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[G1 Accessories] hbguy:
i've been using the sleeve which works well but damn the zagg shield looks like its total protection. why not?

mixed reviews, some people say zagg perfect and others say sucks ass and hard as heck to put on properly

????????

hbguy
[G1 Accessories] kormanb1123:
For any one who wants buy Zagg protector heres discount code: jtron20

Good until january '09
[G1 Accessories] kormanb1123:
Another two codes for one time use:

c7nw90, tb5yxz
[G1 Accessories] neonstorm:
BestSkinsEver G1 Skin Installed!

Hi guys, just thought I'd share a little gem with you all. There has been lots of talk about G1 skins from different manufacturers, but one has been often overlooked: one from BestSkinsEver.com. The quality, fit, and finish are great - and it was only $9.99 shipped! You can see that they really paid attention to detail when designing this skin:

I bought one of them for my 1st gen iPod Nano 3 Christmases ago and it is still protecting it - my iPod and the skin still look as good as new!

Here is a quick-n-dirty write up (more detailed instructions here):

Follow these instructions at your own risk! They are provided as a guideline and all care should be taken not to damage your spiffy Android! As specified in the manufacturer's instructions, after you're finished wait 24 hours before reinstalling the battery and powering on the device! This gives it plenty of time to dry out and avoid any damage!

1. REMOVE THE BATTERY!

2. Prepare a mixture of water and dish soap - 1/4 tsp dish soap to 10oz of water.

3. Wet your fingertips to avoid fingerprints in the adhesive and carefully peel the first piece off. (Start with a small one til you get the hang of it.) Be careful to keep track of the adhesive side - it's easy to put pieces on backwards and they won't adhere. The adhesive side is the side stuck to the paper.

4. Dip the piece in solution, shake off the excess, and lay the piece in place. Slide it around til it's positioned correctly. Take your time! Don't rush it! Get it right the first time!

5. Using a credit card or ID, slowly squeegee the water and air bubbles from under the skin. Try to avoid getting a lot in the nooks and crannies of your G1. (If you notice any dust or lint trapped underneath, now is the time to peel back the skin and remove it, then start over.)

6. Keep going until the entire front is done. Suggestion: The skin pieces that wrap around the sides come in 4 parts. They meet at the very top, near the battery cover release and at the very bottom, near the USB port. Start with these points making the pieces touch at the top and bottom first, then work your way around. (It'll make sense when you do it yourself.)

(continued...)
[G1 Accessories] neonstorm:
BestSkinsEver G1 Installed (continued...)

Next comes the back cover. Due to the curves of the G1's battery cover, most skins I've seen do not fit very well or left gaping holes. The folks at BestSkinsEver have done a better job than any of the others I've seen. It's all in one piece, but is cleverly cut to mold around the corners with as little gap as possible.

1. Re-wet your fingers and peel off the back skin. Be careful with the corner areas when peeling. If you're not careful they may stretch or tear.

2. Follow the same basic instructions above. I started on one side of the battery cover and worked my way across, working out bubbles as I went.

3. The corners will not stay down right away. After the adhesive has had time to cure (about 5-10 minutes for me) press down on the unadhered areas and hold them for about 30 seconds. Let go, check for any remaining unadhered areas, then repeat until you get them all stuck down. They will hold, just keep pressing them on and don't re-wet them or you'll have to start over. While doing this, you can also gently apply pressure to push the corner flaps closer together. I was able to get rid of nearly all of the gaps.

4. As specified in the manufacturer's instructions, wait 24 hours before reinstalling the battery and powering on the device! This gives it plenty of time to dry out and avoid any damage!

Finished Pics

I am very satisfied with the skin so far! Looking at the phone, I can barely tell it's got a skin installed. And, based on my iPod Nano skin, I'll be pleased with it for years to come!

As you can see, the fit and finish are excellent! While I do miss the 'soft-touch' feel of the back cover, my G1 is nice and grippy now and feels more secure when holding it. Plus, as an added bonus, the battery cover creak is almost zero now!

I love this thing! Now I can carry my G1 around without worrying about the everyday nicks and dings my T-MO Wing mysteriously picked up.

Hope it helps,

Ryan
[G1 Accessories] neonstorm:
You guys may also wanna check out a different skin... I had very good luck with mine! It fits great and was only $9.99 shipped!

