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[Nexus 4 Accessories] Foxnov1990:
Just got my Carbon Black skin. I must say I love it very much. It reflects light to give a cool touch to the back of the device. just.. awesome!

Tips on applying, not that needed since you get a card with a link to instructions with it.

But if you really want a tip. Just remove to back of the skin and align the camera & flash with the openings on the skin. Then slowly lower the rest of the skin onto the device.

Whatever you do, do NOT apply pressure until you're entirely sure it's 100% correct on. This way you can pull it loose and try again as much as you like ;)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] kpjimmy:
WOOT! My custom shipped! :)

Thanks Robots! Can't wait! Here's mines...
[Nexus 4 Accessories] roswell782:
I received my third order today (white Carbon and red leather) , ordered on 4th April, send on 5th, received on 10th. 5 days to reach France.

I have ordered 2 coloured bumpers from Asia to fit with them 4 weeks ago, i'm still waiting...
[Nexus 4 Accessories] scream4cheese:
That gives me an idea. Perhaps I can get R2-D2 on my next order. :D
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::D

Sent by my Kitteh he chews on muffins on my Sexy Nexi 4 using Tapatalk
[Nexus 4 Accessories] kpjimmy:
Rebel scum! :p

I also was thinking of the white leather with rebel insignia in red, but because of the colored leather issues that the robots pointed out, I opted to go with black titanium and white leather. :)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
In terms of the most units sold to date, the most sold would be black carbon fiber. If you look at the popularity (amount sold/time available), the most popular would be black titanium.

If you're seeing signs of dirt on your white carbon, just clean it vigorously using some soap and a towel. This stuff is rated for 5-8 years of outdoor weather resistance, so have no fear in cleaning it.

We haven't really had any issues with the edges becoming "disfigured" over time. Perhaps it was slightly misaligned during application? If applied even 1mm off, one of the sides would be hanging over the edge, resulting in a skin that definitely would peel up over time. If it was indeed applied flawlessly, the "sharpness" you feel around the edge can be remedied by sanding down the corner with your fignernail.

The "tac" or "stickiness" you're feeling is the way the layer of UV-coated ink feels once solidified. We're phasing out the coloured leather as we speak and upgrading to a new coloured leather edition which is dyed through-and-through, straight from 3M. It doesn't have this stickyness the way the current coloured leather does, it feels more along the lines of the white leather we currently offer.

N4 is pretty simple, just start at the top left corner and keep peeling up until you see the left edge, camera, and flash are aligned properly.

N7 front piece is simple as well, and because of the glass on the front of the N7, you can peel up and re-apply until you get it perfect. For the N7 back piece, make sure you start by lining up the speaker cutout. Apply pressure around the speaker, then grab the skin by the top corners and pull the skin tight and lower it down on the device. Don't let the adhesive touch the device until you've lowered it and can see that the "nexus" lettering is lined up perfectly. Once you can tell that it's going to be in the right spot, apply it and just wrap the 4 edges.

Pro-tip: If you have access to a hairdryer, blow the four corners for like 10s each to attain maximum bondage and ensure that the corners will never peel up. If you don't it's not an issue, just press them down really hard and maybe rub it with your thumb for 10-15s on each corner to get the material sort of heated up and malleable. This will achieve the same function as the hairdryer.

Awesome!! That's pretty f*cking fast, considering that the 6th and 7th were weekends.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] elzafir:
Robot, an R2-D2 skin, how much would that cost?

Sent from my Nexus 4 pimped with ParanoidAndroid and Franco.kernel
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
I'm not really qualified as a customs expert to give you a quote, but if you email customs[at]dbrand, they'll get back to you with pricing as soon as they can. Make sure to include the image you want to use on the skin so that they can accurately gauge how much time will be required to assemble the final product.

