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Being the one that turned most of you on to XtremeGuard screen and full body protectors with that crazy deal they had going for 75% off and free shipping here in the States, I think I need to do my own review of the product so here goes.
Battery cover
First and foremost, yes the cut of this cover allows for removal of the battery cover. Upon initial inspection of the cover I noticed some black specs along the edges as most others have mentioned. As for the cut of the cover, it's not perfect but it's close enough to where I didn't need to modify or cut it in any way to allow it to fit. I don't know how they go about cutting these things but one area they can improve on would be the cuts, I'd like to see more clean, smooth and precise cuts free of "hiccups" or jagged edges. One are in particular that stands out is the area around the charging port, will post pics once the cover is done curing. Another is the corners...I don't know what, if anything, can be done to decrease the gap around the corners but I'd like to see that exposed area there made smaller as well. Lastly, the area that surrounds the camera, speaker and flash is cut with some pecuilar angles I'd guess to ensure maximum coverage. I would prefer something that follows the contours and general shape of the items in that area more closely....those items in that area have more of a rounded square shape so I think if that cutout followed the same outline it would be much more uniform and cosmetically appealing.
Installation:
The install is very straight forward, relatively easy, but requires patience.
Prep
Gather up a small bowl, something just large enough for you to dip you fingers in freely, a microfiber towel (a cleaning cloth that came with a screen protector will suffice), some soap (I prefer Johnson & Johnson Baby shampoo), the squeegee that came with your protector and of course, the protector itself.
This was my first time installing the full body protector and I wanted to minimize dust contamination so I followed the advice of one of our more experienced members and did the install in my bathroom with it all steamed up from the hot shower I had running. I forget his name, sorry, but if you read this let me know and I'll credit you The idea behind doing this is that the steam and humidity in the room will hold the dust down. So after steaming up the room (I just let the shower run the whole time honestly, about 10-15 minutes) I washed my hands and cleaned off the protector under warm tap water to try and get rid of as many of those black specs as possible, removed the cutout for the camera, speaker and flash. Dried off my hands one I was happy with the results and cleaned the battery cover, which of course had been removed from the phone, making sure not to get any fingerprints on it. Set that aside and fill up your bowl with warm water (1 cup is plenty) and add a drop or two of baby shampoo, gently stirring it in the water to avoid bubbles. Dip all your fingers in the water and then peel the backing off the protector, then dip the protector in the bowl to coat it with the mixture and lay it down on the battery cover. No need to be precise with this initial placement, but precise enough to ensure the cover doesn't touch anything else like the counter. I'd suggest laying it down from top to bottom, this will ensure minimal air bubbles get trapped under there. Once it's on there you'll be able to move it around to get it where it needs to be and once you do so you can begin working it to get out as much of the water and bubbles as possible. Because of the way I laid it down I had very little air bubbles or water trapped under there so I decided I'd just use my fingers, didn't use the squeegee at all but you can if you choose. Instead of rubbing or dragging my fingers across the protector, which can cause it to move ever so slightly, I "rolled" my fingers in the trouble areas where I seen an air bubble or gathering of moisture. Once I spotted the area I would take my thumb and set it down on it's side, just off to the side of the area, and roll it over the area as if taking a fingerprint. Don't be shy, press as hard as need be. I prefer this technique as it virtually eliminates any marring of the protector and ensures it stays in place at the same time. You will spend much of this time trying to get the corners and the top/bottom edges to lay down, take your time. You may even need to hold said areas down for a few minutes each but they will eventually start to hold. After you think you've got it, recheck your work and make sure you have no lifted edges and that everything is lined up nicely and set it aside. I put mine out in the direct sunlight for a couple hours to help speed up the process.
Screen protector
Preinspection turned up some black particles again, grrrr.....This is a QC issue and i'm going to bring it up to them and hope they make the changes needed to ensure it gets rectified. Not a big deal though, just washed it off as best as i could before installing. The cuts again aren't the ultimate in precision but it does cover the whole screen....just for clarity, there are cutouts for the earpiece, one of the sensors up top and the home button, these cutouts are in the shape of a U so there are exposed areas where those cutouts are. But top to bottom, side to side, the whole screen, beveled edge and all, are covered except for those areas. The only thing I did differently is applied a piece of scotch tape over the camera lens...this was to prevent possible damage to it as I had the phone sitting on the counter at the beginning of the install. Install is the same as listed above, however this time I did use the squeegee because I had to lift the protector once after the initial lay down which caused much more air bubbles and water pockets. So once I got the protector in place by sliding it around I grabbed the cleaning cloth and pressed down firmly on the area by the earpiece and home button to absorb as much water from those areas as possible and using the squeegee I worked it side to side to minimize the water concentration around those two areas, making sure to absorb any significant water being expelled during the process. MAKE SURE TO DRY YOUR HANDS AFTER GETTING THE INITIAL LAY DOWN DONE! You will be handling the phone and don't want wet fingers touching your SIM card or microSD card slots, let alone the battery connectors. After getting 99% of the water/bubbles out and being happy with the coverage of the protector I used the cloth to absorb any water build up along the edges and to ensure the protector was pressed down nicely all along the outside edge of the screen. This was a much quicker install, maybe 5 minutes. It is not resting outside next to the battery cover in direct sunlight to expedite the curing process.
