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[Google Pixel XL Accessories] InfiniteReality:
Well I was hoping mine was in the mail yesterday but apparently just a label was created. Likely won't be seeing it till next week.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] 1up1up:
We're all quite picky to some extent when choosing skins. There are many different quality sellers out there and most of them are not that great of quality or design. Most pictures and descriptions from these sellers do not offer a clear visual or description of the skin and how they're cut. I've contacted a few sellers including dbrand without any response to this so those of you who have these skins on your phones, would you take some close-up pictures of the conjoining areas so we can see?

Dbrand and Slickwraps appear to be of higher quality but their pictures on their websites don't appear to be of the actual applied skins but rather, just "mock-up" pictures. I've attached a photo of a skin from Skinomi and the way their's is designed is absolutely not doable.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] mtucker:
Looks like a Dbrand installation video specific to the Pixels will go live tomorrow morning (Friday 11/4/2016).

https://dbrand.com/skins/how-to-apply/pixel-xl
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] InfiniteReality:
Nice find, thanks for the heads up. I didn't realize it took specific steps to install.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] DinarQ8:
my order from slickwraps is Shipped via usps

from dbrand will ship after 2-5 days
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] JaTe01:
Ordered slickwraps on 10/27 and got tracking number today
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] ExcuseTheN00b:
Just checked tracking and dbrand skins will arrive tomorrow. Got 3 on the way and already have slickwraps on the phone. Not sure which one I'm gonna pick.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] ShaunWinSC:
I received my DBrand skin yesterday. I have not installed it because I already installed my Slickwraps. Both are 3M matte black vinyl but the DBrand is thinner material. DBrand does include the portion that would only cover the metal on the back and keeps the glass uncovered and visible. Also the colored G is one piece from Slickwraps and 4 separate pieces for DBrand.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] InfiniteReality:
That's awesome to hear about being able to keep the glass bare. That'll complete the look to this phone and make it noticeable to anyone that knows what a Pixel is. Mine will be delivered today or tomorrow, so can't wait to install it.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] clockcycle:
[MENTION=5582214]slickwraps[/MENTION] running a sale APOCALYPSE SALE // SAVE 40% OFF // CODE: APOCALYPSE

Im still holding hope for natural skins like horween and or especially football leather
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] ky3bmu4:
Since it is the rear glass that scratches easily, I wann do it this way: glass skin + G logo.

Pretty cool looking right?
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] sitnlow4life:
Got my dbrand skin this afternoon .

Where is the damn video ?
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] InfiniteReality:
Got my concrete skin today. I haven't installed yet but it's not near as "grippy" as I hoped for. Will post pics when installed
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] basketcase517:
Got my dbrand skin today as well.

I'm mashing f5 waiting for the install video that was supposed to be posted this morning...
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] UserNameComesHere:
I just got my Slickwraps...I order Black Carbon and Stone Granite....

The website says Carbon Fiber series comes with colored "G" but mines missing....Have contacted them but I doubt anything will happen, since I stay in Dubai.

Will put up pictures after I've applied the skin.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] Connorj2005:
The DBrand installation video is up

dbrand .com/skins/how-to-apply/pixel-xl
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] JaTe01:
Arrived today!
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] Mdizzle1:
For uk owners

Have A Look At Xtremeskins, loads of choice for us Pixel XL owners and they are only £6 for a full skin delivered. Just ordered a couple!
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] epsix:
They just sent my white back and front with the color Google logo, I don't like... Can I return it? I'll just put on a case and s reel protector
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] pjgraber03:
I ordered white carbon fiber from Dbrand but ya still hasn't shipped yet
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] sitnlow4life:
Well looks like the video on dbrand was not available until this morning .

Looks excellent installed
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] trickster2369:
Looks great! I just received the same one.

