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[Nexus 5 Accessories] Itswagz:
It doesn't get dirty :) high quality 3m material and if you get anything on it just use a wet wipe and it'll be like brand new :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] thetonyclifton:
Are there any new skins due (different colours and variations).

I want to try out one of these but none of the current designs or colours are really calling to me. Are there any more styles on the way?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Zephyr101:
How about some solid color matte skins?

Those would be really nice.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jimburke57:
While waiting for my skins to come in, I had installed a Spigen Glas.tr screen protector. Well I put the front skin on top of it, and its holding up pretty well. It has a very slight overhang, a MM or two, but its barely noticeable. Just wanted to let the thread know in case anyone was curious. I hadn't seen any info in here.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ankitgupta2012:
Which courier and whether they provide tracking no.??
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Seadra:
No courier. Just simple canadian courier via Indian post. It will take time, but it will reach. Just don't get impatient :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Albert62:
I ordered mine like a week ago! Still nothing!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] rtimoff:
hello moto x
[Nexus 5 Accessories] FuMMoD:
I really hope they make them wood scented too lol.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
Which matte skin would you guys want us to release first: black or white?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Kendaihou:
I think the black would be better IMO but then again white is nice as well :(
[Nexus 5 Accessories] scandalousk:
Black most definitively! When are you guys releasing these? Be it black or white.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jimburke57:
I vote for matte white.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] KantSeeMe:
Matte White :good:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Albert62:
Black!!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] aboveusonlysky:
it has arrived! brushed gold back with crystal view ringke fusion.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kpjimmy:
White!

Reason, phone is already black matte-ish without a dbrands lol.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] aboveusonlysky:
white!!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Zephyr101:
White!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] aboveusonlysky:
Here's a new idea. Or at least not one I've seen. Spigen ultra thin air with a carbon fiber dbrand.

I did it the same way as I did the phone. Lined it up added heat and sealed.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Albert62:
Very good idea! Thanks!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] spicydicy:
That looks good. What did you use for the wording?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] aboveusonlysky:
Black fine tip sharpie.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] iNSPiRE.DS:
Hi robots and users.

After being a happy dbrand customer from my previous Nexus 4, I wasn't gonna let this chance slide when I got my Nexus 5. Mahogany skin was my choice.

Got excited after seeing the skin had arrived during the day and decided to apply it immediately. Rushed to Youtube to watch the video around 3 or 4 times more, grabbed my hair drier and I pulled back my sleeves.

Started with the front bit. Funny how I thought that would be the hardest part, ended up being the easiest. Followed instructions and it just landed quite nicely.

Then came the back. Again, took a try or two but fit pretty well. Left the camera lens for last and actually messed up. This one was definitely my bad.

Moved on to the frame and this is where it started getting a little funky. Universal frame: took me a few tries to get the power button right, but I did. Without stretching, followed the path up and around the top part of the screen. The power button bit was perfect but for some reason, the audio jack part wasn't as great. Tried reapplying a couple times, no luck.

Then proceeded to get the frame for the white version and this is when all hell started breaking loose. Applied it as per instructions and for the life of me it didn't get nearly as good as in the video. The gaps between frames are quite significant on my end, making it look not nearly as good as I expected.

Last but not least I moved on to apply the screen protector. Don't know if it was a bad idea to apply it AFTER the actual skin but it was simply impossible to get it placed correctly as it had like 1mm more than the already-applied front skin allowed.

This isn't a rant obviously, I'm just sharing my experience. I'm a recurring customer and I'll still recommend dbrand to friends and enthusiasts but I was a little disappointed with both the skin's measures and my own performance on applying them.

Here are some pictures to show exactly what it looks like.

I was wondering if it would be possible for me to get a replacement skin, however?

If you could help me with that, it would be greatly appreciated. My order number is #78974. If possible, I'd like to request a replacement for the mahogany one, not the yellow one (that I ordered extra for my girlfriend's phone).