Pics will be posted once the curing process is done, most likely not until late this evening or even tomorrow.
Pic don't show up for me. Can anyone else see them?
Novarider said:
Pic don't show up for me. Can anyone else see them?
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It takes many hours for these to cure, at least 8. I'm setting mine out in direct sunlight to expedite the process but still, don't expect pics until late tonight or tomorrow.
I meant the pictures at the top whatever the are
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I meant the pictures at the top whatever the are
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You still can't see them?
would you like a video of the install for this skin? I made one a few days ago.
tillithz said:
would you like a video of the install for this skin? I made one a few days ago.
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Sure...wouldn't hurt
ironic we prefer j&j baby soap... where you standing over my shoulder when I filmed this? lol
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ironic we prefer j&j baby soap... where you standing over my shoulder when I filmed this? lol
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Nah, I'd have pushed you aside and showed you how to do it in 5 minutes
I used J&J when I installed the XG on my Atrix 2 and it worked out nicely so it's gonna be my go to soap for this until it somehow shows me it's not worthy.
Well, looks like i'm gonna have to peel this one off and go at it again. I got 2 specks of dust on the screen, one close to the middle and one on the bottom right Other than that, looks good and feels good too. No distortion, banding or any other clarity defects. It's not quite the smooth as glass finish as the one on my Atrix 2 but it's very, very close. No orange peel or anything like that but if you look close enough at an angle in direct light reflections you can see some very slight texture. If it weren't for that damn specs of dust, I'd be satisfied.
After using the TriboScreen for a week I kind of like the feel of those. The feel of these wet application protectors is a bit tacky, not enough to impede using the screen but not nearly as slick and smooth as the dry application type. Not really an issue to me if the protector covers every square inch of the screen since I have a Silicrylic case on it so i'm strongly considering giving a dry application protector another shot since I have 2 more XtremeGuards which I can always fall back on if need be.
Any suggestions on a nice dry application protector?
Gadgetz said:
Well, looks like i'm gonna have to peel this one off and go at it again. I got 2 specks of dust on the screen, one close to the middle and one on the bottom right Other than that, looks good and feels good too. No distortion, banding or any other clarity defects. It's not quite the smooth as glass finish as the one on my Atrix 2 but it's very, very close. No orange peel or anything like that but if you look close enough at an angle in direct light reflections you can see some very slight texture. If it weren't for that damn specs of dust, I'd be satisfied.
After using the TriboScreen for a week I kind of like the feel of those. The feel of these wet application protectors is a bit tacky, not enough to impede using the screen but not nearly as slick and smooth as the dry application type. Not really an issue to me if the protector covers every square inch of the screen since I have a Silicrylic case on it so i'm strongly considering giving a dry application protector another shot since I have 2 more XtremeGuards which I can always fall back on if need be.
Any suggestions on a nice dry application protector?
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I always use air duster when I want it 100%. Works flawlessly.
chrischoi said:
I always use air duster when I want it 100%. Works flawlessly.
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Never thought of that
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Gadgetz said:
Never thought of that
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Turn on the shower and get some steam going it the popular method.
BTW anyone reading this, if you miss any of the coupon sales, ebay has the full body for $4 delivered http://www.ebay.com/itm/XtremeGuard...ccessories&hash=item35bcdc39ee#ht_3731wt_1270
EDIT: I think I am either addicted to these or to saving, ordered 5 more FULL Body protectors. Who can pass it up, delivered for $10! (that's a total so far of 7 full and 7 screen I've ordered, at $1 per screen and $2 full, it's cheap!)
clockcycle said:
Turn on the shower and get some steam going it the popular method.
BTW anyone reading this, if you miss any of the coupon sales, ebay has the full body for $4 delivered http://www.ebay.com/itm/XtremeGuard...ccessories&hash=item35bcdc39ee#ht_3731wt_1270
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Gadgetz said:
This was my first time installing the full body protector and I wanted to minimize dust contamination so I followed the advice of one of our more experienced members and did the install in my bathroom with it all steamed up from the hot shower I had running.
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Did that
I think xtremeguard is good. Also their customer service. Im waiting for my replacement as I messed up putting my first ones. Lol. First they gave me a refund then when I contacted again I asked them to send me replacement
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I like the XG too, it would be perfect if not for the 2 specs of dust that got caught under it, grrrr. I just wish it were more invisible cause when tilted at an angle I can see some superfine texture....cant feel it, its more like waves or swirls in the material itself instead of being completely transparent. Think im gonna try a different one to see if there's better out there.
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You can try SGP
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Xcor3 said:
You can try SGP
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I may, but not now. Going with Realook.
