Just bought hoping to have in a week...DBrand shows backordered?
https://sopiguard.com/
Same here. I pre-ordered mine from dbrand (out of habit) in August. It still shows a pre-order status. I bought and received a sopiguard skin this week.
Yep canceled my dbrand order on Friday and ordered sopi which is scheduled for Tues delivery.
tCizler said:
Same here. I pre-ordered mine from dbrand (out of habit) in August. It still shows a pre-order status. I bought and received a sopiguard skin this week.
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Not a skin person but just want to those small scratches away.
Hearing some people are getting a lot of abrasion style scratches on both the outside and inside?
I hear it added grip also?
How are you liking it? Was it easy to get the bubbles out?
Should have mine Tuesday.
Got white carbon fiber.
Wow these guys are fast!!
Easy to install and should help with small scratches.
Wanted to update but got delayed because I didn't get any response from Sopiguard?
After installing the skin the next day I picked up my phone from the kitchen and put it in my office when I noticed the skin had already scratched?
There was no force or impact just picking it up and setting it down.
WHat made it worse is I DM and emailed these guys and no response sisnce monday?
They said the emailed me but I didnt get anything so there customer service is terrible.
Save your $20.
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Scratched upper top right
I received the 3M carbon skin very quickly. It is very nice and went on without any bubble issues. I noticed that it was missing the Microsoft logo, but wasn't sure if it is a separate sticker. The website shows the black carbon with black embossed logo.
Looks like the Black carbon does not have an embossed logo. You would need to pay extra for a cutout that shows the logo. Website pics made it look like it had an embossed logo. Not the friendliest Sopi customer service. Seem a bit sarcastic.
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Looks like the Black carbon does not have an embossed logo. You would need to pay extra for a cutout that shows the logo. Website pics made it look like it had an embossed logo. Not the friendliest Sopi customer service. Seem a bit sarcastic.
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Funny you would say that...these guys are JERKS!!!
I sent them an email saying how disappointed I was in how fast the skin scratched and not even any pressure.
They responded back which panel so they could send me a new one...2nd email said $5.00 charge?
I said never mind Dbrand had already shipped and that I would follow up here in their shin was not worth the cost because it scratched 1st night and then started harassing me to the point I blocked their emails.
This skin is purely cosmetic and wears really bad with no stress needed.
Dbrand is a little more but so much better on customer service!
The 3M Black Carbon seems to not mar as easy as the white carbon. So far looks fine and no scrapes.
Liking the dbdand carbon skins. Very good quality.
I have put on a SopiGuard leatherette skin and it is a game changer because it is a little grippy. BUT, I am trying to get Latercase to move up the Duo in their order - especially as they would not need to create a mold for their carbon fiber cases - just cut it from a sheet. THAT would provide additional protection 0.6mm and, I think, not interfere with the hinge.
Go vote up Surface Duo on LaterCase - https://latercase.com/
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I ordered a case from these guys and gotta say it is the nicest case I have purchased for any phone.
It was really nice to pick your own leather, color, inside material and color, get it emobssed, etc.
I have nothing to do with them so this is just my opinion.
http://stores.shop.ebay.com/WiWayCN__W0QQ_armrsZ1
Yes it's called EASECASE, I ordered mine a few days ago and I'm still waiting for it in the mail. How long did it take from the day you ordered it to the day it was delivered to you? Ordered mine on AUG. 18th and it was yesterday that it left HKG!
Post some screen shots of your case.
I agree. I'm on my second one of these. The first was for my HTC Touch HD with the belt clip. I found that after some time the clip lost it's tension and would easily be pulled up and off my belt by my jacket etc. I was constantly touching it to make sure it was still there!
My second from this maker is for my new HTC Touch Pro2 and has the belt loop fitted. This is much more secure but is a pain having to swap it over after work when I get home and change.
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I agree. I'm on my second one of these. The first was for my HTC Touch HD with the belt clip. I found that after some time the clip lost it's tension and would easily be pulled up and off my belt by my jacket etc. I was constantly touching it to make sure it was still there!
My second from this maker is for my new HTC Touch Pro2 and has the belt loop fitted. This is much more secure but is a pain having to swap it over after work when I get home and change.
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Maybe I should of got that type instead.
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Yes it's called EASECASE, I ordered mine a few days ago and I'm still waiting for it in the mail. How long did it take from the day you ordered it to the day it was delivered to you? Ordered mine on AUG. 18th and it was yesterday that it left HKG!
Post some screen shots of your case.
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I ordered it on August 22. 2009 and I must have gotten it on September 4th.
I went with black with an olive pig skin suede for the interior.
Pictures attached.
