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[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] chavist:
Teak slickwraps

Got my teak slickwrap. Installed it and love it. I have a small side flap that overlaps and doesn't sit completely flush, but all and all very good. I used heat to seal the edges,also be careful when putting on the screen if you have a screen protector, I pulled mine up when initially lining up.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] Mashari_F:
Does the touch buttons still work with S pen?
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] Jhong209:
Can you take a picture of the front? I was thinking about putting a skin on top of the screen protector as well, but I didn't think it would work well. Looks like it came out great from the pictures.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] chavist:
Yes the touch buttons work with no delay. Only downside is you can barely see them with the skin on the front. All and all I am very happy
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] eurominican:
So am I! Love mine.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] slickwraps:
Pics look Dope!
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] NiquiSE:
Thanks! The angles are that way so the sides of the wrap can be shown to be even with the side of the back bezels as well.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] slickwraps:
NP.

Thanks

SW
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] tarunscool:
Troubles with my slickwrap skin

I got the batman slickwrap and I am having troubles with it...any help on fixing would be appreciated.

The wrap seems to be peeling away from the middle.. And is getting cracks on the sides. I will follow up with pictures shortly.

I really liked this wrap when it first came.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] slickwraps:
Seems odd.

The best thing to do is simply reach out to us at hello@slickwraps.com.

Thanks for making us your first post. :)
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] garyd9:
Received my natural leather slickwrap today and applied it...

After having it on a few hours, I have to admit that I'm not thrilled. In fact, I'll probably end up ripping it off.

The first issue is that it seems too small. I see glass on both sides of the back, and I expected this to fit perfectly.

The second issue, and this is made more noticeable because of the first, is that the edges of the thick wrap aren't burnished or shaped in any way. It's just thick leather and boom.. it cuts off and there's a thin strip of glass and then the metal sides. With no bevel or shaped edge, it feels as if the edge of the leather might get caught on something. It just doesn't feel or look like it belongs there or that it's a finished product.

I probably would have been better off with just one of the paper thin back stickers... and I regret that I paid extra for what I had hoped would be something more refined.

Of course, as with any "review" of a product, your results and opinions will vary. Maybe I just got a bad cut.

Take care,

Gary

Edit:

Sent a message to slickwraps asking for a replacement. Being my original purchase was via amazon, I used Amazon's mechanism for contacting the seller. I asked slickwraps if they can just replace my item with one of the cheaper "black leather" leather series backs. At least with the cheaper (and much thinner) sticker, it won't be as noticeable if it doesn't cover edge to edge.

I'll post with any responses I get from them. Part of dealing with any company is their customer service when things go wrong.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] tarunscool:
I agree Gary.

Here is a summary of the issues i faced:

-There is breakage on the sides.

-The skin is short (or I have a bad cut)

-The skin seems to be peeling off the middle and its hard to capture in picture but in person its very noticeable...this is all over the middle.

I am still a noob poster so i cannot post pics...i will get my posts up and show the results shortly. :)

Thanks.

Tarun

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[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] slickwraps:
Hello,

Have you contacted our support team like we suggested above? If so what is your ticket #?

Thanks for making your second post and new account about Slickwraps!

Thank You!
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] tarunscool:
hi slick wrap team,

I opened the ticket just last night as you suggested, you might not have looked at it yet.

my ticket number is 103344.

best regards,
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] slickwraps:
Perfect!

We're pulling that up now and will respond very soon.

Thank You!
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] garyd9:
As promised:

I got a response basically asking for pictures. I responding this morning with a couple of shots I took with a co-workers phone. Waiting on further response.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] tarunscool:
would like to update.

slick wraps have emailed me to tell me that they will be sending a replacement. all that without too many questions.

great customer service.

thanks.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] jtcb:
Do you think the skin can protect the back from cracking the back in the event of a drop?
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] eurominican:
No
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] tarunscool:
this skins does not protect from drops, it helps but alone it is not sufficient.

it barely protects for key scratches.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] tarunscool:
quick question slick wraps team:

do you have any case recommendations that will work well with the skin?
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] garyd9:
New note from slickwraps:

They weren't able to replicate the issue I had but will be sending out a replacement.

I guess it's a good thing they couldn't repeat the issue? Wouldn't that would indicate that I probably just got a bad cut (instead of an entire batch being bad?)
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] slickwraps:
Hey There,

We've seen UAG cases and a few others. We don't test our products with cases so we can't say for sure.

Sorry we couldn't be more help.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] NiquiSE:
Just to help follow up on what Slickwraps has stated. The case that will fitting will depend on the skin you have and it's thickness. The Natural or Leather series are thicker than lets say the Carbon one..thus if you have a very tight with case that would cause issues. However the Carbon Series on any case I've used like the Otterbox Commuter, Samsung Clear Case, Spigen Neo Carbon, all fit without any issue at all. But I'm quite positive that if I had a Natural Series on instead then I know the Samsung one wouldn't fit, and seems the Spigen one probably wouldn't as well..