Pictures here:

http://imgur.com/a/fGMZK#7

https://plus.google.com/photos/107581141082376945834/albums/5969967947330418609

Thanks in advance.

Cheers.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Itswagz:
From what I know, every couple hundred of skins their is usually a miscalibrated one. I guess you were just unlucky, dbrand usually always gives out replacements for these type of stuff. :)

You should ask for a camera lens as well. I think the bots are kind enough to include it for free with your replacement frame :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] iNSPiRE.DS:
That's a relief. :) I know and admit it wasn't as easy as I expected it to be, but something does seem off. :/
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
thx for the feedback, buddy. check your email in like 5 minutes.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] iNSPiRE.DS:
Thanks a bunch guys. Take your time.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] whyhellothere1:
Did you happen to have to pull the skin off at all when aligning it? If you did, were there any bubbles that developed or other problems with the glass screen protector? I know that plastic screen protectors get pulled off when removing the front skin. I'm worried the adhesives for the glass screen protector aren't strong enough.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kpjimmy:
[MENTION=5091753]dbrandSkins[/MENTION]

I did a review of an aluminum bumper showing off the dbrand goodness :). I have a question. Is there a way to get a replacement for mine for a cost of course. I took it off to reposition it and forgot to do the tape trick on the nexus wording and now my U and S are torn. You can't really tell unless I really look at it, but I know it's there lol. Anyway if there is a way please let me know or I'll just wait to buy another white one with the multi colored X you will offer soon I hope! lol

Anyways, here's my lil review here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2612223
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
Yeah man no doubt... Shoot us an email and we'll hook it up.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kpjimmy:
Cool beans, sent a msg via your site, or is there a better email to send to?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
Nope, you're good. Response sent :good:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] KantSeeMe:
Quick question for anyone who has the white carbon skin. Has it gotten dirty over time?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
Definitely shouldn't. Even if you do happen to get some grime on it, the material is rated for 5 years of outdoor weather resistance. That means you can wipe it down with a wet cloth as vigorously as you'd like (be careful around the lettering though) and it'll clean off.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Beachbum2049:
Are theses skins smoother than a naked nexus back?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] honeybunchie:
Smoother as in slippery yes. But it doesnt have that soft touch feel, unless u get the soon to come matte black/white. Ultimately it depends on which skin you're getting. Theyre all different in textures and feel.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kpjimmy:
I ordered! Thanks for the quick response robots!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Seadra:
I have the orange one. and while the smooth touch feels awesome in Nexus 5, it sure is a BIG fingerprint magnet. I am so glad I choose dbrand and the skin doesn't get any fingerprints. Though The only thing i have notices overtime is, when I am playing a heavy game for example: Asphalt 8, or Injustice , the back kinda get's wet lol. I have no idea why that happens or is it just me, but it definitely feels like it after playing agame for like 30mins+ May be #dbrandskins can answer why that happens.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] detdett:
That's because of your hand sweating
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Seadra:
Wow, this sucks. I know someone who actually has the brains will always go with dbrand but this kind of things get's huge views and eventually puts the companies reputation bad in views of many. dbrand should really do something about this. I myself will always go with dbrand in future whenever I get new phone tab. Already have my skin and I am gonna get the Nexus 7's aswell soon. :good:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] spicydicy:
/\ its not up to dbrand though, they can let their product speak for itself, as well as their top notch customer service. Let the customers do the work, and show potential buyers what its all about.

i cant stop recommending dbrand enough to friends and family. their skins are top notch, great cuts, and they last.

i do. I would like to repost my previous forum post comparing the two skins, so that people can get an honest comparison between the two, and it doesnt get lost in the pages of pages of reviews, as i feel this comparison speaks for the two skins.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Seadra:
Never happened on smooth back. And it's winter in here. :confused:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
Haha probably nothing more than intense gaming sessions. Don't sweat it ;)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] detdett:
Too bad nobody took screenshots and all sw needs to do is deny
[Nexus 5 Accessories] spicydicy:
going through Reddit in the last 5 minutes, and i found 2 more user "accounts" from here on xda.