Ryan
[G1 Accessories] hbguy:
damn, your skins looks really good!

how does it affect the camera because it looks like it covers the lens?
[G1 Accessories] neonstorm:
Thanks for the compliment! If you just take your time and pay attention to all the edges - keeping it symmetrical - it will usually turn out well! Having a great product to start with helps a lot too! ;)

The camera lens being covered did concern me a bit. I've taken a few pics and can't really see a difference yet. It may be a very very slight bit hazier but not really enough to notice. I'll take some comparison pics against some previous ones to verify. I do like how the lens is protected now, but if it is an issue I will get my X-Acto out and cut that piece out.

Ryan
[G1 Accessories] ibpnyc:
sup fellas. I have the ZAGG skin installed going on almost 3 weeks. I noticed that initially the install is tough due to the number of pieces and lack of fluid given (I suggest getting a second bottle of that stuff). I was hoping that the edges would smoothen out but it hasn't. Any suggestions?
[G1 Accessories] ranger7424:
I took mine back and had them remove it and give a refund, the edges never smoothed out. All i have on it now the the invisishield screen protector.
[G1 Accessories] ibpnyc:
yeah I agree...$20+ and it doesn't really look clean. I tell you what tho..the packaging looks really nice...I really need a clear shield on the phone. I hate when the corners get scuffed!!
[G1 Accessories] ibpnyc:
has anyone else tried this. Im really disappointed with the ZAGG's version.
[G1 Accessories] :
I used the bestskinsever skin on my G1 and it came out perfectly. I have always used these skins on my blackberries, and on a side note, i bought the skin for my macbook from bestskinsever as well, and that also came out perfect.
[G1 Accessories] neonstorm:
It seems that a lot of others agree with you. There is some more feedback where I posted the write-up over here.

Ryan
[G1 Accessories] Chuck_Norris:
Heres two for ya:

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v8rh4w
[G1 Accessories] momentarylapseofreason:
SkinIt.com - who has used em

Just curious who has used them. I placed an order on Thursday night and haven't yet heard anything else besides my confirmation.

They said they would contact me in a day or so in regards to my order, but have yet to hear anything???
[G1 Accessories] neoobs:
I have used them twice now... the first time it was a discount from HP (for my laptop) and I got a nice skin but sadly they forgot 2 holes in it LOL I can understand how they missed it because of the way my laptop was made.

The other was free from Carl's Jr. LOL and I got one for my G1... they are pretty easy to put on and can come off just as easy and be reapplied.... I will say they didn't really have anything that I would call custom except for the area around the screen... the Back is rather plain with a cut out for the speaker and camera but it doesn't cover the entire back.
[G1 Accessories] vr24:
Well I ordered the "Shield Skins" version off ebay - it's not a Zagg one but the sellers feedback is in the thousands and crazy good. A lot of the feedback has people saying it's better than the Zagg Invisible Sheild. Made from the exact same material.

The bonus is that it's only $12.95 with free shipping - comes with instructions, squeegee, and solution. I'll have it either today or tomorrow and will post up pictures to let you all know how good the product is.
[G1 Accessories] vr24:
Shield Skins Installed w/ Pics

I noticed a ZAGG Invisible Shield post as well as a BestSkinsEver post.

It seems like the ZAGG product is an overpriced piece of crap, and the BestSkinsEver looks to be a great product as well for a great price.

There are a couple differences between the Shield Skins version and BestSkinsEver - the cuts on the Shield Skins for the front are mostly rounded over the edges, providing a more sleek feel to it, so I really like that feature.

I think you'll be happy with either one, note that the Shield Skins cut does NOT cover the lens of the camera as you'll see in the picture. I highly recommend this product, it went on smooth and simply, and the cuts were damn perfect. You can get them on ebay from this seller for $12.95 with free shipping - I received my skin in 3 days, shipped from Michigan to Florida-

http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/6916rieth_W0QQ_nkwZQQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZQQ_mdoZ

Their official site is www.shieldskins.com but it's a few dollars more from the site.

As you can see, it's made from Venture Shield - according to their website, it's the #1 shield rated by auto manufacturers for car use - http://www.ventureshield.com/. This alone almost makes this specific skin worth it, according to Ford and Nissan tests, this specific film had twice the abrasive power as the next leading brand, it won't yellow or fade and is supposed to be the clearest on the market. The kit comes with spray bottle (wasn't enough, just use soapy water), squeegee, and instructions.

