compared to previous Diz releases: We changed the logo placement so it now says "diztronic" on the side of the case, and the top lip is now matte instead of gloss.
As always, thanks to all the XDA members for your support over the years. We appreciate it!
Here is an XDA exclusive sneak peak of our upcoming Diztronic Full Matte TPU Case for OnePlus One
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looks awesome. I would love to have one.
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OneStepAhead said:
Thanks for posting this! It is possible to subscribe to updates on the product page via the link the above poster mentioned. There is a green check mark on the right side of the page that says "Notifications".
ETA is the week of July 28th. I would estimate the 22nd would be the very earliest we could potentially have it ready, and the 31st the absolute latest. 3 colors to start with: matte black, matte red, matte dark blue. Two changes on this model compared to previous Diz releases: We changed the logo placement so it now says "diztronic" on the side of the case, and the top lip is now matte instead of gloss.
As always, thanks to all the XDA members for your support over the years. We appreciate it!
Here is an XDA exclusive sneak peak of our upcoming Diztronic Full Matte TPU Case for OnePlus One
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Question: does the front lip cover any of the screen or does it just cover the recessed area. I'm wondering if it will push on the edge of my glass screen protector.
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We added an additional quarter of a mm of depth to our oneplus case to improve screen protector compatibility. The marginal increase we hope will prevent most screen protectors from peeling up. On the flip side since it's so slight, those who don't use screen protectors should still have a tight fighting case. This is all theory of course since at this point we still don't have a real device to test a case on and are using CAD data of the phone shape to design our case from. Hope to have a real device soon...

I'm not a fan of how deep that is. I don't like rubbing the edge as much as I do with it on. I have one for my S4 and I couldn't get used to the rim around the screen. Other than that I've owned 4 Diztronic cases. I've also never liked the built in buttons. I've always like the ones with open buttons better.

Maybe it's just me, but I prefer the built-in buttons and the extra lip so my screen doesn't shatter if I do manage to drop it lol

This looks awesome look forward to its release. My phone is coming in on Wednesday, gonna have to be real careful until this come out.

This looks great. I recently got a TPU case that appears to be the same as the mass produced one currently available everywhere. Problem is it offers no protection against having the screen facing down. Can't wait for this case to come out.

Looks great after the new revision.
Hopefully it'll come out sooner rather than later.
By the way, do you offer shipping outside of the US and EU?
Amazon doesn't always ship outside the designated countries, even phone cases.

When will this be available
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Still no answer...

Skazki said:
Still no answer...
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dkotoric said:
When will this be available
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Check out post 2 in this thread.

Looks good will be waiting on this. Fan of the Nexus 5 Voyeur case

Shipping to Germany
Hi,
@OneStepAhead how much is shipping to germany? Do you plan to sell them directly in europe or germany any time soon?
Thanks.

Can't wait for this case. Too bad there isn't any preorders.
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Love Diztronic. Will definitely be getting a matte black when available.

ponts said:
Can't wait for this case. Too bad there isn't any preorders.
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I wonder if they will follow OnePlus and do an invite system lol j/k.
Hopefully they don't sell out right away, can't wait to order one of these
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SOLD OUT :crying:

fordream said:
SOLD OUT :crying:
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I don't think they have ever had stock yet. Supposed to be another couple of weeks from what I've read.

Best Skins?

Hey guys,
New to the phone skin game, contemplating getting one for my XL2. Who makes the best ones? What do you all recommend?

I've used Toast skins before (toastmade.com) on my Nexus 6P. Cool idea. Gave them custom artwork and they laser etched it. Fit well also. Would use again. Thicker than slickwraps and dbrand etc though

I'll check them out. I have heard of dbrand before. I got the black xl2 and am contemplating skinning it like the Panda model lol.

idkwhothatis123 said:
I'll check them out. I have heard of dbrand before. I got the black xl2 and am contemplating skinning it like the Panda model lol.
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If you are going to put a clear case over the skin I would recommend the d-brand.

I just placed an order with Slickwraps. They have a 50% off deal right now and have a whole Panda style section of wraps. $13 shipped is pretty cheap lol

idkwhothatis123 said:
Hey guys,
New to the phone skin game, contemplating getting one for my XL2. Who makes the best ones? What do you all recommend?
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I'll have to say dbrand. They skins are dope

dbrand, it's not even for debate
....oh and stfu and take my money

Just installed my Dbrand skin on my Pixel 2XL. Love it. (but so very hard to install). Pic below.
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Galactic2 said:
Just installed my Dbrand skin on my Pixel 2XL. Love it. (but so very hard to install). Pic below.
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Just got the same skin and I'm rocking it in my clear ringke. I love toast skins but am too ADD to keep it on forever, they're one time apply for like almost $40.

Galactic2 said:
Just installed my Dbrand skin on my Pixel 2XL. Love it. (but so very hard to install). Pic below.
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Looking sweet. I'm waiting on mines to get here.

Hands down dbrand. I have the dragon skin on all of my phones since I don't like cases. It has good grip and looks different. I tried the white dbrand and I didn't like it as well. I also use the skin to hide the black magnetic patch for the Mountek mount.

