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[G3 Accessories] j76ms:
Hey Guys, I just received the Black Leather back for my Sprint Lg G3. It looks absolutely amazing but doesn't help with grip as much as I was hoping for. Do you all recommend a certain skin that adds more of a rubbery grip? The leather is more of a slippery textured plastic feel than I was hoping.

Thanks!
[G3 Accessories] zgroten:
I have both the wood and the black leather. The wood really provides a great grip compared to the leather.
[G3 Accessories] sumomuscle:
Actually, I just came here to ask the exact same thing. Only difference is I have the brushed metal skin, which also looks amazing, but is still quite slick. I would definitely be interested to know which one provides the best grip.
[G3 Accessories] mohdd:
If you want more grip the carbon fiber skin is the best choice for you!!
[G3 Accessories] mcaf123:
Ordered my G3 yesterday and immediately after ordered my dbrand skin! Can't wait to get them
[G3 Accessories] mohdd:
Guys can you make a special skin for me?
[G3 Accessories] KingOfDope:
I received mine today!

I won my g3 on youtube (mkbhd).

So I didn't know wich color I'll get. I hoped for the black one but instead received the white g3.

So that's way I ordered the matte white back and black front. I must say it does feel very premium in hands and the black front looks so good, almost like a One + One. I LOVE IT! I even got a spare parts :D

Images:

[IMG="Back"]https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-VFBjTiMedzo/VAsgO9itW2I/AAAAAAAABrc/NCcSZ0Kzi3o/w958-h539-no/Back.png[/IMG][IMG="Bottom"]https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-hGKSLYkQt8Q/VAsgPOazKGI/AAAAAAAABrg/F6sSA_jzM4Q/w958-h539-no/Bottom.png[/IMG][IMG="Camera etc"]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_pj4hLaEHxY/VAsgPGoldwI/AAAAAAAABrY/sS3VqnJu8bI/w958-h539-no/Camera.png[/IMG][IMG="Front"]https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-IHQIN2hmybw/VAsgYV2971I/AAAAAAAABrw/dTPeC-FJkBg/w958-h539-no/Front.png[/IMG][IMG="Side"]https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-avAmTS9v3Og/VAsgX4xc8II/AAAAAAAABrs/C4iOTcl4TWM/w958-h539-no/Side.png[/IMG]
[G3 Accessories] mcaf123:
Wow. Got my skins delivered today in the UK. Just 2 days from being posted out..... Was expecting to have to wait a week or so. Thanks dbrand!
[G3 Accessories] DrakeSlayer:
Will we be able in the near future customize our own skins?:P
[G3 Accessories] D3_:
Same here. It was supposedly going to be 7-14 days and then it came within 2 days.

Using mine on an LG Slim Guard case rather than the stock back cover, the "standard" fit one fits perfectly on the back of the Slim Guard case.
[G3 Accessories] mcaf123:
Where did you get your slim case from and how much? They look good
[G3 Accessories] D3_:
Got it from eBay for about £25. Bought it from "fonejoy"
[G3 Accessories] mcaf123:
Got a link? Does it have the cutout for the antenna for the Korean version?
[G3 Accessories] aboveusonlysky:
they told me not until after the holidays would they even consider customs. with that they even said its still a maybe. it al depends on how flooded with orders they are.
[G3 Accessories] jhericurls:
2 days from Canada to UK... is that even possible using standard mail.

I'm still waiting, been over 12 days for me.
[G3 Accessories] mcaf123:
That's exactly what I was thinking when it unexpectedly turned up! Sorry you haven't got yours yet
[G3 Accessories] rich2007:
Can I order like this front logo cutout?
[G3 Accessories] fullyflaredfred:
When you order the front skins from DBRAND they give you THREE separate front skins, one of them has the same logo cutout you are mentioning.
[G3 Accessories] D3_:
Sorry for the late reply. here's the listing I used, although that's ended now. I think the "CCH 320" is the version with the cutout and the "CCH 320G" is the version without the cutout, which is what I have.
[G3 Accessories] xraytedjim:
So from my understanding from reading all the post here this would be the order of grippiness.

Carbon Fiber

Matte

Wood

Metal

True Color

Leather

Could you weigh in on the correct order? I really like the Titanium gray for my white G3, but i'm worried about the grip. Is it grippier than the stock back cover or about the same.