You can see, the edges are rounded over on the top, bottom, and sides except for the corners. I liked this as it left the phone generally feeling nice. The cuts were perfect and installation was a breeze.

Another view of the rounded edges. You can see the air bubble which was removed a few minutes after the picture. I found that if you let the solution/skin dry up a bit you can then put some decent pressure on the squeegee to force the bubbles out. Worked like a charm.

Perfect cuts, looks really great.
[G1 Accessories] vr24:
The cuts and design of the skin were really great, I never had to remove and try again and even aligning it was super minimal. Really easy to install.

The corners, it appears to leave more exposed than the BestSkinsEver version, however, I prefer this cut as it doesn't have a long exposed seam going into the back cover. The actual opening/exposed area looks much smaller in person.

The skin doesn't cover the camera lens, which I think is a good idea. As you can see, the cuts are damn good.
[G1 Accessories] hodgie2005:
I ordered a ZAGG invisibleSHIELD. It was not worth the trouble.
[G1 Accessories] demontefixo:
Looks nice, just ordered one. :)

--M
[G1 Accessories] vr24:
Yeah, I like it. Had it on for a couple days now and I really don't notice it's there. The way most of the front edges are rounded over makes it feel really nice in your hands.

If you need help/have questions about installing it, make sure you ask. I found that you shouldn't stress yourself about bubbles and what not - when the skin is fairly wet it won't fold over and grab, let it dry a bit then fold it over and start squeezing the air out... as it dries more and more, you can just push all the air out with force using the squeegee.
[G1 Accessories] vr24:
Zaggs product, from the reviews, doesn't seem that good.

Took just about an hour or so to put the Shield Skins version on my phone and worth every penny and time considering it will stay protected and nice for the life of the phone without any bulk.
[G1 Accessories] gospeed.racer:
not to mention if you do have a problem and decide that you dont like it, you will wait for ever for your refund. I am still waiting, although they did send me this after I asked about it:

"I show that you order was received back on 11/25/2008 and with the holiday that just put the refunds behind but we do have you in for the refund I hope this helps! Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions or comments."

I will never see that money back
[G1 Accessories] vr24:
Wow, they must have a lot of refunds. "I'm sorry, our refund department is backed up"

Next time, buy a different brand.
[G1 Accessories] Ryanmo5:
Now this is a great post, well done! Just ordered mine, thanks for the pics and info.
[G1 Accessories] vr24:
Thanks! It's really a great product. Every single air bubble is completely gone off mine and you virtually can't even tell there is a skin on it. I did the key test and the marks just disappear after a couple hours.

Just take your time installing it. And be cautious of hair/dust.
[G1 Accessories] pablizzo:
THat does look realy nice, I had the ZAGG one but got rid of it because of the edges accumulating lint like crazy! I hated the lint...on that note, how is this skin with lint? I ve been wanting another skin 'cause im clumsy.
[G1 Accessories] maxdamage2122:
30% off all zagg products

30% off all zagg products. found this on slickdeals.net

"ZAGG is having a sitewide sale. Save an additional 30% off when you enter code SITEWIDE30 at checkout. They sell invisibleSHIELD which is a protective covering for electronic devices. Coupon is good through Dec 31, 2008. Thanks qwopzxnm."
[G1 Accessories] momentarylapseofreason:
Well I received mine (made one up for my girlfriend). He phone has a TON of spots that I would consider very custom. Quality seems pretty good (gf was happy).

So you can in fact remove/re-apply without it loosing tack? Reason I ask is because while applying, I did get it a tiny bit off center in one part. Just don't want to stretch the decal or make it so it inevitably falls off.
[G1 Accessories] neoobs:
I have taken the one on my laptop off a couple times.
[G1 Accessories] vr24:
I'd have to say, I've had virtually no lint with this skin. Because of all the rounded over edges, there isn't very many places for lint to build up.
[G1 Accessories] brooklynite:
50% off all invisibleSHIELD products at Zagg invisibleshield, Click Here

Code = SHOWSP09

Expires jan 19

Same price as eBay now I guess.
[G1 Accessories] K_esco:
thanks for this thread man, i should be getting mines 2morrow. Hope i have as much luck as u did putting it on.
[G1 Accessories] MontAlbert:
How is the touch screen with this one on it? Does the finger still slide over the screen ok?

thx
[G1 Accessories] vr24:
The touchscreen is virtually the same as without the skin on it. Honestly, I really don't notice a different.

Your finger will slide across it just fine, you won't really notice it's there.

