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iStyles/5“Skin” does not really adhere to the cover at all. Good price, quick turnaround but quality of the product is not what I expected. Wish I could give it 5 stars but the adhesion to the iPad case just not what it needs to beM. Hermes, United States, 24 June 2023iStyles responded:
We're sorry to hear that the custom iPad Pro 12.9-inch Magic Keyboard Skin was not sticking well to your Magic Keyboard. These Skins will stick and generally outlast the lifespan of the device but it is a little more complicated because of the Magic Keyboard's surface.
Our Skins come with a balanced adhesive that allows for easy application and goo-free removal. It is important that the Skin stays down and it is just as important that the Skin can be subsequently removed without damage to the device. For example, if the Skin was "super glued" to the device, it will stick well no matter the condition of the surface but it will not be removable.
The Skin adhesive does stick properly based on feedback from our other customers, but it is important to clean the device surface properly prior to Skin application. Magic Keyboards in particular have to be cleaned very well prior to Skin application because as it is, the rubbery like material on the cover's surface makes it difficult for anything adhesive to stay on, and this same material also appears to be a magnet for human oil (tends to become more slippery with use); if it's not perfectly clean, the Skin will not be able to stick to to such a surface.
Likewise, environmental factors, such as constant abrasion against the edge of the Skin, which is a similar action to peeling the Skin, will inevitably result in the edge lifting. In addition, incorrect Skin positioning such that an edge overhangs the device edge will make these edges more vulnerable to peeling or damage. It's also possible the Skin adhesive might have been damaged during the Skin application process if you reapplied the Skin (peeling off and sticking again) too many times when positioning a piece.
We can get another custom iPad Pro 12.9-inch Magic Keyboard Skin made for you so that you can give this another go, and you just have to cover the ship cost to get the new package to you. If you would like to go for this replacement, please contact us and we will set this up for you.
iStyles/5O Envio ficou preso na alfândega de Portugal, por não ter sido pago o IVA sobre o produto. Penso que deveria ser incluído no preço ao fazer a encomenda, tive que pagar €3,89 de IVA mais taxas de desalfandegamento que me custaram €10,04.L. Antonio, Portugal, 7 February 2023iStyles responded:
Lamentamos saber que você teve que pagar taxas alfandegárias. Esta cobrança é efectivamente "IVA" e já está incluída no preço de qualquer outro produto que adquira em Portugal. Como não estamos sediados na UE, o IVA é cobrado na alfândega.
Os produtos vendidos em nossa loja virtual não incluem essa taxa - cobramos apenas o custo do produto e o custo de envio. Este IVA é para o "consumo de bens e serviços dentro de um país" e é cobrado pela alfândega do país quando o pacote é importado.
iStyles/5The material it is made of is good.D. velasco, Spain, 19 May 2022
But, the areas that are exposed are too many. The stickers are cut with too much margin and that makes them not fit very well. If you look from a distance everything seems correct, but if you look closely you see small bad details such as the corners lifting and peeling off, the areas where the sticker has to adapt to a curve do not fit and peel off. Also comment that there are several areas of the drone that are left without a sticker and it is ugly (the back legs, the loading area and sd card, the parts of the legs below.
In short, it could be a great product, but since it is not well adjusted, it is average to mediocre.iStyles responded:
Thank you for the feedback. We're happy that you like the Skin material but sorry to hear that your Skin started to peel.
These Skins will stick and generally outlast the lifespan of the device but this depends on the environmental factors that they're subjected to and how they were applied. Almost all (50 out of 52) of our Mini 2 Skin reviews were rated 5 stars; these customers would not have been happy if their Skin was peeling.
Our Skins come with a balanced adhesive that allows for easy application and goo-free removal. It is important that the Skin stays down and it is just as important that the Skin can be subsequently removed without damage to the drone. For example, if the Skin was "super glued" to the drone, it will stick well no matter the condition of the surface but it will not be removable.