Thanks

I was thinking of this: (Attached)
[G3 Accessories] j76ms:
That looks really good. I had the black leather for a couple days and had to remove it. It was just as slippery as stock. :( Feel like I wasted money on it. I know you are looking at the Metal but that looks like it would possibly be more slick than the leather. I look forward to what others say also.
[G3 Accessories] mcaf123:
I've got the matte black on now. It looks great on the front coz it really blends in with the totally black front of the phone and mine covers the logo. On the back, however, I find it really quite slippy and it gets really greasy from your hands quickly. I got this based on dbrand saying somewhere in this thread that Matte was the grippiest. Also, I think I saw on their Facebook page that they brought out a reengineered Matte one.

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How are the sides of the case? I've read reviews that they aren't that great and doesn't add any grip to the case.

How you finding using the case? I'm kinda tempted to get a quick circle case coz I've seen a developer who has created a really neat bunch of apps to run in the little window..... Much better than the stock lg apps
[G3 Accessories] fullyflaredfred:
Rockin the white carbon with titanium accents. Love these skins, use this with a glass screen protector. No more case for me thanks to dbrand!
[G3 Accessories] shiznig:
Just wondering, would this skin be applied over a screen protector or under?

I have a full body protector which covers the entire back, thus my question.
[G3 Accessories] Pilz:
You can't apply a screen protector over the front one. As for the back do you have a clear skin on it already? If you do doubling up doing skins is never a good idea it's like doubling up condoms something will go wrong.
[G3 Accessories] bonkieash:
Dbrand Bamboo skin review

So this week I was able to test out the dbrand bamboo skin with some matte black accents and here are my thoughts so far.

[Good]

Came with multiple back covers and front covers for a much more versatile selection. I especially enjoy the front cover that just shows the lg logo, makes my front pop.

The precision fit solves the problems for the edges of the phone and will not come off like traditional skins.

The bamboo skin is very durable and is nice to hold in my hands, it looks great too.

The stickers will not come off in my pockets which is always nice.

[bad]

While I enjoy having my phone's original colors with the skin, it allows for scratches on the top and bottom of the phone.

The precision fit could be a little bit longer to completely cover the edges.

The installation process does not allow for a ton of error so those who screw up will be wasting fifteen bucks.

The accent sticker for the rear button does not fit perfectly and looks sort of unappealing when you notice.

[final thoughts]

I enjoyed my time with this skin, it feels great in your hands and is really durable, but it is not a complete cover of your phone. And while cases fit better with this skin, it still could cover a bit more of the phone. I would give it a 8.5/10.
[G3 Accessories] Arya99:
Thanks for the review. I ordered the bamboo and can't wait to see it in person. Yesterday was 14 days since it shipped, so I am really hoping it is there tonight!
[G3 Accessories] digitallure:
ugghh, I can't decide which skin to get. I have a white phone, but was thinking of getting the white matte skin all around but i haven't seen a good picture of a white matte skin outside of the skin chooser on the site.
[G3 Accessories] UK-Sense:
Wow, pleased I found this thread. I had a Dbrand skin on my Nexus 4 and it was brilliant, off to their website to pick a nice new skin for my nice new G3 :good:
[G3 Accessories] Mahapederdon:
I just put my black carbon on my gold Sprint. I just got the back to see how I liked it. It was way easier to put on than I though. I didn't use a hair dryer and it's still a perfect fit. I put the smaller of the 2 on for now cause that what was recommended for Dbrand. It's not much grippier than the stock cover but it looks Sweet.
[G3 Accessories] Pilz:
Pictures? I have a gold G3 cat 6 and I'm curious as to how the black carbon would look. Currently I have a gold wrap but I think the black carbon would look nice.
[G3 Accessories] Pilz:
I just ordered the mahogany skin I'll post pictures when I get it. I hope the volume rocker skins come out soon too.
[G3 Accessories] MarimoMusicHead:
Ordered mine 2 minutes ago :)

Front: carbon black/red

Back: carbon black

Accents: carbon black/red

Any experiences with Croatia so far, you think it'll be here well within 7-14 days?

Looking forward to it! :D
[G3 Accessories] Mahapederdon:
I'll have to wait to get pics cause I put the full back on and don't have another camera handy. I'll take some when I can use my kids phone. It looks pretty good though.
[G3 Accessories] Pilz:
It looks like dbrand just released their own tempered glass. I'm excited to try one of these and see how it compares to my Mime one.