Second account: http://reddit.com/u/billoril

Third account: http://reddit.com/u/Awole

Ridiculous.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
We did.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] detdett:
Do share!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
Sorry man, this isn't the right venue for that :) Let's get things back on topic before the mods come kick all our asses lol.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
We've recently heard that some users are bringing up the fact that we revised the fit on our "nexus" cutouts to be more precise. Claiming that "In the business world you should strive for 100% anything less is unexpected. So if you are happy with 90% then yes you release junk."

Yes, it is true that we were not 100% satisfied with the fit. Other companies may be 100% satisfied with their precision, but you have to remember that it's all relative. Being 100% happy with something doesn't necessarily mean that it's as good as it can get.

Below is a photo of a competitor nexus cutout, as taken from an online review we found. Below that is a photo of dbrand's nexus cutout, before we revised it. We'll leave it to you to decide which you'd rather have.

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[Nexus 5 Accessories] detdett:
Well done dB ! It takes a true warrior to stand up for themselves and not deny confrontations .

My hats off to you
[Nexus 5 Accessories] shrewdgeek:
Can i still get the X edition dbrand skin ?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Itswagz:
Tl:dr "Our 90% satisfied skins still **** on competitors 100% skins"

In all seriousness. Well done! I'm just holding off until bamboo is released :3
[Nexus 5 Accessories] KantSeeMe:
Thanks for the fast response. Any ETA on the matte skins? I may hold off until they release.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
No more than a month.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] detdett:
And the countdown begins
[Nexus 5 Accessories] spicydicy:
I am patiently waiting as well!

On a nice side note, I have noticed over time that the skins "rougher" edges smooth out almost completely, feeling as if it's one with the device.

Really nice feel.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] 1SiK1500:
Ordered mine today. Also ordered a Spigen Ultra Hybrid to go with it.

I saw a comment regarding a tape trick for Applying? Does anyone have any cliff notes on this? I am only worried about the rear.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] HumbleRequestor:
Looks Good.

TF101 KatKiss. SGS2 Stock.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
No special tricks required during installation, just make sure to heat up the corners with a hairdryer so that you get proper adhesion. Video tutorial is here. The tape trick you're referring to is for removal. If/when you decide to take the skin off, put a piece of tape over the lettering to help keep them from ripping. Post up if you have any further questions.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
Matte white preview. Grip on it is amazing - full res
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jason.912:
Matte white looks great!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
Thanks buddy, it feels even better than it looks. Finally we'll have an easy answer for the dozens of emails every day asking which material has the most grip!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] domo325:
Wow, that looks awesome! When are you guys going to put this up on the website?

Oh, and any coupon codes lying around? lol.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] detdett:
This.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
Less than a month till the new site, matte black, and matte white go live. The XDA coupon was used all 10k times, but if you PM us we can generate a custom one just for you.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Seadra:
I got one when communicating with the bot.. Hilarious! You guys are just an awesome bunch.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] th3xeroeagle:
Weren't you guys going to release a special edition n5 skin? Is it this?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kong:
Hi, [MENTION=5091753]dbrandSkins[/MENTION]

I'm looking at the images on dbrand site and it seems the skin does not cover the whole back of the Nexus 5

But the skin from other vendor seems to cover the back more…

So the questions are:

- does the above image is what actually will happen when I apply the skin?

- if so, do you have any plan to improve the fit?

- if it is by design, is there any reason you don't make the skin to cover the whole back?

Thanks
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
Hey [MENTION=4467597]kong[/MENTION]!