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I ordered it on August 22. 2009 and I must have gotten it on September 4th.
I went with black with an olive pig skin suede for the interior.
Pictures attached.
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Wow, you ordered yours 4 days after me and ended up getting yours before me. Oh well, it's well worth the wait!
Thanks for the shots. I will post some shots of mine here when I get it. ...whenever that is.
EDIT: I just looked up my case on USPS.com and it's suppose to be delivered to me tomorrow. Since tomorrow is Labor Day, USPS will not be delivering any mail.
I ordered one from them too, they shipped it out on August 31st via registered Air Mail, they said 6-14 working days to get it, so it should be here either this week or next. This is the one I got-
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...:X:AAQ:US:1123
I got these options-
#. Type code: EC-HTC-Touch Pro2-D2
1. Outer leather: EM cowhide black 03
2. Lining leather: Pigskin suede black
3. Closure: Two hidden magnets
4. Belt clip:Belt clip D
5. Personal words stamping-M.W.C
Edit-Heavy, did you get a tracking number with yours? I just got the shipping email, no tracking number.
Yeah, send a PM to the seller to give you the tracking number. That's what I did.
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Yeah, send a PM to the seller to give you the tracking number. That's what I did.
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Thanks, I'm gonna do that now!
I got one for my TP from here - best case I ever had - now thinking of it for my new TP2.
Hmm I'm thinking of getting the A5 because I don't want to constanly flip open a strap when I want quick access to the phone...
Got my case today, I will post pics later.
Cool, I'm looking forward to it! I sent a message to the seller about a tracking number, but no reply yet, I don't expect one until this evening when it's mid morning in China
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Cool, I'm looking forward to it! I sent a message to the seller about a tracking number, but no reply yet, I don't expect one until this evening when it's mid morning in China
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Yeah I know! I get a reply from them around 11pm - midnight.
Shots attached to the post and below is the custom list.
1. Outer leather: Nappa cowhide black 02
2. Lining leather: Microfiber suede red
3. Closure: Two hidden magnets
4. Belt clip: Belt clip D (W/ finger push up hole)
5. Personal words stamping: HeavyComponent
So I just ordered mine today with Nappa black and olive PigSkin and the B beltclip. Looks Like a very nice product.. So does it look as good in person as it does in pics i.e. quality wise? I mean does it feal like it will last a while (Durable)?
Feels great and def. looks as great as the pics. BUT I have NO idea if it's real genuine leather!!! I sniffed it, but then sniffed my wallet which IS genuine leather and they smell different. My wallet has a real leather scent, but the case smells ...NEW! I can't really tell if it is or not. Lol
You ordered the pigskin suede. I wonder what's the difference between microfiber and the pigskin. Besides one is pigskin and microfiber suede. One last longer then the other or is it just the feel of it?
I sent the seller a PM asking if it is. I hope he says yes!!! Then we will def. know that it is durable.
I personaly think pig skin feels better and I think it last longer the microfiber (but thats just me) I have and old case with Microfiber and its all worn. Or I think its Microfiber.
Hopew he saihs its genuin leather too..
Just ordered an A5 in Nappa brown with Olive green pigskin. Looking at these pictures, I'm pumped for the final product.
As far as durability between suede and microfiber, in my limited knowledge of fabrics I do believe that natural leather suede is more durable than its synthetic microfiber counterpart. wikipedia seems to agree. As an added bonus, chamois are always made of natural leather and are regarded as the most non-abrasive material to use when washing/drying a car! Hope this helps you.
Well, mine's in the US now, it was processed through Jamaica, NY this morning, so I will have it by the end of the week, I'm stoked! I wonder why it went frrom Hong Kong to NYC though, now it's got to go all the way west to CA after probably flying over it on the way east, double back lol, I wonder why it didn't just come in to San Francisco or Oakland (I live 120 miles northwest of SF in Mendocino County). No worries, it's a comin' now!
My order-
#. Type code: EC-HTC-Touch Pro2-D2
1. Outer leather: EM cowhide black 03
2. Lining leather: Pigskin suede black
3. Closure: Two hidden magnets
4. Belt clip:Belt clip D
5. Personal words stamping-M.W.C
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Yeah I know! I get a reply from them around 11pm - midnight.
Shots attached to the post and below is the custom list.
1. Outer leather: Nappa cowhide black 02
2. Lining leather: Microfiber suede red
3. Closure: Two hidden magnets
4. Belt clip: Belt clip D (W/ finger push up hole)
5. Personal words stamping: HeavyComponent
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Niiiiiiiice!
