How - to - install
The Basics
Here are some basic guidelines we follow.
- Wash your hands with soap and water.
- Look over the skin to identify & match up where the pieces fit on your device.
- Water works best for cleaning; don’t use stuff like alcohol or glass cleaner.
- If the skin sticks to itself, a quick snap frees it. Yanking or pulling can stretch it.
- Don’t peel up the clear layer; it’s there to protect the skin’s artwork.
Make It Easier
Here are a few things that can make installation a bit easier:
- A flat, clean and dry work surface
- A slightly damp paper towel or cloth
- A dry paper towel or microfiber cloth
- A safety pin, paperclip or Exacto knife
Step-By-Step
- Prep your operating table: We want a flat, clean area. Make sure it’s clean. We’re looking to avoid any dust, stray hairs and leftovers on the kitchen table.
- Prep your hands: Get up and scrub your hands with soap and warm water to remove any natural oils and grease from your hands. Dry your hands thoroughly.
- Prep your device: The surface of your device needs to be clean, so grab your damp towel and wipe your device down to remove any funk. Do not use rubbing alcohol or windex – only use water.
- Dry your device: Using your dry towel, make sure there’s no water left on your device. Let it sit for a few minutes to make sure any leftover water has evaporated.
- Get the skin ready: Using your safety pin or paperclip, carefully remove any tiny cutouts of the skin (like the microphone and speaker cutouts on iPhones). We’ve found it’s best to do this while the skin is still on the backing.
- Peel & Apply: Now you can gently peel your skin off its backing and apply it to your device. Start at one edge and use the other edges as a guide to get your skin perfectly lined up. Take your time. If you come across any air bubbles or wrinkles during the process, gently run your finger over them and the channeled adhesive will allow the bubbles to be pressed out.
- You’re done! You’ve just installed your first custom skin. Now go show off your newly skinned device to the world!
