Hello,
This is my first post ever, ever. Got my gTab and went to work. This is what I have done in the last two days. Bought some 800 grit sandpaper and got rid of the horrible logos on the back, remove the bar code sticker before doing this. Rub in circular motions. There will be no deep scratches and get rid of the scratches you may already have. Next I bought some contact paper ( the kind you would line your kitchen drawers with ) I decided on clear. Cut and applied with a plastic spreader I had. The end result in pretty nice. No more logos and the sanded paper provides pores for the contact paper to stick to better, also resulted in a nice pattern and added grip.
Next on the list is buying a small aluminum gun case with foam. I looking for ones on amazon right now, with a hinge. Buying this to protect the tab and to prop up for viewing when on the train.
This should work nicely:
can't post links so: amazon.com -> aluminum gun case -> should be the first on that comes up by ADG sports.
Post means nothing without pics
I didn't go to that hassle, I just bought the carbon fiber vinyl and stuck it to the back covering up the logo and all, idea taken from one of the other posts from a month ago.
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pics of the work
Here are a couple pics of the work that has been done. Also, was bored today and made a stand -- my style is more of cheap/functional than anything else. Just thought I would post it for the others like me. This project in total cost me about 3.50.
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Hi, i´m new here and I have a doubt.
My old phone was a smt5600 but the first thing a become very used was the joystick.
So i find this silicone skin with joystick(central button) protector but is more ugly than the devil and maybe brings more trouble than protect
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the second option is this
Black Rubberized Protector
the second option, ins´t hard, so I liked more
if the first one really protect my front buttons I will use.
For screen I will use bestskinsever and for the keyboard I need find something to protect too if possible.
If anyone can give some opinions I will like
Sorry for the english or noob question.
tks
I use something just like your second photo. I like it alot...it makes my phone a tad thicker, but the black looks nice and the grippy surface is great. It doesn't slip out of your hand so much.
Yea, me too. I use a blakc "rubberized crystal" cover that i got from this website
www.pocketsolution.com
and it works fantastic. it does make the phone a littl ebit bigger, but the protection that it has is well worth it, ive drpped my phone onto concrete a few times and nothing happened.
it usually runs around like 14 bucks or so, but i have codes for discounts on pocketsolution.com for free shipping and for like 20% off. send me a pm if you are interested.
That link doesn't work. It's an empty URL with ads and stuff.
...but you can get those black grippy covers on E-Bay for like five bucks. Mine was ten shipped. Not too bad for what you get! Just search for "8525 black case" or something.
tks, I bought the second option.
I'am looking for a black front cover replacement for the Qtek 8500, because I got a pink one but want to change color. Where can I get this part. Couldn't find anything with google!
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look on ebay, you can find used phones with broken charging ports for sale for parts.
Some kids apparently use for example black fingernail polish and then a clearcoat on top..I just purchased a cheap boxwave skin for my recently purchased cheap pink phone. ;P
$0.99 + about $4.50 in shipping...
http://www.boxwave.com/products/flexiskin/flexiskin-qtek-8500_2134.htm
Jet black:
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Coloring in the Pink
I used a black permanent marker but it didn't work out too good.
It's starting to wear off and bits of the pink is showing through.
Anyone else have experiences painting the covers?
sneaky_russian said:
I used a black permanent marker but it didn't work out too good.
It's starting to wear off and bits of the pink is showing through.
Anyone else have experiences painting the covers?
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Thats the purpose of the clearcoat on top to prevent the ink running off...you could probably reapply the marker and then clear fingernail polish and see how it goes. Heck...the clear stuff they put on top of the fingernail polish may have a different name for all I know...I just know a friends kid painted her phone and when I asked he said it was fingernail polish.
I do know that people in one phone section used clear nail polish around where the stylus goes in and out to prevent the manufacturers paint from wearing off.
I try to get case but couldnt decide yet.Can you guys post photo of your phone with case here please?
Thanks
insom said:
I try to get case but couldnt decide yet.Can you guys post photo of your phone with case here please?
Thanks
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I've just got the Roxfit Slimline Book Case from Amazon today, alas, no phone as yet! Its cheaper than the official Sony case, I paid £13.50, but is well made with a quality feel to it. Obviously I cant comment on fit or durability but Ive always had my phones in cases and this is one of the more premium feeling cases ive owned. Well worth the money based on its build quality.
Inside the front cover the material has a soft rubbery feel that grips onto the screen whilst closed to stop it moving around (roughly tested with my iphone 5 in the housing). The back of the case also folds away, similar to the official case so the phone can be placed in the charging dock. The outer material is similar to the apple iPad cover. The clear plastic shell that holds the phone has a thin foam layer in to absorb any shock and prevent any scratches on the rear glass panel.
I've still got a week wait for my phone before I can test it thoroughly.
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I apologise for the size of the images and rotation!
So I decided to try out this new Incipio case called the Area. I went with the frosted version because it's a cool contrast for the black phone, although I like the case so much I might go and try out the black version of it as well!
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So when I first got the case, it was a little beefier than I thought from the pictures on Amazon...but it's not a bad thing. The corners are reinforced so that it's definitely protective if it falls. I actually dropped it off my counter in the bathroom and it landed on the floor and protected it fine! (I never drop my phones, so I was lucky I had a beefier case on it this time!!)
The buttons are awesome! They aren't shaped like buttons, but rather, each button has a little raised mark of what it does. The sides of the case are completely flat, but once you're near a button, you feel the outline of it's shape. And on top of it, they're really easy to press, which is hard to find in a gel/tpu case like this.
The frost matte back feels cool, and all of the cutouts are shaped perfectly.
I've got the spigen screen protector on it that wraps around the curve of the device, and there's no issue with this case pulling it up on mine, so that's another plus.
All in all, this is an awesome case for the price.
Amazon link:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EBFD1W8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This case isn't on Incipio website. I believe it's a bit of branding trickery. I ordered one anyways to check it out.
Hello guys,
after a few weeks / months with the other case I already tested (can be found in this forum), I now present another review.
As the case was in stock, it only took 4 days (weekend included) from order to shipment, St. Tropez to Germany.
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The packaging is as elegant & classy as always, a nice red and black box, inside you find a red pouch with the case in it.
It's a case with a vertical flap, style is the „Horizon“ series, color „Autruche Nero“. Lots of different leathers and colors are available, so everyones taste is covered. The case looks very good, a little shiny due to the chosen finish, front and back are covered with the autruche (ostrich) pattern, and that feels really nice.
On the inside (back as well as the clasp) the Noreve logo is embossed.
The S7 fits quite tight at the beginning, within 2 weeks of testing it widened a bit but still holds the phone in place just perfect.
There are cutouts on the sides for the volume buttons (left) and the power/standby button (right). On the bottom, headphone jack and microUSB port are accessable, and the speaker is considered with 3 little pinholes, too.
On the backside of the case there's a cutout for the LED / flash as well as the camera.
Overall:
I'm really happy with the case, it's build very solid and already survived a few drops without damage.
I know I might repeat myself, but I can only recommend you having a look a the huge portfolio Noreve offers, they've never disappointed me.
For further questions or suggestions, just go ahead and ask
Otherwise I wish a nice day,
from Germany
GermanyGalaxy