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Auto Glym Super Resin Polish Finger Print Protector

Not sure why I tried this, but I was polishing the Alfa in the sun & and thought mmm the paint work is very smooth and noticed it resisted my grubby finger prints.
So I thought I’ll wipe my phone screen with the rag which was a microfiber non scratch cloth and low and behold it was like the Teflon coated Iphone.
Start with a clean screen of course.
Get a clean microfiber cloth, ad a glob of Auto Glym Super Resin Polish cream to the cloth and work into the cloth so when you wipe and polish the screen its not to wet.
Let it dry to white film and polish off.
Let me know if any of you guys try this and your results.
CHECK IT OUT IT'S AMAZING!!!!
Apply 2 coats to make sure you get full effect, not too thin either.

Tempted but rather wait for some more feedback. I guess it doesn't scratch the screen or degrade the quality in anyway? How about anti glare?
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Tempted but rather wait for some more feedback. I guess it doesn't scratch the screen or degrade the quality in anyway? How about anti glare?
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It improves the screen as no dirt or finger marks build up.
No issues with this application.

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Tempted but rather wait for some more feedback. I guess it doesn't scratch the screen or degrade the quality in anyway? How about anti glare?
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It improves the screen as no dirt or finger marks build up.
No issues with this application. Just an amazingly clean slick screen....aka teflon coated iPhone 3gs, but better.

Maybe worth applying it to a screen protector to see if it produces the same results?

This sounds like an awesome idea
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this is either incredibly good as an idea or a total hoax. any evidence?

Screen protectors are not going to be a good test. Being an uneven surface, unlike your screen.
At the end of the day your phone has a non pouurious surface.
Car paint does have a pouurious surface and you can remove auto glym.
You are trying to coat your screen with a liquid polymer gloss to help repel dirt. that's all, you can wash it off with washing up liquid. But I reconcile soap is more dangerous than a liquid polymer on glass surfaces.
Rod

Will pick some up tomorrow but will be applying it to a cheap screen protector 1st. Will report back tomorrow pm.

ive got a bottle of this in the cupboard. tempted to give it a go but must admit im a little cautious. does it get in the ridge around the edge of the screen? i can imagine it'd be impossible to buff out of there!

No its fine, use a micro fibre cloth to buff off then you get into the small area and apply with your finger using small circular motion as you would buffing it on the car, keep doing it for about 3-- 5mins until it get nice and thick and stops beading on the surface, then let it dry, as it takes a while to go off on the glass surface, indoors.
The crazy thing is if a finger print does transfer to the screen you can use your other finger to wipe it away, as its got a very low friction surface now.

has anyone else confirmed this yet? I managed to get a near empty bottle, sooo tempted! my greasy finger prints are annoying me!
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Am also waiting on more feed back
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I only see my finger prints when the screen is off! They disappear when it is on so it doesn't matter.
I will not risk damaging the original protection of the screen.

You are all aware that SRP is a very fine polish....polishes by their very nature use very small particles to scrub surfaces down to a smooth finish. In SRP's case it is very small particles but they still scrub. Been using it for years on my cars and its very good at leaving a very smooth surface - it does this by scrubbing away any debris and smoothing out scuffs and scratches.
Car paint is softer then galss but in the long run it may still damage your screen. If you really want to use car cleaning products on your screens then just wipe it normally then add a layer of sealant or wax. Will leave the coating that does exactly as you want but without any of the polishing.

On the odd occasion I actually use the desire as a phone. Is this stuff gonna interfere with my facial moisturiser?

AGRP is a mild abrasive. USE IT AT YOUR PERIL.....

Exactly, as others are saying, car polishes are abrasive. I can imagine it might work, but personally I wouldn't let it anywhere near my Desire's screen.

Sorry to revive such an old thread but I just used some Autoglym Glass Polish on my Xoom, Defy and Galaxy Nexus and it works a treat! Designed to clean car windows, there's no way it will bother fortified glass one bit. It keeps my screens fingerprint free for longer and makes it a breeze to wipe off smudges.

【Repair】Fix bubbles/dirt/fingerprints behind your screen protectors!!

