rubber type battery cover

**suzook** · 10-09-2010, 07:54 AM

Im wondering if there is a rubber type batery cover door available? Sort like the back of moto phones? I know I can get a case like that, but I like my phone "naked". Im hoping there will be a batt door replacement that has that texture. Has anyone seen one like that?

**Kevin Gossett** · 10-09-2010, 09:11 AM

Nothing yet, but I know a lot of people around here would really appreciate something like that coming out

**Bryant.Villada** · 10-09-2010, 04:16 PM

I second that

**markhunsaker** · 10-17-2010, 10:19 AM

I would love a soft touch cover

**hoffy** · 10-18-2010, 09:43 PM

+1

I don't see the need for a case with this phone but apparently I've got greasy hands or something because dang it gets slippery. A nice soft touch, matte, rubberized replacement cover would be great. Similar to the Incipio Feather I had for my BlackBerry.

**markhunsaker** · 10-21-2010, 09:10 AM

Originally Posted by hoffy

+1

I don't see the need for a case with this phone but apparently I've got greasy hands or something because dang it gets slippery. A nice soft touch, matte, rubberized replacement cover would be great. Similar to the Incipio Feather I had for my BlackBerry.

If it had a rubberized back, I wouldn't have a case on it. But since it doens't...I picked up the high gloss silicon case. But apparently I have greasy hands and it was getting slippery. So I traded it for the black graphite case. I really like it. It doesn't get slippery and looks really nice on the phone.

**btbandroid** · 10-31-2010, 09:07 AM

Is there a manufacturer we could make the suggestion to?

**Sublym1** · 10-31-2010, 02:04 PM

You could just take this route if you prefer not to use a case or skin for your phone. A light coat on the battery cover should do the trick.

**senez** · 11-16-2010, 12:21 PM

I made this suggestion to Seidio but never heard back...shame. Easy money.

**joebob2000** · 11-16-2010, 01:22 PM

I too had the problem of the phone sliding around too easily in my hands, and the Zagg shield (a bunch of places make very similar "shields", search around for coupon codes) worked perfectly. You can barely tell it's there when looking at it, the back of the phone still has a nice gloss finish to it but it grips so much easier. I have the protector on the front too; I'm not so excited about it but it does a great job stopping hard objects from touching the screen so I am keeping it for now.

**Cory Streater** · 11-27-2010, 12:26 PM

I considered trying the Zagg out just for the battery cover. The Krylon looks like an interesting option too.

**senez** · 11-28-2010, 03:32 PM

Went the Krylon route, with a different paint, mostly because the non-skid isn't applicable to plastic, though I'm sure you could still try it.

Here's what I ended up with:

**zakth** · 01-09-2011, 01:07 AM

senezncsu, that looks really good. Do you mind sharing with us the paint that you used (if you don't want to post the name maybe at least the UPC). Also, do you mind giving the steps or method used?

**JeremytheIndian** · 01-09-2011, 02:21 PM

Looks awesome! Please post what type you used!

**Bobby L** · 01-13-2011, 05:12 PM

I am also looking for a rubber battery cover. This is what I found. It's better then the plastic battery cover. It's a very thin stick on skin. A very soft leather. Works great. Not like rubber but better then the battery that comes with the phone. Type in leather tech-armor. Its made for the samsung fancinate. I believe the company is called Qmadix. The skin is very thin. You place it on the battery cover. You can take it off without any glue sticking. Try it you may like it.

Bobby L

**Acroma** · 01-29-2011, 10:47 PM

Fairly sure you can use .

**afbar1114** · 01-31-2011, 07:21 PM

Amazon.com: Premium Rubberized Crystal Snap-on Case Cover for Samsung Fascinate - Black: Cell Phones & Accessories
is this real?

**flushd** · 02-01-2011, 12:42 AM

Originally Posted by afbar1114

Amazon.com: Premium Rubberized Crystal Snap-on Case Cover for Samsung Fascinate - Black: Cell Phones & Accessories
is this real?

It IS real but I bought a couple for mine and the girlfriend's phones. Mine lasted a week and hers lasted 2 weeks. The material is brittle and tends to crack by the cutouts just from taking it in and out of pocket/purse. It's a shame too because they fit the phones perfectly.

I've also tried the spray on coating for the battery cover. I used a product called plasti dip. Looks and feels great but isn't very durable. I don't know if I'm not spraying it on thick enough or what but it keeps peeling. Even tried sanding down the battery cover to get it to adhere better.

**baker12203** · 02-21-2011, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by afbar1114

Amazon.com: Premium Rubberized Crystal Snap-on Case Cover for Samsung Fascinate - Black: Cell Phones & Accessories
is this real?

I'm using it now with no problems. The only issue is learning how to remove it without breaking it, which is difficult until you learn the right way.

**adamklo** · 04-21-2011, 02:25 PM

My girlfriend has the Gal S through T-Mobil and they have a slip-on cover, like VZW's silicon one, but it's got a slight texture which makes it grippy as all get-out! I tried it on, but I think the rear speaker is in a different place so I couldn't get one.

I've currently got the basic vzw silicon cover. it's alright, but surprisingly smooth/slippery. Still better than naked.

**Kevin Gossett** · 04-21-2011, 03:16 PM

I'm in the process of doing the Plasti-Dip method now... I'll do a write up with pictures when I finish

**papa54** · 04-22-2011, 08:19 PM

i use the larger battery on my sammy and the cover is easier gripped because of the humped back. also the speacker does not get muffled when on its back now..

**meriborn** · 04-25-2011, 08:27 AM

I understand about not wanting to add bulk, but you might consider the Seidio phone cover. It doesn't add much of a footprint and the added protection and rubberzied texture that wraps around your phone is fantastic:

They make a rubberized battery door replacement for their extended life batteries, but that adds bulk on the back side.

I highly recommend Seidio products. I used them on my Dinc also.

**Kevin Gossett** · 04-25-2011, 01:34 PM

Just to update, I've done the Plasti-Dip procedure three times now on two different battery doors, and I am just not happy with the results so far. The first attempt was looking like it would be perfect, nice and smooth, but got knocked over and got a nice line in the paint. Peeled it off pretty easily and tried again, but the second time was way too textured. My last attempt was less textured than the previous one, but still too much for my taste. Picks up a lot of lint and whatnot. So I will peel off again and give it another shot... Just have to figure out the proper spraying distance, because the recommended 12-16 inches adds way too much texture.

**papa54** · 05-04-2011, 03:56 PM

ok there is a rubber type cover that surround the fascinate including the back.
but since the cover on the back and edges it is a good thing, all except for any fascinat owner who lays their phones down on the back.. the speaker is already muffled enough.when laid down..

i have a extra large battery and aim to get a cover for it,, i have been told that the covers now out for regular battery cover and edge protection is tough and hardly anyway anything can hurt it..