My XG is now fully cured and bubble free aside from those two specs of dust that got in there. I've got that rainbow banding something fierce, all over the screen, its bad Gonna slap on the protector that came with my case to see how that is, this one's gotta go, cant even wait till my Realook's get here. Very disappointed
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Gadgetz said:
I may, but not now. Going with Realook.
My XG is now fully cured and bubble free aside from those two specs of dust that got in there. I've got that rainbow banding something fierce, all over the screen, its bad Gonna slap on the protector that came with my case to see how that is, this one's gotta go, cant even wait till my Realook's get here. Very disappointed
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You ordered the dry or wet realook?
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Got mines today, can't wait to install it
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I just got it today. I only got the face shield part, as I have a body-glove case for the phone, and don't need much protection except for the face.
It was $14.99 (for just the face). Yeah, it's kind of expensive, but I'm happy with the product. I had it on my Samsung Moment, and it definitely helped. I'd used other screen protectors before with other phones, and they always seemed to not work well. The corners would come up, or they just didn't protect the screen.
The Zagg works really well, in that it's almost like a rubber. It stuck to my Moment like epoxy. The only problem was my own fault, i let some specs of dust get on the screen just before I put it on, so I was left with a few tiny bubblee and some slight wrinkle marks from peeling it off and re-applying it about 6 times.
Anyways, I just installed the one on my Evo. This being my second Zagg invisble shield, I had a little bit of a better time getting it on. I did get a slight fingerprint on the bottom corner. I would suggest makiing sure your fingers are wet while doing this, or maybe wearing a rubber/plastic bag glove. Turn the phone off before anything. Then I made sure the shield was soaked before applying it. It was easy to slide the shield into place once it was on the phone. Make sure to line up the top around the front camera and prox. sensor. Then just squeegie everything. Make sure to not squeegie too much water upwards, try to keep water out of the speaker. Always try to keep the face of the shield wet while using the squeegie, to prevent scratching or moving the shield. If you mess up and see a spec of dirt or something underneith, you can peel the shield off within 3-5 minutes and re-apply. Make sure your fingers and the shield are wet again before the re-apply.
Mine turned out good. I'm happy with it.
Yep I like mine . Some people complain they are too rubbery. Mine is fine, just took a little over a week to break in.
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I just bought some cheap ones on Ebay. They shipped it to me fast, and it seems to be working fine... I had the same cheapy on my mogul, and had no complaints.
The ebay co. gave me a coupon code for 10% off. Here- my contribution to this site:
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peace
Returned mine to Best Buy, too rubbery.
I have three EVO's and I put the Zagg on all three. I made sure to keep a paper towel handy on application and picked up all excess water from the squeegie areas. Be sure to apply the spray on your fingers and on top the screen to aid in a perfect "laydown" of the screen.
I've had no problems on any of the screens. The Zagg screen is a nice product.
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Soupskin said:
Returned mine to Best Buy, too rubbery.
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Yea but how long did you have it on for?
the BodyGuardz that I placed on my EVO already raised in a corner. I had tried them cause folks had said the Zagg had too much orange peel. which I can see on my mp3 player . is the Zagg phone shield less orange peelish than that of a small mp3 shield?
I'm very pleased with the Zagg on the mp3 player...that stuff is awesome.
I don't know if anyone else had this problem, but mine got all scratched up in like 2 days. I didn't have a case on the phone at the time because radioshack didn't have any at time of purchase.
The phone had NO scratches and the Zagg got giant ones through the whole screen protector from what looks like my left thumb nail. My phone goes in my left pants pocket, so there is nothing else there. I had a Zagg on an mp3 a while back and had none of these issues. I don't know if I got a bum one or what, but it was promptly returned after a few days.
Has anyone else had issues with it getting really scratched up in just a normal use scenario? The guy at the store was shocked when he saw it as he uses the zagg products as well.
my mp3 player has a scratch line across its zagg shield. it acquired this scratch as part of demonstration i did for someone. (i'd done this demo a few times and all scratches had healed themselves). this time it was hit as hard as i dared to without fear of busting it. that scratch remains...the only scratch that has been unable to heal itself.
I Zagg my screen, and it's got my vote. I typically abuse my phones but this is my first smartphone, so I wanted to care for it. It did take a couple days to settle in. When I used it on day one I thought for sure I'd remove it because it felt way too rubbery.
Has anyone else had issues with it getting really scratched up in just a normal use scenario?
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Sometimes I've got what looks and feels like a surprisingly awful gash, but a solid scrubbing with my shirt dissolves it quickly. I think because it's kind of gummy it collects crap now and then. Also, anything that presses on the skin (a nail, or something as minute as a crumb if I set the thing face down) leaves an indentation that lasts for an hour or so.
Only down side is that it does feel a little rubbery once in a while. I can't tell if it's humidity or what causes it. It's usable, and I can deal with it to keep my screen pristine.
you only get the rubbery feeling when the screen is absolutely clean.
