Wrap your phone in carbon fiber. Carbon fiber vinyl films
Carbon- this is carbon fiber, a very expensive material, fit back cover phone which costs about 10,000 rubles. It looks, of course, very cool, although maybe not as expensive as it costs. But from the very beginning I would like to reveal a secret - this article will not talk about real carbon, but about carbon film - a material that costs much less (500-600 rubles), but looks and feels a little different from the original.
Carbon film- a kind of vinyl films, about which. The difference is that "carbon" textured, it looks like a plexus of fibers in sensations.
The material is durable, just tearing off a piece, for example, will not work, so it perfectly protects the case from scratches and scuffs, on the one hand, and gives a special look, on the other. By the way, this film shimmers in the light. This so-called 3D carbon.
You can stick it yourself, holes for buttons, a camera, etc. already made, the shape is tailored specifically to the device.
The main thing is to get exactly in one of the corners, then everything goes by itself. If the first time it didn’t work out, it doesn’t matter, the film is easily re-glued.
After a few days, the carbon fiber sits very tightly on the phone and it is not so easy to peel it off. It definitely won't come off in your pocket.
Nevertheless, despite the fact that the film adheres very firmly to the case, it can still be removed, no traces of glue remain, and the surface of the phone does not deteriorate.
In general, we found this method of tuning and protecting a smartphone interesting and quite worthy of existence. Especially, price of 579 rubles. compared 10 000 rub. looked very advantageous.
Finally, we would like to note that if you are the owner of another wonderful gadget, not samsung, then don't worry, there is also a carbon sticker for your device!
Test stickers were provided by the store "Vinyl with Cinnamon"- www.vinil-koritsa.ru (there is a collection for 50 other devices in addition to samsung galaxy S3 (HTC, Sony, Sony Ericson, Apple, LG, Nokia, Google, etc.))
With each sticker, not only this store, but also the manufacturer of stickers, sends a cinnamon stick (it is present in the photographs), gives the second sticker as a gift for a photo in VK or Facebook, free shipping and discounts etc...
There are two types of screen - universal and specialized, for a specific phone model. It is best to give preference to the second type of film, since it already has the desired shape, and you do not have to cut anything yourself. If you still bought a universal film, before applying the sticker, you need to attach it to the screen and cut off everything superfluous with sharp scissors.
To begin with, the phone screen must be cleaned of dust and dirt. This can be done with a microfiber cloth and a special liquid for cleaning displays, there should be no questions about this, another thing is how to glue? The film is glued to the phone in two stages: first, the first protective layer is removed, exposing the adhesive surface, and the film is applied to the phone screen. At this stage, the main thing is to stick the coating evenly and drive out all the bubbles, this can be done using bank card. After you have pasted the film in the right way, you can remove the second protective layer. Now the film is fixed and it will protect the screen from scratches.
If you want to protect its body from damage? In this case, one of the best options is his film. How to glue the carbon film on the phone? This question arises for many who are faced with a similar task for the first time. On the question of how to glue a film on a phone, articles on wrapping a car with film can be very helpful, but there are some nuances here.
You will need a carbon film, as well as a hair dryer, solvent. Degrease the surface with a solvent, cut off the necessary piece of film with a margin on all sides. It is better to paste over the parts of the phone separately if its case is collapsible. For pasting the bends, heat the film with a hairdryer - this way it becomes elastic and can be pulled. The film must be tucked under the part, otherwise it will peel off. Also an important condition for pasting is the removal of air bubbles from under it, for this you can use the same plastic card. Be careful not to cover the openings of the microphone and speaker with the film when pasting the case, as well as the buttons and connectors of the phone.
Using this technology, you can easily stick a film on an iPhone and on any other phone model. The film coating will keep the original look of your phone, and in case of scratches, the old film can be quickly and without a trace removed to stick a new one.
Anyone who has caught the eye of a vinyl film comes up with the idea that with it you can quickly and inexpensively update the design of the phone. Also you can do appearance your phone more spectacular or hide scratches on the body. The catch is how to do it yourself?
Choice of material and tools
To update the phone case the usual one will do monochrome film: white, black, red, green. To improve the design, it is better to use gold, silver, mother-of-pearl film or a film that imitates leather and some other texture.