Hi Guys,
I've seen Orzly thrown around in a few threads, mainly for their glass screen protector but also quite heavily in the OnePlus One Forum so thought I'd share a bit about the cases they have on offer. Also looks like they've got the handset and cases judging by their YouTube Channel...
There's this link on their site which pretty much sums up all the cases that they sell...http://orzly.com/nexus-6-key-info
Also here's a link to their YouTube Channel, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC32F5reVmWnjp4UrCZY88Ng/feed
Looks like they have the real handset too as they've done an unboxing.
Going to be tough to decide with all these branded cases around. They all are similar in terms of design but have different price points.
Sorry I didn't know how to upload videos so it is embedded. Anyone who knows how to do that it would be great to have them posted to this thread.
Thanks,
Just ordered a black orzly fusion. Should be here Monday.
G3
Well I ordered this case as well since it was in stock. Turns out this thing is coming from the UK and won't be here until December 8th. :crying:
Got the orzly fusion today and can't say I like the buttons. They're flat and hard to feel.
Can anyone confirm what the cutouts on the backs of these cases are like? The pictures all show a big cutout that goes around the camera and the Moto logo, but the videos show only a cutout for the camera.
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Can anyone confirm what the cutouts on the backs of these cases are like? The pictures all show a big cutout that goes around the camera and the Moto logo, but the videos show only a cutout for the camera.
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Only the camera is cutout. No other lines, circles or dimples on the back.
Got the FlexiCase today, not impressed with the buttons either. They are completely flush with the side of the case which makes no sense, not sure if they will bulge with the phone in the case. Also confirming that there is just the one hole for the camera.
^ Did you leave a review on amazon? Maybe if they get enough bad reviews, they will fix it.
G3
I did not, not a big deal since I end up with so many cases. I'll leave a review though.
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^ Did you leave a review on amazon? Maybe if they get enough bad reviews, they will fix it.
G3
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LOL bit harsh isn't it
I've just sent them an email directly about the buttons, lets see what they come back with.
I am definitely not bothered about the back cut-out for the logo as to me that is pointless - why would anyone want a portion of their phone scratched especially when I'm guessing most cases which are semi-transparent or fully transparent, show the logo anyway.
Hyatt-dreamer said:
LOL bit harsh isn't it
I've just sent them an email directly about the buttons, lets see what they come back with.
I am definitely not bothered about the back cut-out for the logo as to me that is pointless - why would anyone want a portion of their phone scratched especially when I'm guessing most cases which are semi-transparent or fully transparent, show the logo anyway.
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Nah, not harsh at all. They show one, sell another and the buttons are horrible.
I've bought the Orzly Fusion Bumper case. And I complained to Amazon last night that the buttons are flat and it's hard to know what you are pressing until you've actually pressed it. Orzly replied with my email and told me that they've already initiated the refund for my payment.
joackie27 said:
I've bought the Orzly Fusion Bumper case. And I complained to Amazon last night that the buttons are flat and it's hard to know what you are pressing until you've actually pressed it. Orzly replied with my email and told me that they've already initiated the refund for my payment.
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Im using there carbon fibre case, not sure what all this talk of buttons is but if its helpful to you my carbon fibre case has a cut out for the buttons so im using the real buttons of the nexus 6. Quite happy with the case
Im still waiting for my glass screen protector from orzly to arrive
How long did it take to get your carbon case^^
joackie27 said:
I've bought the Orzly Fusion Bumper case. And I complained to Amazon last night that the buttons are flat and it's hard to know what you are pressing until you've actually pressed it. Orzly replied with my email and told me that they've already initiated the refund for my payment.
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Exact same situation. The case fit great and looked very nice. But the button issue rendered the function of the phone almost useless. They were very kind and issued my refund immediately. Solid customer service! Hopefully they make a revision because I will definitely buy it again.
They refunded my purchase too on the fusion.
N6
I got the some clear invsi case from Orzly. Alas, I don't actually have a nexus 6 yet but the case seems solid.
problem with them is the shipping is more expensive than the actual case!
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Im using there carbon fibre case, not sure what all this talk of buttons is but if its helpful to you my carbon fibre case has a cut out for the buttons so im using the real buttons of the nexus 6. Quite happy with the case
Im still waiting for my glass screen protector from orzly to arrive
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How long did it take to get your carbon case^^
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I just ordered the carbon fiber tonight. It looks like it's a pretty nice case! I'm hoping it won't take weeks like I've been hearing about Orzly shipping to the US. Either way, I'm still waiting on my phone to ship so it probably doesn't matter anyway haha.
I ordered the FlexiSlim black case on Nov 18th and it arrived today. What a gorgeous case.
Sorry for the crappy pics, I had to use my tablet.
