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[G3 Accessories] Pilz:
Do we message you for an individual code, or is there a special XDA one? The glow in the dark sounds cool, I might need to grab s couple.
[G3 Accessories] partylikeaninjastar:
Do you think that glow would be available in other colors? I could definitely go for a red and my girlfriend might even be interested in a purple one.

Anyway, onto my beta feedback. I got my black carbon skin today in the mail and I'm pretty impressed. The black contrasts nicely with a white G3. It looks great.

The biggest downside is that the corners aren't covered. If the metal band around around the phone was completely covered, it would look amazing. Still, though, corners aside, it's a pretty slick wrap.

At first, I wasn't even going to put the sides, top, and bottom on because all I really wanted was the back covered. My mind was changed after adding one side and seeing the results. I did decide against putting on the front skins. The color just looked dull on top of the glass screen. Maybe I'll change my mind tonight just to see how it looks fully assembled.

It's relatively easy to apply. The sides were the easiest, followed by the tops and bottoms, with the back being most difficult. The cut out line up nice, though it's kind of awakard finding that perfect fit, but that's no fault of the wraps.

Lining up the back was a task, but you're able to pull it off and reapply it until you get it. It seemed like every time I got close to having a perfect fit, cut outs on side just weren't lined up. What worked best for me was lining up the laser and speaker on the left side. Going top to bottom or bottom to top wasn't working for me, but left to right did.

As for texture, this is my first time having carbon fiber anything so I wasn't sure what to expect. The naked back of this phone is really slippery so anything you put on it is a huge improvement. Personally, though, I wish it had a grippier texture. It's smooth, but I don't think it'll fly out of a hand as quickly as a naked phone would. I wouldn't feel 100% using my phone without some extra protection (I'm looking to add a bumper case once I find one).

These are my first impressions and I like it a lot.

I do have a couple suggestions/requests. First, I think it would be really cool if there was an option to get a skin that had the LG G3 logo on the back of it rather than just being plain. I used to a have a red "true color" skin from dbrand on my Nexus 4 and it had the Nexus logo cut out so that it still shined through and it looked really nice.

Second, I'd like to request a grippier skin. Something maybe that feels more rubbery or even similar to the Nexus 5 back so that it just feels a whole lot more secure in your hands. As good as this case looks, I'm still not sure I'd be completely convinced that I should use this without a case. My Cruzerlite case is kinda see through so I'll probably wear that over the phone still.
[G3 Accessories] Amac1222:
I'm getting mine tonight. I got the Onyx and the Maple wood. I think I might try the maple wood first. I've got the gun metal carbon fiber on my Nexus 5 so I'm looking for a switch up. I won't be able to get it until late tonight and I'll probably not put it on until tomorrow but I'll post some pics and my thoughts of it once I've had it on for a bit.
[G3 Accessories] slickwraps:
Brushed Onyx!

Weston

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Just DM me when you're ready.

Weston
[G3 Accessories] TheSapient:
Thanks for letting me participate in this beta test, Weston. Here is my review.

I was sent the Carbon Fiber Green Skin. While this color is not my style, my wife and teen age son inform me it looks "sick" on my phone. I agree it looks good. The texture is attractive and has a nice feel. It provides enough grip to make the phone feel stable in the hand.

I found the pieces easy enough to apply, none of them taking more than two attempts. I didn't use the front pieces, as I am using a screen protector and fear I might not be able to remove the Slickwraps without removing the protector. The cut outs are acceptably close to perfect. I did find it hard to get the corners to lay down completely, and worry the sides may peal at the corners over time. I am sure these things are difficult to design, especially for slim devices, but I think I would have preferred it if the back and sides (and maybe the top and bottom) were one piece. Alternatively, I'd like the back to be a tiny bit larger and not use sides at all. These are nit-picks, however.

I think that the asking price of $15 for these is more than reasonable and you get good value for the money. If phone wraps are your things, this is a solid option.
[G3 Accessories] Pilz:
I will, have you considered making the skin cover the back buttons? It would look really cool especially with the glow in the dark ones at night. If you had to put it in a case, at least the buttons could really pop out with the colors. Also I'm sure its difficult to make some of the thicker ones, especially the leather for a small area, but would it be possible to do with the other skins?
[G3 Accessories] slickwraps:
Thank You for Participating in the Beta Program!

We actually have an extreme fit version "not released" "one piece back" we thought most people would hate not being able to remove the battery cover?