If I recall [MENTION=4481419]tarunscool[/MENTION] the one you have isn't any thicker than a regular Carbon Series or even a screen protector (For sake of comparison) which means any of the cases I've used should work for you as well. The UAG should be fine.

I hope this helps and clears up any worries you have. If you look a page or two back I actually have a full little review of the Carbon Series with the Samsung case on it and no fitment issues at all.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] garyd9:
I thought only the "natural" was thicker (real materials) and that the "leather" was just the thin sticker made to look like leather (similar to how the carbon isn't actually carbon fiber, but just a sticker made to look like it.) Am I wrong about that? It gets confusing and the pictures on the slickwrap website don't do anything to help.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] NiquiSE:
I was under the impression it had a slight bit more thickness to it. The leather series that is. Let's let slickwraps confirm for the sake of accuracy.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] slickwraps:
Correct, Natural Series is thicker than the films. The films vary in thickness, but it's not noticeable.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] rswatkins:
This looks great, can't wait to order this for my phone.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] slickwraps:
Thanks for stopping by!
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] tarunscool:
Just a follow up, I have also ordered other decals from the store called mightyskins and I will be writing detailed comparison review shortly.

Will be posting pictures and more details soon.

Check them out they seem to have a great selection, however I cannot attest to their products yet.. All I know is that it's American made.

I also have a ringke fusion smoke screen protector - this looks good with the skin but it seems as if it amplifies the faults in the skin itself (faults shown in previous comments) - to this in slickwrap's defense they sent me a replacement which I have not received yet (its in shipping)
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] garyd9:
Okay.. maybe they aren't going to be sending a replacement?

The last note I saw from them said that they would, but after waiting a week and hearing nothing else, I sent an email asking when the sent the replacement (as I hadn't received it yet.) That was two days ago, and they haven't replied to that email (nor has any replacement shown up.)

(I'm sending them messages via amazon.com's seller system, so I know the messages are there...)

I just sent another message - perhaps they'll reply to this one.

US Postal shipping time between KS and PA is usually only 3-4 days. Perhaps they ran out of stock before sending a replacement and then everyone in the company went on vacation so they can't respond to messages?

[MENTION=5582214]slickwraps[/MENTION], can you please followup on this?

Even if you guys have decided to just abandon this, let me know so I can order from another company.

Thanks

Gary
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] slickwraps:
Hello,

Different department, but will have them reach out.

If they said it reshipped and it hasn't arrived, we'll gladly reship again. :)
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] madanshah16:
Has anyone replaced the back cover of note 5 with a slickwraps wooden back.

##slickwraps any estimate when the bamboo natural series would be back in stock.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] garyd9:
It showed up today. Thank you. On a different note, I think you should update your website's support questions. In particular, this one:

Again, not sure if its the wrap I was sent originally, or if it's something about these "natural" wraps, but it does NOT remove cleanly from the back of the Note5. See attached image for the results of taking off the natural leather after its been on for a couple weeks..

All this residue is glued to the glass back, and I'm still trying to figure out a way to get it off (without resorting to chemicals that might harm the finish of the phone.)

I wonder if it being stuck like that is a result of my attempts to "massage" the leather to stretch it out. Regardless, it's a disaster.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] garyd9:
A quick followup... Using goo-gone is weakening the adhesive enough that I can scrape it off with a dull knife.

Because the back of the phone is GLASS, the goo-gone and scraping doesn't appear to be having any adverse effects. I'm a bit concerned about the areas where the glass back joins with the metal frame - I don't want to get the goo-gone INSIDE the phone.

Looking at the piece of leather I pulled off, and if this isn't obvious, it seems that the bond created between the adhesive and the glass back of the phone was stronger than the wrap itself in areas. The end result being that, in areas, the "natural" material pulled apart instead of the adhesive releasing from the glass back.

It's my opinion that SlickWraps needs to pull these "natural" wraps from the market and re-evaluate the product against the potential for users causing harm to their devices when trying to remove something that is supposed to support ""clean removability." I'm "lucky" in that I can use various things to remove this and not harm the glass back of the Note 5. However, if the back was softer than glass, the combination of goo-gone and scraping that I'm having to do would leave a very scratched up phone.

On the other hand, I don't think that the thin plain "sticker" type wraps will cause this type of an issue. At least I hope not, as I'll be trying that next... (once I get this mess off the phone, and then get the goo-gone residue off.)