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While there are two distinct OP's regarding skins in this section, there is not set place to see pictures of then without scrolling through 100's of pages to find them.
What I have below is a consolidated picture OP of the skins that I have and future skins to make choosing which skin you want easier. So far I have tried dbrand and Slick Wraps skins for my Nexus 6 and I will write my thoughts of both companies down below as well. I am a bit of an accessories hoarder when it comes to my phones so I'm happy to share more about each one with the forum. I will be buying more skins and updating my OP when I get them with plenty of pictures, don't be afraid to ask for more pictures because I have a plethora of them.
dbrand: dbrand.comdbrand.com
I have been ordering from dbrand for a while now, and I enjoy their skins. They have a nice amount of customization when it comes to phones especially the Nexus line. dbrand offers accents, back skins as well as front skins and you can order them in any arrangement that you choose. Their skins are made with 3M vinyl which means the material is the best quality they can use for skins. The color choices that dbrand offers are fairly standard, but not near as large as some other companies out there. The company ships from Canada which means you can expect the delivery time in the US to be 1-2 weeks. I've had orders take much longer than that (30+ days) but that is not normal and it is caused by USPS's slow movement. The cut of dbrand's skins is very precise leaving you with a virtually edge to edge fit. If you install the skin correctly you will have a fantastic looking device that is sure to attract many looks. I have people ask me if my phone was custom made and how did you get that back etc... with many of the skins that I have used including SW.
SlickWraps (SW): slickwraps.com
Initially I had some issues with SW not sending out shipping emails when I first purchased my Nexus skins. SW rep on the forum (usually Weston, but there are others who use the account) was nice enough to fix everything for me. I then ran into an issue with USPS delivering my package to the wrong address (the correct one was on there) but thats not SW's fault. They shipping my order out swiftly, and it arrived in about 5 days which is great compared to dbrand. SW also uses 3M vinyl which as mentioned above is the best material for skins. They also have custom colors made by 3M for them and a couple of other companies. Their color selection is superior to any other company so far, and they offer the Motorola "M" cutout on their Nexus 6 skins. Some people may like this while others may not (I personally like it). SW makes back skins, frame skins, and front skins which can give you a nice 360 degree coverage on your phone. SW also has a "goof" policy which states that SW will replace your skin if you "goof" up the install. This is great for those of us that aren't the best at installing skins or are new to it and make a mistake. Their skins fit is identical to dbrand in my experience so you don't have to worry about which one fits better. It's a matter of preference and what color/style of skin you want to buy. It should also be noted that SW does accept custom orders for skins. I ordered some without the Motorola "M" cutout and and another with just the Nexus "X". If you are on the edge between the two companies the option to have your skin customized should aide with that decision. If you contact Slickwraps (send Weston a message) with your order # and request he will do his best to accommodate you. I will post pictures of the "custom" ones I ordered below in addition to the regular skins.
I recommend both companies skins based on my experiences, and I hope this guide helps you decide what is better for you.
Carbon Fiber:
The texture is very subtle on this skin and it provides more grip than the stock plastic back. The look is unmistakably carbon fiber, but we know the skin is made out of vinyl. The skin itself is moderately reflective while maintaining the nice style of carbon fiber.
Red (dbrand)
Black (dbrand)
Blue (dbrand)
Green (SW)
Metal:
The texture of this is very similar to raw steel or aluminum with lines/ridges running along the vinyl. The feel is very slightly "ribbed" and is slightly more slippery than the carbon skins above. The skin is moderately reflective depending on which color you get. Each color has a "metal" like undertone if you look at it in the correct lighting.
Silver Titanium (dbrand)
Black Titanium
Leather:
This skin has a very nice leather look to it. There are a couple different styles of texturing as far as the leather look goes. I have the brown leather one pictured below for reference . The skin is not very reflective at all and has the most grip out of all of the textures. The feel is soft and very close to synthetic leather. My wife described it as a "snakeskin texture" and was quite impressed by it.
Brown (SW)
White "Alligator" (SW)
Color:
The "color" skins are exactly that, different colors without having any real texture. The skins have a low reflectiveness and are generally smooth with a very subtle texturing. Their texture is almost identical to the "matte" skins. There isn't much else to say about these, but note that they are more "grippy" than the factory back. These skins don't attract or show fingerprints from what I have seen.
Blue (dbrand)
Matte:
The matte skins are an almost identical texture to the color series which means they are generally very smooth. As the name suggests the skin is indeed "matte" with virtually no reflectiveness to it. The skins is quite "slippery" but it still has more grip that the phone without one.
