Slickwraps Skin Installation Videos & Guides

One connected piece covers the back and sides for a seamless finish. This option requires precise alignment, heat, and careful corner work.

1. Align the charging port and speaker cutouts.Begin at the bottom of the phone. Once the charging port and speaker openings are centered, press the aligned area and wrap it smoothly around the bottom edge. Keep all four corner flaps lifted for now.
2. Align the camera and confirm the side buttons.Guide the skin toward the camera opening without pressing down the entire piece. Check every side-button cutout. If anything is off, lift the skin, realign the camera, and check the buttons again.
3. Secure the center and side edges.Once the camera and buttons align, smooth the middle and top areas. Then press the material around the left and right edges while keeping all four corner flaps unstuck.
4. Form each corner with heat.Work on one corner flap at a time. Warm the material until it becomes flexible, then press it down gradually with short windshield-wiper strokes that follow the curve of the phone.
5. Lift and correct any problem area.If a corner lands too long or too short, or if a wrinkle appears, gently peel it back, apply a little heat, and try again. Do not force or stretch the material.
6. Seal and soften the edges.Warm each edge and press it firmly into place. If an edge feels sharp, rub it with a clean microfiber cloth 10–20 times; friction helps soften and seat the material.

The back skin and four side strips install separately, making alignment easier and giving you more control around the edges.

1. Align the bottom side strip. Center the bottom strip around the charging port and speaker cutouts. Press it into place without pulling or stretching the material.

2. Install the left and right side strips. Align each strip with the bottom piece you just installed, then confirm the button and opening cutouts before pressing. Guide the strips into place without stretching them.

3. Complete the frame with the top strip. Align the top strip against one installed side, then check that both corner joints meet cleanly. Do not pull or stretch any of the four side pieces.

4. Prepare the main back skin. Peel the back skin from its liner, then place most of it back onto the backing paper so only enough adhesive remains exposed to align the camera opening and one outer edge.

5. Align the camera, then smooth the back. Once the camera opening and back edge are even, remove the backing paper gradually and smooth the skin from the aligned area outward.

6. Correct wrinkles and finish the edges. If a wrinkle appears, gently lift the material, warm it, and reapply. Use heat to seal the edges, or rub a sharp-feeling edge with a clean microfiber cloth 10–20 times.

One connected piece covers the back and sides for a seamless finish. This option requires precise alignment, heat, and careful corner work.

1. Align the charging port and speaker cutouts.Begin at the bottom of the phone. Once the charging port and speaker openings are centered, press the aligned area and wrap it smoothly around the bottom edge. Keep all four corner flaps lifted for now.
2. Align the camera and confirm the side buttons.Guide the skin toward the camera opening without pressing down the entire piece. Check every side-button cutout. If anything is off, lift the skin, realign the camera, and check the buttons again.
3. Secure the center and side edges.Once the camera and buttons align, smooth the middle and top areas. Then press the material around the left and right edges while keeping all four corner flaps unstuck.
4. Form each corner with heat.Work on one corner flap at a time. Warm the material until it becomes flexible, then press it down gradually with short windshield-wiper strokes that follow the curve of the phone.
5. Lift and correct any problem area.If a corner lands too long or too short, or if a wrinkle appears, gently peel it back, apply a little heat, and try again. Do not force or stretch the material.
6. Seal and soften the edges.Warm each edge and press it firmly into place. If an edge feels sharp, rub it with a clean microfiber cloth 10–20 times; friction helps soften and seat the material.

The back skin and four side strips install separately, making alignment easier and giving you more control around the edges.

1. Align the bottom side strip. Center the bottom strip around the charging port and speaker cutouts. Press it into place without pulling or stretching the material.

2. Install the left and right side strips. Align each strip with the bottom piece you just installed, then confirm the button and opening cutouts before pressing. Guide the strips into place without stretching them.

3. Complete the frame with the top strip. Align the top strip against one installed side, then check that both corner joints meet cleanly. Do not pull or stretch any of the four side pieces.

4. Prepare the main back skin. Peel the back skin from its liner, then place most of it back onto the backing paper so only enough adhesive remains exposed to align the camera opening and one outer edge.

5. Align the camera, then smooth the back. Once the camera opening and back edge are even, remove the backing paper gradually and smooth the skin from the aligned area outward.

6. Correct wrinkles and finish the edges. If a wrinkle appears, gently lift the material, warm it, and reapply. Use heat to seal the edges, or rub a sharp-feeling edge with a clean microfiber cloth 10–20 times.

For Ultra Matte and Gloss finishes. Application solution lets each clear panel float into alignment before it is squeegeed into place.

1. Create a clean workspace and plan for overnight curing.Install the skin before bed so the MacBook can remain out of any sleeve, case, or bag and undisturbed overnight. For a low-dust workspace, use a bathroom shortly after a steamy shower, once the steam has helped settle airborne debris. Wipe the work surface dry and keep liquid away from ports, vents, the keyboard, and other openings.
2. Clean the MacBook and identify every panel.Clean each installation surface thoroughly, then dry-fit the top, bottom, and optional inside pieces. Confirm the position of the logo, feet, vents, screws, keyboard, trackpad, and other openings before peeling any film.
3. Generously wet both surfaces with Naked Juice.Lightly spray your fingertips with Naked Juice before touching the adhesive side of the film. Peel one panel and spray an even, generous amount onto both the adhesive and the matching MacBook surface. Both surfaces should remain wet enough for the panel to slide freely without catching. If the film does not slide, an area is too dry; gently peel it back, apply Naked Juice evenly to the dry areas, and reposition it. Do not spray solution into any opening.
4. Float the panel into precise alignment.Place the wet film on the MacBook and slide it into position. Inspect every corner, edge, perimeter gap, and cutout. Continue adjusting the panel while it is wet until the alignment is even on all sides.
5. Push out the solution and air bubbles.Once the alignment is correct, hold the panel in place and use the supplied squeegee or a credit card wrapped in a soft microfiber cloth. Work from the center toward the nearest edge with firm, overlapping strokes until the solution and air have been removed.
6. Repeat, wipe dry, and allow the film to cure overnight.Install each remaining panel separately using the same wet method. Wipe away expelled solution and press every edge firmly. A hair dryer on a low heat setting can help dry curved areas and secure the edges; keep it moving and do not overheat one spot. Handle the MacBook carefully because the film may still shift before it fully adheres. Keep the freshly installed surfaces exposed to air, and do not place the MacBook in a sleeve, case, or bag for at least 6–8 hours; overnight is preferred. Very small air or solution pockets may disappear within 24 hours.