The seller is REALLY cool/nice as well. Fast shipping.
[G1 Accessories] heldc:
I got the full body zagg, and I'm not happy with it. I didn't mind the care it took to install it, but even after spending an HOUR on it, there are gaps between edges of the pieces of the skin, it's just not the right measurements, and the corners aren't all laying down flat. I love their screen protectors, but I will NOT ever be ordering a full body shield from them again.
[G1 Accessories] ScottC:
Same here - the front seems to fix quite well, but the corners on the back are sticking out a little, due to the curved underside. Stupid that they couldn't make that part fit better.

Also not sure I like the stickiness of the plastic they used.
[G1 Accessories] zer0day:
I bought the screen cover only. It wasn't hard to put on, but the annoying thing was dust and stuff kept getting stuck on the screen. In the end, I washed off as much dust as possible and stuck it on. Still some there, but you get used to it.

After putting it on, the screen felt quite weird (feels ok now) and it hasn't affected the ability of the phone to detect screen touch.

I had a bit of a scare with original shipped screen cover, I somehow managed to scratch it, a long and deep scratch. :eek: I took the cover off and was glad to see the screen wasn't messed up and decided to invest in a decent cover for it.

I'd recommend the screen cover but can't say anything for the whole body kit.
[G1 Accessories] predo:
so if you'd ever want to remove it, do you just peel it off, does it leave any marks or anything?
[G1 Accessories] emudojo:
I have a invisible shield for a month now, and it's great with the exceptioon of some corners, and remember NEVER CLEAN IT OUT WITH ALCOHOL, it will ruin the plastic in a second (well not every day alcohol but isopropilic)
[G1 Accessories] vr24:
Yes, you just peel it off. Won't leave any residue or damage.

After 1 1/2 months of having the skin on, my phone still looks like the day I installed it. I've done a key scratch test a couple times for friends, after a couple hours - the skin self heals. Freaking awesome. I usually expect some nicks and scratches on the phone by now, looks brand new. No lint either.
[G1 Accessories] Karolis:
I had ZAGG and thought it was a complete waste of money. So I swore to never buy sh*t like that again, but after seeing your photos... :)
[G1 Accessories] maxdamage2122:
hey Karolis, if you do decide to get this let us know what you think because I was also turned off from all the bad zagg reviews. I need someones opinion that has had both.
[G1 Accessories] Karolis:
I've already ordered it. Will let you know my opinion after it's applied on my device.
[G1 Accessories] giantcrazy:
I've had a ClearProtector on for awhile now. Looks a lot like this one, works like a charm. Haven't had any scratches, and the screen works just as well as it did without one.
[G1 Accessories] mic_888:
I don't normally like these but I'm sold - I just ordered one , thanks!
[G1 Accessories] vr24:
You'll like it. I'm just mad I never knew these existed when I had my previous phones (8525 and Wing) - because those damn things were scratched like crazy after only a few months. My G1 looks BRAND NEW still after a couple months. I've dropped it on cement, I always throw it in a bag with keys and other scratching objects, etc.

Not having to worry about scratching or damaging your phone makes the skin worth it.
[G1 Accessories] jdc2006:
looks really nice... but, what if you are using a holster? will it hold?
[G1 Accessories] DeadBody79:
Carbon Cover (with Pics)

Hi !

I was looking for a Carbon Cover for the G1 and I only found something like this:

I dont like this "pattern look" so I decide to make my own.

Here is the result:

It looks real better than on the Pictures with Flashlight ;)

What you guys think ?
[G1 Accessories] KyleK29:
That's pretty spiffy. Any pictures from the front angle?
[G1 Accessories] n8izzle:
first off i have to give you props.. that is very nice.. i was wandering how you got it like that and if its a cover or how you did it.. and one other question is if you will be selling these or would you be so kind to make one... and if so how much would you sell it for..
[G1 Accessories] vr24:
Shouldn't make a difference. This skin doesn't add anything to the size of the phone.
[G1 Accessories] DeadBody79:
Here´s a side Picture:

And it´s not a cover to "push over", its a special Vinyl called 3M Di-Noc Carbon. Looks really like Real Carbon Fieber !

I got a "tester sheet" from ebay germany for 10$ (least for 10 G1)

The Vinyl is very easy to work with and can´t get any bubbles inside. its a new tech.

