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rob_hellfire

Dec 10 2004, 02:14 PM

Whilst scanning ebay for cheap parts and stuff i came across a relly cool lightning effect skin that would go really well with the el string i have around the bottom edge of my box and the cc light i am about to install under my clear jewel

How good do they look once installed ie the edges of the stick on.

Also how har are they to get to stick on or is it a piece of p1ss

rob_hellfire

Dec 10 2004, 02:17 PM

this is the item i found (not sure whether links are against rules so advanced appology if so.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...ssPageName=WDVW

Cold Fuzion

Dec 10 2004, 02:21 PM

Skins looks pretty good when installed if u take your time and do them right. I wouldnt get from ebay thou. Heres the best websites for skins

Decal Girl
Game Console Skins
Designer Skins

I would personally go with either Decal Girl Or GCS

rob_hellfire

Dec 10 2004, 02:28 PM

quality just need to check to colour to match cos i can't decide which one to get

Cold Fuzion

Dec 10 2004, 02:29 PM

Decal Girls has alot of lightning skins for ya =D

locutus of worm

Dec 10 2004, 02:30 PM

i'd recommend GC skins, thats where i got mine.

i'm suprised that no "OMG skins suk" flamers have arrived yet

xhatesocietyx

Dec 10 2004, 02:34 PM

OMG skins suk........

Howardd

Dec 10 2004, 02:49 PM

I myself have a skin from Designerskins.com. It's quite thick and top quality. I really like it though. It's not that much of a pain in the ass to put on, but you should take your time. Easiest way it to wet the area with soapy water. Like 99 parts water, 1 part dish soap. This just keeps the area moist and the decal from unnecessarily sticking. Plus it's easier to get the air bubbles out. Hope that helps somewhat.

krustytheclown

Dec 10 2004, 03:10 PM

I'm so sick of people jumping on the "skinz are teh suk" bandwagon. Not everybody wants to risk screwing up a case, sanding off paint in small areas like the vents is not very fun. Not everyone can spraypaint good.

mdfirefighter

Dec 10 2004, 03:24 PM

Thou shalt not discriminate. Skins are mods to. Be nice to people who can't paint.

MDFF

logicbomb.de

Dec 10 2004, 04:02 PM

I would recommend Decal Girl, not necessarily because they're "better" or whatever, I just got good and quick service from that site.

I'm not a huge fan of skins, but the brushed aluminum and bright silver-aluminum skins are pretty sweet and I got one for my other xbox that has been rebuilt to stock condition for Halo 2 on LIVE.

But really, this is real nice to have a good civilized discussion about skins with minumal bashing.

EDITS: for using the word "nice" far too many times!

danlk2

Dec 10 2004, 04:39 PM

anyone know where i can get a burberry skin for my gf's box? if i cant get one im gonna paint but id rather get that.

lunatic0222

Dec 10 2004, 06:03 PM

QUOTE (krustytheclown @ Dec 10 2004, 04:13 PM)

I dont hear anyone complaining?

krustytheclown

Dec 10 2004, 06:06 PM

QUOTE (lunatic0222 @ Dec 10 2004, 01:06 PM)

I dont hear anyone complaining?

QUOTE

OMG skins suk........

Theres one, in every topic about skins, there are always some loser who comes in and says something to the effect of "OmG! Skinz are teh suck!, Paintin is the best way".

investinwaffles

Dec 10 2004, 06:57 PM

Omg...skKINs aRE TEH SUCK1!!111oneoneone

just kidding, i got one of those scarface skins, and it looked pretty good, i later upgraeded to painting, and i liked the paint better

ahoatam

Dec 10 2004, 07:03 PM

QUOTE

just kidding, i got one of those scarface skins, and it looked pretty good, i later upgraeded to painting, and i liked the paint better

I had a brushed aluminum skin from decalgirl that I was very happy with. Took about 90 minutes to apply, all told. ( I had the advanced or whatever with more pieces.) I took it off last night as I'm prepping to paint, and it was a bitch. Peeling, sanding, rubbing, goo gone, alcohol, sanding, rubbing... At least I know it was quality and wouldn't have peeled over time if I left it...

I guess I'm saying that if you think you might upgrade to paint later, it's better to wait. If you don't ever want to mess with paint, my decalgirl skin was nice.

BTW, please, for the love of all things xbox, do not get a bling-bling benjamins skin.