It only works if it has oil on it. Say... the oil from your skin. Rub it on your cheek and then wipe it with a lint free cloth... and it will be nice and smooth again.
I think that's why it doesn't show fingerprints nearly as much.
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Yea but how long did you have it on for?
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I had it on there for 4 days
I had the full body kit on my old HTC Fuze and put a screen protector only on my EVO. I discovered a problem that I didn't have with my old phone though.
I ride a sportbike and use a tankbag to carry my stuff to work every day. Since the EVO is a much bigger phone, it didn't fit in the phone pocket, so I have been keeping it in the map pocket, which is a large pocket with a clear plastic covering. Well the other day it was hot and the top clear cover of the pocket stuck to the ZAGG on the EVO and when I removed the EVO from the pocket it pulled the ZAGG right off.
I planned to do a warranty replacement but I didn't know you have to send in the old cover so, I'm SOL. I've now got a Kindle screen protector that I cut to fit. It's matte and perfectly smooth. It'll do until I can order a nicer one online (it does cause a little distortion as it's really low quality but it was also dirt cheap at Wal-mart so it'll suffice for now).
Can we get some pics of it installed? I had this on my iPhone and HTC Hero but took it off because of the "slipperiness" of the screen... I don't like how my finger got slightly stuck sometimes.
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I had the full body kit on my old HTC Fuze and put a screen protector only on my EVO. I discovered a problem that I didn't have with my old phone though.
I ride a sportbike and use a tankbag to carry my stuff to work every day. Since the EVO is a much bigger phone, it didn't fit in the phone pocket, so I have been keeping it in the map pocket, which is a large pocket with a clear plastic covering. Well the other day it was hot and the top clear cover of the pocket stuck to the ZAGG on the EVO and when I removed the EVO from the pocket it pulled the ZAGG right off.
I planned to do a warranty replacement but I didn't know you have to send in the old cover so, I'm SOL. I've now got a Kindle screen protector that I cut to fit. It's matte and perfectly smooth. It'll do until I can order a nicer one online (it does cause a little distortion as it's really low quality but it was also dirt cheap at Wal-mart so it'll suffice for now).
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If you find a good way to mount it to your bars, please send me a PM and let me know!
I'd love to get mine mounted up high so I can see GPS directions and record video/snap pics too.
I use Swype on my Evo and the invisibleShield was sticky enough to mess with my input. I had it for about a week and a half, but I ended up getting another screen protector. I kept the back and side parts on.
I still have invisibleShield on my iPod Touch, and it is great. It was just that Swype so was much harder to use with invisibleShield.\
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BTW, OP, if you get dust or something on the invisibleShield during installation, usually run the sticky side under a faucet for a bit and that tends to help.
Mine already has scratches after only two weeks of use. And I am still careful where I place my phone. First go around with Zagg. I have used bestskinsever.com for couple of my old devices. It was better. And I might go back to it.
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My Zagg Screen Protector review (WITH PICS)
here are pictures of mine. I took these pictures with my old blackberry curve, as I don't have any other camera. I can get a bigger size of these from my flickr account, if needed. I figure you should be able to see this and get a pretty good idea.
literally smooth as glass
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you can kinda see the edges of the screen protector here.
I know these shots are NOT very good, its only the blackberry camera! but the screen protector quality doesnt look much different in real life. Its a good protector.
I use Zagg on my Evo, and my old phone & iPod, and they've always worked good and never really felt rubbery to me. They will feel kinda sticky, or rubbery, if your fingers are sweaty or wet, and your pushing hard. If you're not pressing hard on the screen, your finger still glides across the screen.
I haven't had issues with the Zagg protectors getting scratched, although if you leave them in your pocket with keys or something like that, and pressure gets applied it can leave a imprint that can be hard to get out, although usually scrubbing the area with your finger for a while helps get it out.
On my old phone, I replaced the screen protector once because it did start to come up from the screen, and then pocket lint got under it and it got worse. At first I just cut the 'infected' area off, but it continued. I suppose checking your protector for flaws like that and doing what you can to stop them before they start is a good idea.
Anyways, when I took the protector off, it was difficult and when I took it off it stretched out a bit and it wouldn't have fit back onto my device if I had chosen to reapply it. It also was a bit "orange" or brownish. I didn't notice the discoloration while it was on the device though. So that wasn't an issue to me.
I put the protector on for both my device, and my dads device. When I put the shield on my dads device it didn't go on as smooth as mine (you can't tell there's anything on it really, there're a few very minor imperfections). His screen protector has some bubbles under it, and I can't figure out why. You can kinda feel the screen being a bit rougher, but my dad says that he doesn't notice them, or feel them, and they're not a problem for him (he is kinda old though >_>).
I suppose that's what I have to say about the screen protector, but I'm definitely going to watch for the screen peeling up, and coming off.
I think that Zagg is a great product as long as you can put it on correctly, and keep up a little maintenance on it, like making sure bubbles on the edges don't form, and such.