In addition, for work you will need:
- Alcohol or other fat-soluble liquid;
- Cosmetic disk for wiping or napkins;
- Scalpel, or a knife for art-works, or an ordinary clerical knife;
- Hair dryer for women;
- Cutting board.
Pasting steps:
First of all, it is necessary to cut out a piece of film that fits the size of the part of the phone case with a margin of 1-1.5 cm. This centimeter excess will allow you to firmly grasp the film and confidently pull it during pasting.
Then you need to carefully degrease the surface of the phone so that the film sticks better. Remove the backing from the film and attach the adhesive side to the phone part.
Then you need to simultaneously press and straighten the film from the center to the edges. At this stage and until the end of the work, it is important not to leave air bubbles under the film.
Sometimes the phone case has irregularities in the form of grooves and borders. In this case, you can paste over only the flat part of the phone part with a film and cut the material exactly in the direction of the groove. In this case, the bend of the body will remain intact.
If a complete pasting of the body is required, then it is better to tuck the film so that there are no unpleasant scoring of the coating in the future. However, the folds can prevent the cover from falling into place, in which case you will have to cut the film flush.
To paste over the rounded sides of the case, the film must be heated with a hairdryer, in which case it will become elastic and more pliable. It is important to ensure that the film does not overheat, as it may tear. It is better to warm up the film and stretch it in several approaches.
For better adhesion of the film, several cuts can be made at the corners of the case. The actions of the last stage are to smooth the film on the back of the phone parts, cut off the excess material and assemble the device. In order for the film to take its final form, it is recommended to let the phone lie down for a while.
Thus, you can paste over the phone with a film yourself, the main thing is to show accuracy and diligence.
See another one useful information— Moscow is cheap!
The online store site offers you to buy Carbon film. This is a modern self-adhesive vinyl coating that accurately mimics the texture of natural carbon fiber, and at the same time is much cheaper in cost. We offer the following types of films for sale:
- 2D carbon. It is a static carbon pattern printed on a vinyl film. To protect the drawing from damage, it is covered with a special laminating layer.
- 3D carbon. You can buy such a carbon film if you want to decorate the surface with a 3D effect image. The coating is made on the basis of the technology of imitation of the interlacing of carbon fiber fibers and microscopic straight strips are fixed on the film.
- 4D carbon. It differs from 3D carbon fiber in a more expressive texture due to the laminated surface.
- 5D carbon. It is characterized by a more similar three-dimensional structure of carbon fiber. The film has a thickened glossy layer unlike 4D carbon.
- 6D carbon. This carbon film on a car is the most realistic imitation of real carbon fiber, so it is more expensive than other types. It is based on a 4D carbon texture and a glossy 5D carbon laminate.
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Before gluing the carbon film on the phone, you should follow a few simple rules that can significantly improve the quality of the final result and ensure the safety of the design for up to three years.
Required materials and fixtures
The standard wrapping kit includes the following:- several cotton pads;
- water;
Then its surface is degreased, after which the traces of the agent used are wiped off with a cotton pad moistened with water, and the case is carefully wiped dry.
Step by step instructions for pasting
Given the variety of phone cases, the complexity of their geometry, it is necessary to achieve perfect smoothing of the sticker on all irregularities.
Cell phones with a flat surface it is much easier to cover, but it is better to adhere to technology in both cases.
- Do not make a whole sticker in one sitting. The sticker is separated from the substrate in pieces in stages, from any most accessible part.
- Each detail of the sticker must be clearly aligned with the body, repeating its contours and curves. If there were some bevels, you can gently pry off the film and try again.
It is technologically correct to stick the middle, sticking the edges is different.
- Next, the hair dryer turns on, and already under a stream of hot air, you need to start smoothing the edges of the sticker.
- Similarly, the procedure is repeated for all parts of the figure. For each smartphone model, the film will be cut in its own way, taking into account the design of the case.
- If small folds have formed that cannot be “dispersed” with a finger, you can use a plastic card to smooth out.
In order for the sticker to sit perfectly, it is worth applying a little effort by stroking it with your fingers around the perimeter of the entire body.
If there is a protective film on the screen, then the sticker is applied directly to it.
When you need to remove the carbon "decor" without affecting protective film, it will be necessary to pry the edge of the sticker and pull it while holding the film, for example, with a plastic card.