Update: Other users have reported that they don't have any issues with fingerprints showing up. The fingerprints and oil issue may just be my hands, however I will see if other members experience the same thing that I did. As always everyone's experience can vary based on how "oily" their hands are naturally.
Black (dbrand)
Here are some quick guides that I made on installing and removing the vinyl skins:
Removal (Slickwraps)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueAoROEB_tY
Installation (Slickwraps)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_DXoYgpLEs
Installation of the dbrand front skin:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coyWtBvN2WQ&feature=youtu.be
Installation of the SlickWraps side skin:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNjjziStkNo&feature=youtu.be
MODS:
Off topic discussion is allowed to an extent, but I do not want any "x company is better than y" or bashing in my OP. Personal experiences are okay as long as they follow the forums rules and don't "bash" any company in a manner which could be taken the wrong way.
Please be respectful of your fellow forums members and don't start any arguing in my OP or you will be reported. There is too much OT arguing on here lately and thats not what this forum is for. Remember we are all here to help each other
All of the Skins that I currently have together:
new pictures are in a post down below due the restriction of 60 images per post with the 'img' tag.(See post #4)
Update [12/20]
I will add/revise to this OP even though I no longer own a Nexus 6 (moved on to the 6P). I still have a fair amount of skins, and will gladly answer any questions regarding any of the ones in this OP or in general.
I've used multiple skins from both companies on my nexus 5 and i found both had pros and cons.
Here are my experiences.
dbrand:
Pros - great price, modular purchasing, quick delivery, great textures, thick vinyl (feels quality and durable) . good side parts.
Cons - my nexus just didn't want to align with the cut outs. Glue seeped from the sides and had to be trimmed otherwise a thick, white edge would be visible
Slickwraps:
Pros - for my nexus, a more accurate cutting, no seepage (except on one design which I got a free replacement for), great customer service
Cons - felt less textured and thinner. Didn't like how the sides fit as much.
These are my personal experiences with my nexus 5. They will differ to those of others.
Overall I've enjoyed using both and wouldn't hesitate to recommend either company. They're both really good at what they do. I've had both, I'll have both again.
Pilz said:
While there are two distinct OP's regarding skins in this section, there is not set place to see pictures of then without scrolling through 100's of pages to find them.
What I have below is a consolidated picture OP of the skins that I have and future skins to make choosing which skin you want easier. So far I have tried dbrand and Slick Wraps skins for my Nexus 6 and I will write my thoughts of both companies down below as well. I am a bit of an accessories hoarder when it comes to my phones so I'm happy to share more about each one with the forum. I will be buying more skins and updating my OP when I get them with plenty of pictures, don't be afraid to ask for more pictures because I have a plethora of them.
dbrand: dbrand.comdbrand.com
I have been ordering from dbrand for a while now, and I enjoy their skins. They have a nice amount of customization when it comes to phones especially the Nexus line. dbrand offers accents, back skins as well as front skins and you can order them in any arrangement that you choose. Their skins are made with 3M vinyl which means the material is the best quality they can use for skins. The color choices that dbrand offers are fairly standard, but not near as large as some other companies out there. The company ships from Canada which means you can expect the delivery time in the US to be 1-2 weeks. I've had orders take much longer than that (30+ days) but that is not normal and it is caused by USPS's slow movement. The cut of dbrand's skins is very precise leaving you with a virtually edge to edge fit. If you install the skin correctly you will have a fantastic looking device that is sure to attract many looks. I have people ask me if my phone was custom made and how did you get that back etc... with many of the skins that I have used including SW.
SlickWraps (SW): slickwraps.com
Initially I had some issues with SW not sending out shipping emails when I first purchased my Nexus skins. SW rep on the forum (usually Weston, but there are others who use the account) was nice enough to fix everything for me. I then ran into an issue with USPS delivering my package to the wrong address (the correct one was on there) but thats not SW's fault. They shipping my order out swiftly, and it arrived in about 5 days which is great compared to dbrand. SW also uses 3M vinyl which as mentioned above is the best material for skins. They also have custom colors made by 3M for them and a couple of other companies. Their color selection is superior to any other company so far, and they offer the Motorola "M" cutout on their Nexus 6 skins. Some people may like this while others may not (I personally like it). SW makes back skins, frame skins, and front skins which can give you a nice 360 degree coverage on your phone. SW also has a "goof" policy which states that SW will replace your skin if you "goof" up the install. This is great for those of us that aren't the best at installing skins or are new to it and make a mistake. Their skins fit is identical to dbrand in my experience so you don't have to worry about which one fits better. It's a matter of preference and what color/style of skin you want to buy.
I recommend both companies skins based on my experiences, and I hope this guide helps you decide what is better for you.