Your Son and Wife have impeccable taste. :)

Weston
[G3 Accessories] TheSapient:
You know, I didn't think about the ability to remove the back cover. You are absolutely correct. That would be a serious issue. It is a good thing I am not designing these things. :o
[G3 Accessories] Amac1222:
You may have convinced me to give it a try. As you can tell, I'm easily convincible. Haha.
[G3 Accessories] slickwraps:
Job Done.. Off to the weekend. :)

Weston
[G3 Accessories] Amac1222:
Overview of Brushed Onyx

Alright....

Here's what I managed to do with the brushed Onyx. I really like the look of the skin. It's got a great feel and really classes up the device. I had a little problem getting the skin on but it wasn't extremely difficult. I did have to use a hair dryer to try to get the glue to fully stick to the device. I still don't think it's all the way stuck on though. I can see the top and bottom pieces have some lift and I've been completely unable to get them to stick down. I'm not sure if this is because of the design of the device, my inability to apply it correctly, or the adhesive that's used. I will say the adhesive seems to be really really sticky on the back piece. I had a little difficulty getting the back piece stuck on so it was up to my personal liking but that's more because of my need for perfection than the actual skin. I think I might try to use a higher setting on the hair dryer and see if the top and bottom will stick better. Overall though, I like the looks of it, I like the feel it gives, but I think that design of the device makes the skin a little difficult to fully apply all the pieces. I'll report back after today's use and after I've had a little more time with it.

Thanks for making these for us!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/k35fcj9l0i1kpec/IMG_20140802_121818.jpg

https://www.dropbox.com/s/c1z2dabvslpg6z5/IMG_20140802_121836.jpg

https://www.dropbox.com/s/juqslnpxmit660c/IMG_20140802_122020.jpg

Update: Ok, so after using the wrap for the past couple days, I really only have 1 issue with it. I don't like that the wrap around the headphone jack isn't complete. I find that the wrap is lifting up at that point and while I'm holding the phone at times it is rubbing against my fingers. Unfortunately it is quite sharp. Other than that one complaint, the wrap is holding up well so far and it feels great. I've received a lot of compliments on it.

Thanks!
[G3 Accessories] adsbar:
I sure would be interested, especially in a carbon fiber one.
[G3 Accessories] xegitalian19xx:
Ive received the woodgrain one for a demo and I definitely like the feel of it on the device. It makes it a lot less slippery, I also hate using cases so this definitely will help against it slipping so much. Fit and finish are great but I never remove my back cover so I guess I'd be more interested in the extreme cover so the sides could be covered better! Another ask would be to see if you guys could create almost like a sandpaper type of case? I had a snap on case for my nexus that was called quicksand and I loved the grip that it gave me! Just an idea because I think that would be awesome in a wrap! Thanks again for the demo!
[G3 Accessories] Pure+:
Hey Weston, any plans for some camera lens protectors? After having them on the M8 I can't help but feel exposed on the G3 haha.

Sent from my LG G3
[G3 Accessories] slickwraps:
Hey Man,

Yes, they're on the road map.

Will keep you updated for sure.

Weston
[G3 Accessories] Pure+:
Great. I'll keep an eye out. Thanks.

Sent from my LG G3
[G3 Accessories] camit34:
Slickwraps are awesome. Had on on my HTC One & N5. Great to see them for the G3.
[G3 Accessories] srimay:
Weston, any thought on making a slickwrap for the oem slim guard case once they become more readily available in the US? That would be cool
[G3 Accessories] slickwraps:
Thank You!!

Weston
[G3 Accessories] ZeSneakyNinja:
Hey guys, just stopping in to ask a question.

I was looking at the Blue Carbon Fiber skin but I just want to put it on the back to add a small bit of grip and flare to my phone. However, I don't want to be feeling the edge of the skin every time I pick up my phone or hit my volume buttons, can anyone comment on the feel of the skin on the back? Do the edges come all the way to the edges of the removable back (instead of stopping and leaving some of the back cover visible)? Finally, how do the edges of the skin feel, especially around the buttons, are they sharp and annoying or nice and smooth? Thanks for any responses.
[G3 Accessories] slickwraps:
Hello,

I'll answer this for you!

The first thing I should point out is that you want a back that does NOT wrap around the sides. We designed this as one of the hundreds of different prototypes and it's a bad design. First off any true designer would never design something that prevent the intended usage of the device. Having wrap around back to corners make removing the battery cover impossible without removing the wrap. Want to upgrade your memory to 128GB later down the road? Then you must remove the inferior wrap to access. Stay away from those if you see them in the future it's poor design and lack of any concern for the end user.