Sorry 'bout it being a long post, but meh.
I had the full body shield installed on my phone last friday. only when i got home did i notice there were these vertical lines/streaks showing up on the screen part. it is much more noticeable on a white background and at certain angles it kinda has a rainbow effect to it.
i brought it back today and the "installer" said that that is common for their screen protectors and was hesitant to replace it. i wouldn't really bother about it but the lines are all over and distracting, there are even a couple right smack in the middle of the screen!
i've used invisible shields on my other phones and never had issues like this.
anyone with similar experiences/problems?
After reading about the frustrations of those of you who have had trouble installing screen protectors, and your disappointment with the results, I've written this guide to help those of you who suffer from bubbles and dust after installation or who just generally struggle with getting the screen protector applied.
This guide has been amended since the original post to illustrate techniques I've used successfully over many PDAs and phones, and each time I get a PERFECT install, no dust or bubbles and almost always perfectly even edge-to-edge positioning.
I can STRONGLY recommend the WriteShield Crystal from Pocket PC Techs, the Vikuiti films which are made by 3M or the SPG/Spigen/Steinheil screen protector products. What I find different about these two brands is that they seem to have a harder more scuff/scratch resistant surface than low-quality 'cheapo' sheets. I had a WriteShield on my HD2 for over a year without ever noticing any damage to it.
Based on some comments offered later in this thread, I'd like to interject some thoughts by way of personal commentary.
There seems to be some bizarre belief among some XDA members who consider spending the least amount of money they can get away with on a screen protector to be some sort of badge of honor, as though saving $5 on an item that protects a $400++ phone is a laudable goal. Make no mistake about it - just because you may have paid only $50 for the phone doesn't mean that's what it's actually worth. Perspective, folks. Perspective. I've used all sorts of sheets from Boxwave and Fellowes, and none of the 'cheapo' types can hold a candle to the products I advocate for above. I'm not a plastics or chemical engineer, but there is a difference from one sheet to the other. The point about buying a better protector is that you'll have to replace it less often, if at all. In my view, any item that keeps my (very expensive) phone looking newer for longer and thus preserving my pleasure and ease-of-use is worth a few bucks. [Thanks to ephestione for prompting me to discuss this!]
Now, on to the procedure.
** Note: This guide is intended for self-adhesive (non-water based) films, but the techniques should work for those other types like Zagg which rely on a spray method. Some may also wish to use a mild soapy solution and/or diluted isopropyl alcohol to help reduce static and ease positioning, but I caution strongly (and would go so far as to discourage it) as excess can seep into the phone and damage it. It also will make any dust particles hard to see and even harder to remove.[Props to frottage and jmwarren85]**
Preparation:
A clear, clean, well lit work area. (An environment with higher humidity like a bathroom where you've run hot water in the shower can help eliminate static that can attract dust) [Thanks, RammY]
Adjustable height chair to get comfortably close to the phone without straining (I recommend roughly chest height, so that you can easily rest your arms on the work surface).
Sheet of paper or cloth to prevent scratches to phone and to present a clean work area.
Screen protector of your choice (see recommendations above).
Lint-free cleaning cloth, either felt or microfiber. I don't recommend toilet tissue (lint residue). Some paper towels are alright, but rough until the fibers soften up, so be sure you allow them to get damp.
Scotch (or other brand of clear) tape. Try not to use tape with very strong adhesive such as clear packing tape or "duck" tape, as it will be harder to remove at the end of the procedure.
Low-tack (not very sticky) tape such as painter's tape or masking tape - something easily removable.
Cleaning solution such as Windex, or better yet, anything suitable for optics or eyeglasses. What you want is something that won't leave a residue.
Reading glasses, for those of us over 40.
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Step 1:
Before you do anything, take a moment to lay the screen protector on top of your phone and move it around a bit to examine how much room you have on the edges. This will give you a sense of how much 'wiggle room' you have and how close on any one edge you'll have to get when doing the actual install. Some protectors are cut with closer tolerances than others. This step will enable you to have a sense of spacing so that you can more closely lay the sheet down with even spacing on all sides.
Also, make a note of the cuts and shapes. For example, the Inspire 4G has a different radius at the top and bottom corners, and the screen protector is cut accordingly. Note what happens in these two shots when I flip the protector in the opposite direction:
Step 2:
Once you've sized up your screen protector layout against the target, prepare two strips of "scotch" (clear adhesive) tape about 1"-2" long each, folding both sides side over to stick it to itself as a 'flap' or 'tabs', which will give you an easy way to grab the tape for removal after the screen protector is deposited onto the phone.
[*]Many screen protectors already have 'tabs' pre-installed. If your product has existing 'flaps' to help remove the protective coverings, the above step is not necessary.
Note: On some larger devices such as tablets, and in certain cases even on smaller phones, using more than 2 tabs can be an aid. Use your judgment. The beauty of this is that you can experiment with the feel of handling the protector prior to application to get some practice,[Props to igalan]
Lay one on the edge from where you will be removing the film backing on the adhesive side of the screen protector if your product does not already have one. Do the same for the top if your product has an upper protective layer but no 'tab' to remove it.
