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So i got this idea from one guy who put the 3M carbon fiber skin on EVO, But the problem was the curvy shape of my beloved Nexus. So I tried a few things and wasted some Vinyl but finally i bought Best skins ever skin for $8 and used it as a stencil and cut out the vinyl with my xacto. here are the pics. I liked it a lot so i thought i'll share with you guys.
That.....Looks.....AMAZING! Do tell....
Wanna give me the skin you didn't use? ;-)
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looks really cool ive been looking for a carbon fiber cover
That looks so sexy!!!
hmarcus said:
that looks so sexy!!!
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im sorry, but thats looks horrible!! I dont like it at all!!
Its awesome =) Do mine!
Do not like, sorry
zok-star said:
im sorry, but thats looks horrible!! I dont like it at all!!
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Agreed, you've 'riced' up your phone.
i dont think its any more ricing up than putting on a case. isn't ricing up to give it some sort of performance enhancement that doesn't really enhance anything?
Well I know why some of you don't like it. as my wife does not like it too she also has a nexus and she likes the feel of 'naked phone' if i may say .
My only problem with cases is that if i use them then my desk-dock becomes useless. plus i dont like always to be super careful about keeping my phone anywhere and scratch it.
you know what, it looks pretty good but the only problem is the weave is too large. maybe get a smaller weave vinyl.
care to share the stencil?
Rusty! said:
Agreed, you've 'riced' up your phone.
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I second that. It looks like a bad Honda Civic ricer lol
My_Name_Is_Neo said:
Well I know why some of you don't like it. as my wife does not like it too she also has a nexus and she likes the feel of 'naked phone' if i may say .
My only problem with cases is that if i use them then my desk-dock becomes useless. plus i dont like always to be super careful about keeping my phone anywhere and scratch it.
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Sell me your desk dock.. Please please please please!!
FYI you guys can get overstock Carbon fiber sheets and m3 adhesive strips like used above from a guy named racingjeff on ebay. What this stuff is microthin carbonfiber with m3 adhesive on the back. They use it to make the CF dash boards in teh bling bling honda's you see on the road. I've deal with Jeff for years buying real overstock 3mm CF sheets. Guys a really good guy.
Personally I don't think it looks bad at all. I wouldn't do an entire phone in carbon fiber but it looks nice enough to me.
I'm going to cover my HD2 battery door using the same carbon fiber sheet. I'm also considering buying a couple of battery doors from ebay and experiment a little. I want to polish one battery door to a "mirrior finish" and I want to try painting one using Krylon just to see how it will come out.
I've painted all sorts of crap like Blackberry housings, golf clubs, furniture and I have the technique and prep work down to a science so we'll see how it goes and I'll make sure to post pics when complete.
I applaud dude for having the balls to experiment!
zok-star said:
im sorry, but thats looks horrible!! I dont like it at all!!
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agreed :\
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I like it but the CF grids are a little large. I would like a tighter patterns. Heres the guy I use. Granted its not going to be $8 because its real CF.
http://shop.ebay.com/racingjeff/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25
Email him and tell him what your planning to do, he's super cool and will send out samples and all his stuff is the real deal, not look alike CF.
Is there a ay you help me out, on how to make the vinyl go so nicely around the corners? specially on the curvy parts... ive tried b4 with other vinals, and i cant get it to go nice on the curves, i always get extra stuff
This company does wood backs for the iPhone and they look pretty sweet (if you are into that kind of thing.)
http://trunket.com/
Anyway, I emailed them and they are looking at doing other devices and they are considering the Fascinate. If you are interested, shoot them an email here: [email protected] and show them that there is interest.
Oh wow I love those. I went ahead and shot them over an email. Let's see if we can get them to crank out a couple.
Amazing
Just /ranted and then noticed your post. Brilliant! I just emailed them as well.
Seeing how extremely thin our back cover is, the curvature, and the clips; I'd be inclined to say that wood is just not a viable material choice unless properly reinforced.
I just shot them an email as well, those covers look amazing hope they decide to make them for our phones!
Awesome idea! I sent them an email too.
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Their Iphone back covers look to be completely flat. I don't think this is practical. Zagg makes skins that look like wood for it...
I am not sure that it is actually a replacement back. I think it is a stick on but made of real wood. I actually had something like what I have described for my macbook.
jarlaxle said:
I am not sure that it is actually a replacement back. I think it is a stick on but made of real wood. I actually had something like what I have described for my macbook.
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Yeah, it's just a skin made of wood. Oh well, it's still a neat idea.
So I took my barely-a-week-old phone and dropped it in the toilet. Not on purpose. It's funny how you hear these phone-in-a-toilet stories and wonder how the hell they happen - then it happens to you and and you're just like... "ohhhh."