With that said, Slickwraps goes to the end of the back wrap, any corners you might experience will wear down during normal usage of the device within days. If you like we can also provide the full wrap around design but frankly we're not in the business to take your money and run we want the intended usage of the device to be unimpaired as LG intended.

Weston
[G3 Accessories] ZeSneakyNinja:
(quote trimmed to save space)

Hi Weston! Thanks for replying! I didn't do the best job of conveying my idea, by "covering the back" I meant fully covering the removable part of the back. Sorry about that mistake!
[G3 Accessories] slickwraps:
Yes, we cover the entire removal back.

I was just saying that any company stupid enough to wrap the G3 that eliminates the ability to remove the battery cover have no business making wraps. Not sure they're out there yet, if ever.

Weston

Slickwraps
[G3 Accessories] southern87:
Are you still needing beta testers?
[G3 Accessories] slickwraps:
Yes! Picking 3rd round this week. Signed up?

Weston
[G3 Accessories] southern87:
I am not. How does one sign up?
[G3 Accessories] ZeSneakyNinja:
Where do I sign up?
[G3 Accessories] slickwraps:
The OP posted it in thread #68.

Weston
[G3 Accessories] slickwraps:
Hope you guys got signed up ok. Picking round 3 today.

Weston
[G3 Accessories] southern87:
Yup signed up last night.
[G3 Accessories] eraursls1984:
No need to sign up again if we signed up before the first round beta, right?
[G3 Accessories] slickwraps:
Correct. Just about to send a email in just a few minutes.

Weston
[G3 Accessories] Arya99:
Not sure if I am too late, I just signed up. I have already ordered one in leather, but I would love to see if any of the other styles have more grip!

I will post my thought on the one I have now after I have had it on a couple of days.
[G3 Accessories] themustached:
I was selected.
[G3 Accessories] IEatKittys!:
I was selected also. Woohoo
[G3 Accessories] ward24:
I was selected :)
[G3 Accessories] grypho:
WOHOOOO I was selected!!!!

Thank you so much Weston!
[G3 Accessories] perrochingon:
Looks like I was selected as well. Thanks Slickwraps!
[G3 Accessories] bonkieash:
I was selected as well, should be fun.
[G3 Accessories] JustLok:
Checking in as well to alert others that I have been selected. :angel:
[G3 Accessories] wgregoryw:
I was selected.:good:
[G3 Accessories] EpicChineseTime:
I've been chosen! Thank you! [MENTION=5582214]slickwraps[/MENTION]

Sent from from my LG-D855
[G3 Accessories] greg4869:
I was selected as well! Thanks Weston! I'm sure the Slickwraps are superb! :highfive:
[G3 Accessories] jsms0905:
i was selected too! thanks weston!
[G3 Accessories] unfaix:
Awesome I was selected too, can't wait to try help test some cool wraps. Had c.f. wrap on my g2, so need the same for my g3.
[G3 Accessories] contentryder:
I've been selected to test out the latest from [MENTION=5582214]slickwraps[/MENTION] ! Will give my 2 cents on the product!

Thanks Weston!
[G3 Accessories] Masterleon:
Just got selected! Thanks! [MENTION=5582214]slickwraps[/MENTION]
[G3 Accessories] ad78:
i guess the ship already left? lol i'd love to test it :D
[G3 Accessories] gasketum:
Just coming in to say I've also been invited to test this out, via an extremely polite email from the good folks over at slick wraps. Definitely looking forward to checking this out!
[G3 Accessories] Xzns:
I've been selected as well. Look forward to it.
[G3 Accessories] slickwraps:
Still going strong.