Coming soon:
Purple Carbon (SW)
Alligator White Leather (SW)
Edit: Pictures fixed!
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Thanks for these!!! I'm curious, do you switch your skins often? Do they remove fairly easily and put back on the backing for later use? Or is it a one and done type thing. I'm looking at buying a few of these and have never used either company before. Thanks again!
Green Only "X" cutout (SW)
Purple (SW)
Orange no cutouts (SW)
Silver (SW)
Natural Series
There are a variety of "skins" in the natural series ranging from real cork to Horween Leather. I have the Bamboo posted below and soon I will have the leather ones. The bamboo is exactly that, bamboo. It is smooth as you would expect but you can still feel the grain which gives it a nice subtle texture. There is not real "grip" with the real bamboo, but lets be honest we buy the bamboo for how it looks. The bamboo is thicker than the standard skin so be careful when you buy it because not all cases may work. It does work with the Spigen Ultra Hybrid but it makes the screen virtually flush with the case. The bamboo is about as thick as a tempered glass screen protector and its flexible enough to curve with the phone. The adhesive works really well on the phone and is much stronger than the standard ones. To sum it up you won't be disappointed with the bamboo!
Real Horween Leather:
The Horween leather "skins" if you call them that are excellent quality. They look feel and even smell as good as you would expect leather to. SlickWraps uses the same leather as the Moto X 2014 so you know that its quality leather. I currently have the Dark Brown (football will be here Friday 2/13) and I could not be happier. The leather can be installed instead of the factory back which allows it to sit flush with the frame to give you that "factory fresh" OEM look. These are the best hands down "skin" you can buy at the moment. The leather will give you a huge amount of grip compared to the stock OEM back plate not to mention the nice look it provides. The leather itself is thicker than a standard skin as you would expect and comes in close to the bamboo's thickness. Using a case over the leather will be hard without using it as a replacement back. I also had a piece custom cut to fit the back of my Spigen Ultra Hybrid case so that I can have more grip than the slippery clear PC back it has. Overall you cannot go wrong with Horween leather and if you want a unique phone use it as a back replacement its a simple process. There is a guide here on XDA by another member showing the process (I did it and it took ~15 minutes from start to finish)
Dark Brown Horween Leather:
(I "aged" my leather on my phone so it looked more broken in because leather looks better when it gets used )
Camera Accent and Motorola "M" are from dbrand
Bamboo:
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woah I don't even like green color that much but daaang! this green looks awesome on the phone!
thanks for the pics !
th3xeroeagle said:
woah I don't even like green color that much but daaang! this green looks awesome on the phone!
thanks for the pics !
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Its brighter than I imagined, but it looks awesome with the blue supcase and blue camera accent. Its going to be my DD for a while.
I've has issues with slicks wraps and won't ever purchase from them again. I made a comment on a dbrand Facebook post about the crap slick starts on XDA. Slickwrapa went on my Facebook and found my company and wrote in to all the officers of my company stating I was harassing them. They even went as far to screen shot my facebook comments and demand my work change our internet policy. I'm an honest buyer and give honest reviews. But I can not believe the amount of effort they went through to track me down and treaten my place of work for something I posted on Facebook on the weekend.
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I've has issues with slicks wraps and won't ever purchase from them again. I made a comment on a dbrand Facebook post about the crap slick starts on XDA. Slickwrapa went on my Facebook and found my company and wrote in to all the officers of my company stating I was harassing them. They even went as far to screen shot my facebook comments and demand my work change our internet policy. I'm an honest buyer and give honest reviews. But I can not believe the amount of effort they went through to track me down and treaten my place of work for something I posted on Facebook on the weekend.
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That is rather unfortunate I never use my social media accounts for anything other than connecting with friends and family. I also don't have my real name on there for privacy reasons I keep it minimal and my friends know this. I'm sorry to hear about that, I believe I read about your experience on the 'posts to page' section on FB. I would not tolerate someone harassing me because what you do outside of work is your business not your companies. It's not my business to comment on these thing, but I hope that you can get this sorted out.
Now that I'm sufficiently of topic I wanted to say that I'm going to get some more dbrand skins as well. I was thinking about matte white and maybe another color series one. Does anyone have recommendations or want to see any in particular?
I'm rather found of the titanium skin on the blue nexus. I'll post some pictures soon.
1SiK1500 said:
I'm rather found of the titanium skin on the blue nexus. I'll post some pictures soon.
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That was my favorite skin but I only had it on my phone for a short time because of a RMA. My Nexus is now the cloud white color so that's why I have both colors pictured above. The leather looks nice too on the CW Nexus. I'll see how the purple one turns out when it arrives.
