[Nexus 4 Accessories] Awexit76:
Full application of new Dbrand Skin from removal of old skin.

Hey gang, just wanted to post a write up on my custom skin, so I thought I would go ahead and do a pic tutorial of how it goes for me.

I received my custom skin, so of course the first thing i wanted to do was replace my old one. I have had the Silver Titanium on for a few weeks, so it was time to change anyway. :)

First, gather everything you need

In my case, I have a very sharp/thin blade, the new skin, a lint roller, and painter's tape. I suggest a well lit, CLEAN area to work with. I use a rubber pot holder to set my phone one since it will be face down for this.

Now, let's take this old one off. These skins, while inexpensive, are not simply 1 and Done. You can reuse them multiple times. But KEEP THE 3M FILM THAT THE SKINS COME ON! I threw my first one away, so i have to cycle through them. First off, take the painter's tape and cover the Nexus Logo, this will help keep the letters attached to your skin, and not the phone...

Now, that blade! CAREFULLY pry off the skin at the corner. You can also use a safety pin or anything similar. I just like having a handle, but let me reiterate. BE CAREFUL.

All you have to do is get just enough so you can grab it, but remember, the more you touch the adhesive, the less adhesive it becomes.

And, be careful at this section. go slow

Even though you have that tape, there is still a chance to lose your "e" especially, right at this point. Now that your skin is off. Place it back on the 3M film like it came originally.

Note, take off the painter's tape now. It has a tendency to be difficult to remove if you wait till the next time you place this skin back on your phone. Plus, it has served its purpose. So remove. But be cautious Here

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Then put it back in the plastic sleeve it was mailed in, and set something on top.

I leave mine under my coffee cups, it keeps mine from curling, and settles them nicely on the film. It may be a little overkill, but if you are going to kill something, overdo it!

Now for the fun part! Let's get this beauty on there! Make sure the back of you phone is super clean. I use a lint roller

and then check against my bright lights

This is where it gets fun. Start at the top left section. Align the skin over the Camera holes

and check against the speaker grill

NOTE: there are instructions on dbrands site for this part too...I suggest you follow along there as well, these bots are top notch...http://dbrand.com/subhowto/nexus-4/

Once you are satisfied, firmly press all around your skin to ensure a good seat.

Some things to look for. These skins are precision cut ALL around. Meaning, there should be ever so slightly, a little of the back of the phone should show all the way around, and on both sides of the speaker grill. let me show you.

Notice you can see a slight glare all around

Bottom

Top

Side

Side

And this is an out of focus shot of the speaker grill, so you can see the glare on both sides

And all that ends up with a very nice finished product.

I hope this helps someone. I am in no way an expert, but i did want to share my setup, and best practice experience.

Thanks again.