For all the people that have bubbles/ lint /dirt / fingerprints behind their screen protector from a fumble or rushed / botched install. here is your salvation!
It is a little known fact that *most* of the screen protectors are completely washable. The "sticky" side wont wash off or smear or in any way ruin.
1. Peel it off
2. Run under water and use your hand to remove lint, dirt specs, smudges ect.
3. Hold by the corner tightly (little as possible) with an absorbant towel and shake vigorously in front of a fan or air purifier (better) until completly dry.
NOTE. Slowly air drying will leave water spots from impurities in the water. Purified water may solve this problem.
4. clean screen
5. reapply protector CAREFULLY THIS TIME!!!
6. and, repeat if necessary for perfect clean lay.
there is nothing i find more annoying than a bubbled screen. i got a perfect lay on my third attempt. first got botched by an incomming call, then got lint in there.. you know, life..
hope this helps some people. spread the word.

I know the feeling, I live in a dusty old house, and it is almost impossible to get a protector on there without some mote of dust landing.
But thanks for the tip
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Another tip use scotch tape to peel off the screen protector and remove dust particles from the sticky side of the screen protector.

thats a good idea too.

Heh, nice tips, had this issue when i owned an iPhone 3Gs.

Some other tips that work for me.
Instead of water, get an alcohol screen cleaner wipe as it will clean and dry quickly.
If you are in a dusty environment, go into the bathroom and run the shower on hot to create alot of steam, this will remove most of the dust from the air.

Will definitely have to try this when I get home. Thanks!

OOPS! did i bump that?

I've known this for a bit now, I thought most people would since some screen protectors are applied using a mix of soap and water.

iDroidFan said:
I've known this for a bit now, I thought most people would since some screen protectors are applied using a mix of soap and water.
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ive had a few screen protectors, never had one that, suggested that...
and no not everyone knows about it.

the shower works great for my apt, theirs not much airflow going on so theirs a bunch of dust but the shower does the trick.
Ive also found that the secret to applying screen protectors
TAKE YOUR TIME, NO RUSH
and be careful

iDroidFan said:
I've known this for a bit now, I thought most people would since some screen protectors are applied using a mix of soap and water.
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I also apply mine wet, then squeegee the hell out of it.

Gadget Guru said:
I also apply mine wet, then squeegee the hell out of it.
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I tried the squeegee method, had no bubbles but I had dried water spots underneath when it dried. the water here has a lot of minerals in it.
water spots on your dishes? you need get dry!! Lol
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Nice, thank.

this works pretty good

Or just do what I do, apply it in a clean room under a hepa filter using powder free gloves......

unfortunatly we all dont live in a bubble... lol

Nice tip. Thanks

Cool tip.
What are your favorite ways of actually applying the screen protector?

thanks, very useful

Clean touch screen

Hi what can I use to clean the phone touch screen (SE x8)? It's always oily. My phone have screen protector, it's a plastic sticker on the touch screen.

simply clean Fingers
I use a small microfibre cleaning rag without any liquids

I use a damp tissue or cloth followed by a dry one. Works as well if not better than the fancy stuffs.

I have a microfiber cloth also but after a cple days wet paper towel then dry it with the cloth

Any glass cleaner, applied to tissue/cloth and wiped over screen will do the trick.

glass cleaner will leave a residue behind because of the ammonia. after you take a shower just wipe it with your damp towel. Does the trick perfectly

Brasso gadget cleaner i use it for my streak its sh?t hot
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Seanzle said:
glass cleaner will leave a residue behind because of the ammonia. after you take a shower just wipe it with your damp towel. Does the trick perfectly
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I think that could get moisture inside the device, which is probably not a good thing :S

you can use white vinegar small amount 1/2 and 1/2 water on the damp cloth and then dry it will remove the grease and slime your fingers put on the screen/protector

Micro fiber cloths for the win... or your T-shirt.
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I use rubbing alcohol and wipe it with microfiber. So far it works okay on my HTC HD2, but cannot be sure if the alcohol will do any damage to the screen.

Try windows/white board cleaner WITHOUT amonia.

I also use microfibre rag without any liquids.

Damp cloth , dry with microfibre cloth

Mouth vapor and t-shirt!

Microfiber will do!

