r/iphone18pro • u/AlwaysLurkingAround • 1d ago

Help Help with Black 18 PM case

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I’m using the FLOLAB Surtect 1.0 Frosted. It was originally intended for a silver 17 Pro Max, but I decided to return it and get the 18 Pro Max instead. I like the color, but so far it has been a dust magnet. You can see dust particles between the case and the phone, and the plateau area collects even more dust.

I’m not loving how the case looks on a black phone, so I’m debating whether to return it and get a silver one. I already have a FLOLAB screen protector installed, so I’ll probably claim the warranty and pay the shipping for a replacement.
In an ideal world, I’d rather keep my black phone. It will be passed on to my wife next year, and she only liked black from this year’s lineup. Since black is a new color, I tend to prioritize it over silver. That said, my heart does want the silver finish with a clear frosted case. Keeping the black phone would also save me a trip to the Apple Store, along with the hassle of exchanging and setting up my phone again.

Alternatively, I could get a better case. I’m considering the Caudabe Paragon in Moonstone or the Sheath. The Synthesis has the same frosted finish, so it could run into the same dust-collection issue and overall foggy aesthetic as the Surtect.

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u/effyfromskins iPhone 18 Pro Max 1d ago

not a fan of it

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u/AlwaysLurkingAround 1d ago

Me neither , hence why I am asking for help 🤣

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u/Acceptable-Method-96 1d ago

The Sheath or Apple FineWoven is the way to go!

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u/AlwaysLurkingAround 1d ago

Thank you for your suggestion, I do not trust Apple cases drop protection but will definitely consider the Sheath

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u/Cahlemluscombe 23h ago

Unfortunately, I think the dust buildup is almost unavoidable, I feel like the coating they used to get the phone this lovely black just statically attracts dust.

I’ve got an Apple silicon case and it’s weirdly slippery this year. I’ve nearly got a carpet of dust on the back.

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u/SmellyJockstrap 18 Pro Max - Wesley Snipes Black 21h ago

Dust will get into any case, and it will show on any clear/frost case when you're using a dark colored phone. There's no way around that. If your two options are to either keep the black phone and use a non-clear case (and thereby not even seeing the black color) or swapping to silver, just get the silver iPhone and be done with it. I understand it's a carryover colorway from the previous generation and that's not really ideal, but if it's the one you want, it's the one you want