The Skin adhesive does stick properly based on feedback from our other customers, but it is important to clean the device surface properly prior to Skin application. Drones in particular have to be cleaned well prior to Skin application because the surface can be dusty and oily, and this will adversely affect the ability of the Skin to stick properly.
Likewise, environmental factors, such as constant abrasion against the edge of the Skin, which is a similar action to peeling the Skin, and drone crashes, will inevitably result in the edge lifting. In addition, incorrect Skin positioning such that an edge overhangs the device edge will make these edges more vulnerable to peeling or damage. It's also possible the Skin adhesive might have been damaged during the Skin application process if you reapplied the Skin (peeling off and sticking again) too many times when positioning a piece.
The Skin was designed not to touch the surface edge on purpose as this ensures the longitivtiy of the Skin. Skins that are cut such that they reach the edges are much harder to apply as there is no margin for error and they may not stay on properly for long - such Skin edges will overhang if not applied with absolute robotic precision, will get caught up with use over time and are more likely to get lifted. This damages the Skin and will result in "corners lifting and peeling off".
There is supposed to be a very tiny gap between each Skin piece and the edge of the surface as shown on the product photo; the Skin is to be applied such that the "gap" is equal all around the Skin piece (Skin centered on the surface). If you pasted a Skin piece such that it is flush against one edge, this will result in more vulnerability at this Skin edge and a larger gap at the opposing edge.
Skin application on a drone can be complicated because of the extensive coverage and complex surfaces, especially so on curved surfaces. The Skin material is flexible and can adapt to curves, but it is very important that the surface is cleaned properly prior to application and the piece on the curved surface has to be pressed down hard.
We can get a complimentary Hot Rod DJI Mini 2 Skin made for you so that you can give this another go, and you just have to cover the ship cost to get the new package to you. If you would like to go for this replacement, please reply to the email that we sent to you and we'll set this up!
iStyles/5I must admit, very fast shipping. Kudos on that. But the 5 stars started to go down when i opened the package and there was generic directions that applies to all of their skins, I assume, because Between the illustrations and the instructions it helped me a total of 10%. Maybe posting videos or even actual instructions on website could be beneficial.D. Piirainen, United States, 13 March 2022
After watching YouTube to apply my iPhone 13 pro max skin I must say it came out rather nice. Between the quality and the fast shipping i will buy through these guys again.
iStyles/5The material feels great and was easily applied. I think the design is lovey and I had no issues with air bubbles or anything else applying it. It was quick and well priced.K. McCullough, United States, 15 September 2021
The issue I have is that the skin does not cover the entirety of the device. The impetus for purchasing the skin was primarily to cover the feel of the decaying rubber that becomes tacky over time.
It was only after I applied it that I returned to the product image and noticed the nearly half inch gap around the edge of the back that has gone uncovered. Now I must choose between the tedium of finding another material to cover the gap or not using the product.
So make sure you check the details of the image since dimensions aren't listed anywhere on the product page.iStyles responded:
Thank you for the review. We're happy to hear that you like the design and had a good experience shopping at iStyles.
The back Skin piece of this Elegy Barnes & Noble NOOK Simple Touch Skin set does not indeed cover all the way to the edge at the back of the e-reader as shown on the product images.
The back of this e-reader is not flat as it tapers near the edges; if the Skin was extended further, it will bend well near the edge as the Skin can wrap around a single axis, but as the material cannot wrap around 2 axis at the same time, excess material will bulk up at the corners where the surface is rounded. It's like trying to wrap a ball with paper. This back Skin was thus designed to cover the flat surface on the back of the e-reader without going too near the edges so as to avoid any issues.
The back Skin is to be applied such that it's centred on the back of the e-reader, leaving an equal "gap" all around from all four edges.
Unlike cases that are bulky and heavy, Skins are perfect for e-readers such as these because they protect the surfaces covered from scratches and do not weigh down the device. If you need comprehensive protection while the device is in use, a case is the only option as that wraps all around the device, but such cases may negatively affect your reading experience. If you get a transparent or translucent case, the design of the Skin will be visible through it.
