If you still haven’t decided whether to go case-free or otherwise with that shiny new iPhone 5 of yours, this might make your decision easier. As any iPhone 5 owner would know, it’s actually the sleek chassis that makes it feel a lot nicer in your hands than any of the previous iPhones. So, using even the thinnest of cases can significantly alter its ergonomics. However, using it without any protection is also not recommended as it can lead to some serious scratching and scuffing, which can happen pretty quickly too. This is where our favorite skins the iCarbons come to the rescue, offering excellent scratch protection without adding bulk to the iPhone 5’s slim profile. And oh, they look amazing too!
Use code “IPIC” at checkout & get 20% off on your favorite iCarbons (valid until 10/31/12)
Keeping in mind the iPhone 5’s two-tone backplate, iCarbons have released two iterations of their full body skins for the device i.e solid ($24.95) or two-tone ($26.95). The solid skins on iPhone 5 look just the way they do on iPhone 4/4S while the two-tone skins let you maintain the iPhone 5’s unique two colour look. Both skins come complete with front, side and rear protection.
Another advantage of iPhone 5’s two-tone skins is that you can get additional accents ($5.95) to customize the look of your handset, by simply replacing the top and bottom strips. You get 2 pieces that cover both the top & bottom glass on the back of the iPhone 5 and 1 logo insert that matches the accent color chosen.
The two-tone skins give you endless mix and match possibilities. I wanted to keep the device looking as close to the original two-tone black as possible, so I used black carbon fiber accents with brushed titanium for the back. For the sides, I used the black carbon fiber as well.
As always, make sure you watch the installation video before attempting the installation, especially if you’ve got the two-tone skin. Just be patient, and you’ll end up with a perfect install!
iPhone / iPad iCarbons Skins Giveaway:
We have 3 iCarbons skins for iPhones & iPads to giveaway. Each winner will be randomly picked who will have an option to pick one iPhone or iPad skin of his choice from iCarbons.com. You can enter the contest in three easy steps:
NOTE: If you also leave a comment below, this will increase your chances of winning. Don’t forget to leave your Twitter ID with it.
[UPDATE] Giveaway Winners Announcement:
Here are the Twitter IDs of our 3 winners:
Congratulations to our lucky winners and many thanks to everyone who participated.
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Love the carbon fiber on the sides! @1sfrt
Cool! I think it’s a really good look. I hope i can win one :D! @ferrarif1
I have never seen this before. Pretty slick. @brodyjcarter
Awesome skin. Twitter @peter4055
Carbon always looks good on the iphone
Looks really cool! @arcsvibe
looks pimp Twitter @spankdamonky
I would love to get a hand on one of these. They look sick!!!
Looks like a great way to protect my iPhone without adding a bulky case.
@kl_calgary
I hate using a case on my iPhone. It feels like a crime to add bulk to this phone.
That skin looks way better then any of the zagg skins. ICarbon or nothing : D
Looks awesome!
Thanks for the post. I just got my iPhone on Thursday and hated the idea of putting a thick case on it. I love the idea of a skin and you chose a stylish two toned combo that keeps the integrity of the phone’s look and sexy appeal. I like it! 😉 @tiffanychui
Sickkk !! Twitter: @iosjeff
Awesome. @TheChrisBayliss
good review!
Sweet…hope I win.
@jeremy_drummer
Been thinking of getting one, properly installing it kept me away! Maybe the installation video solves that!
@andrewkharrazi
Great giveaway! Best of luck to everyone @direkt555
I hope to win this fantastic contest… @19claudio84
This would be pretty sweet to win!
@BDunn87
These look amazing! I hope I win!!
@SouthernLantern
Very Cool ! Had one on my 4S.
@MasterWaterCool
I want to know what’s the color on the sticker side for this skin. If it’s not black, then it’s the cheap kind which people can buy from China for a few dollars.
The I carbon skins look very good.
ooh, wouldn’t mind one of these for when I get my new phone in December 🙂
@canuckdaneh
would definetly need that! @ak27own
Skin me @nicholas_baron
UGLY!
No offense US man but it looks like the cheap shizzle they sell at the doller store. Homie just cut to size which Is Easy As rememberING to save the front and back Apple shipped film. I Then make a couple tracings and molds out of a Thin but stiff plastic.
A carpenter square, X-Acto knife some sharp manicure scissors and a good set of fingernail clippers for the corners and edges. (Also the side strips to avoid 45° squared off corners that will lift and gather lint and pocket shit, DOING THIS ROUNDING EGDES SO NO POINTS IS CRITICAL FOR A CLEAN JOB! ESP if And when cutting side strips. So how this story Happened and I ended up getting so artistic with great results The first day the iPhone come out there was only the lame shields Designed ss That don’t work worth a damn So I bought the bulk three zag skins and cut everything for my phone besides the screen. Looks great and cost 12 for the Invisshield that I put on the back. Cut perfect strips for the sides And finished it off with the SPIG glass screen protector. Best of all u can’t see any of it! With patients And time it’s Now Invisible! I have been doing this for years since this Shelf liner Or automotive Carbon fiber you could buy at Walmart for a dollar. If you’re willing to spend some time you’ll always end up getting a better result. With anything in life
@_anferny wants to win!
Looks good. @douglasfgrant
That would look awesome on my black iPhone 5 @rwilliams91
@shinamura I LOVE CARBON FIBER ANYTHING!!!! would love it on my new 5!
Looks really great and makes me want to receive my iPhone 5 quickly to apply this skin on it.
I really hate how cases hide the beauty of any iPhone.
These look sweet and a great review. @nhazelrigg
Those actually look pretty nice. @amarsandhu3
These are pretty nice, really liking the two-tone option, I’m sure these would look great on my iphone 5 and ipad. @kanedabrass
I would definitely love to put this on my 5! My Twitter is @hshamshu.
Holy crap these look amazing! @shaun_ram
This is kind of protection solution I’ve been looking for!
Merci! @alariv_NCC
This looks amazing! @ivvyyy
Nothing worse that covering all that beautiful design effort in some bulky case. These skins are a great looking solution. Thanks! @__srb__
Go Canada! @tonyliu4
Would love to win this.
I wish they covered up the Apple logo. I like my phone, but I also hate being a brand whore.
Done! @sheldon_torres
Tweeted – Done
follow @iCarbonsdotcom – done
follow @iPhoneInCanada – done
follow @DrUsmanQ – done
Love icarbons – done
readdy for freebie – done
Looks Awesome, looking forward to winning!
@ChaosOnFire
@wesley1027
look nice! Finish entering for contest! @wtengi