Sidebar Sidebar
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.

If you take off a bumper every few days to clean/prevent scratches, does it stretch??

A

ap3604

macrumors 68000
Original poster
Jan 11, 2011
1,929
0
I'm wondering about the official Apple bumper.

I hear reports of dust/dirt getting in between the bumper and the antenna and causing scratches on the antenna :(

I am good about routinely cleaning my phone to make sure the scratches don't happen, but I know in the past with silicone cases that they would stretch if you took them off and on daily to clean.

Does this happen with the official Apple bumper as well? Does the bumper eventually get loose and stretch from being taken off daily??? I'd rather not spend the $30 on a bumper if it does stretch and I'd probably just go naked instead...

Thanks for your help :)
 
Mine is baggy and the rubber is starting to come unstuck from the plastic and I don't even remove it that often because it has already ruined the stainless band. :(
 
ap3604 said:
I'm wondering about the official Apple bumper.

I hear reports of dust/dirt getting in between the bumper and the antenna and causing scratches on the antenna :(

I am good about routinely cleaning my phone to make sure the scratches don't happen, but I know in the past with silicone cases that they would stretch if you took them off and on daily to clean.

Does this happen with the official Apple bumper as well? Does the bumper eventually get loose and stretch from being taken off daily??? I'd rather not spend the $30 on a bumper if it does stretch and I'd probably just go naked instead...

Thanks for your help :)
Click to expand...

I regularly submerge it in boiled water for a minute or two which tightens it up again.
 
J.C said:
I regularly submerge it in boiled water for a minute or two which tightens it up again.
Click to expand...

Whattt really????

Mine is all stretched out and is starting to fall apart at the top right corner. Maybe I'll try that...!

That other case posted above looks awesome but... $50? ugh!!!
 
oi Stop ordering that case...

I want my iPhone 4S 'Jobs Memorial Edition' to be somewhat unique here in the UK.
 
yes they are a disgrace.....i've had 3 official bumpers and all have stretched and broke eventually......and my iphone is in immaculate condition apart from the strip around where the bumper sits, and that is completely scratched to hell.

the only good thing is it doesnt make the phone too thick.....and also i have dropped it a couple of times and it has saved me on these occasions.......but it's still frustrating that it has severely marked the silver edge around the phone, and they break so easily.
 
ap3604 said:
I'm wondering about the official Apple bumper.

I hear reports of dust/dirt getting in between the bumper and the antenna and causing scratches on the antenna :(

I am good about routinely cleaning my phone to make sure the scratches don't happen, but I know in the past with silicone cases that they would stretch if you took them off and on daily to clean.

Does this happen with the official Apple bumper as well? Does the bumper eventually get loose and stretch from being taken off daily??? I'd rather not spend the $30 on a bumper if it does stretch and I'd probably just go naked instead...

Thanks for your help :)
Click to expand...

I bought a pack of 5 form ebay, non-oem of course, but they are identical to the genuine ones from Apple, as i got the black bumper following the antenna thing.

cost me like £12, and they are as new as the day i got them, i only put it on when i am going to work, because we have marble floors - already dropped my old iPhone 4:mad::eek:
 
OllyW said:
It says on their Facebook page that you have to order direct from the USA as they don't have a UK distributor.
Click to expand...

ah ok thanks.....gonna be expensive then with international shipping and probably duty tax too i suppose......guess i'll stick with my band destroying bumper :(
 
cperchard said:
anyone know if you can get this case in the uk??? cant google here at work so any help would be great cheers!
Click to expand...

There is currently no UK supplier, so I ordered mine and took the whack on the shipping, will end up costing you $90 or about £50 by the time your finished!
 
Yes it scratches the antenna portion of the phone.
Yes it stretches. My bumper case is also coming apart where the rubber part meets the hard plastic. I did not take it off daily to clean. Took it off every couple of months to clean.

Gary
 
ozziegn said:
freakin' sweet. just ordered a white one.

thanks!
Click to expand...

protobiont said:
Awesome case! Just ordered one!
Click to expand...


WeemanWise said:
Wow i've never heard of that case before. Just ordered one. I love that they include a backplate with it that you can add and remove.

It's going to look pretty sic on my new iPhone :)
Click to expand...



NP! I'm stoked for mine. As of yesterday (could have changed by now obviously) they said their shipping times were between 2 and 3 weeks (as opposed to the 3-6 advertised) and that they are "working hard to reduce this time." :D
 
Apple addict said:
Yes it scratches the antenna portion of the phone.
Yes it stretches. My bumper case is also coming apart where the rubber part meets the hard plastic. I did not take it off daily to clean. Took it off every couple of months to clean.

Gary
Click to expand...

Agreed, same situation here. It stretches mainly around the headphone port where its just rubber, there is no plastic here. I also have some MINOR rub marks on the stainless of my iPhone 4. However, it is in way better shape than had I skipped the bumper.

This time around, I am ordering a new bumper, and lining the inside with some thin but soft felt. When initially installed the bumper was very snug. I think the felt should keep the plastic from wearing the stainless.

They are more like "Bright" Spots where the brushed stainless has been "Polished" By rubbing of the bumper though, not really scratches, and in my case all smallish spots, approx. .5 mm or less.

I still think a front and back screen protector plus bumper makes the cleanest phone. Love the natural design, but have to cover it up for protection. Just the way it is!
 
iBreatheApple said:
NP! I'm stoked for mine. As of yesterday (could have changed by now obviously) they said their shipping times were between 2 and 3 weeks (as opposed to the 3-6 advertised) and that they are "working hard to reduce this time." :D
Click to expand...

You ought to send this thread to the company, show them you just sold them 5-6 cases (not to mention the untold numbers who didn't post). Maybe they'll give you a discount!
 
Mr D said:
What colors did you guys order?
Click to expand...

Black for my black 4S! No lie though, the way the white one looks on a white iPhone ALMOST was the deciding factor to which iPhone I got. I didn't want to lose my place in pre-order line, though. White Leverage on white looks SO sick.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Register on MacRumors! This sidebar will go away, and you'll see fewer ads.
Top Bottom
Back