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Caudabe Lucid Clear!
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So you don’t have problems getting the case off anymore and it doesn’t leave scratches on the inside of the case? Which color phone do you have?
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I went ahead and ordered a second Lucid Clear. I dropped my phone while using the Lucid Clear and of course the case sustained some damage. I’m still using it as my daily driver, and rotating the silicon cases on my days off.
Still going strong. I've got the space black phone. A plastic phone case isn't going to scratch my phone. Still love the case. Looks beautiful.
You should ask them for a warranty replacement. They're really good about that. I've gotten replacements from them multiple times because of damage.
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They sent me a new case without me asking or having to send pictures of my current case. I thought I should share as I thought that was a nice gesture. I am still using the defective case and so far still love it.
When they sent it they did confirm the first run of cases had a defect with the magnets and that they were sorry I had the issue.
They sent me a new case without me asking or having to send pictures of my current case. I thought I should share as I thought that was a nice gesture. I am still using the defective case and so far still love it.
When they sent it they did confirm the first run of cases had a defect with the magnets and that they were sorry I had the issue.
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No need to be sorry. I think it looks great and on par with Apple's case.
Sorry you think it looks "silly"
It will scratch the silver phone but not the others. I had that happen to mine a few years ago, but what I meant, did the phone scratch the inside of your case as mine has every year since I have had the non-silver models. They’ve even sent me replacements and the same thing happens. I change my cases daily so having the ability to get the phone in and out of the case without scratching it is important. I was told the case wasn’t meant to be removed often. I should give up on the brand but I really like the case better than any other brand of clear case. I’m going to try the Phone Rebel clear case when it becomes available.
Even if the case is cracked in some spots from dropping it? I haven’t even had it a month yet.
Thank you for suggesting to reach out to Caudabe. I’m a VIP member, so they are sending me out another Lucid Clear with free shipping!
@StaceyMJ86 @DianaMR @izzle22
Have you guys heard of the new Casetify clear case? it's fully clear this time around, and looks promising O:
Seems like the entire case is polycarbonate, however, there's some rubber (TPU? not sure) on the inner siders to prevent scratches and what not, so isn't that part going to yellow? 🤔
Have you guys heard of the new Casetify clear case? it's fully clear this time around, and looks promising O:
Seems like the entire case is polycarbonate, however, there's some rubber (TPU? not sure) on the inner siders to prevent scratches and what not, so isn't that part going to yellow? 🤔
Yes. Any TPU yellows. Especially on the sides where it's held all the time. Although if it's inside and polycarbonate on the outside it may not. It may be awful thick on the sides with TPU and plastic?
nah, you have something else in mind (with your first sentence), I was referring to the inner side, yeah. It seems like some sort of cushion. Check it out for yourself:
I've noticed one guy speaking about the "soft rubber" on the inside, and no offense to this guy, I've seen a bunch of his videos and it seems like he's only there to get a bag, so he rushes things and isn't always accurate and/or speaking about things that matter, so I'd take what he has to say with a grain of salt. Timestamp to when he talks about it:
Wow, it seems like RHINOSHIELD have released a clear case as well (from all sides, no bumper) with swappable buttons (floating) and even camera ring. They also promise to replace your case if it ever yellows, but from the looks of it, it's fully polycarbonate, so it isn't going to happen.
It looks like Apple and Caudabe are no longer the only companies with full polycarbonate cases anymore; they are now joined by Casetify and RHINOSHIELD.
It looks like Apple and Caudabe are no longer the only companies with full polycarbonate cases anymore; they are now joined by Casetify and RHINOSHIELD.
Apple's case is not fully polycarbonate. Rhinoshield's also is not. I have no idea about Casetify, but I wouldn't touch their overpriced cases with the ugly camera ring. I like but don't love Lucid Clear, but I do appreciate that at least there's actual science behind the non-yellowing rather than just marketing fluff
@StaceyMJ86 @DianaMR @izzle22
Have you guys heard of the new Casetify clear case? it's fully clear this time around, and looks promising O:
Seems like the entire case is polycarbonate, however, there's some rubber (TPU? not sure) on the inner siders to prevent scratches and what not, so isn't that part going to yellow?
No I haven’t seen it yet. I’m going to search for it now.
I looked at the Rhinoshield case and was tempted, but I told myself to buy no more cases since I’ll be upgrading again in September 2023.
Interesting thread, I am more hesitant now to get a Spigen case after reading the yellowing reports. However my partner has had one for 2+ years and not experienced that, and I’ve had one for about 6 months with case still looking good. Now I recently got a new phone and the Apple clear case, I don’t like the semi-pokey bottom parts so I’m thinking of another Spigen one. Hmm. Tough decision, maybe I’ll just get both.
Just ordered my Lucid Clear case in charcoal for my iPhone 14 Pro. I also bought the Apple Clear Case but I’m going to be returning it. The Apple Clear Case scratched the side of my 13 Pro. Tiny micro scratches, but I don’t want a repeat of last year.
Now I’m having regrets lol. I think this may be an issue with all clear cases to an extent. It’s easier for dirt and debris to get in. I may end up getting a silicone case from Apple at this point and returning the Lucid Clear. Decisions, decisions. Scratches are bound to happen, but I want to prevent them as much as possible.
Me too with trying to prevent them as much as possible. The Lucid Clear is a hard case but it also prevents it from turning yellow vs the TPU which is softer and will turn yellow.
thanks for the update
At this point I'm just over it, your comment is the last straw. I guess there's no avoiding scratches with any (hard) clear case, so I'm just going to avoid them altogether and that's it. 😐
thanks for the update
At this point I'm just over it, your comment is the last straw. I guess there's no avoiding scratches with any (hard) clear case, so I'm just going to avoid them altogether and that's it.
I did purchase a clear skin for the sides to see if it’ll prevent future scratches, plus I’ve started using a frameless case so it’s more for that case.