Edit: I'll update you guys when I get a shipping notice from SW for my purple CF and white leather skins.
SW skins seek be here by Friday. Look for pictures then, I will update the OP.
Pilz said:
SW skins seek be here by Friday. Look for pictures then, I will update the OP.
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Pilz.
Superb work chap. I actually spend days scouring both the DB and SW thread for pictures. Living in the U.K things get slightly inconvenient when importing products over from the states.
Just before you started this thread I ended up placing an order for a couple of skins from SW mainly because I liked the way Weston conducts himself on here.
Seeing your old MB on a titanium looks lovely. This will be the first I install. How did you find it in terms of fingerprinting?
Also how would you say these types of skins would fair against repeatedly placing and removing from a leather pouch?
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S
ShahV said:
Pilz.
Superb work chap. I actually spend days scouring both the DB and SW thread for pictures. Living in the U.K things get slightly inconvenient when importing products over from the states.
Just before you started this thread I ended up placing an order for a couple of skins from SW mainly because I liked the way Weston conducts himself on here.
Seeing your old MB on a titanium looks lovely. This will be the first I install. How did you find it in terms of fingerprinting?
Also how would you say these types of skins would fair against repeatedly placing and removing from a leather pouch?
Regards
S
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Thank you for the kind words!
The MB and titanium skin was my favorite set up until I got the cloud white Nexus.
The only one that attracted fingerprints was the matte black, all of the other ones were great at no shoeing finger prints.
I think all of the skins would be fine in s leather pouch with the exception of the 'leather' skin. My only concern with the leather style skin is the amount of grip it had compared to the other skins. It has a softer feel to it which over time could wear from going into and out if a pouch. I've never had any skin start to peel on me and I had the same skin on one of my G3's for 4-5months.
I use a case on my phone and I also have a pouch (not a leather one) and even with the constant changing of cases I haven't had any issues. If you have any other questions please feel free to ask away. I just started my spring semester so I will do my best to respond in a timely manner, but engineering work gets very time consuming.
This is really making me want a leather one. I may have to pull the trigger on it
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This is really making me want a leather one. I may have to pull the trigger on it
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If you aren't sure my white one is coming by Friday (alligator texture) and I could post more pictures of my brown leather one. It has a nice feel and the most grip out of all the textures. I think the wood skins are a close second, but I don't have on currently. I might get the mahogany or teak in the future.
I am open to suggestions for skins if anyone wants to see one in particular I will consider it for my next order.
Great points. Here are my thoughts on the 2 brands as I've had both for the Nexus 6. I did note that the Nexus logo on the dbrand is a little wider than the one on the slickwraps. Other from that, I prefer the M logo versus the filled or exposed circle. I feel like the exposed circle breaks the lines, but the filled one leaves a big empty gap that looks a little off. On the other hand, I like the M logo, but the edge of the middle of the M is sharp and has me worried that it may eventually peel. time should tell.
dbrand
Pros:
- Great customer service! My initial order went missing over 15 days. I emailed them about it, and they immediately sent out replacement ones.
- More customization options on the site in regards to the Nexus logo and the circle.
- Website allows you to see what it will look like with the color phone you have and not covering the sides
Cons:
- Shipping to me is terrible. the replacement order that they sent me? I'm still waiting on it. And it's been close to a month. I actually ordered more of them because of the great customer service. So I have 2 seperate orders that were shipped on 12/12 that I have yet to receive.
slickwraps
Pros:
- Colors! Tons of selection of colors and styles. I'm in CF heaven right now
- More coverage. If you want to cover the sides, you have the option. slickwraps seems to do a good job of offering coverage of the sides and corners. I noticed this on the iPhone 6 as well, where the wrap goes completely around the corners
- Shipping is fast and free. I chose the slowest/free method, and I received mine in about a week. (I was away at CES, so I don't know exactly when it arrived.) Compared to paying $3 for shipping, it taking a month now....
Cons:
- Website experience isn't as good. Not sure if it's my computer or not, but using Chrome, I can't hit the devices button. So I can never get to the nexus 6 page without googling it. Works fine in IE. Also, when I select Back Only, I wish it would show the back only. This would give me a better idea of what it will like.
Overall, I started out using dbrand since they had great customer service, and they were the first to have N6 wraps available. However, I may still with slickwraps for now since they have the M logo cutout (which I prefer,) and shipping to me is a lot quicker and free. Both have excellent products and I don't think you can go wrong with either one.
The purple CF and white leather (alligator texture) arrived today. Pictures will be up soon
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The purple CF and white leather (alligator texture) arrived today. Pictures will be up soon
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USPS is on the ball yet again.
You ordered this Monday?