Try Zagg wipes. You can get them off zagg's website (cant post links sorry)

First thins first that I have learned, before touching any tech nology, wash your hands! Use antibacterial soap and hand sanitizer to remove the grease, next, take a nice microfiber cloth and gently rub the phone in circles, wax on, wax off motion. Once you have complted this step and the creen is completely clean, gently glide your clean finger across the screen in a swiping motion... see how xlean it feels
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nandroide said:
First thins first that I have learned, before touching any tech nology, wash your hands! Use antibacterial soap and hand sanitizer to remove the grease, next, take a nice microfiber cloth and gently rub the phone in circles, wax on, wax off motion. Once you have complted this step and the creen is completely clean, gently glide your clean finger across the screen in a swiping motion... see how xlean it feels
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Thanks Howie Mandel.

icebuck said:
Mouth vapor and t-shirt!
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Seems so simple doesn't it. Unless you are playing beach volleyball just prior to cleaning your phone you'll never scratch the glass with a t-shirt.
Microfiber and cleaning solution, LOL.

[Q] Cleaning the screen

The A100 seems to pick up smudges more than anything else I own.
My phone, which is smaller but otherwise looks nearly identical and shares a Gorilla Glass screen, doesn't pick up fingerprints nearly as easily nor obviously.
I've tried cleaning with an eyeglass cleaner (which works great on the phone), a drop of liquid hand soap and others and nothing seems to be a particularly good solution.
I've generally use a soft microfiber cloth, although I've experimented carefully with cotton terry and soft paper.
Has anyone found anything that cleans well and perhaps resists smudges?

Ever tried a 50/50 mix of white vinegar and distilled water? That and a paper towel picks up oils very well, and if you don't douse the paper towel with the solution leaves it nice and shiny. Nothing I can think of which resists smudges, at least not until the Max Planck institute manages to make that soot-derived coating work.

I use a foaming automotive glass cleaner and a paper towel.

The smudges were bothering me terribly, too, until I added a GreatShield matte screen protector a couple of months ago. Since then, reflections are greatly diminished, and smudges a thing of the past.

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The smudges were bothering me terribly, too, until I added a GreatShield matte screen protector a couple of months ago. Since then, reflections are greatly diminished, and smudges a thing of the past.
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Got the same thing, works great. Definitely reduced glare, and much less fingerprints showing after use. I normally just use a slightly damp microfiber cloth to wipe when I need to.

Thanks for the replies.
Even though the screen is Gorilla Glass, I didn't think of using an actually glass cleaner. Too much Plexiglas in my life, I guess.
I found one automotive cleaner/shiner in my garage that works okay, but ordered the matte GreatShield today. I'm just hoping I can get it on cleanly without dust underneath.
I've been disappointed with skins on my phone. (Clarivue and Zagg were two brands that were both a waste of money with inferior products and poor customer service.)

Screen cleaner
I use Monster cleaner the I got from Best Buy.
Cleans really nice, cuts down the glare and finger smudges are kept at bay for days.

i use Endust LCD and Plasma wipes
i wipe off the excess moisture with whatever those little screen cleaning rags are called
it gets my screen squeaky clean

fred99u said:
i use Endust LCD and Plasma wipes
i wipe off the excess moisture with whatever those little screen cleaning rags are called
it gets my screen squeaky clean
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Yep LCD pannel cleaner spray and a micro-fiber towel works well to clean it(untill you touch it again). Though I would say in the long run a shield that keeps it from getting smudged in the first place seems like the best solution.

NoSudo said:
Yep LCD pannel cleaner spray and a micro-fiber towel works well to clean it(untill you touch it again). Though I would say in the long run a shield that keeps it from getting smudged in the first place seems like the best solution.
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i agree a screen protector is a must

Will be buying a screen protector this weekend, feel like it's time, haven't used a screen protector since like 09 on my dark iPhone days.
I clean mine with household polish, the stuff that says is fine for electronics and glass, it leaves a pretty good friction free finish - I've tried alsorts on my tablet to keep it clean, Brasso gadget clean, LCD panel stuff, generic gadget cleaning stuff. Turns out bog standard polish is the best for me

RangerJay said:
The A100 seems to pick up smudges more than anything else I own.
I've generally use a soft microfiber cloth, although I've experimented carefully with cotton terry and soft paper.
Has anyone found anything that cleans well and perhaps resists smudges?
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I have found this microfiber cloth to work very well:
http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/microfiber_lens-cloths.htm
I wet the corner of the cloth with water and wipe once with the wet end. Then I do a few quick wipes with the dry end the screen is like new.

How many goes does take you to get a screen protector on perfectly?

I thought I'd just do a poll, this really could apply to any phone so I put this poll in a popular phone forum section. I remember for my SGS2, it took 7 tries (ie 7 protectors) to get one on perfectly, ie no dust no bubbles whatsoever. That equated to a total wastage of $30+ before finally nailing one.
Just got a new phone (Note 2), bought the Steinheil Ultra Crystal. 1st one in the pack, about 10 pieces of dust. 2nd one in the pack, 3 pieces of dust. Total wastage, $18. FML
I have found if it's not on perfect 1st time, lifting it up to dab away dust with scotch tape introduces more dust.

