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Sand off the oleophobic coating then apply a couple of coats of enamel model paints. Time will tell how durable it is once it hardens but it seems to bond very well with the plastic back cover! Photo attached
is it just me or the case look uugly
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big_b0sss said:
is it just me or the case look uugly
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I can confirm that case is ugly. I'd much rather shell out $15 and buy a decent shell
B for effort, but reminds me of a bowling ball
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I don't think it's ugly. It's a really nice idea. But not for the faint of heart.
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I can confirm that case is ugly. I'd much rather shell out $15 and buy a decent shell
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I already have an official flip case ordered. suppose to arrive today. I was just curious so figured I'd give it a go and see how it looked. it does look like a bowling ball haha..
the pic doesn't really do it justice tbh.. suffice to say, if someone wants to change their moto colour I think they would get good results with proper prep and a decent spray paint.. this was mostly an experiment..
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I already have an official flip case ordered. suppose to arrive today. I was just curious so figured I'd give it a go and see how it looked. it does look like a bowling ball haha..
the pic doesn't really do it justice tbh.. suffice to say, if someone wants to change their moto colour I think they would get good results with proper prep and a decent spray paint.. this was mostly an experiment..
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Yeah, the idea definitely has potential, and kudos to you for having the guts to pull it off, but this isnt a diy job if you want perfecfion. You need proper equipent and training. Someone who's decent with an airbrush could do wonders with this thing. Luckily i know a guy.
Yeah. An evenly sanded, then evenly sprayed cover can look just as good, if not better, than the original I imagine. I do want to thank you for giving me that idea. I might actually try something like this in that beautiful metallic orange color I often see on newer Nissan vehicles.
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maybe the paint is not the one at very high quality
but the idea is good
btw this look not very good
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maybe the paint is not the one at very high quality
but the idea is good
btw this look not very good
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yea its not the best colour and finish. some plastics are more or less porous. Some will not 'take' paint well at all, so however well it is done, it will chip and peel. I was interested in seeing how well a properly keyed surface would take the paint. The Moto G back case seems to take the paint very well, with no need for a primer.
Issues:
The colours I had available weren't great, hence the strange green bowling ball look
The paint does not dry very hard (I don't have a heat lamp to fast dry it hard)
The finish isn't very even (brush as no space here to spray)
However:
If I had:
A heat lamp:
Space to spray
Time
You could easily get an extremely good finish and it would be tough and durable too. None of these items are expensive and anyone could do it, but you do need a good workspace or you will get dust sticking while drying etc etc..
Easier to buy a new back, but if you want a custom colour this is the only option..
nice work mate
i think this would have looked better with flat/matte paint instead of gloss. He's got the right idea though, this is a cheap easy way to customize your back cover:good:
Ugly, very ugly.
Not sure why you did it. Maybe drunk, on new years eve.
Hey, ever tried it on your car? Or your TV?
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No great aesthetics there but it's nice to creative....It might be horrendous but its unique.
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Sand off the oleophobic coating then apply a couple of coats of enamel model paints. Time will tell how durable it is once it hardens but it seems to bond very well with the plastic back cover! Photo attached
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Gawd it looks disgusting, but 10/10 for self customisation!!
Hope you haven't done the frame as well!!
it looks good, but I would like more than you were painting with airbrush not it? some graffiti or something.
I've once bought a airbrushed back door inspired by Keith Haring's timeless art for a Nokia 6150 and to be honest I'd like to have a custom back door like that for my Moto G. I enjoyed viewing your custom work and hope that others will follow.
nice job mate, I agree spray painting needs some time and is not as easy as it seems.
did it on my gnex 2-3 times
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1890515
Tried painting your TV remote? Coffee mug?
You could probably do both for £1.69.
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I agree it doesn't look that great, but that might also be from the fuzzy picture of it. But, really, stop tearing they guy down. He did something to his case that he wanted to do. It's his to do with what he wants. He was proud enough of it to show us on the forum, so please don't tear him down.