Alternatively, we'll recommend keeping the Skin as it is for styling and scratch protection, and when you need to transport the e-reader, place it in a padded bag or sleeve. Matching tablet sleeves are available.
We've sent you an email regarding your experience. Please let us know via an email reply should you have any further queries or if you need assistance.
iStyles/5I had a great experience with iStyles’ customer service—they were excellent. When I mistakenly ordered the wrong item in my first order, they responded very quickly. While they couldn’t refund me or sell me just the one replacement part of the skin I needed, due to the printing method, they gave me a huge discount on my second order—even bigger than the default discount they offer with a purchase—so I could buy the correct skin. 5/5 for customer service.K. Pinnington, United Kingdom, 14 January 2025
However, the headset the skin itself is disappointing—I’d rate it 3/5 at best. I buy skins for all my devices and have never had an issue, but the Meta Quest 3 skin is awkward and doesn’t sit well on the device. The skin comes on a template where you peel it off, and while it's a single solid piece, it has multiple slits around the edges—possibly to make peeling it off easier? Unfortunately, when applied to the Meta Quest 3, these slits cause visible gaps all around the device, which don’t look great. The quality of the skin itself is excellent, and the adhesive is forgiving, allowing for repositioning if needed. But the slits all around the edges of the skin look pretty bad and not as advertised.
The controller skins are better—I'd give them a 4/5. They don’t fit perfectly but are good enough to work well.iStyles responded:
Thank you for the review. We're happy to hear that the discount came in useful.
The slits on the main headset piece of the Meta Quest 3 (and Quest 3S) are necessary because the main surface on the front of this headset is not flat. If there were no slits, it will not be possible to apply this piece properly because excessive material will bulk up and crumble all around the edges; it'll be like trying to wrap a bowl (or ball) with a flat piece of paper. These slits help the Skin adapt to the curvature on the surface and fit better, and are shown on the product images.
There is a very tiny gap between the edge of the Skin and the controller edge, also as shown on the product image, and this was done on purpose so that these Skin pieces stay on better, because this reduces the chances of the Skin edges peeling. The controller surface is also slightly rounded near the edges and it is thus not possible to extend all the way. The controller pieces are to be applied such that they're centered on the controller, positioned precisely around the buttons.
We hope that these explanations help, and that you still like how the Skin set transforms the look of your Meta Quest 3S overall!
iStyles/5Color red isn't bright like the picture, it looks dull and faded. Disappointed.M. Fuday, United States, 27 April 2021iStyles responded:
We're sorry to hear that the color was not what you expected. The product images were generated from the same source files that feed the printers and are correct, but they may appear different depending on the color calibration of the screen used to view them.
If you're looking for a vibrant fluorescent-like color, please consider the Fluorescent range - these use a special luminous vinyl that ensures high visibility.
We'll reach out to you shortly to see if you would like to do an exchange.
iStyles/5identificação numérica das bateriasL. Antonio, Portugal, 11 March 2021
a skyn não tem números nos adesivos para identificar as baterias.iStyles responded:
Obrigado pelo feedback. As baterias do Mavic Mini 2 não são cobertas pela capa porque a bateria é armazenada dentro do Mavic Mini 2. Os conjuntos de capa Mavic Mini 2 impressos vêm com peças de capa impressas extras para cada bateria diferente (numeradas de 1 a 8), como você notou com seu pedido anterior, mas isso não é possível com o tema Neon Fluorescent Yellow DJI Mavic Mini 2 neste pedido atual, pois a faixa "Fluorescente" não é impressa - eles usam um vinil fluorescente especial que aumenta a visibilidade do drone, mas não pode ser impresso sobre.