It was all just an illusion
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] Fadakar:
[IMG="Hope you're not too attached to that idea."]http://i.imgur.com/2zygjSi.png?1[/IMG]
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] thetonyclifton:
Looks good mine hasn't arrived yet. The only thing I don't like and that isn't dbrands's fault it the way the glass to metal of the phone causes a bump in the skin, I wonder if there is a two tone design solution to fix that. Or if you can apply their new glass protector over the top to make the line look like it should be there.

How does it look in person?
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] ExcuseTheN00b:
Received my dbrand skins yesterday and I ended up going with the stone skin. I thought I would like the orange but it looked almost pink to me. I just checked and Toastmade.com has skins available now so I'm gonna order from them. The quality of their skins are amazing. I will post pics later of the dbrand one installed.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] clockcycle:
I am going to ask too, perhaps if they see people are interested...
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] wildlime:
I got mine from xtremeskins UK. Way better than dbrand or slickwraps and also local
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] Mdizzle1:
Which skin is that one? i stumbled across this company last night and ordered myself a brushed slate and a brushed blue but now I like the look of your! Do you have anymore pics?
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] wildlime:
This is Matte black. I also got red. No more pics right now
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] Mdizzle1:
thanks, does it have any sharp edges to it? where is meets the front of the phone?
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] wildlime:
I didn't put the front skin on add I have a glass screen protector. Used a hairdryer for corners so there is nothing sharp
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] Mdizzle1:
thanks.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] FLUFFYMANGOES:
when is dbrand giving the pixel the marble skin?
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] Jdobrich:
I went with a dBrand. Received it before the phone....C'mon Google!
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] Pedro2NR:
With the users who posted their dbrand skins, the glass panel separation seems to be visible.

Based on the photos, installation video, and other YouTubers sporting the dbrand skin, I couldn't see the distinction.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] ExcuseTheN00b:
Slickwraps announced the natural skins for the pixel today. Should be out this week. They have a video posted on their Twitter with them installed.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] Fadakar:
God right when I ****ing caved and bought dbrand skins.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] thcue:
Dont buy the Dbrand skin forsure I got mine and it's no way going to work unless you use a case. LOL waste of $15 bucks save your money and just get some lunch instead. If you guys need some pics on how the dbrand fit I show you, but I took it off after it looked way to crappy go bare or a case IMO. :rolleyes:

https://goo.gl/photos/Gvwa9cPpninjjwRZ7
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] ExcuseTheN00b:
Yea I know. I removed my slickwraps hemp skin and put the dbrand skin on and it just doesn't seem like it fits as well as the slickwraps around the top corners. I have tried to get rid of the ripples at the corners and it seems like they just won't go away. I will be ordering a natural skin from slickwraps the moment they are up.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] thcue:
I know right? The corners will not work at all they will stick out and look like crap. lol Sad the pics look good on the site but that's not real life.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] clockcycle:
Are you kidding me! Those... grrr.. leaving me out of the loop... :crying:

I've been sending them request and hints for ages :P

Sigh it's looking best on black, but but I've got blue!

TWEET: https://twitter.com/SlickWraps/status/795685901607305217
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] iamhacked:
I received my slickwraps naked glossy today.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] clockcycle:
We need naked pictures...

Of the phone naturally..
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] iamhacked:
Haha sadly I haven't been able to purchase the phone yet.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] B4tnam:
Here is the slickwrap black carbon fiber with Google colored G

I ordered a dbrand as well about a week ago, still waiting for that to be done processing

I'll take a better picture if you guys request it
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] scandalousk:
Which skin is that? The matt black? Looks really nice.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] InfiniteReality:
Anyone else have similar issues with the DBrand skins? I have one in my hand, but haven't installed yet.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] thetonyclifton:
I have stopped paying attention to forum posts on XDA, especially about skins when they mention one company over another. Some online behaviour of brands has been suspect.

I've owned both skins for previous phones and both were good. Personally I found the fit and finish of the dbrand skins to be more exact.