They are currently $10 off and free shipping until Oct 1st so this is a great deal!

http://dbrand.glass/?utm_source=eve...il&utm_term=0_cb58fe8b66-2f50bfab0c-115272117
[G3 Accessories] ThePeloto:
Good notice

Enviado desde mi LG-D855 mediante Tapatalk
[G3 Accessories] Pilz:
I just received my mahogony wood skin for my Gold F460S. The texture is a little slippery but it feels nice. There is more grip and style :) than the stock back. Enjoy the pictures below!
[G3 Accessories] fullyflaredfred:
By the looks of the pics it looks like the only cutout is for the speaker. Would be awesome if dbrand can confirm this. Sounds like a true winner. Gorilla glass, 9h hardness and super thin!
[G3 Accessories] Pilz:
I hope the speaker is the only cut out as well. I like the clean look it has because you forget that's it's there the big cut outs aren't my thing because they aren't the best looking and they don't offer full protection that's why I bought a Mime one. It would be nice to have another alternative to it though.
[G3 Accessories] MarimoMusicHead:
One word, Wow.

Yesterday I got a mail, from dbrand, saying that my shipment got sent on Monday due to them upgrading the site regarding the glass protection, and that it would be here withing 3-6 weeks.

It just came in. :eek:

Very nice doing business with you!

Have a wonderful one! :)
[G3 Accessories] tanwg:
How does the Dbrand tempered glass work with the skin? If i use both do i stick the skin on the tempered glass or does the tempered glass only cover the glass portion of the front of G3? I wanted to get both but am just concerned about how these 2 work together.
[G3 Accessories] D3_:
Put the skin on top of the screen protector.
[G3 Accessories] Pilz:
Any updates on the volume rocker skin? The last update was in August besides the one where you said the macbook skin was priority for a week or two.
[G3 Accessories] brolic925t:
It's in accents on the g3 page
[G3 Accessories] Pilz:
It only shows the power button and camera skin not the volume rocker one. I just ordered a skin about a week ago and it also did not have the volume rocker skin. Unless you are seeing something that I am not I don't think that they made it yet.
[G3 Accessories] Vivasanti:
My Dbrand skin showed up - just got a couple for the front to hide that LG logo - amazing material, cut is flawless - matches the back cover very well.
[G3 Accessories] enfurno:
Slickwraps has the volume rocker skins, but their back skin leave alot to be desired on the cut. Does the dbrand go edge to edge on the rear cover?
[G3 Accessories] MarimoMusicHead:
Yoy get 2 back covers, one that goes all the way across the back and covers the grey thingy on the sides, leaving a needle thin part not covered, beautiful.

The other one only covering the back plate, in case you open up your phone to switch batteries or tend to brick your phone alot. xD

I'd wholeheartedly recommend dbrand, the quality is superb.

My friend ordered some carbon random skins off of ebay, for 3$, they weren't cut out well, had bubbles all over the place and were thinner than paper... Worst 3$ ever spent :D
[G3 Accessories] samitro:
Cool. What color is this? Thx
[G3 Accessories] Vivasanti:
Black titanium
[G3 Accessories] meyerweb:
How easy or difficult is it to remove these skins once they've been applied?
[G3 Accessories] MarimoMusicHead:
Easy as pie to apply them, a tad difficult to remove i'd say, since the glue is supafly.

They're great tho, highly recommended ^^
[G3 Accessories] Vivasanti:
Hardest to remove is the back skin cause its spose to be applied with a hair dryer, leaves no marks at all though, or glue scum.
[G3 Accessories] Pilz:
Red carbon with white carbon accents to match my Nexus 6.
[G3 Accessories] AllstarE4:
So I got matte white with True Color Red accents. I'm loving the color combo and the installation was pretty simple. I used a hair dryer for the corners because I've got the full back on that wraps over the battery door edges.

I may order the white carbon fiber skin. That should add a little texture... this matte white is super smooth.

For some reason I'm unable to add my photo through the XDA Free app. Do I need the paid version?

Sent from my LG-D850
[G3 Accessories] qkkrdelagente:
Information about shipping?

Someone from Argentina who purchased the skins? I want to have more information about shipping. :confused:
[G3 Accessories] stevesin:
love the leather. it is a little slippery though, but overall great product.
[G3 Accessories] droids4lyfe99:
Can anyone who has a glass protector confirm this? Can the front skin be applied on top of the glass? and if so, have any of you guys done so? (and post pic if possible)
[G3 Accessories] fabio92rz:
Hi everybody, there is a way to buy a skin with the "Lg" cutout on the back? I don't see any choice on the official site... :D
[G3 Accessories] DelBoy:
Only if you make the cutout :D
[G3 Accessories] D3_:
Just uploaded these for someone on reddit with the same question.
[G3 Accessories] fabio92rz:
so there isn't an official way to get the "LG" cutout?
[G3 Accessories] dobbs507:
Does anyone have any pictures (or can someone point out some already-posted pics) of the standard fit skin on the phone? I'm just about ready to buy one, but I'm not willing to lose access to the battery, and don't want to get it if the standard fit doesn't look as premium.
[G3 Accessories] liti15:
If i order this how much time will go to arrive in macedonia
[G3 Accessories] shayneflashindaily:
Standard fit will not cause you to be able to take back plate off.... Your good man

2SHAYNEZ
[G3 Accessories] dobbs507:
Right, right, I'm just hoping to see pictures of what the applied standard fit looks like compared to the precision fit. Thanks!
[G3 Accessories] AllstarE4:
I'll try to remember to take a couple pics when I get home. The standard fit looks good.