Weston
[G3 Accessories] jroyalty7:
Just got my beta in the mail today... Black leather!! Will post up a review and pics when I get a chance over the next couple days. Thanks Weston!!
[G3 Accessories] t1m1t:
Just got accepted into the beta! Thanks!
[G3 Accessories] slickwraps:
Whoop Whoop..
[G3 Accessories] screwyluie:
Just got accepted, I've never put a skin on a phone before so I'm excited to see how they work
[G3 Accessories] southern87:
Why do I feel like the only one not accepted haha.
[G3 Accessories] Kav700:
I got accepted !!
[G3 Accessories] ZeSneakyNinja:
Don't worry man, I'm still hoping that I'll get an invite soon too!
[G3 Accessories] jsms0905:
he i was wondering which wrap we are going to be testing? i dont remember specifying which one it would be?
[G3 Accessories] ZeSneakyNinja:
They're just sending random skins, no specification.
[G3 Accessories] jsms0905:
gotcha sweet! i saw someone up top say they are getting black leather so i assumed i missed something lol
[G3 Accessories] partylikeaninjastar:
An update to my usage. After running my phone naked (except for the black carbon wrap) for a few days, I wanted to put a case back onto give myself some drop protection at work "just in case." I'm currently using the Cruzerlite case. When applying, it pushes off the side decal of whichever aide you put into the case last. I was hoping I could I could keep the entire wrap on, but I couldn't save it. Also, the bottom front wrap is pushing up a bit in the bottom right corner, but that's probably mostly due to me not having that piece on perfect (I noticed it was a bit off when I applied, but it wasn't enough to bother me). Top front was not pushed/adjusted at all when putting my case on.

Side decal left absolutely no residue so that's a plus. I didn't expect I'd keep the side decal on when putting this case on, but thought I'd try anyway so heads up to anyone who might want to wear a case every once in a while when also wearing the wrap around all edges.

And a question to anyone lucky enough to try more than one material: which has the best grip?
[G3 Accessories] ZeSneakyNinja:
Ahh, yeah, he was saying he recieved his skin from the last beta group and had gotten a black leather one.
[G3 Accessories] eraursls1984:
Nope, I signed up awhile back too. I was hoping to get a beta for something I haven't tried before, textures that I normally wouldn't buy/try.
[G3 Accessories] Kav700:
I got accepted !! I can't wait to test it out !
[G3 Accessories] AllstarE4:
I got the invite email too. Thanks Slickwraps!
[G3 Accessories] Jordanelliott84:
review

I received my skin today. I was sent the dark brown wood skin. The quality of the material is great. I feel like the top and bottom parts are a tad small in my opinion. The front pieces seemed perfectly sized. The back was easy to apply, but I feel like it is a tad too small on the sides of the back piece. The cutouts for the sensors and earpiece are very well done also. For the money, the skin is a great deal! Thanks for letting me try it out Weston! I look forward to seeing what else you guys release for the phone.
[G3 Accessories] hytl:
Am I too late to sign up? I've never tried slickwrap before.
[G3 Accessories] slickwraps:
Please take photos!

The top and bottom may seem that way, we did have them covering 100% but it made it hard to remove the back cover and when you did it generally would ruin the pieces during re-install. We find most people want access the the battery, SIM and Micro SD card so it was a deal breaker.

Thank you so much for taking the time to apply, install and review. All of the feedback given helps to further the development of Slickwraps, it's invaluable information.

Weston
[G3 Accessories] ZeSneakyNinja:
From what I remember them saying in another thread the carbon fiber has the best grip because of the texture.
[G3 Accessories] slickwraps:
Correct. However, stay tuned for some new material coming out in the next week!

We currently have 30+ 3M styles to choose from, we're adding 20 more for a total of 50.

Weston
[G3 Accessories] ZeSneakyNinja:
In that case, if I don't get invited to the beta I'll be waiting until next week to buy one! Cool to hear!
[G3 Accessories] Pilz:
I received my SW's yesterday and I'm impressed they feel if them is great. I will post pictures of them installed when I get back from class today.

I have the leather? ones, it has more of a rough textured feel to it which provide great grip. Three install was really easy and no different than any other skin. I used a hair dryer to get the ends to stick properly as recommended. The thin side strips felt nice as well, however they would but stay on when I put my phone into my Cruzerlite TPU, Spigen slim armor or ultra hybrid. I ended up removing the side strips for thus reason. The rest of the skin stays on perfectly fine so far and I really like the fit and finish on them. The only slight issue is on the top and bottom pieces that cover the micro USB and very top of the phone. They fit fine but the way the cut its in the bottom one it does extend onto the battery door so if I removed the back cover I would have to be careful not to remove the wrap. The save issue is on the top as well. I would adjust it but it wouldn't line up with the ports if I did.

It's no big deal for me because these wraps are the best that I have used to date and I will be buying more of these when they hit the shelves. Below I took done pictures of the wrap before the install for reference and as I mentioned earlier i will upload the finished wrap tonight.

Weston,

Thank you again for the opportunity to participate in the beta program, keep up the excellent work!
[G3 Accessories] Pure+:
Looks almost like sandpaper. Kind of like the back of the one+ one. Can't day for sure tho. Would be nice to see on phone.

