Installation

Before we proceed, I find it best to work with another person when applying the skin. While the other guy could help tension and keep the skin flat, you can concentrate on applying the pressure on the skin. The first step is to fold the protective layer on the adhesive back, about an inch or two. Then line the skin up on the side panel of the case. If you have made markings earlier, use it as a guide.

Then use your fingers to apply pressure on the skin to get started. I didn't have an applicator with me so I had to use a piece of hard cardboard as a replacement. :O) Make sure that the skin is now firmly adhered to the case. Next pull the protective cover away and start to apply pressure again on the exposed adhesive layer. It's best to expose the adhesive layer a little at a time, making sure the edges are lined up correctly. Now while the other person tensions the skin, use the applicator to apply pressure again on the skin. Angle the applicator so that it pushes the air out of underneath the skin.

At the edges of the case, roll the applicator evenly and work your way over the edge. Continue to work your way till you reach the top of the case, remembering to apply even pressure on the skin and making sure no air bubbles are trapped underneath the skin. Here you see one side of the case is done and now we get to the top of the case.

Same as before, use the applicator to get the skin to fold over the edges and then using the same technique, work your way to the other side of the case. You can clearly see in the last pic that the markings I made with a pencil were a little off but nothing to worry about. It was just an estimation and so far the skin seems to be applying just fine.

Once you're done at the top, continue to work around the edge and onto the other side panel. I'll be going over the case handle openings and also a 92mm fan port and I'll show you later how to cut the skin off the case handle openings. Using your fingers, apply pressure on the extra skin material at the corners to get them to a 90° angle. You'll need to cut and fold this portions later. Also, using your fingers or the applicator, mark the line where the side panels and the top panel meets. You'll need to separate them later too with a sharp knife.

Here you see me reaching the other edge of the case and also the end of the case skin. At this point of time, you might wanna run tha applicator on the skin surface again to make sure it's completed applied to the case. Once that's done, it's time to finish off the other critical parts.

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