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Thank you for the feedback. The Mavic Mini 2 batteries are not covered by the Skin because the battery is stored within the Mavic Mini 2. The printed Mavic Mini 2 Skin sets do come with bonus printed Skin pieces to different each battery (numbered 1 to 8) as you have noticed with your previous order but this is not possible with the Neon Fluorescent Yellow DJI Mavic Mini 2 Skin in this current order as the "Fluorescent" range is not printed - they use a special fluorescent vinyl that enhances the visibility of the drone but cannot be printed on.
iStyles/5Item arrived bent, I did get it on but has a bumpy area! They ask for photos but when you look at a photo it does not show you how it feels! And looks in real life!! I strongly agree it is a good product and would protect! But when companies stall In a replacement, it just delays the RIGHT of what should be. True wasn’t company fault as was marked “do not bend” but still was bent and material stretched! But I was treated like I should accept that and use anyway! Satisfaction was not given so satisfaction has not been felt!!S. Shelton, United States, 14 March 2019iStyles responded:
We're sorry to hear that you are still unhappy with the outcome.
Thank you for your understanding that the damage to the package was caused by the postman, not us. It is amazing that he/she can still blatantly fold the envelope despite the cardboard packaging and very prominent "do not bend" sticker.
As per our email correspondence, we suggested applying the Skin as the Skin material itself is extremely resistant (and flexible), and any 'damage' on the Skin is just on the paper backing card and not on the Skin itself. Any ceases on the Skin can be easily smoothed out to perfection during application - the Skin is only properly damaged if it is cut or stretched.
If the Skin was badly damaged and this damage is still visible after application, we requested in our email correspondence that you send us photos. You do not have to return the damage product (as is the standard policy for any other company). You just have to send us photos and we will send you a replacement. As we did not hear from you, we assumed that all went well and that you managed to smooth out the Skin perfectly.
We're sorry to hear that all is still not well. I've approve your order for a reship and we'll send a new ACU Camo Dell XPS 15 9560 Skin to you. The replacement order is in the production queue and will ship in the next 1 to 2 business days when production is complete (estimated Monday). An email notification will be sent when the package goes out.
Please contact us at [email protected] should you have any further queries. We are here to help!
iStyles/5The skin was a little too big for the laptop, didn't fit perfectly had to cut it but the color was great.l. castillo, United States, 25 September 2018iStyles responded:
We're sorry to hear that the Skin did not fit - the product that you purchased is for the Samsung Chromebook Plus XE513C24 that was released last year.
Are you using the newer Samsung Chromebook Plus XE521QAB that was released this year? The correct Skin for this model should be the one here.
We're glad to hear that you managed to modify the Skin to work.
iStyles/5The skin does not fit perfectly. There are gaps in the coverage.R. Mon, United States, 14 May 2018iStyles responded:
Thank you for the feedback.
Most phone Skin sets for the back of phones are a single piece that only covers the flat surface on the back of the phone and does not extend to the side. The Essential phone Skin set however has extended coverage that wraps to the sides and all around the corners because it was possible to do so given the flat nature of the sides. However, though the sides are covered, there has to be a little "give" at the corners to allow for easier application and to ensure that the Skin stays down.
You'll probably be able to cover the corners more completely with a conformed vinyl as this material can be wrapped around 3D corners when a heat source is applied and it sticks strongly. Conformed vinyl is a good material for specific applications where you require strong adhesion, such as when wrapping cars, but the danger of such aggressive adhesive when used on electronic Skins is that you can potentially damage the surface when the vinyl is peeled off because it sticks so strongly.
Our non-conformed vinyl has a more balanced adhesive that allows for easy application (where you can reposition multiple times during the application process), will stick well (usually outlasting the lifespan of the device) and more importantly, will not damage the device surface when the Skin is removed. You do not need a heat gun or hair dryer for the Skin application either but the disadvantage is that this material only bends around a single axle in 3D and there is only that much that can be done to cover corners.