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Hey guys! Got some really exciting news that I figured would be cool to share here, as you guys are a pretty hardcore customer base. Our CEO has made the decision to move forward with an epic video which explains everything about customs in a spectacular Superbowl-commercial-quality fashion. Along with this video, we're going to be adding a Customs section to our website where you'll officially be able to place requests for custom skins and upload design requests. The whole process is a good 3-4 months from completion, but expect big things from us in the near future.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] scream4cheese:
Hey guys,

Is there a software program that I can use to design a custom skin? How do you guys submit your custom skins to dbrand.com? Do you guys just submit a picture of what you want and describe it to the dbrand team?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Dovucoe:
What's the best way to remove a skin once applied? Mine seems to be very slightly misaligned, feel like pasting it again.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mmegalodon:
A little safety pin at the corner. Very easy to reposition.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] kpjimmy:
Pretty much. Just email customs[at]dbrand.com and attach a pic of what you want and tell them what style you want it. And they will come back at ya with a few renders in a week or so.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] scream4cheese:
Nice. Thanks Jimmy.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] curiousbob:
colored leather is not good

Because of this I don't recommend the colored leather skins. At least until the new versions are ready.

It might be ok on a front skin (ie. for Nexus 7), but it feels kinda gross as a back skin.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Chughes13x:
Dbrand have you run out of the old black carbon fiber yet? Has the new CF been put it use yet?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] The H:
I messaged them on facebook couple days ago and they said the new CF will be used some time next week.

They also said they will make a statement when the new CF will be used; rest assured.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Schumbassa:
Ordered the 8th, shipped from Canada the 9th, arrived in the Netherlands the 11th. :good:

Needless to say, the (black titanium) skin is so pretty I wanna cry.

Global love for you guys!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] JN9391:
Aye yo ROBOT! When that Mahogany skin coming out, yo.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] matique:
It's been almost two weeks and I've yet to receive my skin... :/
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
Order ID?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] fader_:
still waiting

Hello dBrand,

Please check out my order ( 21779 ) because it's been more than a month since i got the mail from you that my order is on the way.

I know that i'm not next door, but I start to think that my black envelope will never arrive. :(

Thank you! :good:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
Check your email.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Hey fembot how's life? Busy I bet and thank u for getting my n7 replacement skin sent out.

Sent by my Kitteh he chews on muffins on my Sexy Nexi 4 using Tapatalk
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
Some customs we made over the past week:

No idea what this one is, but cool design. - LEWHT/LEBLK

Jackalope - CFSVR/LEBLK

N7 Mass Effect - LEWHT/MEBLK

Pringles - MEBLK/METIT

Dota 2 - METIT/MEBLK

WoW Horde - CFBLK/METIT

Another WoW Horde - METIT/CFBLK (note this is the new CFBLK)

KastroMedia Corporation - METIT/CFBLK (also the new CFBLK)

Star Wars Imperial - LEWHT/MEBLK

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Hey Jeff! Life is good, thanks for asking. Just busy trying to think of the next innovative way to market the skins. The imgur thing went over really well, so now the bar is sort of high. How's everything with you? Finally able to join the club with the rest of these guys, placed my order yesterday for a 2013 Gallardo LP 550-2 6MT in white. Boss had to pull some serious strings to get them to even take my request, as they were not accepting any more build-to-spec 2013 Gallardos at all. In any case, they say it'll be ready by August. Super excited!!!!!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] The H:
Images are not loading, getting that broken paper picture mate :eek:

and the picture size is massive! (smaller please):good:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
They're all attached properly now, not as links.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
No way u are getting a lambo :eek: That's so awesome enjoy :D You need to get a skin with the Lamborghini symbol on it. What phone do u use if u don't mind me asking?

Sent by my Kitteh he chews on muffins on my Sexy Nexi 4 using Tapatalk
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Chughes13x:
Wait so do you guys and gals all really have Lamborghinis? Is this a perk for working for dbrand?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] kpjimmy:
The pringles one is friggin awesome :good:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
I use a Nexus 4 with the Anonymous Suit custom we made a while back. Black leather, black carbon fiber and white leather.

Haha I wouldn't call it a "perk". We're a surprisingly small startup and have been fortunate to gain a lot of traction very quickly in our market. We all have a stake in the Corporation and most of us chose to use the first fiscal year dividends on a downpayment for a Lambo. Our CEO has a severe (almost crippling) fetish for Lamborghinis and it sort of rubbed off.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] kpjimmy:
Holy sh!t and a handbasket...I'm in the wrong industry :p:crying::D
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Chughes13x:
Hmm interesting. Now do you all select different models? How much is the down payment on a Gallardo?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] phenom97:
How do I go about ordering a custom skin?