The full skin version does look more challenging to install, I haven't tried yet.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] tommyntpham:
I order both dbrand and slick wraps for my xl. I found that the slick wraps one was more exact than the dbrand one. Corners are super smooth and easier to adhere. Also slick wraps has a 45% off deal for today only!!
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] schwem:
Did anyone here order a dbrand around 10/16 like I did and their order still says processing? I ordered from dbrand on 10/16 for my Pixel XL and haven't had any updates whatsoever. I emailed them twice in the last week with my order number and they have yet to return an email. I'm starting to get frustrated. $20 for nothing so far is kind of ridiculous. It's been over 3 weeks without so much as an email. Hmmm.....
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] ky3bmu4:
Dbrand launched marble series and provides 30% discount. And I have a complain about it - I visited dbrand mobile website yesterday and the landing page promoted the 30% sale running the whole website. I did not know the exact prices so I made the order thinking that the prices are already cut and two hours later I received a promo email regarding the 30% sale going. Much to my surprise I found out the this time the prices are lower, so my order was made "full price" notwithstanding the fact that their website already had a 30% off promo banner on too.

In my dissapointment I wrote to dbrand asking whether to apply 30% discount to my order or to cancel it.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] AndyCr15:
My Slickwraps tracking showed it was in Chicago on the 3rd, no update since then. I guess tracking info might not work in the UK... :(
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] InfiniteReality:
When i emailed then wonder WTF is going on, took them almost a week to even reply to my email.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] schwem:
Seriously man, I'm buying from slickwraps from now on. Dbrand is a joke.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] SteveyJack:
Natural series is live but only the wooden ones so far.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] tommyntpham:
I ordered mines on the 18 and received it on the 5th.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] DaveHTC200:
Same as mine from the 31st!! Being in the UK to I'm wondering if some guy is just walking them across the world!!
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] Kh_0B11:
Similar thing happened to me too. Ordered a concrete/stone skin on Nov. 3rd and Nov. 8th came by with no shipping details or anything so I send them an email asking about the tracking number and also the 30% promotion they got going on (as I just received the email before I wrote the email.) I asked if i could refund/return the item and re-purchased at the discounted price. Then today I received an email stating that my order was just shipped (well over 72hr) with no answers to my questions regarding the promotion. Completely ignored.

As others have said, dbrand is a joke. There's plenty of companies that offer skin wrap nowadays so I will probably be taking my business somewhere else.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] schwem:
They finally replied about 20 minutes ago with shipping confirmation and an apology note stating my order was overlooked. Wtf? Seriously? No further information or a one time "here's a discount for forgetting you gave us $20" nope, nothing. Never again will I be a Dbag customer.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] SteveyJack:
Ordered the walnut one yesterday. My naked wrap still hasn't arrived though...
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] ky3bmu4:
Well, in my case they replied next day and provided a 30% refund, so I am satisfied. Now need to get my pixel lol.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] SteveyJack:
Finally got my order from the 20th October and there's no spray included :mad:
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] Kh_0B11:
Well, lucky you lol. No one has got back to me yet. I guess that's that.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] clockcycle:
Hey! Mine have never included a "spray"..
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] SteveyJack:
I got a spray with the naked version for the Note 7 which is what made me question it. The installation video shows them doing it without spray but then it's a black carbon wrap so you can't see any fingerprints but I don't see how I can fit a naked one without getting fingerprints on the adhesive side. Anyone else got the naked one and fitted without spray?
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] DaveHTC200:
I fitted without the spray, but due to the fingerprints all over it, I threw my toys out of the pram....

The naked wrap is now scrumpled up in the bin...
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] SteveyJack:
So I'm right to question it then!
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] clockcycle:
I do this in the bathroom, turn on shower to build some steam to cut down some dust.

I prepare a bowl with water and drip 1 drop of dawn and suds it up some.

I peel the skin and soak it in the solution without touching the adhesive side.

Pick it up by the edges and slide it on the device.

Move it until it's aligned and square.

