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[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] jrios1129:
i just got mine today carbon fiber black and i love the look of it.. i agree with you it doesnt protect it much from any fall but from keys and coins it will and makes it look unique
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] jaytxvo:
Is the carbon fiber too thick? I want to order it and then put a clear case over it, do you think guys think it will be too thick for a case?
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] Snuggl3s:
Has anyone bought one in cali and had it installed from a store? I want one but can't find any locations.

fRom Snugs G2 ^.^
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] Diablo2424:
U just ordered my Black Carbon Fiber PS, as soon as I get it installed I'll post some pics for everyone...
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] Vulgrim:
Do you guys happen to have any ventors around the boston area? and How long does shipping usually take? My order was shipped the 18th and I'm assuming it'll take abut 2-7 days?
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] starfcker69:
I got the screen protector only. I think the website stated the "2 for 1" deal was only for skins, but I got 2 protectors.

It was a little tricky to install, but the results are great. I placed the G1 case under the top of the G2 so water wouldn't accumulate in the front speaker well.

It was going on at an angle the first time so I took it off and and re-applied, and didn't bother to add more water. After it was installed it was a bit opaque, and had some bubbles that I couldn't get rid of. Over the next few days the bubbles completely disappeared and the cloudiness went away. Also, the next day the tactile feel was "rubbery" and this also went away a few days later. If i look at a certain angle with light just right some small imperfections can be seen - so I could have done better, but I'm 100% happy with it.

Sorry I can't provide feedback on the skins.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] funkadesi:
can you hook us up with a discount code :D
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] blackchad:
so can i really expect to spend 50 dollars to get this done in person at the superstition springs mall? im going to be down there in a month and really dont want to do this myself just not sure its worth an extra 20 bucks... also do they put on a screen protector as well or just the skin? and do they have the white carbon fiber on hand? thanks...
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] android602:
Cool..I'm gonna go ahead and get one my self..I live in az..im go to the mall and ask if they could do it for me and how much... az mills mall is closer to me
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] ultma75:
only coupon i found that was working was

code: fallsavings20

its brought the skin from 29.95 to 23.96, saved 20%
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] Chargr:
Is there a partner store in Los Angeles, CA?
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] jrios1129:
nah man a cover will fit perfect i got a silicone case cover over mine and the skin is not that thick at all
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] killa cam:
i picked up a phantom skin using the coupon code for 20% savings. I am very happy with how it turned out... I did the install myself, and it was easy. i've never skinned a phone before, and i was worried id **** it up, but it turned out fine.

I dunno if anyone else has tried this, but i used a bag of rubberbands to hold the edges down, and let it sit for a couple hours. took it apart, and every corner is flat and it's stuck real good. oh yeah use a hair dryer too. :)
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] Diablo2424:
I just got my Black Carbon Fiber PS in the mail today and just finished installing it... it's sooo awesome! I love it! Dry installation is cool, different but it works out really well! I love it! So now I have a Zagg Screen Protector with the PS Carbon Fiber body, perfect! AND PS sent me two screen protectors, which is good just in case I ruin my Zagg :-P
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] firebert:
wish they made one in matte black. I just want to cover up the silver and grey which i am not to into
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] Diablo2424:
Damn! Wish I knew about that when I ordered my Black Carbon Fiber PS!
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] mcp2009:
Same here lol. Hopefully someone gets it and post pics. My skin got misrouted it was in lancaster pa on the 21st and I live in york pa which is like 20 mins away but then they shipped it to atlantic city nj so I should get it tommorow, I offically hate usps now

Sent from my T-Mobile G2
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] android602:
Guru..so do I go where they sell and install the ghost armor in the mall?
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] mcp2009:
Mine is barely lined up correctly and it is making it extremely frustrating I'm close to just tossing it

Edit: gave up just put it on as is. Gonna order a zagg next week and then take this off. Wont be buying from them anymore I'll stick to zagg. Might've just been mine that was messed up but it frustrated me so much that I'm not even gonna bother trying another