Any info in regards to price ect?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] FaithCry:
@ anyone who ordered all black leather without the nexus cutout, or anyone who may know...

how much is it without the cutout?

TIA! :)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] PcFish:
email customs[at]dbrand.com, and they'll get back to you with a quote on your design. you pay via paypal.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
30 to reserve the chassis, another 50-80 down if you don't want extravagant monthlies. I opted for less down and chose to balloon the final payment.

You can email info[at]dbrand or customs[at]dbrand and someone will get back to you with a quote. Prices depend on the complexity of the design and the amount of time required to manufacture your one-off piece.

No extra charge for "no nexus" requests, just put it in your Special Instructions during checkout and we'll make sure it gets done.

Thanks for providing the proper answer, but please never type the actual email address anywhere. If you don't mind, please edit your comment and remove the "@" and the ".com" (you can refer to it as customs[at]dbrand). Spambots pick up email addresses very quickly and next thing you know we're getting dozens of daily emails from the deposed King of Nigeria's son about a multimillion dollar transfer.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Chughes13x:
Wow. That seems awesome, you're definitely need to post picks when you get it. How many MPGs does the beast get? Gas must cost a ton...
[Nexus 4 Accessories] matique:
25146. Thank you.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
We took a look at the shipping manifest and can confirm it was sent out on the morning of the 3rd to the delivery address you provided during checkout. Canada Post recommends between 7 and 14 business days for arrival Internationally. Singapore usually receives between the 9 and 11th days. Today marks the 8th business day since it was sent, so expect it to arrive some time next week.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Girn:
Got my skin, had to reapply half of it while I was setting it.. Finished it and it looked perfect.. Looked at "U" and the line had ripped >:^( fml
[Nexus 4 Accessories] matique:
Ah. I forgot to take into consideration business days. Thank you :)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
Don't worry, friend... dbrand is always here to help! We sent you a coupon code to grab another, check your inbox.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] otariq:
Damn I want that Batman one. How can I request a custom skin? Didn't find any links on the website
[Nexus 4 Accessories] SeV034:
Look in the thread its in here several times :D

Also loved that dota 2 skin pic posted earlier...may have to order another after my first skin comes in (black CF) oh and what is gonna change in your new CF? I ordered right before I saw you were changing CF in this thread.

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
The new one is just blacker. It's impossible to tell unless you have both in front of you. See here.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Zurginator:
Sup dbrand? 2 weeks ago I got an estimate for a custom skin and paid --- and haven't heard back since.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] scream4cheese:
How much was it?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Zurginator:
$9 per color used + $15 per hour of labor, iirc.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] scream4cheese:
Oh gosh. Lol. Free shipping? :D
[Nexus 4 Accessories] SeV034:
Well speak of the devil, I just got mine in the day after posted my question about colors! This thing is sick. Thanks for making such awesome skins, I will definitely buy from you guys again :)

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Accessories] PieWai:
Looks like I'll be placing an order for that new CF, might even go in for some customization.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
Sup Zurginator!! That sounds pretty horrific. Can you PM me your email address so I can have someone look into it?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] 8 -Ƀɪד_Įƞƒɨɖɘɭ:
You guys are Awesome!

Ordered On 6th (Saturday) and got it on the 10th (Wednesday), I'm the UK!

And my Nexus 4 looks awesome as well.

you guys should expand to popular headphones,keyboards, mouses and Pc cases.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] scream4cheese:
What the...? Lol

I hope you're joking. :D
[Nexus 4 Accessories] The H:
Must be lol, 4 days to get from Canada to the UK; Impossible!

but in all seriousness, that's impressive if its true.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] undercover:
Possible. In fact it's possible in 3 days by your normal post. Quicker if by courier.