The Essential Skin set corners should look like what you see on the product page of the product you purchased. The slight gaps in the corners are shown on the main product photo. Additional photos on the page at Photo 1 and Photo 2 shows how the corners look like after proper Skin application. It's not an absolutely perfect coverage at the corners but this is as complete as it gets without using an adhesive that can potentially damage the device.
iStyles/5The sizing was off a little bit. Cut out for the screen was too big which made applying difficult and causing wrinkling when putting my Kobo in the clear case. Overall nice skin.T. Davis, United States, 17 May 2024iStyles responded:
We are sorry to hear that the Skin did not sit well when used together with your clear case. We've sent you an email earlier on - please reply to that email with digital photos showing the front of your Kobo Libra with the Skin on so that we can assist you further.
iStyles/5I love the idea and even the quality was very nice. However it was kind of hard to see where the cut outs were to figure out how to put them on. Maybe I'm just not that smart lol but I wasn't able to use the skin for the ear bud part because I couldn't figure out how to get them on. I still love the skin on my case but some kind of instructions would be EXTREMELY helpful for people like me :)A. Sharon, United States, 4 April 2018iStyles responded:
The AirPods Skin pieces are positioned in the way that they should line up on the actual device but they can indeed be a little tricky to put on because there're several small pieces. We'll see how this presentation can be made clearer. Thank you for the feedback.
If you need a replacement for the Skin pieces that were damaged during the Skin application attempt, drop us an email and we can get one made for you - you only need to cover the shipping cost to get the new package to you.
iStyles/5Skin does not fit the device well. The cutouts are fine, but the skin is too narrow to reach the sides of the tablet.K. Hayes, United States, 27 February 2018iStyles responded:
The Apocalypse Violet Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 Skin set covers the front and back of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1-inch SM-T580. The sides of this tablet are not covered.
Were you expecting coverage for the sides of this tablet?
Can you send digital photos to us via email showing the Skin coverage?
Are you using the SM-T580 model? If not, what is the precise model reference of your tablet?
iStyles/5I finally got my purchase and I love it. It looks just like what I thought it would. However, I paid for USPS priority shipping on Dec 19 when I placed my order but I just received my order yesterday Dec 29. So I paid extra to get it by Christmas for my little brother's birthday which was on Christmas as well, and that did not happen. Good quality product but not the greatest on that shipping part.K. Williams, United States, 31 December 2017iStyles responded:
Thank you for the review. We're happy to hear that you like the Skin but sorry to hear that the package did not make it for Christmas.
You ordered a custom Skin on 19 December but we noticed after production on 20 December that the printout was blurry as the image you used was too small. We sent you an email to see if this was all right with you and you replied to us on 23 December, at which point, it was too late to ship as the production facility was closed over the Christmas weekend - your package was shipped immediately on the next business day on 26 December and arrived on 29 December.
You did not pay anything for the USPS Priority shipment - we absorbed this cost for you in our free shipping promo. The ship cost for you was $0. We quote an estimated 4 to 7 business days for USPS Priority delivery, which means that this shipping option would have shown a potential after Christmas delivery at the time of your order. Only the UPS Express shipping option would have got the package to you on time for Christmas but that cost a fair bit.
We're glad that you like the custom Skin and hope that your little brother loves it too.
iStyles/5Ordering was easy got it in a acceptable amount of time but had an UNAUTHORIZED charge of .34 on my card for "International Transaction Fee" when was shipped in the US. Won't order again.J. Savage, United States, 19 October 2017iStyles responded:
We're glad to hear that you liked the ordering process but sorry to hear about the extra charge on your card. This is a charge levied by your bank for payment to an international merchant (it did not go to us).
You've selected the "Credit Card" payment option and this is not compatible with your Visa debit card. The next "PayPal, Other Credit or Debit Card" payment option will work better with your debit card and not result in any bank levied fees.
We make our products and ship directly from a US production facility but our company is registered in Singapore. Some debit cards such as yours unfortunately levy a fee when used to pay to an international merchant but if select "PayPal", you will avoid such fees.