Step 3:
Clean the phone thoroughly. This is where the lint-free cloth and cleaning solution come into play. Be sure that you've removed all the fingerprints and dust specks. Use the condensation from your breath to see any flaws or residue left on the screen. Often it helps to buff the area when dry. It all depends on whether the residue you're cleaning is greasy, sticky, or whatever. Some smudges respond better to one method than the other.
Step 4:
4/28/13: Post amended to reflect lessons learned and improvements to technique using my HTC One as the model.
Lay phone on flat, clean surface and apply low-tack (masking/painter's) tape to the long side of the phone on the back.
Press tape to ensure it sticks around the sides as you bring it around to be even with the top surface.
Position screen protector as desired, and using one hand then the other, press tape on top of the sheet. This will act as a 'hinge' to anchor the protector in position as you proceed through the next steps.
Lift screen protector up and clean phone screen thoroughly again just to be certain, to ensure there's no dust visible.
Holding the one tape 'handle' that you created near the tab, remove the backing from the protector. You're going to get static electricity from this. I've never seen a case where it didn't happen, so be prepared for it, and do your best to keep the protector far enough away from other objects in the area it might come into contact with.
Once you've successfully removed the backing, grab the 'handle' opposite the taped side and SLOWLY approach the phone with a 'squeegee' or credit card, pushing the air out. Use your finger if necessary to help keep the product flat as it lays down and adheres to the phone's screen.
Step 5:
If you've been lucky enough to be in a dust-free environment, and slowly applied the protector from one edge to the other, you should now have a perfectly installed screen film. However, most of us are not that fortunate. This is again where the scotch tape 'handles' come into play.
** NOTE: This technique is NOT recommended for glass screen protectors, because of the "apply once" type of adhesive used. **
Create a 3rd length of scotch tape, but this time, only fold it over on one edge, which is where you'll be handling it, and hold it with one hand adhesive side up. This segment of tape will be the 'mop' used to remove any residue.
Find the spot that has the dust specks on it. Because any dust particles will have almost certainly stuck to the backing of the protector, as you pull up on one of the remaining 'handles' that are still attached to the phone, the dust specks will adhere to the protector, rather than the screen.
Note: Some very fine dust particles or fibers can lift the protector from the screen surface just enough so that they'll appear as though they're air bubbles. If you're concerned, follow this procedure and be prepared with a 'mop' to address it.[Thanks, MuF123]
Slide the strip with your other hand to the spot where the dust speck is, and let the film fall down again so that the tape comes into contact with the adhesive, and LIGHTLY apply pressure.
Lift the protector up, peel the 'mop' away and it should take the dust speck with it. Repeat as necessary.
Final step:
Presuming all went well, you have no dust under your screen at this point. Remove the tape flap you made starting from the center of the screen and peeling back to the edges, rather than from the edges inward which would risk lifting the protector off the display.
HINT: Do not lift the tape at a 90-degree angle to the surface of the screen. See if you can pull it off as parallel to the surface as possible, which again will reduce the risk you'll pull the protector off the surface of the display.
If there are any air bubbles, they should be close to the edges, easy enough to push out using your finger or a credit card covered with your cleaning cloth to prevent any grit from the card from scratching the protector.
Hope this helps!
Thanks for an excellent, thorough, and well detailed guide.
It's much appreciated.
Thanks alot!
great guide.. will try that next time..
Another great tip
If your are (for example) in your bathroom, let the hot water run, near the steam is no dust, so you can place your Screen Protector dust-free
Thank you this helps a lot.
RammY said:
Another great tip
If your are (for example) in your bathroom, let the hot water run, near the steam is no dust, so you can place your Screen Protector dust-free
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Absolutely correct, though the problem is that lighting in a bathroom is often not good for this sort of work. Also, it's hard to get the right height and distance from the phone when it's on the vanity, as opposed to say, a desk or work table. But thanks for the idea, I'll incorporate it into the guide as another suggestion.
This is awesome, I just bought a screen protector for my DHD and now I can use you guide!
Some great ideas, I will try them this weekend when I place one on my Thunderbolt after I remove the Zagg that I cant stand and was only a waste of money!!!
HarlyFan said:
Some great ideas, I will try them this weekend when I place one on my Thunderbolt after I remove the Zagg that I cant stand and was only a waste of money!!!
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Awesome! Let me know how it goes for you. Basically, the 'trick' is all in using the tape 'handles' to help steady and position the sheet, but the pointers on techniques, best practices and the steps in which it's done help.
Great guide! Will use this guide when my current screen protector falls off. Thanks!
Great guide. Will use it when I need a new protector! Thanks
Thanks for this guide - nice to see you are using my device the DHD in the example too
One point though in the past I have had good success using a soapy water technique that lets you reposition the protector till you feel its perfect - then you squeegy out the surplus water and when it dries it stays perfectly in position.
