*
Welcome, Guest. Please login or register.
Did you miss your activation email?
May 25, 2012, 04:55:38 PM


Login with username, password and session length


Pages: [1] 2  All   Go Down
  Print  
Author Topic: Please help w/installing skin!  (Read 4879 times)
Ruby296
Status: Arthur C Clarke
*****
Online Online

Gender: Female
Posts: 2131


View Profile
« on: November 07, 2008, 02:29:59 PM »

Hi All,

I just got my skin from decalgirl and I'm not sure how best to put it on.  Can anyone walk me through it?  I want to get it right the first time Smiley
Thanks in advance!
Logged
Cuechick
Status: Scheherazade
*****
Online Online

Gender: Female
Atlanta
Posts: 1881



View Profile WWW
« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2008, 03:03:53 PM »

I just worked from left to right, one piece at a time. It is not as hard as it looks. Just take your time, maybe sit at a table with good lighting.
If you make a mistake you can pull it up and reposition it. I turned my Kindle off and used a little roller tool I have, to go them once I had them correctly positioned.
Logged

Fresh Pie!
Ruby296
Status: Arthur C Clarke
*****
Online Online

Gender: Female
Posts: 2131


View Profile
« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2008, 04:03:20 PM »

Thanks for the tips, Octochick, I'll try it that way! 
Logged
Leslie
Member 24!
Global Moderator
Status: Agatha Christie
*****
Offline Offline

Gender: Female
Maine, USA
Posts: 16271


Monday and Dempsey in Maine!


View Profile WWW
« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2008, 04:38:49 PM »

I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of my skins. They were shipped yesterday.

L
Logged

I'm just a lonesome cowboy...missing my own true love.
Ruby296
Status: Arthur C Clarke
*****
Online Online

Gender: Female
Posts: 2131


View Profile
« Reply #4 on: November 07, 2008, 05:58:35 PM »

The front pieces went on no problem, but I'm having trouble w/the back and I think I stretched it a bit by mistake.  Grrrrrrrrrrrr, what can I do to rectify, other than buying a whole new one???
Logged
chynared21
Status: Arthur C Clarke
*****
Offline Offline

Gender: Female
Posts: 2584


Phew...Teninx found his tinfoil hat!


View Profile
« Reply #5 on: November 07, 2008, 06:11:49 PM »

The front pieces went on no problem, but I'm having trouble w/the back and I think I stretched it a bit by mistake.  Grrrrrrrrrrrr, what can I do to rectify, other than buying a whole new one???
I'd either write or call customer service...they're great with their replies.
Logged

Ruby296
Status: Arthur C Clarke
*****
Online Online

Gender: Female
Posts: 2131


View Profile
« Reply #6 on: November 07, 2008, 06:13:49 PM »

Thanks, I did send an email, but since it's after 8 on Friday night I'm not expecting anyone to reply until Monday.
Logged
chynared21
Status: Arthur C Clarke
*****
Offline Offline

Gender: Female
Posts: 2584


Phew...Teninx found his tinfoil hat!


View Profile
« Reply #7 on: November 07, 2008, 06:33:10 PM »

Thanks, I did send an email, but since it's after 8 on Friday night I'm not expecting anyone to reply until Monday.
I got an "after hours" reply the other day so you may not have to wait that long...hopefully  Smiley
Logged

Ruby296
Status: Arthur C Clarke
*****
Online Online

Gender: Female
Posts: 2131


View Profile
« Reply #8 on: November 07, 2008, 06:36:20 PM »

That would be great, I hope so too!
Logged
Cuechick
Status: Scheherazade
*****
Online Online

Gender: Female
Atlanta
Posts: 1881



View Profile WWW
« Reply #9 on: November 07, 2008, 08:18:10 PM »

Sorry that happened. I am really not sure if you can fix that, maybe by putting it in water but I would not try that till you hear back from
the company. It would probably ruin the adhesive. I will say, that if it is just the back and your using a case, your not going to see it that much anyway and I would not pay to replace the whole thing. I would just wait till I wanted a new look and then buy new skins.

Don't stress it!
Logged

Fresh Pie!
Kindled Spirit
Status: Arthur Conan Doyle
****
Offline Offline

Gender: Female
Posts: 627



View Profile
« Reply #10 on: November 08, 2008, 06:33:29 AM »

Ruby, I also had trouble with the back...but another member posted that if you should stretch it a little just leave it alone for an hour or so and it will go back to its original shape. Good luck

Logged

"1000th person to post on the AA thread"

Betsy the Quilter
Woman in Charge
Global Moderator
Status: Shakespeare
*****
Online Online

Gender: Female
Alexandria, VA
Posts: 30855


I'm here to help. Really.