[MENTION=5582214]slickwraps[/MENTION], I know that you've previously stated that I don't need to send the removed wrap back to you. However, in light of this removal disaster, I'm going to hang on to it for a few days in case you change your mind. I have no ill-will towards you or your company and would like to see you get these wrinkles resolved.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] slickwraps:
Hello,

You are the first to report such an issue, maybe due to the handling of the skin as you advised. We have not been able to reduplicate the issue.

Thank you for your feedback. :)

SW

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We haven't seen anyone do this yet. We know a small group of people have modified their Nexus 6, but nothing for the Note 5.

SW
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] BaZ87:
Thinking of getting one of these but wondered how it will fit with a tempered glass screen protector? I'm assuming I won't be able to use the front details?
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] luciferiusXI:
Remember 2 years ago when these would sell on ebay for $3. I guess marketing and website cost make the proce jump to $20 lol. Nice skin though
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] slickwraps:
Yes, we have seen many users report placing SW on top of tempered fronts without issues.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] BaZ87:
Thanks. Do you supply any sort of screen protector (tempered glass or not) with your skins like some of your competitors do?

Also can you advise on shipping times and charges to the UK? Your website doesn't state these and I don't want to go through the whole order process just to find it's $50 to ship to the UK.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] slickwraps:
Hello,

Yes, we ship with a screen protector that precisely fits in the middle of the front wrap.

Shipping to the UK starts at $4-$5 for most items and takes on average this time of the year 6-12 business days to arrive.

SW
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] BaZ87:
Cheers, I actually placed an order the other day - hopefully it doesn't take too long to arrive.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] slickwraps:
Thank You!

If you get a chance PM us your order #
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] BaZ87:
PM sent - at least I think it is. For some reason my sent folder isn't showing any sent pm's :s
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] BaZ87:
Ordered late Sunday night and it arrived this morning - impressive work from USPS. I was expecting a long wait.

Maybe it was just the way I tried to apply it but I couldn't get the front details right on top of my tempered glass protector. Can't complain though because it does mention on their site that they don't recommend using the wrap over a screen protector. Tbh I think I prefer it without the front details anyway - they look a bit tacky. My only complaint was that the hole for the sim card access wasn't cut out - something I only discovered after applying the wrap which caused a bit of a mess.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] frow86:
I replaced my glass back with leather.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] madanshah16:
I tried to open the glass back once, but it didn't budge. So tried both the distressed leather and mahogany wood wrap from slickwraps. It didn't sit well. I had to get a replacement from slickwraps. Now probably I will ask for a carbon wrap. Guys just don't buy any wooden stuff from slickwraps natural series collection. They don't sit well on the curves.

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Looks awesome.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] geek78:
Hi

On pictures we can see a skin also for the home key. Fingerprint is still ok with it ?
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] Kimbo82:
Thanks

Thanks for the pictures of the leather skin. I was thinking of buying one, but after seeing the pictures I will not. I'm a little disappointed too see that it doesn't cover so good. I would have liked to see the skin being tight against the camera module... And I've also read that people have problems a longs the sides of the phones, to make it fit tight with the metal frame.

Thanks again for the time to put up the photos. :)
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] siberian85:
anyone haave discount codes for any skin
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] flintston314:
The site is down - right on time for BF ;)
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] slickwraps:
XDA members receive a very nice discount by using code: XDA on the cart page.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] Gvndeb60:
NY2016 for 35% off per their site and email.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] alphabets:
Looking at the natural leather for my Note. How is it holding up for you?
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] deadlyheart4u:
Good one
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] amirprog:
Looks good only without that none complimenting camera lens skin but overall a skin does not worth it imo. i'm too fearful from the metal frame getting scratches and having 0 impact protection. A scratch or glass cracks/shatter would hurt my heart...
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] Baldyl0cks:
Just got the Slickwraps Natural Tan Leather skin. Full album here
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] iishtii:
I got the same one from dbrands
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] slickwraps:
How's that rich leather smell?

Thanks for sharing! Like to try another color? Just let us know.

SW
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] Baldyl0cks:
Smells fantastic, I got caught by my boss on the video conference yesterday with my phone halfway up my nose.....

I'd be keen to try out the dark brown leather or zebra wood if you're offering :P
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] eurominican:
I really liked this Urban Camo skin but everyone kept saying at first glance it looked like the screen was cracked and wanted to try the Darth Vader skin which I have on now. Still prefer this one. Putting the ringke fusion on and off peels the bottom, which is common sense.