Very good question. The image shown of our skin is exactly the result of normal user application, however the picture from the other vendor may or may not be how the skin looks after application (and certainly won't stay that way for very long). I'll explain as best I can below, let me know if you need clarification on any of the points:

We designed our Nexus 5 skins to end about 1mm short of the edge. There is are two main reasons for this:

1. Difficulty when applying. When a skin is applied, there is inevitably a certain degree of "misalignment" by the end user on the first few tries. When a skin covers from one bleeding edge to the other, even the slightest angular misalignment results in a skin that is hanging off the edge on one side and is slightly short on the other side. The "hanging off the edge" is also not uniform throughout the entire side, but rather more extreme as you work your way down the back of the device. This is because the reference point for alignment is around the camera cutout... the camera cutout can only fit one way. The top portion of the skin is always aligned properly, but any slight misalignment becomes extreme by the time you reach the bottom of the device. A brief diagram below will give you a visual on this.

In addition to this, the "nexus" lettering is quite fragile. The more times you remove and re-apply due to a misalignment, the greater the chance that one of the letters will bond with the device and rip during removal.

2. Peeling. Devices with curved edges always require heat (a hairdryer) for installation. This gets the vinyl soft so that it can form around and stick to the curves. Over time, the vinyl material will try hard return to it's original flat form. The easiest place for the material to do this is around the edges where there is least resistance. Once it does, you essentially have an edge which peels up, collects dust/lint, then peels up more. After a few trips in and out of your pocket, the skin is peeled up so much that it's no longer something you want to have on your phone. By creating a skin that ends 1mm from the edge of the device, our skins are guaranteed never to peel up over time or collect dust/lint around the edges.

In summary, our skins are designed to always look great (even if you're not a pro at installing), and never peel up around the edges. It would have been simple to create a skin that goes all the way to the edge. What took time, effort, and over 1000 revisions on the template, was creating a skin that achieves maximum coverage without any compromises.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] spicydicy:
I can second the entire explanation as a purchaser of dbrands and 2 other competitors.

While others may have "perfect" overlays, they do not line up properly, the edges lift very easily, and catch on just about everything.

The would be OK under clear cases, but I've found the cutouts around the nexus wording never quite lines up perfect.

That little bit if play in the mm or two makes it ideal for me. And I'm admittedly OCD.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kong:
Wow, didn't expect such comprehensive explanation, thanks a lot [MENTION=5091753]dbrandSkins[/MENTION] :good:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Quickfire:
I got my orange skin recently, and I was disappointed to see that it came in a unpadded envelope with no protection, and since these envelopes have gone through loads of handling, it will have been crumpled a few times over the course of delivery. That would explain how my skin has a few 'kinks' on it, which are quite visible. I'm not sure how visible it will be after I've applied it on my phone, but this is still disappointing. What do you my chances are if I request for a new one?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
10/10, just shoot us an email. Items almost never get damaged during transit, but sometimes things go wrong. Odds are that the creases won't show up after you apply the skin, but if it does just send us an email with your Order ID explaining the situation and we'll get a replacement sent out free of charge.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Quickfire:
Ah, that's great to know! Thanks!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
No problem. Also, pro-tip: once the skin is applied, just use a hairdryer on the creased portion and it will almost certainly flatten out.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kong:
Just ordered the skins (and thanks for the coupon [MENTION=5091753]dbrandSkins[/MENTION])…

Looking forward to applying them to my Nexus 5 :victory:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Seadra:
:good::good:awesome. You will not be disappointed trust me. When I bought mine, I saw that the edges were not covered well. But now I'm using mine from last 3 weeks and it's barely noticeable + it's SO SEXY! My phone was already a beast in specs and now it is sexy as hell :P perfect combination :D
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Quickfire:
Yup, just applied it and yes, the creases are not visible. Thanks!

Btw, what's this about a coupon code? I'm thinking of getting another one...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
Great to hear it! Sorry again about the mishap with the postman... they seem to decline in service with each passing day. PM us for a coupon, we'd be glad to hook it up.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] rabrot:
Hey y'all, I just got my dbrand Nexus 4 mahogany skin and I wanted to leave a review.