Edit 2: screen protector was crap for me followed instructions and the card for the bubbles scratched screen protector and 2nd one was dry install and screen is fuzzier then ever.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] Snuggl3s:
Any malls in Cali?
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] mcp2009:
dry install
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] firebert:
WOW! nice. I'm definately ordering one now. Glad to see a rep from PhantomSkinz on our humble fourm :)
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] Snuggl3s:
Hey if i buy one CF skin do i get another one free? If im reading it right.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] nivlac978:
I applied mine a while ago and at the corners the skins kinda got pinched on itself. I didn't have a hair dryer to do the corners properly, I used a space heater. Could I use a hair dryer now and get rid of the pinches?
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] rjbaran17:
Anyone know of a location in Chicago where they sell the phantom skinz?
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] nivlac978:
Haha, the only camera I have is on my phone. It's not a big deal, I just may have made a mistake while I was putting it on.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] rjbaran17:
I'm really looking forward to this thing. I'm not a big fan of the original casing.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] Snuggl3s:
@phantomskinzguru Ordered Carbon Fiber skin for my G2 and its on its way =) my question now is; will you be making over for my MyTouch 4G? =)

fRom Snugs HTC Glacier ^.^
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] rjbaran17:
I just got mine in the mail today, carbon fiber .. Let me tell you, if your not a ninja, youre gonna get frustrated and have some problems, and probably not end up happy at all .. it takes some time and ninja skills. Definitely suggest having a hair dryer around, it helps with the edges, which are a pain to line up sometimes. the battery cover was the easiest part and thats where i started.. it does feel cool, but at times you will notice the edges of the carbon fiber, its all just a stick on. so you may feel like you just covered your phone with stickers. i did mess up the back part and had to pull it off, came off, no problems and was still sticky. take your time, make sure it lines up and use a hair dryer with each piece and then once again at the end. good luck!

Edit: The real test will be the next few days. My phone is in and out of my front pocket, quite often. I just wondered if the edges will start to rise up or peel off. Anyone have this experience yet?
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] skyjumper:
I'm having trouble getting it to stick to the soft plastic on the back and bottom front of the phone. Corners are peeling pretty bad, front is a little loose, and it's only been about 2 weeks.

Anyone have a trick for that?
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] rjbaran17:
I just put mine on last night. I was wondering if this would start to happen. If so, I think ill just leave the back nattery cover piece on and tear the rest away.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] rjbaran17:
These things may just need maintenance over time. Its a project I guess. Take a hair dryer to it again.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] gaisto17:
Mines still holdin up like a champ looks just as good as the day I had it installed and I put my phone is my front pocket everyday
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] Snuggl3s:
@PhantomKinz Guru. Damn dude ten days to ship?! Fml! =/ if I would have know it was going to take this long I would have paid for faster shipping lol

from Snugs hTc ViSiON
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] joemm:
For anyone who's had this product for a while , hows the corners holding up? I had the Zagg cover on my old phone and from taking it in and out of my pocket the corners all started to peel up. Does this product stick and better?

update : woops, missed reading Post # 72
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] rjbaran17:
Corners have been holding up pretty good. I do have a little peeling on one side but nothing major, but I've only had it on for 1 week.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] Troggie81:
I ordered the matte finish. I had to replace the bottom piece because it started peeling. It was then that I noticed the sides were yellowing. I replaced them with the second set, but I sure hope this isn't a problem with the matte ones.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] Snuggl3s:
Has anyone tried this one out yet? I'm not 100% happy with the Carbin Fiber and am thinking of doing this one but id love to see some pics first. Anyone? Thx in advance.

from Snugs hTc ViSiON
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] gPilott:
I got the Flat Black Suede. Getting it on wasn't too bad, but you definitely need to use the hairdryer for the corners. The only other phone skin I have had was a zagg for iphone 3g and the wet application for that was MUCH easier to get straight. I didn't do too horrible of a job, but if I had paid someone to do it I would want a refund :) one piece of the back skin (around the battery cover release) is very thin and I tore it, so be careful installing.