I say in the past because i used the above technique with my current DHD protector and its a flawed technique as there is a small gap around the edge of the DHD and soapy water entered the device and got between the screen and the display. I actually thought the device was ruined but over the course of the next 2 weeks it gradually dried and left no trace of the disaster. However I wouldnt do it that way again.
This guide is very, very thorough. Thanks a lot for the tips!
The adhesive tape part is pretty smart.
Good guide.
Great techniques, thanks. I would have never thought of using a piece of tape to remove dust particles. Can't wait to put a new protector on now!
Amazing Guide!
Thanks!
Nice one! thanks!
Mad props. I always manage some what fair when i use a method of peeling back the top end, placing it in position, peel back the protection layer slightly, and using a credit card covered with a cleaning cloth to lay the screen protector down by sliding down and peeling back from underneath. Like a vinyl car window sticker. This sounds much better. When I need a new one I'm using this method. Bookmarked and Thanks
Thanks for this guide, it will sure be useful to me
Hey guys,
I'm a sucka for trying different things,
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The camera lens & it's metal rim are both protected by the skin.
Here are some photos taken after the application of BSE:
All photos in my thread are un-edited, you either like the results or don't, but hope you guys appreciate the photos.
If your interested in purchasing, here is the link: http://www.bestskinsever.com/htc-one-x-skin
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here is a video after 3 weeks.
its holding out very well, no bubbles, marks, scratches or dents.
& here are some 'after 3 weeks photo's
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Thanks for the beaituful pictures.
I have also applied the skin to my HOX . However i have only applied the screen, and the back. havnt dared to do the sides yet
did you use the wet solution for the sides as well?
Awesome! I was looking for something like this since I HATE cases lol. Buying one asap.
mahdibassam said:
Thanks for the beaituful pictures.
I have also applied the skin to my HOX . However i have only applied the screen, and the back. havnt dared to do the sides yet
did you use the wet solution for the sides as well?
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Yes, I soaked everything. Lol
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Yes, I soaked everything. Lol
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How does it actually apply?
Did you buy from there or anywhere in the UK selling them?
shangostar said:
How does it actually apply?
Did you buy from there or anywhere in the UK selling them?
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It applys very well, its extremely sticky - even when soaked. (More so than others I've tested for other phones such as zagg, phantomskinz, bodyguardz and skinomi)
The skins are not tacky on the non-adhesive side, and only a small amount of orange peel effect are visible.
I'm definately keeping this one on for a while.
Screen quality is awesome, colours are vivid & still pop.
Fitting is great, it can't be faulted.
Tip - regarding the large back piece, start with the speaker grill and pogo pins (not the camera and flash) - once they are aligned- the rest will fit into place nicely.
During installation, I received only bubbles after installation on the screen only, the back, sides top & bottom surprisingly didn't produce any bubbles which I was grateful for.
All bubbles from screen vanished after 3days.
It adds a nice some extra grip as expected, but is not tacky.
The screen does produce some finger smudges as does most film-screen protectors, but does Not produce the rainbow effect which is usually visible after sweaty fingers use the white-background browser. - these smudges are easily wipe-free.
I really like the back-piece, I think it looks stunning.
Word of warning, even if your phone looks clean before installation, if you own the white HOX - it might not be once you apply the protector. LoL
I do have a 3 'minute' bits of fluff under the back of the phone, but unless you know they are there - nobody would notice them. - its no more or less than what you get on the phone without any protector on, so this doesn't bother me - that's the problem with white phones, they show things. LOL
And.... these things are damn cheap to buy, I've never used them before but always will in the future - great quality at a much lesser price. The skins come with no extras, no squeegee, no solution, no box or instructions - this keeps the cost low.
Hope that helps.
in ordering.....
shangostar said:
Did you buy from there or anywhere in the UK selling them?
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Bought directly from BSE - conversion rate with delivery price turned out to be £7.xx
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it will get pale yellow in few days. i applied it and removed.
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Hey guys,
I'm a sucka for trying different things,
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Very good installation but don't you find it "damaging" the design of the device? I really like the matte back cover contrasting with the glossy sides. You kinda lose this unique detail when putting on a skin.
I've had a very good experience in the past with SGP's matte skin for my previous Desire HD and it was a great - it kept the matte design of the device and you could easily think that the phone is naked BUT, after a few months, when I took the skin off the device I was surprised to see that the skin was extremely dirty. I could compare it to the difference between a transparent versus smoke color in TPU cases.
So, I'm not sure I would try this on my white One X - whereas on the brownish Desire HD it was barely visible (until I took it off) I'm not so sure a white One X would keep it's tidy white color over time.
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it will get pale yellow in few days. i applied it and removed.
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I don't know what you mean, mine still looks the same as my pictures above.
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Is there any difference in the pics quality. From what I see in the one u posted its not but probably you see it better. My lens are already scratched in 2 months since I have it so I wanna add some protection just there.
