DecalGirl skins are made of premium automotive-grade cast vinyl. Our vinyl has a special adhesive backing that prevents air bubbles during installation and leaves no goo or sticky residue when removed. Our skins are strong but super thin, measuring about 5 mil total - or five thousandths (0.005) of an inch - that's thin! It also means they'll work with just about any dock, charger, or case on the market.

The skins are made with vinyl meant to be used outdoors in the elements. The same material you see on a bus or a car is what we use for our skins. They are water resistant and can be applied to wet items, but they do not make the device waterproof, nor are they guaranteed to hold up under heavy use in the water.   

All DecalGirl skins peel off by pulling on them firmly and slowly. So they won't leave any goo or sticky residue behind. If, for any reason, you have a problem or it seems complicated to remove, we've found that applying a little bit of heat (sunlight, a lamp, or a quick shot of heat from a blow dryer) makes removal much more manageable. On special finishes, we strongly recommend using heat before pulling it off.

Our skins are meant for one-time use only and are not reusable. They are adjustable during the application process, but once they have bonded, you will likely stretch the skin when you remove them. You can remove and get new skin anytime, as they are 100% removable!

Many devices have proximity or ambient light sensors just under the surface that are hard to see but need to be exposed. For example, two cutouts near the earpiece of the iPhone may appear to be a mistake, but they are cutouts for the proximity and light sensor of the iPhone. This proximity sensor deactivates the display when the iPhone is held near your face during a call - if it gets covered up, this feature will be disabled.

Our skins are vinyl decals that apply directly to the surface of your device. They are an appearance modification that can also protect the surface from scratching. The skins can last the device's lifetime or be removed at any time and replaced. Once you take the skin off, no residue is left behind. They also work with most 3rd party cases. If you are going to install a screen protector, we recommend installing that first before you install the skin.

I am sorry for the confusion. To validate an account and ensure funds are available, DecalGirl puts an authorization hold for $0.50 on your account. A hold will generally clear within a couple of days and will be released back into your account. You do not see these authorizations when you use a regular credit card, but a debit card lists all transactions. We are not the only company that uses this process.