Anyway, I have the Otterbox commuter on it. Not the ruggedized one, and not even water resistant. Thank god I did, because the little plug on the headphone jack, the rubber over the hard keys, etc probably saved my ass. The water indicators under the battery cover barely got moist - pretty sure they got wetter while I was pulling off the dripping cover than when it was under water. They're still pink, just a tad faded. Otterbox FTW!!!
No, they didn't pay me to say this. It's just an awesome case. Pricey? Maybe. Bulky? Oh yeah. But QUALITY and a life saver.
I also caved in and bought the otterbox commuter and I freaking love it! It honestly isn't as bulky as I thought it would be but I do wish the back was a little more slip resistant. Over all I think this is a great case though.
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I have one too, I don't know why you guys are talking like they're so expensive. I got mine for $22 on amazon. The otterbox is amazing though!
Rule #1 No cell phones in the bathroom.
Rule #2 No cell phones around the kitchen sink
Consumers would save billions of pesos every year by following those two simple rules. Glad you saved your phone! If this would have happened to me, I would have peed my pants (pun intended).
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I have one too, I don't know why you guys are talking like they're so expensive. I got mine for $22 on amazon. The otterbox is amazing though!
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Same here. $22 isn't much and it it's worth it!
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Thats awesome that the case saved your phone...but the case is still lame and makes you look like a dumbass...sorry couldn't resist.
syntrix said:
Rule #1 No cell phones in the bathroom.
Rule #2 No cell phones around the kitchen sink
Consumers would save billions of pesos every year by following those two simple rules. Glad you saved your phone! If this would have happened to me, I would have peed my pants (pun intended).
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What do you mean? How do you pass the time when dropping the kids off at the pool? When do you play Angry Birds?
nismoz33 said:
What do you mean? How do you pass the time when dropping the kids off at the pool? When do you play Angry Birds?
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Really, you play angry birds while on the toilet? That is almost new thread worthy!
also, this has worked for me in the past. pop the battery out, asap, and put your phone in a large zip lock bag over night.
I would do it any how with the bag of rice, the rice will suck all the moisture out of the phone.
Wish they had one with a kickstand, i would consider it
Ravanous said:
also, this has worked for me in the past. pop the battery out, asap, and put your phone in a large zip lock bag over night.
I would do it any how with the bag of rice, the rice will suck all the moisture out of the phone.
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No, rice will absorb water that it is in contact with, and water that has evaporated in the bag.
Pools of water, say from recovery from the bottom of a pool after a few mins, might require more evaporation and more replacement of the rice. But this is the general idea since the rice is a desiccant.
If it gets wet just buy the 530 msrp or so of the charge in beef jerky, throw all the little silca beads in a bag with it and let it sit an hour =p
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Really, you play angry birds while on the toilet? That is almost new thread worthy!
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You don't?
I thought everyone with an ass and a phone played games/browsed web/read emails/etc. while on the toilet.
Bandin03 said:
You don't?
I thought everyone with an ass and a phone played games/browsed web/read emails/etc. while on the toilet.
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That's why I keep an android tablet in there, much harder to drop in the toilet!
So I was cleaning my rims on my Chevy Tahoe and I had the phone sitting on top the tire listening to Spotify and I was told to move my truck so I moved the bucket and stool I was sitting on but forgot my phone.. ? I drove forward and my dad screamed "STOP" then he said "add 300 to whatever you have to pay for since you just ran over your phone with both wheels" he then picked it up and held it out and said "I'll be damned it's fine." I grabbed it and dusted it off and looked at it amazed.. Not a mark... To be fair it did have a case a Versus High Pro Shield case but damn Im still pretty impressed. 99 Tahoe LT 4 door with 22's. 5500 lbs.. ??
BeameD From My LG V10... The one with the ALWAYS ON SCREEN... Watching me.. ?
It's suppose to be built strong, but drop in on a pillow and it will shatter... LoL That is the way it seems...
Oditius said:
It's suppose to be built strong, but drop in on a pillow and it will shatter... LoL That is the way it seems...
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yup that sounds about right lol hard core its ok, soft drop your f#$%'ed lol
Any chance you can link to the case? I'd also like car running over your phone protection lol.
That's how I got my V10...Lol. But my experience was not as good. Note 3, otterbox, and a double axle utility trailer with 4 tons of decorative landscape boulders...
Zdeuce2 now with golden rays of sunshine
Two days ago I dropped it accidentally on a hard ground, the drop was scary, surprisingly the V10 survived without even a scratch on the metal rim, and one day before that I removed the protective case but also it has tempered glass on the screen
This crazy girl I was talking to decided to take my v10 and throw it across her garage. (No case and brand new at the time) I went to pick it up just knowing it was cracked, nope. Minor scratches on the screen and some edge scratches but you do that to an iPhone and it's over. I was still pretty mad that someone would even do that though.