Sent from my LG-D850
[G3 Accessories] shayneflashindaily:
I meant it will allow with standard lol...

2SHAYNEZ
[G3 Accessories] Neurom707:
Anyone from the UK order some?

How long was shipping?

Got shipping email today HYPE
[G3 Accessories] chacho_2me:
i would like to ask if i will install the skin..would i still have the chance to use a back case for outdoor use? and example i choose a certain skin like wood, leather etc.. the skin is actually wood, leather..etc.? thanx
[G3 Accessories] AllstarE4:
All the skins are vynil I believe and yes you can use any case over them. They are very thin so they don't prevent the use of a case.
[G3 Accessories] chacho_2me:
nice one..so this descriptions about having wood, leather and etc are only looks right? not the feel? just asking and still interested
[G3 Accessories] tersagun:
Well, people say that the feel is quite different as well; leather feeling like leather, carbonfiber making different sound etc.

But how much difference there is, I cannot say. I'm at the edge of buying a skin just to get a better grip (I hate using cases) but still not sure how much of an improvement even a carbonfiber skin brings.

My Lumia 920 also has a glossy/smooth finish but it's hardly slippery. After that phone, G3 is soo suicidal.
[G3 Accessories] chacho_2me:
making different sounds on carbon? maybe it will scratch the case? anyhow...looks like i will be buying..thanks friend
[G3 Accessories] 573W1E:
Went for the matte black skins for my G3 and I had no idea that they would make as big a difference to the device as they did. The device feels a lot more premium than it did before. They also provide much better grip and look fantastic as well.

Very pleased, thanks dbrand! :)
[G3 Accessories] H00pyFr00d:
I bought the Carbon Fibre one. Unfortunately I had to remove the 'full' skin as it stops you being able to remove the back however they also give you a slightly smaller one which doesn't wrap around the sides.

Lovely quality and easy to apply.

Took 4 days to arrive from the states.
[G3 Accessories] BurtGummer:
Want to like dbrand skins but my carbon fiber back slowly came undone a few weeks after installation
[G3 Accessories] MarimoMusicHead:
Sorry to hear that, but i got mine 3 or 4 months ago, and i had to open the back of my phone numerous time, i'd just open it up and pop the side i clawed off right back on to the phone, no issues.
[G3 Accessories] findinghomer:
okay, so if they make the smaller one that doesn't wrap all the way to the side bezel then did you still have an issue? Also do these wraps cover the top and bottom bezel? Like around the microphone? How about the sides?
[G3 Accessories] MarimoMusicHead:
I'm using the bigger one, you can see that there are two in the video, the smaller one is still packed up, it covers the sides halfway through the gray bezel and it doesn't cover the top or the bottom bezel at all.

There are pics in this thread, just scroll around a bit, you'll find em :)
[G3 Accessories] findinghomer:
do none of them cover the top and bottom bezel, or is that just your setup?
[G3 Accessories] H00pyFr00d:
The smaller one is fine if you need to remove the back.

The wrap covers the curve but unfortunately doesn't go all the way across the top and bottom, no.

I'm now on a Toastmade cover and I love it.
[G3 Accessories] MarimoMusicHead:
Here you go....

Edit: Oh no pictures were quoted, tough luck..
[G3 Accessories] Pilz:
What are you trying to say in your post? You quoted a bunch of things with no clear reason
[G3 Accessories] MarimoMusicHead:
I tried to quote the posts with pictures that show the top and the bottom side of a phone after applying a dbrand skin, something he asked to see even after i told him to just scroll a few pages back...
[G3 Accessories] bluedragon38:
[MENTION=5091753]dbrandSkins[/MENTION] : I just see your kit and it ****ing rox !

Can you create these back cover with the QUICKCIRCLE ?
[G3 Accessories] reggiexp:
Woooow what is that? It looks nice.

Woow.
[G3 Accessories] H00pyFr00d:
It's a Toastmade case. It's fantastic. Basically a wood veneer that glues to your phone so it's super-thin.
[G3 Accessories] reggiexp:
Ah its a case. Damn looks almost like a sticker so thin.