View Profile WWW
« Reply #11 on: November 08, 2008, 06:37:21 AM »

The front pieces went on no problem, but I'm having trouble w/the back and I think I stretched it a bit by mistake.  Grrrrrrrrrrrr, what can I do to rectify, other than buying a whole new one???

I have read that if you take the stretched piece off, lay it flat and wait for a few hours (maybe overnight?) it should shrink back into shape.  Don't know if anyone has tried it though.  Let us know!

Betsy
Logged

Agent 72
Proud owner of Eleanor the K1,Scout the K-Mini, Firefly the Fire and Buffy the K-Touch
Website: Betsy True Designs, Alexandria, VA               Miss you, Dona!

      NEW! -- Kindle Touch For Dummies -- NEW!

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." -Eleanor Roosevelt
"Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing." -Scout in To Kill a Mockingbird
"Oh come on! Stake through the heart. A little sunlight. It's like falling off a log" -Buffy, the Vampire Slayer
grammy
Status: Dr. Seuss
*
Offline Offline

Posts: 23



View Profile
« Reply #12 on: November 08, 2008, 06:37:53 AM »

Oh so you buy a skin,then put it on and hope you get it on right? LOL  

Hmmmm maybe not for me. Can you remove it at some point to add another or not want one any longer??
Logged

Leslie
Member 24!
Global Moderator
Status: Agatha Christie
*****
Offline Offline

Gender: Female
Maine, USA
Posts: 16271


Monday and Dempsey in Maine!


View Profile WWW
« Reply #13 on: November 08, 2008, 06:40:55 AM »

Oh so you buy a skin,then put it on and hope you get it on right? LOL  

Hmmmm maybe not for me. Can you remove it at some point to add another or not want one any longer??

Here's the Decal Girl site which has Amazon Kindle skins. http://www.decalgirl.com/browse.cfm/2,289.htm

My understanding is that you can take the skin off, put on other ones. It's a way to give your Kindle a bit of a flair. You can change the skins to suit your mood.

L
Logged

I'm just a lonesome cowboy...missing my own true love.
Betsy the Quilter
Woman in Charge
Global Moderator
Status: Shakespeare
*****
Online Online

Gender: Female
Alexandria, VA
Posts: 30855


I'm here to help. Really.


View Profile WWW
« Reply #14 on: November 08, 2008, 06:42:23 AM »

Ruby, I also had trouble with the back...but another member posted that if you should stretch it a little just leave it alone for an hour or so and it will go back to its original shape. Good luck

Kindled Spirit, did that work for you?

Betsy
Logged

Agent 72
Proud owner of Eleanor the K1,Scout the K-Mini, Firefly the Fire and Buffy the K-Touch
Website: Betsy True Designs, Alexandria, VA               Miss you, Dona!

      NEW! -- Kindle Touch For Dummies -- NEW!

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." -Eleanor Roosevelt
"Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing." -Scout in To Kill a Mockingbird
"Oh come on! Stake through the heart. A little sunlight. It's like falling off a log" -Buffy, the Vampire Slayer
grammy
Status: Dr. Seuss
*
Offline Offline

Posts: 23



View Profile
« Reply #15 on: November 08, 2008, 06:47:04 AM »

I have gone to decal girl...

I am confussed. Are there kindle decals tho???
Logged

Leslie
Member 24!
Global Moderator
Status: Agatha Christie
*****
Offline Offline

Gender: Female
Maine, USA
Posts: 16271


Monday and Dempsey in Maine!


View Profile WWW
« Reply #16 on: November 08, 2008, 06:49:47 AM »

I have gone to decal girl...

I am confussed. Are there kindle decals tho???

Yes, there are, but it appears that they are updating their website so you can't see the Kindle skins right now. Bookmark the site, Grammy and keep checking back. They have a nice assortment of skins for the Kindle. Plus if you call to order, they are super-nice on the phone.

L
Logged

I'm just a lonesome cowboy...missing my own true love.
grammy
Status: Dr. Seuss
*
Offline Offline

Posts: 23



View Profile
« Reply #17 on: November 08, 2008, 06:50:33 AM »

Here's the Decal Girl site which has Amazon Kindle skins. http://www.decalgirl.com/browse.cfm/2,289.htm

My understanding is that you can take the skin off, put on other ones. It's a way to give your Kindle a bit of a flair. You can change the skins to suit your mood.

L
Thanks but I dont see that there are actual Kindle Covers yet?Huh?
Logged

Betsy the Quilter
Woman in Charge
Global Moderator
Status: Shakespeare
*****
Online Online

Gender: Female
Alexandria, VA
Posts: 30855


I'm here to help. Really.


View Profile WWW
« Reply #18 on: November 08, 2008, 06:51:32 AM »

I have gone to decal girl...

I am confussed. Are there kindle decals tho???

Decal Girl is updating the Kindle Skins section of their website.  For browsing purposes, you can also go to iStyles.com which carries the Decalgirl skins.  (I actually bought mine through iStyles as I didn't know they were available direct from Decalgirl.)  I recommend Decalgirl for buying them, they are good to Kindleboards!