We've processed a goodwill refund of $0.34 on your payment to cover this fee for you. I hope this helps.
iStyles/5This was my 1st experience with iStyles. I Love Thomas Kinkade so I bought the phone case for my Galaxy S7 and it's annoying how it barely protects my phone and doesn't protest the buttons on the phone! I didn't want to spend anymore money to return it. So, I'm stuck with it. It was too pricy for what you get.T. Spiess, United States, 24 January 2017iStyles responded:
Thank you for your review. The Galaxy S7 Hybrid Cases were designed be slim cases but yet come with a slim layer of shock absorbing material to protect the phone during a fall.
It sounds like the Bumper Case version of the same design may work better for you as Bumper Cases come with much more shock absorbing material all around - they're also thicker.
The buttons are not covered as these are not fragile parts of the phone and it's not necessary to hinder their functionality. We've tested cases that cover buttons and never liked any of them because of how terrible they made these buttons feel.
I've raised a return request at the warehouse for your order anyway and you can choose to return it if you wish to. We'll send you an email with return instructions within the next business day.
iStyles/5Quick delivery / well informed the progress however it is way over priced !O. Ewan, United Kingdom, 16 December 2023
iStyles/5I bought a MacBook Pro 13" NON-Retina skin for my late 2011 MacBook Pro 13". The skin description states that it would fit all 13" non-retina MacBook Pros. However, the skin did not fit edge to edge- it was too small. In fact, it left almost a centimeter of exposed case all around its perimeter. It looks awful that way- very ill fitted- so I just threw it out. In addition, I purchased the exterior only skin expecting both a top and bottom skin to cover the exterior of my MacBook, but instead i received only the top skin. The item descriptions seem extremely misleading.M. Lau, Canada, 11 January 2017
Edit: I've increased my rating to 3 stars for the exceptional customer service. I wasn't expecting a response nor a refund, but both occurred promptly which I appreciate. Thank you to iStyles for taking the time to read and respond to my feedback as well as offering me a refund.iStyles responded:
We're sorry to hear that you were not happy with the Skin. The "Outer Skin only" (not "Skins") option for the White Marble MacBook Pro 13" Skin that you purchased only comes with the lid Skin. The bottom of the MacBook Pro 13" gets hot during operation and it is important to allow this surface to breath. This bottom area is rarely seen as it is against the table and it's protected from scratches by its rubber feet.
The large lid Skins are not cut to fit absolutely precisely with zero tolerance. There're cut very slightly smaller (1 to 2 mm all around) to allow for slight stretching during the application. The Skin has to be centered on the lid (around the Apple logo) and if applied without stretching, will result in a silver "frame" of the artwork. If the Skins are cut precisely to the lid size, most people will end up with Skin edges that overhang the edge. A slightly smaller cut allows for a more "forgiving" Skin application. In fact, if you're careful, you can very gently stretch the whole piece into place for a perfect fit during the Skin application, but it's easiest to simply centre it.
We want our customers to be happy with the products and we're sorry to hear that you were not. We've processed a full refund for your order. I hope that this is an acceptable resolution.
iStyles/5I like the design, but the screen is not protected. Backside and corners are covered as long as it falls in that are, but the screen I will be out of luck.A. Robledo jr, United States, 2 March 2016iStyles responded:
Thank you for the review. The Bumper Cases have superior impact protection that protects your screen from drops without hindering access to it.
The front edges of this case protrude slightly such that your screen will never touch the surface even if you place the phone face down. The thick TPU all around absorbs shock during impacts and the polycarbonate body adds rigidity to the structure.
The Bumper Cases will indeed not protect the phone from a blunt impact directly on the screen (eg, a hammer hitting the screen) but such things never happen in real life. A phone screen gets broken simply because the phone was dropped on the floor and the Bumper Cases cushion the blow of such impacts, effectively protecting the phone and the screen.
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