The skin looks really nice, really realistic and feels great. I had trouble applying it because I wanted to get it perfect, but the skin allows to be taken off and put back on many times (I probably did it 10-20 times).

The skin is barely noticeable when I'm holding the phone, I only feel the edges of it.

It finally added some "grip" to my phone, meaning it won't slide off any slightly curved surface, so I can finally put it next to my window when it's charging without putting a case on it.

I really like the mahogany skin. It makes my phone look kind of even more premium now.

So if anyone is thinking of getting one, I say go for it. The service is also great - I thought that the skin got lost in mail, so I contacted dbrand and they sent me a brand new one for FREE. I have yet to see if I'll get one or two, but they said I could keep both which is so awesome.

That's it, hope this helps anyone. Sorry for the long sentences and bad grammar; I just woke up.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Itswagz:
Sorry to burst bubble and all but this thread is for the n5 :P

There's a n4 thread for dbrand skins that has thousands and thousands of views in the n4 forums.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] chicken66:
Just ordered mine. Black carbon fiber on white nexus ..:D Review to come
[Nexus 5 Accessories] rameshbitra:
Guys- which one look good on a white nexus - white carbon fibre or mahogany? I m using ringke fusion case.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
We'd argue that white carbon probably looks better on a white device, although mahogany certainly is a better seller. We do have pics of both on our site, but I've copied the white carbon fiber ones as attachments.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
Awesome! Got an Order ID? We'd be glad to include some samples of upcoming stuff.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] rameshbitra:
Thanks dbrand for ur quick response. In fact I also prefer white carbon fiber for my nexus. When are u planning to release colored "X" in nexus logo
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
We're planning to release a skin with all four colours in the "x" (red, blue, green, yellow). It will come with multiple pieces in each colour, so you could just fill it with only red pieces if you prefer. This limited edition skin will release shortly after the launch of our new website in February. Stay tuned here for more details!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] rameshbitra:
Thanks eagerly looking for tat.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
Sweet, here's a pic in case you missed it from way earlier in the thread.

The base material will be offered in black/white leather, both titaniums, black/white carbon, and matte black/white.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dk206:
For me, the best collaboration would be,

Black N5 with Mahogany skin

White N5 with X colour logo

The white mahongany and black coloured x doesn't look so visually pleasing...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dan0063:
Received my skin few days ago

On Tuesday, I received my white carbon skin for my black N5(ordered just the back piece, didn't apply lens skin, shipping took 7 days to Czech Republic) and I gotta say It looks really awesome and even though I was worried about the installation, it is not really hard to put it on. So far I am pleased with the skin, hopefully it will remain as white as the day I received it for a while and it won't peel of.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
Glad to hear it arrived so quickly! Post a picture if you can, we would love to see the application.

Our material is rated for 5 years of outdoor weather resistance, so if it ever gets a little dirty all you have to do is wipe it down gently with a wet cloth. It'll look as god as the day you bought it!

It's guaranteed never to peel off, just make sure that from the beginning you have heated all the edges with a hairdryer and pressed them down firmly. Once it's applied properly, it won't peel up until you decide to remove it.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dan0063:
I was indeed quite surprised to see it in my mailbox so quickly!

Glad to hear it's so durable!

I would also like to add that I bought this skin based on this review http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVmqWB_0HCs . I personally believe you should contact this guy and provide him some free skins (maybe the new ones you're planning to sell) for more of his reviews because I really liked this video and I doubt I would buy this skin if I haven't seen it.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
We'll definitely reach out to that reviewer and thank him for his efforts. Great pictures by the way, it looks like you applied it 100% perfectly!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] JD2589:
Hello dbrandSkins,

I've been following this thread waiting for the release of the colored Nexus X, it is definitely very appealing. I plan on placing a order for full black carbon fiber and the colored X as soon as it's released. Will write a full detailed review upon arrival and installation. Can't wait too see your new site!

Thanks

JD
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Mihart:
Yep. That exact video made me order white carbon skin for my black n5. Can't wait for it to arrive:D