Then use a squeegee and push the excess liquid out and down away from the electronics.

I then take the cloth and wipe it down and let it sit drying.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] SteveyJack:
I get how to do it but if I need to mix up some 'spray' then I need to know what to mix it up with so as not to stop it adhering.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] DaveHTC200:
Yeah for sure!! I hope you have better luck than me!!
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] clockcycle:
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Use code : VOTE
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] InfiniteReality:
Anymore installed pics?
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] iamhacked:
Is this the spray?
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] clockcycle:
Yeah that's the spray.

I use the Skinomi one, it's a small tube, like the kind you can buy at Sally's beauty supply
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] SteveyJack:
Just tried to fit the Slickwraps naked skin and it's laughably bad. There's no way on earth to get it fitted without getting fingerprints all over it, even with the spray I mixed up, and it doesn't even line up with anything.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] AndyCr15:
My Slickwraps arrived today.

[youtube]HxNwHQkj7Xs[/youtube]

I think I've put to much heat onto it though, I think I've loosen some of the glue inside. Is this possible? Now when I tap around the top of the phone, I can hear a tiny vibration. Does anyone else have this? I don't think I noticed it before.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] thecarp1975:
Does anyone have some pics of the Slickwraps naked skin, glossy or matte? I wanna buy one, but would like to see some real life pics of it installed.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] DaveHTC200:
Good luck with that one! It's a fingerprint magnet (putting it on). I would have a picture but it got ruined trying to put it on.

I'll either run naked or get something different
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] thetonyclifton:
Dbrand black leather with a coloured G and a lightbar (not dbrand).
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] wltnkyl:
I will be able to get you a few pictures once my phone gets here - slated for a Tuesday delivery, however it is currently only 80 miles away.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] thecarp1975:
Sounds like wearing a pair of surgical rubber gloves might necessary when installing the naked version.[emoji6]
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] DaveHTC200:
It wouldn't hurt ?
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] droidiac13:
Mine didn't fit at the corners. Too much material or something. Took it off immediately and threw it away.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] thetonyclifton:
You will have likely stretched the skin too much after heating it. They are challenging to get perfect for full coverage. To get the corner right you have to heat and line it up perfectly with the right amount of stretch. Did they give you a cornerless skin too in the pack? put that on and reach out to dbrand and say toy messed it up, they might give you another.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] lucpol:
The light bar looks fantastic!!! How did you do that? I was trying to recover some of the leftovers from my previous 6p dbrand skins, but could not really figure out....

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[Google Pixel XL Accessories] thetonyclifton:
Thanks. It's just cuts of vynl. Someone on redditt was selling them but I am sure tons of people are by now, could try etsy or somewhere if you want it complete.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] lucpol:
Just bought it. Thanks. Now just have to wait they arrive to Spain.

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[Google Pixel XL Accessories] SteveyJack:
As Dave said, it's a nightmare. I ended up binning mine as well as it's impossible to get on. The cutouts were also very slightly out.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] thecarp1975:
Sounds like I should steer clear of the naked version. Thanks!
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] SteveyJack:
I would but as I'm in the UK it's a time consuming affair compared to those in the States.

I've gone with a matt anthracite one from XtremeSkins as I can put it on without worrying about fingerprints and I'll put my Slickwraps natural one over the top when it arrives.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] phil.spence:
Oooooh that looks good. I'm a sucker for carbon fiber.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] xocomaox:
So the non-transparent skins are probably fine to put on, because you don't have to worry about fingerprints at all.. This is what I am getting from this thread.