The Flat Black isn't very black (my wife made fun of me for getting a grey skin since the phone is already silver/grey). It has only be a couple days, but I am not having any problems with peeling or pocket lint so far (which is what caused me to get rid of my zagg iphone skin eventually).

The edges of the skin fell pretty sharp, but I expect them to wear off after a bit of use.

As for the cut, I think I will always want a bit more coverage in the corners etc, but I understand that isn't really practical. However, I do think they could have covered a bit more on the long sides. The front and back pieces hang over the same amount on both sides, but the camera button side is thicker on the front and the usb/volume side is thicker on the back. Because of how the skin is cut, there is a gap on each side which is uncovered and it looks a bit strange. The same deal exists on the short sides, but the split from think to thin is in the middle. I think I would like some more coverage there, but not 100% sure it would look better.

Oh yeah, I like the screen protector a lot. Much better feel than the zagg, which felt very rubbery and had a lot more drag than with no protector. The PS one was super easy to install and align and the orange peel that really bothered me with the zagg is much less pronounced.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] Snuggl3s:
Can u post some pics pls pls pls =) I wanna know if I should buy that one or go with White Carbon Fiber. Thx in advance!

from Snugs hTc ViSiON
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] raheelc:
does the carbon fiber skin have a textured feeling to it?? or is it just smooth like a normal skin??
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] nivlac978:
The carbon fiber skin is textured.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] raheelc:
^^

ok, thanks...
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] renn9420:
Would like too see pics of flat black suede please. Anyone?
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] beangraff:
Pictures

Enjoy.

The flat black is pretty smooth i had some trouble with the edges not getting kinks but it probably was due to my application.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] shiznt:
Just brought a Black Carbon Fibre one.

Hopeing its not that hard to install!
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] Snuggl3s:
Thanks for posting pics! I like that its smooth but its like a grey not a black =/ looks good but not dark enough for me. Looks like you did a good job though =) thx again

fRom Snugs HTC Glacier ^.^
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] Snuggl3s:
Its not to hard.just make sure you have a blow dryer for the edges.

fRom Snugs HTC Glacier ^.^
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] rjbaran17:
Have to say, quite impressed with the durability of the phantom skinz. I've had mine for 3 weeks or so...good work.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] tony597fitter:
Does anyone have any pics of a white carbon on their G2? If so post them up!
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] android602:
Just ordered my flat black phantom skin...will pick it up on wed at the mall...but dam $53!!..but im not gonna get the back piece on..also im gonna try to cut the phantom skin a little..i love the titenium..all i want to cover is the gray part..

sent from t-mobile g2 using HTC sense
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] krisp37:
@tony597fitter

I got the white carbon fiber, wasn't impressed by it at first because I thought it would have more of a glossy and smooth finish. It's grown on me a little and it isn't so bad to me now tho.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] TL24:
Daaammn that white finish looks real good on the G2! I had the cheap case that I loved, but I took it off since I like the feel of it without a case on.

Might just have to buy me one of these sexy Phantomskinz!
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] smithfb3:
Looks like a StormTrooper
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] blackchad:
Showed up at superstition springs yesterday night and the guy had literally nothing in for the g2. I told him i came from out of town and really wanted to get this done in person. He ordered it for me and promised me it would be in on or before friday. He also gave me a discount for the inconvenience. Ill post back with a review on friday. Im getting the black carbon fiber and i told him i wanted regular screen guards not matte because i dont like the blurry.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] android602:
Dam i should of told him the same thing at least a discount too..i went in on sat and they also didnt have anything..so i order a flatblack one witch i just got it today..pretty nice its flatblack not glossyblack..i wonder if they have a glossy black didnt even asked..but pretty nice..i left the battery cover off..i like the titenium..i got mine at chandler mall

sent from t-mobile g2 using HTC sense
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] shiznt:
Finally got my Phantomskin today!!

Was pretty easy and straight forward to install but deffinately requires a hair dryer and patience so you dont get wrinkles.