I did like the comment about the bowling ball though. Thought that was funny.
I usually don't like to use cases, bought one for the m8. It made it bulky so i found a sleek way of gripping it. No company made griping product, just plain ol' electrical tape.
You can style (cut) how you want for your preference. I put it there because of the bottom three fingers that grip that part of the phone. It's sleek, none intrusive, actually does a very good job gripping. I can shake it and it will stay put. Photos should be attached. Tell me your thoughts
Photos taken with m7
You could also order the back skin from xtremeguard
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2712028
90% off XtremeGuard Wet install front/back protector
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h_zee13 said:
You could also order the back skin from xtremeguard
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2712028
90% off XtremeGuard Wet install front/back protector
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thanks
h_zee13 said:
You could also order the back skin from xtremeguard
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2712028
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Thanks exactly what I did! cost me 1.99 for the front and back and I couldn't be happier! great quality product, completely clear and adds a great amount of grip to it! Best purchase I have done so far for my M8
Thanks for sharing man, I got ghost armour for my phone love it.
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koysis said:
I usually don't like to use cases, bought one for the m8. It made it bulky so i found a sleek way of gripping it. No company made griping product, just plain ol' electrical tape.
You can style (cut) how you want for your preference. I put it there because of the bottom three fingers that grip that part of the phone. It's sleek, none intrusive, actually does a very good job gripping. I can shake it and it will stay put. Photos should be attached. Tell me your thoughts
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Orrr just install a Zagg or Xtremeguard wet install back protector. Adds some grip without making your beautiful device look like a Blue Peter project!
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koysis said:
I usually don't like to use cases, bought one for the m8. It made it bulky so i found a sleek way of gripping it. No company made griping product, just plain ol' electrical tape.
You can style (cut) how you want for your preference. I put it there because of the bottom three fingers that grip that part of the phone. It's sleek, none intrusive, actually does a very good job gripping. I can shake it and it will stay put. Photos should be attached. Tell me your thoughts
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Living in the south, I prefer duct tape.
phatmanxxl said:
Living in the south, I prefer duct tape.
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As a European, I have to ask, what's the connection "living in the south" --> preferring duct tape?
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As a European, I have to ask, what's the connection "living in the south" --> preferring duct tape?
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I guess because its cheap and can be used to fix anything....even though it looks trashy, its still functional and better than spending money to have it fixed correctly.
Looks good OP! I just ordered this... https://dbrand.com/shop/htc-one-m8. I ordered the matte black front and back. I had one on my m7 and really liked it.
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urra said:
As a European, I have to ask, what's the connection "living in the south" --> preferring duct tape?
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Lol... It is a bit of an Americanism & joke, although one that is seated in truth...
Duct tape in America is used to affect many repairs, from simple tears in paper, to re-attaching bumper to automobiles & securing trunk lids (what the EU calls the boot). It is used to make or repair wallets, shoes & even for furniture repairs, not just for attaching ducting to plenum boxes or GRD cans.
The joke comes in because it is said that a redneck (slanderous term for blue collar worker or laborer) can fix anything with duct tape, & that if it can't be fixed with duct tape, then 'F' it, it's broken.
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As a European, I have to ask, what's the connection "living in the south" --> preferring duct tape?
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This is kind of a truism here...
koysis said:
I usually don't like to use cases, bought one for the m8. It made it bulky so i found a sleek way of gripping it. No company made griping product, just plain ol' electrical tape.
You can style (cut) how you want for your preference. I put it there because of the bottom three fingers that grip that part of the phone. It's sleek, none intrusive, actually does a very good job gripping. I can shake it and it will stay put. Photos should be attached. Tell me your thoughts
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This may work well if you live somewhere cool year round, however, if you live anywhere its fairly hot and/or humid during the summer - then you know what happens to electrical tape. When it heats up - you lose the bond, then the tape will slide around leaving a sticky, slimy mess all over your phone/hand/pocket. Just a heads up for anyone looking to do this. If your phone lives indoors, however, I'm sure its a non-issue.