Luckily my black one came today from dbrand and I'll be applying it to my Pixel this evening. I'll try and get a picture uploaded to show you what it looks like and give a small summary of my application efforts.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] clockcycle:
I ordered slickwraps naturals distressed tan leather back
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] 1up1up:
Here's a leather one from Slickwraps. The cutouts are quite precise and the wrap covers the front chamfered edges. Pictures were taken with an S7 Edge because Pixels are not yet able to take pictures of itself.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] SteveyJack:
What's the lump on the back?
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] Rox598:
Every skin annoys me with the line where the glass is

I think only slickwraps does one with the glass part missing don't they?
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] xocomaox:
I got my dbrand wrap installed (plain black). It was very easy to do, and I got it lined up perfectly on the first try. The only issues were needing to use a hair dryer to get the edges to fold properly and stick. The heat up was pretty quick and it was super easy. The whole process was very easy.

Here are the results of my application:
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] 1up1up:
It's a metal plate for a magnetic car mount.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] B4tnam:
I have a carbon fiber from DBrand coming as well! I am a sucker for carbon fiber as well... Haha
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] onebelo:
Xtremeskins brushed blue .. was tough to get the corners perfectly but still came out ok. Love the brushed blue look and feels nice. Unfortunately the "G" in the front chin didn't last too long. It would come off lol
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] clockcycle:
Looks nice!
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] coach26:
I would like to get a leather skin for my XL. Which one should I get, Dbrand, Slickskins, or xtremeskins. What I want the most is for a leather feel and grip. Not just a piece of material that looks like leather but feels no different then a piece of paper stuck to the back of my phone. Are any of these 3 thick enough to give that soft feel of leather? I realize that I may be asking for to much too figuring how thin they have to make these. I just have no experience with skins if any kind. Thanks in advance.

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can you share the link where you bought the skin with the light bar on the back?
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] clockcycle:
So I got my order from Slickwraps delivery today. Disappointed, the leather backing is as small as an iphone back so looks totally silly on a blue phone and these are the 2 sets of "G" logos they sent me..
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] lucpol:
Here

http://www.briscrafts.com/2016/10/google-pixel-xl-lightbar-stickers/

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[Google Pixel XL Accessories] SteveyJack:
I got the brushed anthracite one as it matches the quite black metal. Did yours fit ok? It was perfect up to the G on the back but it seemed to be 1-2mm short after that so didn't fit the reader or over the camera. They're sending another one out though.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] thetonyclifton:
My phone was the original image. The light bar is a separate little set of vinyl stickers. The 'leather' skin I have on below it is from dbrand. As to your first question, I dont think any of those 3mm skins feel like leather or are deep enough to be 'soft'. It is a slightly textured vinyl. I guess the slickwraps natural series is your best bet for that but I havent tried one and I dont like the coverage or lack of that they offer. The dbrand looks like a leather, gives full coverage and fits very well. The corners are tricky enough to install but worth the effort IMO.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] onebelo:
On mines the back part all lined up pretty nicely. I only had issues when it came to the corners but probably my own fault for not installing it correctly, was tough though. :)
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] FLUFFYMANGOES:
Dbrand Marble skin on Pixel XL :D

didnt do to bad of a job with the corners. Just use your hairdryer heavily :good:
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] jj14:
Very nice!

I ended up ripping off my DBrand full back cover today - I thought I had managed to get it installed perfectly (no overlap on the edges and perfect on the edges), but when taking photos, I noticed that it was not able to focus as quickly as before. I remembered how fast the focus was before applying the skin, but couldn't bring myself to take the skin off. Tried other options like resetting the app - no luck.

Removed the skin and it is back to the really fast focus. My guess is that I must have misaligned the laser emitter/receiver holes by a minuscule amount (nothing that was visible to me at least), and that must have caused the focus issue. Bummer.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] FLUFFYMANGOES:
the marble skins from Dbrand are pretty cool because each cut is different :D you can see the thicker marble vein on the smaller cut skin :good:
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] jdedeaux:
FLUFFYMANGOES

how close does the skin come to the glass , as in does it go all the way over the chamfer or is there a gap? I have some damage from a drop that I'm trying to cover and hoping this as one I ordered covers it.

Do you have pics of the front ?
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] silentkry:
I can tell you that it does not touch the glass. Gets pretty close though.