Sent from my fridge. Make: LG Model: N⁴
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
Indeed, this is quite true. The USA is the only country (save Indonesia/India/Pakistan) which experiences wait times beyond 3-5 business days.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] undercover:
You guys frequent xda. I'm curious, because of your great customer service or just because you are as addicted as us? :D:cool:

Sent from my fridge. Make: LG Model: N⁴
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
Haha it's my job, buddy! I do alllllllll the online interactions, except for twitter which is solely tweeted by our CEO.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] avoulgarellis:
Love it

Have been following this thread for a long time and just ordered up a titanium skin. I cannot wait until it arrives! You guys/gals make awesome products
[Nexus 4 Accessories] PieWai:
How long does it take to get to Ghana?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
Not sure... The few we shipped to Ghana so far haven't turned up any complaints, so I assume it arrives within the quoted 7-14 business days.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] zealtor:
sorry if I missed it somewhere, but is the new CF in stock yet?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] PieWai:
I haven't seen the message yet, so I guess they still have the 2012 version.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] bloodhawk:
Mine reached San Francisco in 5 days :D

Love the black leather texture... gonna order a white leather and black titanium soon! :D
[Nexus 4 Accessories] asdfghjkzxc:
i sent mail about customization prices. but i guess they're very busy. i didn't get any answer.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] matique:
HELLO DBRAND!!

Received my skins within 10 business days all the way from Canada to Singapore!! Thank you. The black leather seems really nice, using it currently, but so does the black titanium which i also ordered. Thank you once again (:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] TooSlo:
dbrand!!! I'm crying down here in the states because I never received a reply about a custom skin. Can you sacrifice one of your robot minions into a vat of boiling acid for failing to please your customers? I promise I'll buy at least two more skins if you can do this for me.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] *GalaxyFanatic*:
Can I use a copyrighted logo for a custom case. I want to order a black CF GS3 back with the Sons of Anarchy badge?

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Kick-Ass Joe:
The only thing I don't like about this idea is that of your back screen breaks you won't even know haha.

Sent from my Paranoid Android Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mackster248:
Lol, but woukdnt that be a good thing?

These are actually very easy to take off and reapply. So of you were to drop it and scared that it broke, just peel it off a bit and check.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Kick-Ass Joe:
Ya I'm thinking of getting one. I'm just waiting for the black titanium :)

Sent from my Paranoid Android Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ceejay83:
That's good I guess. At least the crack will be covered :)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] panzival:
Just got mine! Ordered black and white carbon. Just installed the white carbon and it looks amazing :)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ROCKSTAR XS:
Anybody with a shattered back try this yet? I'm looking to cover up the back of my phone because it breaks my heart just looking at it.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] tracerit:
Are there any pics of the matte black?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mario24601:
Sent you email, please let me know what status is. Thank you.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] NoL1m1tZ:
@dbrand- Is their any chance you could make on of these in a layered fashion with the android and apple being one color and everything else being white? Preferably flush if at all possible? Might consider getting one if its possible, thanks.

EDIT:Totally forgot the image...
[Nexus 4 Accessories] richteralan:
Skin arrived today.

I'm a professional skin applier and a professional photographer.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] n7of9:
seriously dude, I'm buying a skin simply because you're hilarious... I like you

n7'd from my n7
[Nexus 4 Accessories] shadvich:
Got the black leather today. Looks great, though not as grippy as I'd like (I knew it was the least textured when buying it though). Will hold me over until the black titanium comes out
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Baraz:
Is that black titanium?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Goog1e Phone:
No, that's just titanium. Black titanium has not been released yet, but will be soon (few weeks?) according to dbrand.

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Zaihanzainal:
Any extra charges for custom skins?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
<3

You can see an example of custom work we did to help another customer with a shattered back. Basically we take a blank titanium base layer (no nexus cutout), then apply a second layer with your requested style to make sure that the cracks in the glass don't show through the letter cutouts.

BEFORE:

AFTER:

Definitely! Just send us an email with the image info@dbrand.com and we'll work our magic.

You're a Boss. F*cking fantastic photos.

Correct, black titanium is well on it's way. We'll make sure to run a promotion here once it arrives.

Hey Zaihanzainal!!!

Let us briefly explain how custom skins work: We take a blank base layer, then assemble (by hand) a second layer using multiple pieces that fit together (like a puzzle) to form the design requested by the client.