Oditius said:
It's suppose to be built strong, but drop in on a pillow and it will shatter... LoL That is the way it seems...
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Hello Oditius,
I am replying to your signature... My wife says if I need a baby boy, I need to get married to my computer that I kiss and romance all day everyday..... She said she doesnt wanna be a second option.......LOL AM I spending too much time on computer?
dammie2great said:
Hello Oditius,
I am replying to your signature... My wife says if I need a baby boy, I need to get married to my computer that I kiss and romance all day everyday..... She said she doesnt wanna be a second option.......LOL AM I spending too much time on computer?
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If you bring it in your bedroom, than that is a possibility. LoL... :highfive:
Oditius said:
It's suppose to be built strong, but drop in on a pillow and it will shatter... LoL That is the way it seems...
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Oditius said:
If you bring it in your bedroom, than that is a possibility. LoL... :highfive:
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HAHAHAH..... That's funny
I found out I have a local case company making beautiful hand made Pixel cases. I will be ordering mine soon and I would invite anyone to check them out. I messaged them the other day and they offered a tour of the business. I am pretty stoked!
https://www.carved.com/shop/google-pixel-xl-wood-cases
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These things are really great. Had one for my 6P and now I have one for my pixel with custom artwork. Worth every penny.
madroix said:
These things are really great. Had one for my 6P and now I have one for my pixel with custom artwork. Worth every penny.
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What type of wood is that?
sway40 said:
What type of wood is that?
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Monochrome. Available in the custom design section.
Oh man, that gives me a great idea. I totally forgot they did custom artwork.
I removed my Tapatalk Signature for Chuckie!
Loving my case it feels and looks amazing! Thank you for this thread!
So glad you found one you loved and it's a great company.
I removed my Tapatalk Signature for Chuckie!
I just wanted to say I found Carved.com because of this thread and I was absolutely blown away. I sent in some custom work, which understandably took a little time. It is set to arrive tomorrow and I absolutely can't wait to see it on my Pixel XL. Thank you Hoshneer for pointing me in this direction with the thread.
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I just wanted to say I found Carved.com because of this thread and I was absolutely blown away. I sent in some custom work, which understandably took a little time. It is set to arrive tomorrow and I absolutely can't wait to see it on my Pixel XL. Thank you Hoshneer for pointing me in this direction with the thread.
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Post a pic when you get it.
Not exactly a case, but this is my custom wrap from Toastmade.
I got the geometric octopus case... But the buttons are terrible
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Post a pic when you get it.
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Love it, it looks and feels great. The ONLY knock I have on it is the side buttons are flush, but the 'click' on them is like not having a case at all.
EDIT: There we go, got the image uploaded this time.
I have the Kerby Rosanes Geometric Wolf case for my Pixel XL (http://www.carved.com/shop/google-p...ric-wolf.html?193=226&167=259&181=178&clean=1) and my fiancé has the Grand Teton Inlay (http://www.carved.com/shop/iphone-6/traveler-wood-case/grand-teton-inlay.html). We both love our cases; they are gorgeously crafted and they do a solid job protecting the phone as well. Plus the unboxing experience is top-notch (obviously not the most important thing, but it shows that they're paying attention to detail.)
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.... Plus the unboxing experience is top-notch (obviously not the most important thing, but it shows that they're paying attention to detail.)
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Oh, how can I forget that! One of the best unboxing experiences I've EVER had. It was wonderful, to say the least. 2 stickers, a joke bio, great artwork, great container. A lot of attention was paid.
Designed a couple CSV's for myself and my GF.
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Not exactly a case, but this is my custom wrap from Toastmade.
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That looks super slick. How does it feel around the front? I'm hoping it doesn't have an uncomfortable ridge you can feel when holding it.
I'm really excited and I ordered two cases today for my wife and I. I also messaged them on Facebook since they are local to me and they offered a tour of the shop. How cool is that?
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That looks super slick. How does it feel around the front? I'm hoping it doesn't have an uncomfortable ridge you can feel when holding it.
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I absolutely love it. I have 5 traditional cases for the Pixel that I was rotating before I got this. Even the slimmest, most minimal case can't match how light and thin the phone feels now.
The sizing is perfect. The one I got for the 6p a year ago didn't have any protection for the front edges of the phone. This one appropriately extends just far enough to protect all of the front edges, but not so far as to be uncomfortable in the hand. The glass screen protector extends probably 0.5mm father than the case.
Once you smell and feel the wood, you won't regret a purchase from Toastmade.
Just absolutely amazing.
I received my case, and man are the buttons really annoying. How is it a good idea to have the buttons flush with the case?
Also, execution seems a bit sloppy where the glossy and matt TPU meet on the right hand side of the case. There is a thin flap of plastic there, something I would expect from a TPU case you buy for a few dollars on eBay but not from Carved.