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This may work well if you live somewhere cool year round, however, if you live anywhere its fairly hot and/or humid during the summer - then you know what happens to electrical tape. When it heats up - you lose the bond, then the tape will slide around leaving a sticky, slimy mess all over your phone/hand/pocket. Just a heads up for anyone looking to do this. If your phone lives indoors, however, I'm sure its a non-issue.
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Not sure if u also considered the fact that phones can heat up. My m7 gets pretty hot sometimes like when gaming and charging (probably shouldn't) don't know if the m8 heats up though but then again where I live its 110 during summers, was 107 this week
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Just ordered a red carbon fiber skin for the back, $10. Never gone without a cast before but the phone is so nice without one.
Jus or xtreme guard full body protector slippery gone
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Supcase
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xReaper7x said:
Thanks exactly what I did! cost me 1.99 for the front and back and I couldn't be happier! great quality product, completely clear and adds a great amount of grip to it! Best purchase I have done so far for my M8
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Does the Xtremeguard back skin wrap ONLY around the back, or does it wrap around to the sides as well? I'm ideally looking for a skin that ONLY covers the back, which is for some reason surprisingly hard to find with the M8. Most skins wrap around the sides too. The idea I had was to use it with an edge only bumper case, and when a skin wraps around to the sides, it interferes with the fitment of the case. I had a aluminum edge bumper + back skin on the M7 and loved the setup.
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Does the Xtremeguard back skin wrap ONLY around the back, or does it wrap around to the sides as well? I'm ideally looking for a skin that ONLY covers the back, which is for some reason surprisingly hard to find with the M8. Most skins wrap around the sides too. The idea I had was to use it with an edge only bumper case, and when a skin wraps around to the sides, it interferes with the fitment of the case. I had a aluminum edge bumper + back skin on the M7 and loved the setup.
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Yep it only wraps on the back!
I'm trying to decide between a black leather back and a black silicone back. How are people finding them this year? Which one feels nicer? and which one is more durable?
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I'm trying to decide between a black leather back and a black silicone back. How are people finding them this year? Which one feels nicer? and which one is more durable?
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I was going to go with the wood back (smooth) then put a carbon fiber wrap on it.
I am also looking for comments on black leather vs. black silicone back.
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tech_head said:
I was going to go with the wood back (smooth) then put a carbon fiber wrap on it.
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Why would you pay more for wood just to put a sticker over it?
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So I got the silicon back after all of the ravings and I'm not really feeling it. I like the feel of the silicon but the raised grooves just aren't for me.
For those who went with the leather, is it soft at all? I haven't really heard too much depth about how it feels from those who got it. Can you even tell that it is leather? Does it seem slippery to sweaty hands? Thanks for any input.
I am more concerned about the leather dissipating heat. I would think the wood and then leather dissipate heat better than silicone.
2014 was leather. Loved it, but after reading all the good things about the new silicon backs i decided to go that route. Plus, the leather was a bit slippery, so i figured with the bigger phone the silicon back would help with the grip. Can't wait to finally get it.
I ordered the leather, I'm excited to try something different. Plus I already have a white oak and walnut back on my Mi4.
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So I got the silicon back after all of the ravings and I'm not really feeling it. I like the feel of the silicon but the raised grooves just aren't for me.
For those who went with the leather, is it soft at all? I haven't really heard too much depth about how it feels from those who got it. Can you even tell that it is leather? Does it seem slippery to sweaty hands? Thanks for any input.
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What do you mean by the raised grooves? The new lines on the back?
Yeah I heard the leather wasn't soft too and felt more like hard plastic, so I went with a silicone back. Can anyone confirm this?
jamespat93 said:
What do you mean by the raised grooves? The new lines on the back?
Yeah I heard the leather wasn't soft too and felt more like hard plastic, so I went with a silicone back. Can anyone confirm this?