Betsy
« Last Edit: November 08, 2008, 08:04:25 AM by Betsy the Quilter » Logged

Agent 72
Proud owner of Eleanor the K1,Scout the K-Mini, Firefly the Fire and Buffy the K-Touch
Website: Betsy True Designs, Alexandria, VA               Miss you, Dona!

      NEW! -- Kindle Touch For Dummies -- NEW!

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." -Eleanor Roosevelt
"Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing." -Scout in To Kill a Mockingbird
"Oh come on! Stake through the heart. A little sunlight. It's like falling off a log" -Buffy, the Vampire Slayer
chynared21
Status: Arthur C Clarke
*****
Offline Offline

Gender: Female
Posts: 2584


Phew...Teninx found his tinfoil hat!


View Profile
« Reply #19 on: November 08, 2008, 06:57:31 AM »

Thanks but I dont see that there are actual Kindle Covers yet?Huh?
They're not covers, it's a vinyl adhesive decal of sorts that you put onto the Kindle. There are many styles...the last time before they started updating was 82 to choose from. They adhere very well and they don't lift at the edges but they also do come off without causing any harm to the Kindle or whatever gadget that you're sticking it to. I had one for my old phone and even with the constant placement in my jean pocket...it still looks brand new. Of course, it's all optional...it does add a nice splash of color if you want though.
Logged

grammy
Status: Dr. Seuss
*
Offline Offline

Posts: 23



View Profile
« Reply #20 on: November 08, 2008, 07:07:47 AM »

Thanks all!

I will keep checking back,have the site bookmarked for Kindle Skins!!!
Logged

Kindled Spirit
Status: Arthur Conan Doyle
****
Offline Offline

Gender: Female
Posts: 627



View Profile
« Reply #21 on: November 08, 2008, 07:18:00 AM »

Kindled Spirit, did that work for you?

Betsy

Betsy...Fortunately I kept my cool ( even tho it wasn't easy ) Undecided So I didn't stretch mine. I just kept trying till I got it right. Grin
Logged

"1000th person to post on the AA thread"

grammy
Status: Dr. Seuss
*
Offline Offline

Posts: 23



View Profile
« Reply #22 on: November 08, 2008, 07:30:40 AM »

OMG how do you chose?HuhHuhHuh? There are sooooo many!!!
Logged

chynared21
Status: Arthur C Clarke
*****
Offline Offline

Gender: Female
Posts: 2584


Phew...Teninx found his tinfoil hat!


View Profile
« Reply #23 on: November 08, 2008, 07:33:11 AM »

OMG how do you chose?HuhHuhHuh? There are sooooo many!!!
LOL grammy...you can narrow it down by color theme too so that it's not so overwhelming. I find myself constantly gravitating to certain colors.
Logged

Leslie
Member 24!
Global Moderator
Status: Agatha Christie
*****
Offline Offline

Gender: Female
Maine, USA
Posts: 16271


Monday and Dempsey in Maine!


View Profile WWW
« Reply #24 on: November 08, 2008, 02:02:25 PM »

Hi everyone,
 
I put together a little photo-essay of "skinning" Sir William. It is in the photo gallery. Click here to go to it.

The finished product, complete with screensaver:

Logged

I'm just a lonesome cowboy...missing my own true love.
Pages: [1] 2  All   Go Up
  Print  
 
Jump to:  

Use our Link-Maker to include Amazon links (pictures or text) in your post!

New! Browse Kindle skins and post images in your posts: DecalGirl | GelaSkins

           


    KindleBoards is an independent resource for people who own or have interest in Kindle - Amazon's family of wireless reading devices, tablets, and content.    
KindleBoards.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Apart from its participation in the Associates Program, KindleBoards.com is not affiliated with Amazon or Kindle in any other way. Amazon, Kindle and the Amazon and Kindle logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.
(c) 2007 - 2012 KindleBoards. All Rights Reserved. | email KindleBoards
Powered by MySQL Powered by PHP Powered by SMF 1.1.16 | SMF © 2011, Simple Machines

Valid XHTML 1.0! Valid CSS! Dilber MC Theme by HarzeM
Page created in 0.135 seconds with 18 queries.

Two ways to promote your book on KindleBoards: a banner ad, and our Featured Book ad. Ads appear on a 50% random basis at the top of every page in the forum; your ad will display about 30,000 times per day. Sign up below, or get more info on our banner ads and featured book promotions.
Book not published yet? No problem - just put "TBD" for your book's ASIN.
To support KindleBoards:
Sign up for a KB full banner ad
Currently booking: September 2012
Enter book's ASIN
Sign up to be our KB Featured Book
Currently booking: January 2013
Enter title, author name, ASIN