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Leather Cases - Patina Proud Photos
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This is the oldest one I have. Used it since fall of 2014. I don't have a reference but this is the product red case for iphone 6 plus. It's gotten some real heavy use xD more than normal and been across the globe when I go for random trips. I could never get that middle to patina properly. To clean it I just used an alcohol pad and wiped it down when I would wipe down the phone every now and then.
Just recently bought the aubergine for my X. so lets see how that ages.
incase link doesnt appear right heres the image
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https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/16/...-iphone-x-leather-case-saddle-brown-processor
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We got a shout out by the verge
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Wow! Not just a mention! "Heartwarming" and "kind" are some pretty great compliments. I'd have to say I agree in most cases!
iPhone X Saddle Brown, couple months of moderate use without any cream or oils:
Just watched the Verge video on YouTube and it led me to this forum. I’ve had leather cases since my iPhone 5s. Loved them. Just picked up a brown leather one for my X about 2 weeks ago (Target has them half off). As soon as i figure out how to attach a pic i will
Here’s mine—Cosmos Blue. Purchased it along side my X in December 2017.
I’m kind of an iPhone case maven unfortunately…I have an Silicone case (white), a red Silk case, and another one from Ted Baker.
But the leather Cosmos Blue is the case I use the most. I’d say about 70% of the time it’s the case I’m using.
I think it’s held up really well; it survived like a champ on a trip to London, a pretty harsh winter at home and plenty of use at work.
I’m kind of an iPhone case maven unfortunately…I have an Silicone case (white), a red Silk case, and another one from Ted Baker.
But the leather Cosmos Blue is the case I use the most. I’d say about 70% of the time it’s the case I’m using.
I think it’s held up really well; it survived like a champ on a trip to London, a pretty harsh winter at home and plenty of use at work.
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I realize it hasn't been out too terribly long but I'm curious how the Electric Blue will age. Has anybody noticed any patina on one of those yet?
I've been lurking in this thread for months and finally decided to pick up a Saddle Brown to add to my collection which includes Black and Midnight Blue. Grabbed one at the Apple Store over lunch today so only a few hours in but this patina process should prove to be fun. My hands are naturally fairly oily so I plan to just let nature take its course over the coming weeks and months. I'll check in every so often with updated pics for those who care. You guys finally got me! LOL
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i saw the dark blue one and maybe one other. i wanted the saddle brown so i honed in on that one! haha
[doublepost=1526594110][/doublepost]here is my case after 2 weeks. starting to show some nice age on it.
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man! that red looks way better than the red one i had for my 5s. i loved how it got very dirty looking but i like the clean look better. My friend did beg me for my red case after i got the 6...i should've kept it!
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I can sorta see that—probably has something to do with where I took the pics—on my kitchen table where there was the most natural light.
Looks a little washed out.
Not yet, had mine for about 2 weeks with almost daily use. Swap to my Ryan London case once in a while but trying to use the electric blue one to see how the patina comes out.
Now that looks sharp. I wish the Space Gray had the chrome ring around the camera like that.
Here are the steps I took to transform a brand new case to patina in ~15 minutes:
1. Lightly rub wet Magic Eraser on outside of case for several minutes to remove slick coating. Magic erasers are like light grit sandpaper.
2. Dry case with hair dryer.
3. Rub olive oil on case. (had this at home)
4. Repeat Magic Eraser lightly. Dry case to prepare for oil/etc.
5. Apply Kiwi "Leather Lotion" found at Walmart in shoe isle.
Verdict: I love that the case is no longer slippery. I found the original case unusably slick. Beautiful deep brown patina.
1. Lightly rub wet Magic Eraser on outside of case for several minutes to remove slick coating. Magic erasers are like light grit sandpaper.
2. Dry case with hair dryer.
3. Rub olive oil on case. (had this at home)
4. Repeat Magic Eraser lightly. Dry case to prepare for oil/etc.
5. Apply Kiwi "Leather Lotion" found at Walmart in shoe isle.
Verdict: I love that the case is no longer slippery. I found the original case unusably slick. Beautiful deep brown patina.