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Here is youtube video of unboxing of one with leather:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LevvV-sXj6k
I am getting leather one that will be delivered Friday. I think it will be OK.
I got wood, and I LOVE the look, but let me tell you, that thing is slippery as hell
SalTNutz said:
I got wood, and I LOVE the look, but let me tell you, that thing is slippery as hell
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With a name like SalTNutz, I'm not surprised you've got wood.
SalTNutz said:
I got wood, and I LOVE the look, but let me tell you, that thing is slippery as hell
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If you want to keep it slippery, try some diluted lye. It may cause some discoloration, but will render the oils into a really slick substance.
It might work on your phone, too.
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So I got the silicon back after all of the ravings and I'm not really feeling it. I like the feel of the silicon but the raised grooves just aren't for me...
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Oh, I must be the party of one...I love the silicon back. The texture is different and pleasant. Maybe that's just compared to crappy silicon cases I usually have on my phones or the faux-leather backing of my Note Edge.
It also seems like it'll be durable. Naturally, it won't scratch like the back of most metal/glass phones, which often quickly renders a phone unattractive and unsellable.
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What do you mean by the raised grooves? The new lines on the back?
Yeah I heard the leather wasn't soft too and felt more like hard plastic, so I went with a silicone back. Can anyone confirm this?
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I just got my phone yesterday with the leather back. It is not hard like plastic, but has a slight amount of squishyness. Not much though. It is more slippery than I thought it would be, but overall I like it. As far as head dissipation, I'm not sure that the back material will make much of a difference, and my phone so far is staying cool unless I am charging the battery.
While waiting, I was second guessing my decision to get the soft grip over the leather, but I really like it. I would order the same again.
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I just got my phone yesterday with the leather back. It is not hard like plastic, but has a slight amount of squishyness. Not much though. It is more slippery than I thought it would be, but overall I like it. As far as head dissipation, I'm not sure that the back material will make much of a difference, and my phone so far is staying cool unless I am charging the battery.
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Ohh ok that sounds good then. What kind of leather would you compare it to? I had a G4 with a leather back before, do you know if it feels similar to that? Or is it harder or softer?
I went with the silicone back but keep wondering if I should have went with leather.
Is there any other phone or material you can compare the silicone back to?
I just got mine today and got black leather. So far, I really like it and am looking forward to see how it looks as it ages.
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Im going to be using it in a Case. So I can't really see how back should matter? Also, what was the consensus RE heat?
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For those with the current gen Moto X Pure with wooden backs, how has your back held up? Has the wood gotten scuffed or scratched? Or have you used it without worries and it's remained undamaged?
I own a Moto X 2013 since over 1 year with walnut finish. It looks like new... I also had two Moto X Style with Bamboo and Charcoal Ash... Bamboo is doing absolutly amazing. It feels much better than the walnut (2013) or ash - which both have the same feeling.
Ash seems to be very vulnerable for scratches and fingerprints to.. It looks absolutly awesome - as long as you dont touch it
So if you cannot decide: Go for Bamboo - Really great
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For those with the current gen Moto X Pure with wooden backs, how has your back held up? Has the wood gotten scuffed or scratched? Or have you used it without worries and it's remained undamaged?
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I had the bamboo on last year's model, and gave the charcoal ash on the MXPE. While the newer model doesn't have as much wear and tear, I haven't had any issues with either.
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Ash seems to be very vulnerable for scratches and fingerprints to.. It looks absolutly awesome - as long as you dont touch it
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I had the bamboo on last year's model, and gave the charcoal ash on the MXPE. While the newer model doesn't have as much wear and tear, I haven't had any issues with either.
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I got the charcoal ash and it came with a few scuff marks on it that aren't coming off so I think they're small scratches. I feel like the charcoal ash is cheaper and seems to damage easily. Considering exchanging for bamboo.
Hi, You do realize that this is the X Play forum not the Style /Pure. X Play doesn't come with wooden backs.