The Darth Vader skin
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[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] cajunaggie87:
For those who have tried many brands, which brand/texture combination gives the best grip (other than the slickwraps real leather)?
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] timeToy:
SlickWrap Natural Leather

Here is my Natural Leather wrap, after a botched first install, I got a $3 replacement (Great consumer service, thanks Dolores!) and manged to install it nicely... Great product!
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] anonymously:
I had ordered the onyx steel or whatever. the side pieces in my opinion look cool but are completely useless. They actually make the sides sharp and uncomfortable. The rest of the skin is great. The front top and bottom pieces are really great. better than I expected. losing t he scanner is a minus but hiding the frkn blue is a huge plus
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] zhuozhi211:
How thick is the natural leather wrap?

Waiting for the next major promo code.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] flintston314:
Well, it's is a tiny bit thicker than the camera. So if you apply it the camera will be flush with the leather (actually the camera will be a a fraction of a mm lower than the leather back.

I use it for 3 months and it is beautiful. However, you will have to clean it now and then with some shoe polish.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] zhuozhi211:
Just placed an order. Hopefully it reaches me soon!

Pretty expensive for a vinyl with little protection to the phone. It better be worth it.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] bigdreco:
Hahaha Lmao..
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] d11dog11:
Really liked the Darth vader on my black nexus 5x. I sold it to get my new white note 5 and I have the storm trooper skin on the way. Got. It during the 41% off Sale. Good deal.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] eurominican:
Both slickwraps and dbrand are amazing. I got the Darth Vader during the insane black Friday deal 50% off and they were sending random CASH with the order. I got a $10 bill so it ended up being like $4 lol
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] d11dog11:
Here is my brand new galactic series Slickwraps. Under a ringke fusion case. Pic taken with a blackberry q10 so take that for what it is.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] babylovebabie:
Thanks for this skins
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] zhuozhi211:
Just received my natural series leather skin. It does looks nice, but can't say it adds grip and the skin doesn't stick at 2 curve sides. Very annoying. How do you guys fix the edges?
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] Paninno12:
Your comment is quite worrying. I'm waiting for mine to arrive. Natural black leather.

Have you tried with an hairdryer?
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] zhuozhi211:
Yes I did. The skin is too thick to bend edge to edge. Leaving a bit of gap (not too big).

Maybe I applied it the wrong way =(
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] zhuozhi211:
Not very clear..
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] Paninno12:
Thanks for the pics. It definitely looks thick. I'll let you know when I've got mine.

Btw which screen protector are you using?
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] zhuozhi211:
It is a Benks full screen glass protector.

Practically it does not cover the whole full screen but pretty close.

It is great I like it. Especially as it covers the Samsung logo on the front and in true full black (instead of blue shaded black)
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] GaresTaylan:
Got my onyx skin. Will not stay down on the sides for the life of me. Tried heating a bit with a hair dryer and really pushing down but it peels back up a couple hours later. Pretty disappointed.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] zhuozhi211:
Disappointed +1
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] zhuozhi211:
I noticed the leather soften and curve better at the edges. Hopefully it will get better.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] lightsphere:
I got leather cover for my "girl" :)

same colour ofcourse

got a camera cover for free cause they took wrong one for me

It look great anyway
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] chrisokaly:
you think there's any chance a rhinoshield bumper would fit on there with the leather skin?
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] zhuozhi211:
Can't say for sure sorry. But there is a thread saying that it fits some metal frame bumper (I think it is Luphie).

Personally I think that with the combination of this thick skin + bumper, might as well get a full case.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] Paninno12:
Recieved the natural black leather skin.

Knowing about the leather's thickness I applied a lot of pressure on the side. The result is really good.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] zhuozhi211:
Wow how did manage to do it?

I used a lot of strength too but it just wouldn't stick.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] Paninno12:
Before applying on the phone I bent the sides of the skin . I used a rounded tool to apply more pressure so the leather was slighty curved and that made it easy to stick to the sides.

After a couple days I noticed a small gap on the sides but not much.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] bigcid10:
I just bought the football leather skin for my note 5

here are some pics

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sorry I will figure this out
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] makavelisk:
That is bad ass looking!! I just bought carbon fiber and I am kicking myself for not getting a leather option. I just don't want to go caseless. ?
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] zhuozhi211:
How the texture? Grippy?
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] bigcid10:
very ,feels like a football

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I tried to use my clear case over it but it wouldn't fit,sucks
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] chrisokaly:
hey.... just wondering how that leather skin held up over time. looking to get one for my note 5, and was just curious about the overall quality.

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hey, how has that leather skin held up over time? thinking of getting one for my note 5. Any updated pics? Or any issues?

Thanks!
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] EibonMusic:
It's held up so well. It hasn't come unstuck or anything. I put this phone through everything and it's still good. Glad to see others putting up pics. Only thing I regret is that I can't find any case that fits with the leather back.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] chrisokaly:
really, its that thick huh? I have a rhinoshield bumper on my phone now... not sure how confident I'd be doing bumperless.... thanks for the info.