Free Shipping to USA is pretty badass.
Weston
Slickwraps.com
slickwraps said:
USPS is on the ball yet again.
You ordered this Monday?
Free Shipping to USA is pretty badass.
Weston
Slickwraps.com
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Yes I believe so, and USPS actually put my mail in the right mailbox this time!
I updated the OP with new pictures. I will take better ones when its daylight tomorrow if I get some free time.
I have Orange CF and another Green CF coming from SW with some changes check back for pictures and updates.
I hate putting cases on phones. I just want a nice skin on the back to prevent it from scratching when I put it down.
I ordered two, one from DBrand and one from Slickwraps. I received the one from Slickwraps yesterday. Already, within 12 hours, the sides are peeling up. Very bad quality. I hopefully get my DBrand today and I will update with that.
The best skin I have ever used was from Skinja, but they don't have a product out for the S8. Anyone find any good skins for the S8?
I have an S7 edge so I can't speak for the s8 totally, but they're very similar from a skin perspective. I LOVED my dbrand skin, it was comfortable and stayed on perfectly. The edges of the skin on the back of the phone smoothed out as I used it and it was very nice to hold. Their new "dragon skin" skin for the s8 looks very cool and I've seen it in a couple videos. So I'd recommend dbrand from personal experience. I have them on several headphones and phones and they're awesome.
Good to hear. I think the S7 Edge has the same rounded back. That's what's causing the problem for my Slickwraps. It's too stiff of a decal and it peeled right up. Still didn't get the DBrand.. Their shipping is ridiculously slow.
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Good to hear. I think the S7 Edge has the same rounded back. That's what's causing the problem for my Slickwraps. It's too stiff of a decal and it peeled right up. Still didn't get the DBrand.. Their shipping is ridiculously slow.
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Keep in mind they are in Canada. So unless you are in Canada it will be a little slower than typical. I was actually impressed with how quick my S7E skins showed up. It has stuck really well. Make sure to watch their install video. It applies different than other skins I've done.
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I am currently waiting for my dbrand skin to arrive another good one I used over the years was best skins ever matte.
My DBrand was lost in transit. Their customer support is the slowest. Sent them an e-mail on Friday. They got back to me on Monday. Asked me to confirm my address. Full 24 hours later they got my e-mail saying "Yes". Now it's Wednesday and i'm waiting for them to ship the skin again. I really hope it's worth all this.
I have to throw in my 2 cents. Ordered slickwraps for my S8. The package was okay, but inside there was a crease on the skin for the side, and it wasn't even sticking to the plastic it's shipped in. I emailed support and told them, they said they would send me replacement sides right away. Fast forward about a week later, I haven't received anything. I was going to give it a shot and try it anyway, only to realize I somehow got the Galaxy S8 PLUS skin instead of the S8. I checked the original email order confirmation and it did say S8 Plus. So I most likely goofed, but I won't discount the idea that maybe it was an error on their end.
I realized I had the S8 when I peeled the back off and was about to apply it only to see it was too big. I just put it back on the paper. I emailed the same guy I was dealing with in support, and he told me I was out of luck and the best they could do is give me some slick points. I just want a wrap for my S8. Granted I might have made a mistake but overall with the pieces arriving damaged anyway and not having a replacement for that after a week I give up on Slickwraps. I will try DBrand.
If anyone wants a free slickwrap for their S8, message me. The sides might not stick or they might. Not sure. Replacement sides have not come.
Picked this up from Amazon and in my opinion it's just as good. I have a D-brand skin on my LG G7 and I can't tell the difference, at least for the last few days that I have it now. I had a Amazon gift card balance so basically got it for free but for that price it's a great deal. Several options and colors are also available.
https://www.amazon.com/SopiGuard-Sticker-Pixel-Precision-Orange/dp/B08GKNFKCJ/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=sopiguard+pixel+4a&qid=1601524942&sr=8-2
Note: If you want the back only just write to them right after you place your order. I sometimes use a magnet case when I use it in my car and skins that wrap all the way around aren't always case friendly.
I just ordered one of the SopiGuard skins on eBay. Never heard of them before watching J. Williams on YouTube review the Honeycomb skin.
I picked the Gloss Wine Red one. Unfortunately it's gonna take some time to arrive as I'm from Europe and Sopiguard is based in the US... I'll try to post some pictures once I receive the skin and put it on my Pixel 4a.
EDIT: I effed up when applying the SopiGuard skin, so I had to remove it. I ordered a EasySkinz one, and it came with two skins: a back-only and a full body wrap one. I applied the back-only option because it was easier to apply. Looks okay I guess.
Hopefully it doesn't start to peel off in a month