Took some high res pics for people who are thinking of getting a Black Carbon Fibre one.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] jojo_16:
How do i order the solid flat black again?? I lived here in hawaii do u have any affiliated store?? Thnx

Do u have coupon codes for november if not im not interested in buying this protector...

Sent from JoJo's T-Mobile G2
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] blackchad:
Just got my phone skinned at phantom skinz in superstition springs. Got it done in carbon fiber black. The guy was a former mp and very cool. I like the way it feels (kinda like lizard skin but in a good way). He said it was his first g2 he'd done and did great. Only thing so far (maybe 20 minutes in) is the edges are getting lots of lint in my pocket but I'm gonna give it a few days for a final review.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] tony597fitter:
JUst checked the website and everything is 50% off for black friday.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] wngmv:
A 500D nice. :)

I got a white carbon fiber at 50% off and free shipping. The only thing I probably would hate is that most of the themes will be catering to a darker phone, and thus not looking good on a white phone :( Had the same problem with my white G1.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] xzxxzx:
Haha, this comment helped me decide on the white carbon fibre, among other things.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] shiznt:
Yeah it takes awesome photos but sucks how photobucket wrecks the photos when you upload them :(
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] raheelc:
slightly off topic, but are the chromatic skins available for the htc desire?? i checked out the website, and i could only find the clear skins...i've also emailed the support to ask, but havent gotten a reply yet.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] killa cam:
i've had the black carbon fiber phantomskin for about a month now, and figured i'd let ya'll know how it's goin..

it's holding up pretty good. the corners have those little flags on them have ripped off after collecting lint, coming unstuck, and finally getting annoying so i ripped them off. therefore, corners have no protection and it looks a little funny...

however, everything else is holding up OK. i work in metal fabrication, so i like i can set my phone on tables full of grinding dust and chips and not have to worry about the phone getting scratched. the screen protector has a couple permanent dents in it from being in the same pocket with my keys. i remember reading that the screen protector was 'self healing' or something like that, but this one def isnt. luckily you don't even notice the dents unless the screen is off. soon i'll probably switch to the other screen protector.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] Acid_Wir3:
what is the material made out of? plastic? fabric? or somekind of metal? or real carbon fiber? coz i dont know if im going to order black or white since i like white but it eventually gets dirty (depending on the material) please reply asap so i could change my order coz i ordered the black carbon fiber.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] android602:
flat black phantom skin..i just wanted to cover the gray parts, i like how the titenium looks, so i cut and paste and tryed to do my thing and this is how it looks
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] Acid_Wir3:
Looks sweet man
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] jojo_16:
U stole my concept hahha jst kidding, im waiting for mine to arrive hopefully tommorrow.. thnx for the pictures now i really want to do mine like that

Sent from JoJo's T-Mobile G2
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] firebert:
3M vinyl

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[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] Acid_Wir3:
does it protect the phone? lol or should i put a crystal case on top of it?
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] android602:
@jojo_16...lol...I used the front top and sides..cut them off and cover all the gray parts...it took every peace too...

sent from t-mobile g2 using HTC sense
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] Appogee:
Does it actually protect your G2? If you dropped it would it dent or whatever? Not like a high drop, but like a drop about an inch, like onto a table.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] jojo_16:
what happened to your trackpad?? hehehe FAIL LOL
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] firebert:
probably from scratches but that's it. The aluminum parts of our phone scratches very easily. But it'll still chip and dent if you drop it from high enough into a hard enough surface. Thankfully I only ever dropped from table onto carpet.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] cdrk:
I am interested in buying the black carbon fiber one, but I kinda found out about this one from skinomi wich also has a full body protector in carbon fiber.

.skinomi.com/t-mobile-htc-g2-carbon-fiber-skin-protector.html

I now am wondering wich one would be better.. they look the same. I know Phantom has a texture, but I can't really see if Skinomi has a texture u can feel as well.