All i found in US was this:

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/...E3E02LECIE20S7M3_nid=PDPHCZ2GR4beJ99QR0TDW9gl

Here are German Ebay links:

http://shop.ebay.de/?_from=R40&_trksid=m38.l1313&_nkw=di-noc&_sacat=See-All-Categories

The colors are from White Carbon to silver, to champange to black. and many more,.....
[G1 Accessories] usmc2k:
How well does it stick and ho did u cut it so presice ?
[G1 Accessories] Bohemian:
Could you post some detail in how you did it? Some instruction experience for those wanting to do something similar. Did you cut it while laying it down onto the device? Trouble spots? Tips?
[G1 Accessories] DeadBody79:
Hi !

For cutting i used a razorblade, the cam hole i burned with a soldier iron.

The vinyl sticks very good but its also good to remove and put it back on. it least 48hours till the glue is complete hard.

for the position of the holes i made a template ;)

Heres a closeup of the vinyl (even feels like real carbon fieber):

All the work took me about 2 hours with some trying,.....
[G1 Accessories] djind:
U have inspired me.. I found a white one on Ebay. I have no experience whatsoever with these things, but I am willing to give it a shot. It looks too good not to try.

What kind of glue did you use?

Any problems encoutered I need to know about or pay extra attention to before I start this?

If I do the back and edges of the slider, I think the squeecking noise will also disappear.
[G1 Accessories] DeadBody79:
The glue is already on the vinyl ;)

And you are right, this terrible squeecking noise is gone :D

Post Pics when yours is done !
[G1 Accessories] mic_888:
Still waiting for my delivery from ebay.... :(

Guess the snow has affected the post!
[G1 Accessories] Karolis:
I've got mine! But didn't have a chance to apply it yet. Actually I'm waiting for my wife to do it, b/c my hands are too shaky :)

Packaging looks much simpler than Invisible Shield, and provided instructions looks like modeled by a 5 year old :) Not squidgy either :(

On the bright side (what matters most) is that stickers seem to be cut very precisely -- much better than Invisible Shield.
[G1 Accessories] djind:
Great! I have ordered the white vinyl. I will, but like I said, I have zero experience with these kind of things. I can wait and see what can be done after I get this vinyl or ask here now :).. Since you have experience with it.

How does it work with the glue? heating it up or is it a layer?

Do I have to do some work on the back cover first like polishing (or sandpaper?).

Do I have to make sure it's tight, or will it slip off (48 hours till it hard)..

I guess I have to put it on first and then cutting the edges, rather than using a template for the whole thing.

Thnx in advance!
[G1 Accessories] DeadBody79:
1.) its a layer

2.) just clean it with alcohol or something to degrease

3.) don´t worry, it sticks very well. but after 48hours you only get it off with heat

4.) use a layer for the holes and cut the edges when it´s on

here´s some text i found:
[G1 Accessories] vr24:
No squeegee? You should contact the seller and let him know. He's actually really nice.

The packaging is just an envelope with the product and a photocopied instructions, lol... but who cares, the skin is cut beautifully.
[G1 Accessories] Karolis:
I think I'm OK -- still have the one from Invisible Shield :)
[G1 Accessories] vr24:
It's basically no different than a credit card anyways :)
[G1 Accessories] djind:
hmm either I replied in the wrong thread, or I forgot to hit post reply button. But thanks for the info. The text you found is helpful. I'm waiting for my vinyl.
[G1 Accessories] djind:
I'm figuring out the ways of adding pics and stuff.. sorry for my noobishness and doubletripple and perhaps even quadruple posts..
[G1 Accessories] mic_888:
I got mine today! :D

Just applied it - it's really well cut (the mic hole lines up perfectly), and easy to apply - even with a white G1 in terms of making sure no fluff/dirt gets under the skin.

Can't believe the seller even included a little spray with the 'solution' - a nice touch.

I'm very happy with the result, let's see how my G1 fares overs the next few weeks...

Thanks for the tip vr24 :)
[G1 Accessories] Karolis:
I've applied mine yesterday and removed it today (except for screen cover). Dunno if it's me or the shields, but they just look ugly and when you take the phone you can feel sharp edges.

Waste of money in my opinion, but I'm glad for all the fellow G1 owners who like it.
[G1 Accessories] vr24:
I felt the sharp edges on a few parts... but that actually goes away after just a few days of usage.

The good things about this Shield Skins version, is the cut actually removed most of the sharp edges that Zagg and even BestSkinsEver still has...