dbrand Carbon Fiber back for Nexus 4

Krunk83 · Feb 2, 2013

These really are nice, and they look great. Here's a shot of mine that I just applied the other night. Also, the link is included if you want to buy them.

dbrand inc. – We Are the BOSS of VINYL SKINS!

raysurrx7 · Feb 2, 2013

Looks amazing, I think I am going to get the leather back, do you know where it shipped from?

Sylon · Feb 2, 2013

raysurrx7 said:
Looks amazing, I think I am going to get the leather back, do you know where it shipped from?

According to their site, Canada. Where in Canada I couldn't tell you, sorry.

I am interested in that CF skin. I was hoping that iCarbons would have some for the Nexus 4 but they don't.

hstroph · Feb 2, 2013

They're just patterns in adhesive 3M vinyl, not actual "Carbon Fiber" (or "leather" for that matter) ... it makes all the difference in the world.

Krunk83 · Feb 3, 2013

They ship from Canada. Takes about 7-10 days and shipping is $3. Just because they aren't real carbon fiber or leather doesn't mean they aren't nice.

Sylon · Feb 3, 2013

hstroph said:
They're just patterns in adhesive 3M vinyl, not actual "Carbon Fiber" (or "leather" for that matter) ... it makes all the difference in the world.

I am well aware of what they are and how they work, thanks.

hstroph · Feb 3, 2013

Sylon said:
I am well aware of what they are and how they work, thanks.

The generic comment was intended for those who erroneously use the term "Carbon Fiber" for vinyl such as the OP, but if the shoe fits ... go ahead and respond. I repair and fabricate carbon fiber structures, and am willing to call attention when I see such cheap misrepresentations of the real thing.

kalaster · Feb 4, 2013

Krunk83 said:
These really are nice, and they look great. Here's a shot of mine that I just applied the other night. Also, the link is included if you want to buy them.

dbrand inc.

blahblahyoutoo · Feb 7, 2013

so this is just a cover for the back? so it's just as thin as a screen protector?
if so, I assume a bumper fit with this on? and that it's just for aesthetics and won't provide much protection in terms of shattering from impact (but will do for scratches).

Krunk83 · Feb 7, 2013

blahblahyoutoo said:
so this is just a cover for the back? so it's just as thin as a screen protector?
if so, I assume a bumper fit with this on? and that it's just for aesthetics and won't provide much protection in terms of shattering from impact (but will do for scratches).

Yeah, just a cover for the back. A bumper WILL fit with this on. It's 3m final so it's pretty strong. It may help on an impact but not sure.

Banished Angel · Feb 7, 2013

It fits fine with the bumper on. It's mainly for scratch protection. I decided to carry the phone naked for the first couple months and now the back is starting to get scratched to hell. Still no scratches on the screen though. I'm convinced the back isn't gorilla glass.

Here's a picture with the dbrand back and the bumper:

http://img.talkandroid.com/uploads/2013/02/2013-02-04-17.02.09.jpg

blahblahyoutoo · Feb 7, 2013

Banished Angel said:
It fits fine with the bumper on. It's mainly for scratch protection. I decided to carry the phone naked for the first couple months and now the back is starting to get scratched to hell. Still no scratches on the screen though. I'm convinced the back isn't gorilla glass.

Here's a picture with the dbrand back and the bumper:

http://img.talkandroid.com/uploads/2013/02/2013-02-04-17.02.09.jpg

that looks really nice, but so does the pattern and glass on the phone itself.

sigh... manufacturers make good looking devices and everyone just ends up covering it with cases.

btw, what case/bumper is that?

jirok · Feb 8, 2013

blahblahyoutoo said:
btw, what case/bumper is that?

Its the official lg bumper

Krunk83 · Feb 9, 2013

Banished Angel said:
It fits fine with the bumper on. It's mainly for scratch protection. I decided to carry the phone naked for the first couple months and now the back is starting to get scratched to hell. Still no scratches on the screen though. I'm convinced the back isn't gorilla glass.

Here's a picture with the dbrand back and the bumper:

http://img.talkandroid.com/uploads/2013/02/2013-02-04-17.02.09.jpg

I liked the bumper but it bothered me that the bezel wasn't covered on the front side on the top and bottom. Almost like it isn't sized right. So I sold it....on eBay....for $40.

Krunk83 · Feb 9, 2013

hstroph said:
The generic comment was intended for those who erroneously use the term "Carbon Fiber" for vinyl such as the OP, but if the shoe fits ... go ahead and respond. I repair and fabricate carbon fiber structures, and am willing to call attention when I see such cheap misrepresentations of the real thing.

It's not completely erronious, since the website does say, "Carbon Fiber Skin". I think most people can figure out that it's not real CF. It's not a Ferrari.

Sylon · Feb 9, 2013

I think those people who honestly believe that these are real CF or leather are those kinda of people that belong in a certain State Farm Commercial.

Back to these vinyl skins, I have the "CF" one coming. I don't want a case, but I felt that the back could use a little protection. It could match all the real CF on my car.

Rusty · Feb 9, 2013

Krunk83 said:
It may help on an impact but not sure.

It won't help with an impact at all, you just won't be able to see the damage.

blahblahyoutoo · Feb 11, 2013

Rusty said:
It won't help with an impact at all, you just won't be able to see the damage.

yeah, the glass could be cracked underneath and you would never know unless you peeled it off.
i guess ignorance is bliss :eek:

Nocturnal86 · Feb 28, 2013

Love these skins! I bought a leather and carbon fiber for my brother but he didnt want it and im not gonna use it (I tried it and not my style) If anyone wants to buy that one on the cheap i can send it out to you for 8 bucks shipped! Let me know

Sylon · Feb 28, 2013

Mine supposedly shipped out over 2 weeks ago and I'm still waiting on it.

Krunk83 · Feb 28, 2013

Sylon said:
Mine supposedly shipped out over 2 weeks ago and I'm still waiting on it.

Email them. Their customer service is great.

chong67 · Feb 28, 2013

I put my phone inside a cloth pouch. When I lay it on the table, it is always on top of the cloth. Hardly any scratch or my other phones I had.

VinceSerge · Mar 1, 2013

Nice CF back! I purchased one recently off Amazon from ArmorSuit. It looks to be the same, and I personally like it a lot.

Krunk83 · Mar 1, 2013

VinceSerge said:
Nice CF back! I purchased one recently off Amazon from ArmorSuit. It looks to be the same, and I personally like it a lot.

Yeah, it's really nice. I love it. I got a clear case to go with it. I'll post pictures when I get it.

Sylon · Mar 5, 2013

Mine finally arrived today. Here's hoping I don't screw up applying the damn thing. I have no idea why I bought one of these, should have bought a few. I always screw these skins up.

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