That is all.

streetchemistry

Dec 10 2004, 11:11 PM

skins do suck, face it....

jacksparrow

Dec 10 2004, 11:32 PM

i agree....i dont think skins look good, so i would pass......

acburn_22

Dec 11 2004, 12:20 AM

This isnt a bash skin thread.

streetchemistry

Dec 11 2004, 12:22 AM

it isn't a bash skin basher's thread either...

and technically he's asking for opinions.. so im giving mine...

acburn_22

Dec 11 2004, 12:24 AM

I wasnt bashing just saying what this thread isnt for

ahoatam

Dec 11 2004, 02:16 AM

QUOTE

I wasnt bashing just saying what this thread isnt for

Your mom says what this thread isn't for.

Get off it, guys.

squeek

Dec 11 2004, 03:05 AM

i have bought some skins from gameconsole skins and here is a pic
http://paintedover.com/uploads/show.php?lo...000_00621_1.jpg

they stick great i just dry fitted them and look good

ps. i know painting looks better but i am lazy

Yusuma

Dec 11 2004, 03:12 AM

[SIZE=14]SKINS SUCK!!!!

Howardd

Dec 11 2004, 04:03 AM

Holy shit guys, people actually said, don't flame, I mean WTF. You don't like skins... ok... majority of people don't. You just look ignorant the more you flame and the less people read the thread. He didn't ask if skins sucked. So chill the fuck out.

makaveli91

Dec 11 2004, 04:15 AM

There are some sweet looking skins out there, but i prefer kry Fuz.... I like the texture that is left after its dry.... Almost like it was meant to be there....

Eagle17

Dec 11 2004, 04:27 AM

skins are a good way to start, I mean I had a skin when I first started modding but ultimately you get more satisfaction from a hand done paint job then a skin. But skins are great for the amateur modder who isnt concerned with the street cred {

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the_beast

Dec 11 2004, 04:45 AM

Nothing wrong with skins, if you take your time applying them.

user posted image

squeek

Dec 11 2004, 06:10 AM

i would post my pics but paintedover doesnt work and mythica doesnt work on this site but i have a pic of 3 skins

anybody know a good place to host images

..[[ModBoxMaster]]..

Dec 11 2004, 07:06 AM

Thank you for changing your skin streetchemistry, the other one was gay, no offense.

eminvil_12

Dec 11 2004, 07:17 AM

flame me if you wants, didnt read the whole thread. but id rather pay a bit more money for paint than a skin.

Paint DOES look alot better than a skin. DONT ARGUE, though skins do look better than the paintjobs in the hall of shame or what ever its called, cant remember.

one colour scheme paintjobs look just as good as two colour.

and it is not very hard to pick up a spray can and press a nozzle. just make sure its even on the xbox.

SKINS SUCK. except a few ive seen

streetchemistry

Dec 11 2004, 07:49 AM

QUOTE (..[[ModBoxMaster]].. @ Dec 11 2004, 01:09 AM)

Thank you for changing your skin streetchemistry, the other one was gay, no offense.

haha, yeah it fuckin sure was, i dunno what i was thinking...

lol! I figured ill put one with a pic of my xbox....

Big_L

Dec 11 2004, 08:06 AM

personally I think skins are kinda gay. Not because they look bad, but because they are gay.

however, as far as the question "are they worth it?" is concerned, then yes they are definitely worth it. They give the xbox a whole new look which although might not get as much respect on these forums, your dumb friends will think its cool. And it is mad easy, I have a really stupid friend who put on a skin, so it can't be hard or anything. And they are mad cheap.

I just think they are gay.

the_beast

Dec 12 2004, 04:30 AM

I have seen plenty of painted Gayboxes also

jacksparrow

Dec 12 2004, 04:41 AM

QUOTE (Big_L @ Dec 11 2004, 09:09 AM)

personally I think skins are kinda gay. but because they are gay. I just think they are gay.

mad easy, are mad cheap.

gay, gay, gay. is that the only way you know to express your feelings? or is it better to say mad this mad that....well feller, u are madd gay.

EDIT: the_beast, your sig link doesnt work, haha, nice advertising

SNAAAKE

Dec 12 2004, 06:42 AM

Anybody know or seen any metal gear solid related skins ?

eminvil_12

Dec 12 2004, 06:48 AM

QUOTE (the_beast @ Dec 12 2004, 05:33 AM)

I have seen plenty of painted Gayboxes also

have you really, lets see one. post a link.

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