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Hi, You do realize that this is the X Play forum not the Style /Pure. X Play doesn't come with wooden backs.
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I actually did not realize it. My thread got moved by a mod. Guess they moved it to the wrong boards haha. I'll PM them to move it. Thanks for pointing it out!
Mine has held up really well, I end up setting it down on the back fairly often and have not noticed any scratches.
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Glad to hear. I originally thought it would get scratched easily so put a shield on it. Then I realized that defeated the purpose of having wood so I took the shield off. Doing well so far for the past few days.
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One month, charcoal Ash unprotected. Still looks mint, but I am rather careful.
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I have the darkest back, I forget what it's called. I'm a carpenter and use the phone without a case. I am rough, but not careless with my phones and I can't believe how good it looks. It's basically mint. I put it in my pocket with change and toss it onto tools and tables all the time. I'm very impressed.
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I'm starting to see several scratches on the screen already, there are a couple of tiny scratches on the back of the phone as well. The thing is that I have not dropped this phone yet! nor have I placed it in my pocket along with keys and coins... I am very meticulous about my gadgets and take good care of them but I have no idea how these scratches got on this phone?! anyone else having this issue?
The back of this phone is probably a glassy material u need to be careful with that obviously.. Buy a back cover
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I noticed that too. Have been careful but still got some little scratches on the screen
Yeah .. U can get a tempered glass for your phone's back part
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Yeeaah, I already got a tiny crack.. On the top of the screen and the bottom from a very minor fall actually.. It's not the strongest of screens indeed. It never had any gorilla glass if I recall correctly, right? Anyone have suggestion on a good screen protector and something for the back too?
just noticed the same on mine. its always in a case in an empty pocket. never dropped and never had anything touch the screen. If it gets really bad in the next 3 months, smash the screen.
Lol the scratches just keep appearing all over my screen and the back of the phone... I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA how this is happening! I have OCD, I treat my phones like delicate jewelries lol and no I do not want to put this beautiful phone in an ugly case...
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Lol the scratches just keep appearing all over my screen and the back of the phone... I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA how this is happening! I have OCD, I treat my phones like delicate jewelries lol and no I do not want to put this beautiful phone in an ugly case...
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That is awful...
My screen too is becoming full of these tiny scratches.. This phone only left home once. This is way too fragile. Disapponted
Can confirm, I've got several scratches on the back of the phone. Got it for one week. I'm always carrying it in my backpack in a small pocket there without keys and such. I was always placing it on a cloth or a paper. Shame it got scratched so fast. My guess is that they did the same as sony and applied an anti shatter sticker on top of anti scratch glass and that's why it gets scratched so easily. I'm really disappointed with this because I don't want to put such a beautiful phone into a case.
One more, but only in the back. And my case is coming yet...?
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using a tempered glass protector is always nice.
Use a tampered glass for front and a transparent case for the back.
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Nanotech protection = amazing !!!
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The back of this phone is probably a glassy material u need to be careful with that obviously.. Buy a back cover
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I use an amazing nanotech protection !!!
Just incredible !!!
Should try it !!!
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I use an amazing nanotech protection !!!
Just incredible !!!
Should try it !!!
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Can i have the link to it bro?
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We should contact dBrand to make skins for Honor 8. If they'll get enough requests they'll release its skins, which will protect the glassy back.
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DigiGoon said:
We should contact dBrand to make skins for Honor 8. If they'll get enough requests they'll release its skins, which will protect the glassy back.
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bt it would compromise that light reflective effect
Oh yeah, transparent case is better only then.
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DigiGoon said:
Oh yeah, transparent case is better only then.
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yeah thats true, both protection and looks(atleast we should honor that 15 layer of glass structure :angel
venom007 said:
yeah thats true, both protection and looks(atleast we should honor that 15 layer of glass structure :angel
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Yes, but they should have made it a bit tougher.
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Yes, but they should have made it a bit tougher.
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yeah, sadly it dosent