Sent from my LG G3
[G3 Accessories] slickwraps:
\Very Good Eye.

It's actually a soon to be released style, very very similar to the Oneplus back. :)

Weston
[G3 Accessories] slickwraps:
Thank You for sharing and participating the the Beta Program.

Would you say access to the battery, SIM, Micro SD is important? Meaning having the ability to remove the cover as needed.

Weston
[G3 Accessories] AllstarE4:
I can't speak for pilz, but it's important to me. Access to all of that is a major factor when I purchase a smart phone so it's definitely important when it comes to installing a skin.
[G3 Accessories] xegitalian19xx:
I don't think its very important. Once my SD and SIM / Battery are in there I don't need to open the case after that. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
[G3 Accessories] slickwraps:
Red and Black Combo
[G3 Accessories] Vicveltorious:
I got accepted into the beta testing!!! I'm looking forward into writing a review for your product and the red wrap looks good by the way. Thank you again for this opportunity.
[G3 Accessories] ad78:
how can i get one?
[G3 Accessories] Pilz:
I would say that yes it is important to access then. I have a spare battery just in case I need it and I don't want to lose that ability. Attached below are since pictures so you cab see what I mean.
[G3 Accessories] slickwraps:
haha, did you make your own button covers? cool!

Weston
[G3 Accessories] AllstarE4:
I've been wondering of you guys were going to add accents for the volume buttons as well.
[G3 Accessories] Pilz:
No actually those came with another skin I purchased a while ago that was terrible so I just kept the covers because I liked them. I was going to make my own but they have stayed on for over a month now so I'm happy. They probably wouldn't be as good as ones SW could make but I'm keeping them on for now. I really like the grip of the wrap what is the style called? I was thinking about getting it for my Nexus 7 (2013) because it needs some protection and a case on it is annoying.
[G3 Accessories] Pure+:
That looks great. Very similar to the One+ would like to see it in white for those of ise that have the white G3. I would buy a white version in an instant.

Sent from my LG G3
[G3 Accessories] BAM1789:
So for those that might have picked up an LG G Watch along with your G3, here's a little preview of what SW has cooking.. http://imgur.com/dngkR18

I should have mine soon! Perfect accessory for your wrapped phone!
[G3 Accessories] AllstarE4:
I still don't know if the G Watch is worth it, but adding a skin to match my G3 makes me want it a little bit more.
[G3 Accessories] Pilz:
I had one for a couple of days, the battery drain is what killed it for me. the Bluetooth constantly being on killed my battery life so I did what most people would do and I sold it on eBay.
[G3 Accessories] BAM1789:
I hardly see any battery drain from Bluetooth connection. It is at 3% total usage ATM for me. Battery is at 76%, with 1 hour SOT.. Usage being mainly Chrome, reddit sync, and other lights apps. Android OS has eaten up 15%, and screen is 38%.
[G3 Accessories] Pilz:
Mine would use about 20-25% battery at the end of the day. Maybe it was a fluke, but I wasn't a fan of it.
[G3 Accessories] BOOMHAUER1123:
Just received mine in the mail today. Will post review and pictures this weekend. Thank you again Slickwraps.
[G3 Accessories] slickwraps:
It launches next week. It's very similar to the OnePlus One texture and grip.

Weston
[G3 Accessories] Pure+:
You mean the black I assume? Though I hope it's white.

Sent from my LG G3
[G3 Accessories] fgcchevy:
I just signed up for the beta. I just watched the android headlines show and saw CEO Jonathon Endicott as a guest. I was impressed with his enthusiasm for his products and especially loved the wrap he had on his iPhone 5s, I think it was suade he said. Will that wrap be available for the g3? That wrap looks so nice imo. Thanks for this beta program.

Sent from my Gunmetal Lg G3
[G3 Accessories] slickwraps:
And white.

Weston
[G3 Accessories] Pure+:
Sweet. Looking forward to it.

Sent from my vR:M8
[G3 Accessories] slickwraps:
Thank You!

I think for what I saw he had a lot of fun!

Yes, Suede. I will check on that and get back to you.

Weston
[G3 Accessories] HTCandroid1:
I'm in! Although I did reply to the email a couple of days later (not sure if there was a cut off time), plus I am from the UK, so not sure if I have missed that SW will no post there for the beta testing :)
[G3 Accessories] slickwraps:
Thank You!

Weston