Customs are twice the price, as they take 2x the material (dual-layered), but even more-so because they require design time, setup time, and are put together by hand. See the attached photo for a better idea of how they’re made.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] arandomguy:
Can anyone comment on how "grippy" each of the different textures are? Both in terms of in hand and to prevent sliding on a surface?

Also does the protection differ among the textures?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
Protection does not differ between textures. Textures are ranked below from most grip to slickest:

1. Colored Leather (any)

2. Tie: White Leather, Titanium, Black Carbon Fiber, White Carbon Fiber

3. Black Leather
[Nexus 4 Accessories] shadow071506:
can you give an estimate on to when the black titanium comes out? :)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Sebz4n:
This looks really cool!

Does anybody have a comment on how the black leather feel? Also, could someone take a picture from the side once applied, how much does it stick out?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
lol PM your email address, I'll have someone look into it. We're getting more and more backlogged each day with custom requests. Our plan is that once we officially release customs for sale on the market (about 3 months), we're going to dedicate 2-4 Robots who will do nothing but customs. For now, the customerServiceBots, the graphicBots, and the cuttingBots all work together and take a chunk of their time to complete requests. It's not the most efficient system, but it helps to curve the supply/demand in a fashion which represents the exclusiveness of the customs accurately.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DesirableDesire:
I ordered a titanium black skin before I sold my nexus 4, so I have one that I'm willing to give away.. I live in Australia so I don't want to have to send it overseas but if there are any fellow Australians wanting it, just send me a PM or reply here. I will try and remember to check the thread.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] akhil7j:
Got my Nexus 4 yesterday. Great phone it is.!

I've been following this thread since a long time but now confused which skin to go for.

Carbon or Titanium? Suggestions pls. :)

Tapatalked from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Accessories] tanwg:
Great! Means i will get mine in 3 more days! Looking forward to put on my black titanium skin on my 2-day-old N4!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] darthaled:
Original Titanium or Black Titanium?

Please could someone have Original Titanium posts any detailed photos?

Thank you guys! :D
[Nexus 4 Accessories] .Gui:
Just received mine in brazil, took 30 days :o

not gonna use now cause Im already using a sgp dual
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Raisone:
Hello fellows!

Anyone has one of the color leather ones? Does the color disappear with the use?

Iunno if get de orange one or the titanium...

Thanks in advance!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] TooSlo:
I totally understand. You guys have been super awesome for the first skins I bought, and I'm finally moved into my new place and have a solid shipping address now. MOAR TOYS!!!

Edit: I seem to have forgotten my email address in it... hopefully the robots will recognize the super awesome image I wanted made. :)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] akhil7j:
Just placed an order for Black Carbon. Order number is 28581 :)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] CB620:
any working codes? found a 20% one online but it does not work anymore.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Exdaclusive

Sent by my Kitteh he chews on muffins on my Sexy Nexi 4 using Tapatalk
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Bl4ze87:
Sorry for the quality ^^

dbrand <3 <3 <3
[Nexus 4 Accessories] iggy111:
Got my black leather skin today thanks.

Its the Dogs dangly bits
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mmegalodon:
TapaTap
[Nexus 4 Accessories] kenypowa:
Nexus 7 with Titanium

Nexus 4 with Black Titanium
[Nexus 4 Accessories] rreno:
After 40 days (due to one missing shipment), finally I received my dbrand last night.

But it seems my skin is one millimeter shorter. You could see it from the speaker section

I could not go any lower in applying the skin as the LED Flash section is already perfectly fitted.

Did I do something wrong? Or I just happened to receive a miscalibrated cutted skin?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Girn:
Mine is also a tiny bit short. But not that much
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
I'm pretty sure its made to be a mm short all around so that it doesn't get the sides caught and cause it to peel.

Sent by my Kitteh he chews on muffins on my Sexy Nexi 4 using Tapatalk
[Nexus 4 Accessories] asdfghjkzxc:
these guys are too busy :)

i mailed 2 times via admin[at]dbrand.com and info[at]dbrand.com. also i sent message 2 times via facebook. i didn't get any customization price :)