For Matte and Semi-Gloss finishes. Use the backing paper to control the adhesive while keeping every perimeter gap even.

1. Clean and identify every panel. Remove connected accessories and clean each installation surface thoroughly. Dry-fit the top, bottom, and any optional inside pieces so you understand the logo, feet, vents, screws, keyboard, and trackpad cutouts before peeling.

2. Create a backing-paper hinge. Peel back a short section of the top skin and fold the backing paper underneath so only a narrow band of adhesive is exposed. Handle logo cutouts carefully and peel in the direction that does not pull or tear the narrow vinyl around the opening.

3. Align the first edge with even spacing. Position the exposed adhesive while checking the top and both side gaps. Keep the small perimeter gap consistent; placing one side flush against an edge will leave an oversized gap on the opposite side.

4. Apply from the center outward. Once the starting edge is aligned, press it down. Pull the backing paper away a little at a time while smoothing the skin from the center toward the nearest edge to push out air and prevent bubbles.

5. Install the remaining panels the same way. Use the backing-paper method on the bottom and optional inside pieces. Align fixed details such as feet, vents, screws, keyboard, and trackpad openings before exposing more adhesive.

6. Lift and correct before final pressure. If alignment shifts or a bubble appears, gently lift the affected area and apply it again. Support long or narrow pieces with the backing paper so they do not stretch, then press every edge firmly after the panel is correctly positioned.

One connected piece covers the back and sides. Align and secure the flat back first, then form the edges and corners.

1. Create a clean workspace and plan for overnight curing.Install the skin before bed so the phone can remain out of its case, pocket, or bag and undisturbed overnight. For a low-dust workspace, use a bathroom shortly after a steamy shower, once the steam has helped settle airborne debris. Wipe the work surface dry, remove the case, cables, and accessories, then clean and dry the phone thoroughly.
2. Wet the film and position the camera opening.Evenly coat the adhesive side with the recommended application solution. Place the wet film on the phone and slide it until the camera opening, buttons, ports, and perimeter spacing align. Keep the side and corner sections loose for now.
3. Secure the flat back from the center outward.Use the supplied squeegee or a credit card wrapped in a soft microfiber cloth. Apply firm, overlapping strokes from the center toward the nearest edge to remove solution and air beneath the main back area.
4. Form one side and corner at a time.After the back is secure, apply heat to make the film flexible. Guide each side and corner into place gradually without stretching the material or blocking any opening.
5. Lift and correct problem areas.If a crease, wrinkle, or large bubble appears, lift the affected section while it is still workable, add application solution if needed, realign it, and squeegee it again instead of forcing it flat.
6. Seal the edges and allow the film to cure.Press every edge firmly and wipe away expelled solution. A hair dryer on a low heat setting can help dry curved areas and secure the edges; keep it moving and do not overheat one spot. Handle the phone carefully because the film may still shift before it fully adheres. Keep the freshly installed surfaces exposed to air, and do not place the phone in a case, pocket, or bag for at least 6–8 hours; overnight is preferred. Very small air or solution pockets may disappear within 24 hours.

The main back skin and side strips install separately, giving you more control around ports, buttons, edges, and corners.

1. Create a clean workspace and plan for overnight curing. Install the skin before bed so the phone can remain out of its case, pocket, or bag and undisturbed overnight. For a low-dust workspace, use a bathroom shortly after a steamy shower, once the steam has helped settle airborne debris. Wipe the work surface dry, then remove the case, cables, and accessories. Clean the phone and match the separate back skin and side strips to the camera area, ports, speakers, buttons, and corners before peeling.

2. Wet and align the main back skin. Evenly coat the adhesive side with the recommended application solution. Position the camera opening first, then slide the wet panel until the camera and perimeter gaps are even.

3. Squeegee the back from the center outward. Use firm, overlapping strokes to push solution and air toward the nearest edge. Wipe away expelled moisture and confirm that the back panel remains aligned.

4. Install the separate side strips. Wet each strip, align fixed openings such as the charging port, speakers, and buttons, then guide it into place without pulling or stretching the material.

5. Finish the joins, curves, and corners. Work on one section at a time. Apply heat to make the film flexible, press each edge gradually, and lift and reposition any section that wrinkles or lands out of alignment.

6. Seal the pieces and allow them to cure. Press every edge and joint firmly and wipe away remaining solution. A hair dryer on a low heat setting can help dry curved areas and secure the edges; keep it moving and do not overheat one spot. Handle the phone carefully because the film may still shift before it fully adheres. Keep the freshly installed surfaces exposed to air, and do not place the phone in a case, pocket, or bag for at least 6–8 hours; overnight is preferred. Very small pockets may disappear within 24 hours.