Skinomi has included:

Included:

Screen Protector

1 Installation Squeegee (for screen protector)

1 Bottle of Application Solution (for screen protector)

Installation Instructions

Lifetime Warranty

While Phantom has:

Dry Application.

2 Screenprotectors

Installation Instructions

Also Warrenty, not sure how long

Skinomi .youtube.com/watch?v=QMSsj6fq_oA&feature=related

vs

Phantom .youtube.com/watch?v=BGCh9ZmIobs&feature=related

Phantom: Price: $29.95

Skinomi: Price: $19.95

I read (on subforum here) Skinomi's screenprotectors are quite good. I dont know about Phantoms?

Any advice? I'm from the Europe so Im kinda cautious when I want something out of europe. :P
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] Praxis1452:
From what I can tell of the difference between the skinomi ones and the phantomskinz, the skinomi looks nice, but it's pretty thin, thinner than the phantomskinz. It also has a smooth texture, as opposed to the phantomskinz.

I like the rougher texture, but it's $10 more. That and most people seem to really like the skinomi screen protector.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] cdrk:
thanks. I am now leaning towards the one from Phantom Skins, but since I have a Desire Z with no G2 branded on the back plate I wonder if they sell it without the hole for the G2.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] raheelc:
I had the same question, so i contacted phantom skinz through their website, and asked them about this....They said its possible, all you have to do is when your ordering the skin for the G2, in the comments area of the order form, just specify that you dont want the area for the G2 logo to be cut out, and they wont have it cut out.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] cdrk:
That is good to hear. I did contact them twice but have not received an answer yet.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] cdrk:
Thanks but I have already received a message on my second mail. I also have already placed an order and later today I received another message that it has been shipped. :D I can't wait!
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] cdrk:
Received the skin yesterday. Shipping took about a week (US -> NL, Eu) wich is actually pretty fast. Installed it yesterday, made a slideshow of it today.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsXWRUo0J1c

[YOUTUBE]wsXWRUo0J1c[/YOUTUBE]
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] ReganH22:
Your slide show makes me want to purchase this product. Thanks for posting it.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] elliott1210:
A better way to apply the skinz

All,

Not sure if this was mentioned already, but use a lighter on the really curved spots of the phone after applying the Phantomskinz. This works much better than a blow dryer. Mind you do not let the flame sit on the skin or your phone. Flame only needs to be close for under a second, and run it across the skin, don't let it sit stationary. This softens the vinyl and helps to further activate the adhesive. I did this with my Mytouch4G with fantastic results even weeks later, it still is firmly applied. I intend to do this again with the wife's G2.

BE CAREFUL though.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] funkdoobi:
if anyone's thinking of ordering the matte body shield, don't. i put the screen protector on, could barely read anything on the screen. was very blurry.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] elracing21:
How about ordering it and not using the screen protector.

HTC Vision S-OFF CM6.1 Stable Oc'd to 1.5ghz on Pershoots Kernel :)
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] Lazy361:
PhantomSkinz Guru...

I discovered this thread today and it looks like I missed out on the Chromatic2010 promo. I'm ordering both a black and white CarbonFiber for my wife and I.

Got any sweet Promo codes or Advice?
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] blackchad:
solid advice on the lighter... had a few corners peeling up and this took care of them lickity-split
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] gcng:
Any retailers in the city of Chicago?
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] tony597fitter:
Thought I would comment on PhantomSkinz, their product and their customer service.

First off, I ordered 2 of the skinz about a month ago. One black carbon fiber and the other was the green chromatic (wife wanted green).

Anyway put them on the phones and I have to say they do make the phones stand-out.

My black carbon fiber has stuck AWESOME, no peeling on any other issues. On the other hand, my wifes green ones was peeling on every piece.

I contacted PhantomSkinz cust. service and they told me they were sorry and to pick out any other one I wanted.

They also told me they had new carbon fiber colors, platinum, silver and a couple others.

My wife picked platinum. I just got done installing it and it looks AWESOME!!

Here are some pics of the Platinum carbon fiber.