I have a Toast Made wood skin (actual wood) on my Nexus 6P. Application was very easy, did not require a hair dryer. Fit was effortlessly perfect, and wood side button covers are very nice. They are unfortunately one time use, and a bit pricey, but the feel in the hand is great, and at a little less than a millimeter thick (of wood), it does offer a very, very small amount of protection from scratches (and a drop on concrete on one of my corners).
Their store page for the Pixel 2 doesn't really work yet (CS said they were still uploading pictures and renders). I put in an order today for a custom one in the vein of the Nexus 6P 'Adopted Nexus' inlay and etch option, with Ebony main, and Ash inlays, and no branding. I'l post final price and pictures once I get it.
imgur _period_ _com_ /a/3g29p
This isn't a picture of mine, but it is the exact same design and wood options I chose. Believe it or not mine actually looks better than the one pictured due to aging, minor wear, and patina (because its actual wood). Definitely the best phone accessory purchase I've made in the decade of such purchases I've made (excluding headphones).
ToastMade _period_ com

Slickwraps black alcantara.
Grippy, soft, and full of awesome.

My workmate Pixel 2XL with dbrand black dragon skin, red carbon fiber G letter and glass..

rojiblanko14 said:
dbrand black dragon skin, red carbon fiber G letter and glass..
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I didn't go with the red glass, but that dragon looked so dope I ordered it right away lol. Just got my invisishield put on today so just waiting for the dbrand robots to send my order.

I got the white carbon dbrand I love it.

rojiblanko14 said:
My workmate Pixel 2XL with dbrand black dragon skin, red carbon fiber G letter and glass..
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This is slick as hell looking. I bought something very similar with white carbon fiber. Going to start with matte black and white and then will move to the carbon fire/dragon later.

And here is mine with back concrete and matte black window and G letter

Anyone try Colorware? http://www.colorware.com/categories.aspx?category=140

I bought the black matte Dbrand skin with the red G and absolutely loved the way it looked. But I had to take it off and put my case back on because it was too slippery. Worked great when my hands were a little "sweaty" but my hands are usually pretty dry. How is the grip on the dragon and carbon fiber skin? Do they have more a shiny plastic feel? The matte feels exactly like if you didn't have the skin on. It feels like the paint on the XL itself.

Dbrand

Ordered my skins some time ago, and they finally arrived yesterday.
This is how the 'Pastel Black' looks on my Pixel 5:
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I got the Sunset Red as well, might put that on sometime in the future. Anyone else skinned their phone?

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Anyone else skinned their phone?
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Nice! I ordered the dbrand Grip case with the Matrix skin. I will provide pictures when it arrives in a couple of days (overseas shipping).

How is the texture of the skin? Would you consider it slippery or does it have any grip to it?

Out of curiosity, are the skins easily removed (in case of an application error and/or to change them)? The instructions look pretty straight forward, but I'm a bit hesitant to pay 15 bucks for my clumsy fingers to destroy it at my first go
Also, will having a skin on make it difficult to use a case if I need to at some point?

Looks good that pastel black, got a bit of a sage feeling.
I'm thinking of buying the dragon black because it looks so good and is advertised as a very grippy skin.

Still waiting on Pastel Black to arrive.
For those who asked the standard finish skins probably feel quite similar to back of the Pixel. Medium grip. The skins with texture, particularly the small round pattern one (think it might be called Matrix) is definately grippier.

moustro said:
How is the texture of the skin? Would you consider it slippery or does it have any grip to it?
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It's smooth, but slightly grippy if that makes sense. It's a matte texture.
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Out of curiosity, are the skins easily removed (in case of an application error and/or to change them)? The instructions look pretty straight forward, but I'm a bit hesitant to pay 15 bucks for my clumsy fingers to destroy it at my first go
Also, will having a skin on make it difficult to use a case if I need to at some point?
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Skin is easily removed, and I am using mine with a case at the moment with no issue.

Pollie81 said:
Looks good that pastel black, got a bit of a sage feeling.
I'm thinking of buying the dragon black because it looks so good and is advertised as a very grippy skin.
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I have used a few dbrand skins on my Nexus 6, Nexus 6P and Pixel 2 XL, Dragon having the most grip and matte black and yellow the least. The matrix was in between.
I you're looking for best grip go with the dragon.

My dbrand Grip case finally arrived, check out my review over here.

Is dbrand skin offer more grip than the xtremeskins?

I just got my Seafoam Green back skin. Loving it, let's see how it holds up. I also have the matte white in the envelope waiting.

Grey carbon /matte black camera and logo in ultra hybrid case

My Google Pixel 5 "Panda Edition"...

Matte white

Hi, can I order just the grip case skin?
Thanks!

trax69 said:
Hi, can I order just the grip case skin?
Thanks!
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I believe you are able to, yes!

I can't find the link to buy it

Seems like they changed it... don't seem to be able to buy just the case anymore

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My Google Pixel 5 "Panda Edition"...
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How is the feel of that skin? Looks amazing, does it feel as amazing as it looks?

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How is the feel of that skin? Looks amazing, does it feel as amazing as it looks?
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I'll be honest, the carbon fiber dbrand skin in my experience is slippery but it looks so cool! Plus I got a rhinoshield bumper case to make it look even cooler!

rojiblanko14 said:
I'll be honest, the carbon fiber dbrand skin in my experience is slippery but it looks so cool! Plus I got a rhinoshield bumper case to make it look even cooler!
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Where did you get a bumper from Rhinoshield ? Doesn't seems available for me