Really nice.

Where did you buy that? nvm found the site.

But it are stickers. But they look fantastic.

I also want to buy stickers for my back but i must say to metallic look of the original isn't bad. I have a gold one. But have a black back on it (my oncle wanted the gold back)
[G3 Accessories] H00pyFr00d:
You can only buy them from Toastmade.com . They're in Portland in the US but it took about a fortnight to arrive in the UK
[G3 Accessories] reggiexp:
[MENTION=2349322]H00pyFr00d[/MENTION]

Yeah found there site. Its very beautiful.

Thanks.
[G3 Accessories] defiantdesign:
Looking for a Skin...

Just ordered a Nillkin Slim Armor Border Shockproof Bumper and really wnat to put a Black Leather or other SKin with some colored accents on my G3, but was wondering if you guys have any promos for first timers?

I'm a little hesitant to pay full price since I had bought a skin for my HTC One before (not a dbrand) and the smaller pieces ended up peeling off from being pulled in & out of my pocket after about 2-3 months.

I'm hoping this wouldn't be the case with these, but still....

PM Me if there's anything you can do I'd totally love to try a dbrand & see what everyone is talking about!

Thanks!

Defiant Design

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[G3 Accessories] marionite:
Is it still compatible with other cases such as the Spigen Slim Armor? I'd love to have dbrand skins but with the option to be still protected with a case if ever I go outdoors
[G3 Accessories] InsaneJester17:
Lucky 13

All Black Carbon fiber please!
[G3 Accessories] fullyflaredfred:
#14 all black carbon fiber for me too!
[G3 Accessories] ThePeloto:
#15 all black leather, very beautiful
[G3 Accessories] itsalexaye90:
Best skins around.
[G3 Accessories] Jordanelliott84:
#16
[G3 Accessories] Jordanelliott84:
fml
[G3 Accessories] joshnichols189:
I've had Red on my N5, and Black Titanium on my M7. Decided to go for blue front and back here :)

#17
[G3 Accessories] danix180:
# 18

If the offer is still available. Could I be interested in titanium black ? Instead of leather.

I believe it keeps the original design better

#18. Does this skin have a good grip? Is is slippery.
[G3 Accessories] fodawim:
#19

Really like this look myself. The front looks stock and the back looks very rugged!

Matte white front, back and accents both white carbon fiber.
[G3 Accessories] fabripav:
#20

Gotta love the mahogany.
[G3 Accessories] robt772000:
Carbon red. Like my Ducati
[G3 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
Great choices, everyone! All 20 participants have been selected. I'l be responding to everyone's PMs now to confirm that we have your email address on file. Expect an email this week to collect your delivery address for the shipment. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and reviews. If anyone has any further questions, feel free to post up.

Absolutely! We consistently ship to about 140-150 countries every week and will ship to any address you provide.

Any of the titanium skins will most certainly add some grip to your device. The material itself has hundreds of micro-ridges running vertically on the surface to add grip to your device. Each of these ridges reflects the light dynamically to give the appearance of real brushed titanium, yet the overall feel is still smooth to the touch.
[G3 Accessories] fabripav:
Glad to see I managed to be in :D

I do have a couple of questions. 1) What kind of grip does the Mahogany back provide?

2) Will it look like the Moto X counterpart does? With all the little notches. I really hope so (and I guess so) as that's amazing.

3) If I want to remove it after a while, will it leave any marks on the back of the phone (again, I guess not). And after I remove it, can I re-apply it?
[G3 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
Hey [MENTION=5435914]fabripav[/MENTION]!!

The textured mahogany material we offer mimics a piece of finished mahogany. It's matte to the touch, yet also has micro-divots running vertically on the surface. These divots provide texture and reflect the light accordingly. No two wood pieces are identical, as they are cut from a very large sheet of random textures.

We can't say for certain yet whether they're re-usable but we'll let you know in a week or two once we've gone through the full testing cycle. Removal won't be an issue, nor will it leave any marks/adhesive residue on your device. That much we can assure you of.
[G3 Accessories] fabripav:
Awesome, looking forward to see it. I also bet using one of those slim transparent cases won't be an issue, as the skin it's quite thin?
[G3 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
Correct. 0.23mm is the average thickness of our materials.
[G3 Accessories] InsaneJester17:
Glad to be one of the first to get a skin for the G3.

I had the Black titanium and Mahogany for my Nexus 4. These skins are top quality and dbrand has the best customer service.
[G3 Accessories] robt772000:
I think I was 21st. Can't fit me in? Please???
[G3 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!!!

j/k, we'd be glad to. PM your email address and I'll add you to the OP list.