Apply it in your bathroom with some steam generated by hot shower or crane.
Helps preventing dust particles under your protector
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Apply it in your bathroom with some steam generated by hot shower or crane.
Helps preventing dust particles under your protector
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What I find helpful is place the phone on a newspaper. Do not use cloth because it would only create cloth particles and sticking them onto your phone as your breath when applying the screen. In addition, wipe off the screen with a clean cloth dampened with a little ethyl alcohol. Allow the screen to dry and then use another cloth (the ones that come with your screen protectors) to wipe off. Make sure you do this under as much lighting as possible. Once you don't see any specs of dust on the screen start lining up the screen protector from one end of the phone so you know exactly how the screen looks on the phone. The final steps involve peeling off the cover and laying it on the screen. Do this slowly. Press down on the screen as you peeling off the cover. I would not peel off the screen and then stick it onto the phone. This will most likely increase your chance of getting minute dust particles sticking on the screen. Always check for dust on the screen as you go. If you see any, stop right away and blow it off and reapply. This method does not completely prevent the dust particles from sticking onto the screen protector but it will minimize it.

One. I clean the phone with my shirt and water. Clean it with the microfiber cloth. Peel about 1/8 inch off the screen protector, apply to phone slowly while removing film and use the card provided in screen protector box to flatten it our with bubbles. Any bubbles and I lift slightly and re apply. Easy peezy
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And the last protector I put on I did it in my work truck!
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Use the Hinge method

Just bought a 100x screen protectors for $20 time to try this out

where I work, we have controlled rooms to avoid particulate in the materials, I tried in these rooms, and I can assure that it's better to do it in the shower (LOL)
Or you can buy one of these protectors that include an spray, it's completely safe to put on of these, even in the case you screw it up, you can remove it, and apply more spray and put the protector again.
(i will never buy a normal protector after use the ones with an spray included)

I use the hinge method, works first time most times even in a room with lots of dust.

is it really possible to do it perfectly?
that, I got to see.
I tried it so many times I even can't remember, and I never succeeded.
Anyhow I gave up
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None. My gorilla glass is nearly unscratchable. Phone was dropped face down on cement and just a tiny micro scratch on the bezel.
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Tw1tchy said:
None. My gorilla glass is nearly unscratchable. Phone was dropped face down on cement and just a tiny micro scratch on the bezel.
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Take it to the beach and see if you can say that again.

None. My gorilla glass is nearly unscratchable. Phone was dropped face down on cement and just a tiny micro scratch on the bezel.
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Wow you are so lucky your screen didnt break! hope not to come off as patronising but these things break so easy....get that thing some protection man. Mine broke on its first fall.

I've wasted so many with specs of dust ruining it I do them all after I've had a shower while still naked and hot water running and it works every time.

Tellymon said:
Wow you are so lucky your screen didnt break! hope not to come off as patronising but these things break so easy....get that thing some protection man. Mine broke on its first fall.
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I don't see how a screen protector saves a screen from smashing tho. Gorilla glass is good and I find the closer they are to the lcd the better smash protection.
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Take it to the beach and see if you can say that again.
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Lucky only rocks on the beaches where I live.
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You guys should try out the SGP Curved Crystal... its freking amazing feels as if theres nothing on your screen.

I got my screen protector on first try...
Currently using a cheapo screen protector I bought from eBay for like a dollar.
Honestly, there's nothing to it.
Clean screen>Placement>Credit card to lightly remove air bubbles>Peel>Microfiber to remove any smaller bubbles.
Bam!

I've been using BestSkinEver for all my devices. Perfect application on first try everytime. That's probably the nature of wet application ones though.
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Hinge method. Then if there's particals trapped beneath, use tape to remove them.
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I always use belkin ones, every time it goes on perfect.
Here's a tip if you are getting a lot of dust under it.
Take 2 sticky tapes and place one on the corner of the screen. Lift your protector up with one piece of tape and get that dusty ***** underneath it with the other one.
Also a very good tip! If you are experiencing a lot of dust in your environment whilst placing the protector. Place the protector in the bathroom after a long shower! No kidding!

It helps to clean the apartment first - seriously-