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Looks pretty good, but it seems like the protection doesn't cover the whole screen.
As I've been a user of these skinz and mostly bought from BodySkinz (have tried Zagg as well) as they give the cheapest and yet still the same quality as others.
Overall the skins are brilliant, I haven't had any of my phone take a single scratch on anywhere I had skin applied which was usually the full body.
I would highly recommend them, over-time they do taint in the colour (about after 6-9 months) and the edges may slowly start to unstick and get loose if they weren't applied properly, even if they were applied properly they still slowly come off but just takes longer.
I also have it for the HTC One X full body, it does cover the full screen with a very small border that isn't covered (about 1mm or less) though this very small border is not part of the main touchable screen.
The fully body provides full protection just about everywhere and only leaves a small rim below the buttons and the earphone speakers exposed. The camera is also not covered.
This applies to the EU / internation model, the Snapdragon versions have a different alignment (I know because they accidentally sent me AT&T ones first but were quick to replace it immediately).
gwuhua1984 said:
Looks pretty good, but it seems like the protection doesn't cover the whole screen.
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it does, the fit is perfect.
Is it the 1mm border, all protectors will have this - if you have edge-to-edge, they get caught easily and create a sharp edge.
Or is it because it doesn't cover the small black side that wraps around? (this isn't the screen btw)
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jargalus said:
Is there any difference in the pics quality. From what I see in the one u posted its not but probably you see it better. My lens are already scratched in 2 months since I have it so I wanna add some protection just there.
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The camera is fine with the skin.
It's an ease-off-my-mind to have my camera protected, it was my main concern without any skins installed.
Here is a very un-professional yet quick photo I took about 15mins ago, all on auto.
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hey guys,
here is a video after 3 weeks.
its holding out very well, no bubbles, marks, scratches or dents.
& here are some 'after 3 weeks photo's
Never heard of these before, but I like the look of them!
Do you know how hard it is to remove from the phone, and if it leaves any residue on it, and is it hard to apply? I can hardly apply a screen protector without having to remove it and place it again because I think it's not applied straight! I'm currently using a cheap case I got for about £2.50 from eBay, but I plan to buy a ProPorta one is they make a nice leather one for the One X (I had a nice leather one from them on my Desire HD).
Northantrim said:
Never heard of these before, but I like the look of them!
Do you know how hard it is to remove from the phone, and if it leaves any residue on it, and is it hard to apply? I can hardly apply a screen protector without having to remove it and place it again because I think it's not applied straight! I'm currently using a cheap case I got for about £2.50 from eBay, but I plan to buy a ProPorta one is they make a nice leather one for the One X (I had a nice leather one from them on my Desire HD).
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I find wet application protectors much easier to apply than dry ones, and they certainly stick down better.
You just need to not be afraid to wet your phone a bit.
I use one single drop of fairy liquid in a pint glass of warm water to create my solution, and I keep rinsing out the glass until all the white frothy bubbles have gone.
I make sure both hands of mine (especially my finger tips) are soaking wet before touching the protector.
Remove the protector from its backing,
I then soak my protector in the pint glass for 30 seconds.
Clean the phone as best as you can, (take your time) removing all dust and fluff.
Then remove the soaked protector from the glass, and allowing some excess water to drip from the protector.
And apply to the screen, checking even gaps from top, bottom and sides.
If you don't align proper first time, pull it off gently (so you don't stretch it) and re-soak in the glass.
Once it's aligned and your happy with its position, use a card (bank card, store card etc) and gently push out the water from the centre outwards.
... Don't not push hard on the protector with your card, it can create dents. (sideways gliding across the screen)
Once you have got most of the water out, remove excess water from the phone with a cloth (you can do this as you get the water out from underneath the protector)
Ok, once most of the water has gone, your protector will have some bubbles, and will look like crap, it will have have a dirty look - don't worry.
Hair dryer helps, but I tend to keep running GL Benchmark on all tests, it heats the screen up and drys the protector el-natural. Lol
Try to use the phone very little for at least an evening, and keep running the benchmarks.
And just allow it to stand, dry and cure itself to perfection (can take a few days, or as little as an evening)
.... That's my methods and have been for years.
If you get a bit of fluff under the protector, it's tough luck - I don't recommend AT ALL trying to remove it, it's near damn impossible as these protectors are seriously sticky.
Removal of protectors is really quite easy, lift a corner and keep pulling. lol - I've yet to try one that leaves residue.
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chrisjcks said:
I find wet application protectors much easier to apply than dry ones, and they certainly stick down better.
You just need to not be afraid to wet your phone a bit.
I use one single drop of fairy liquid in a pint glass of warm water to create my solution, and I keep rinsing out the glass until all the white frothy bubbles have gone.
I make sure both hands of mine (especially my finger tips) are soaking wet before touching the protector.
Remove the protector from its backing,
I then soak my protector in the pint glass for 30 seconds.
Clean the phone as best as you can, (take your time) removing all dust and fluff.
Then remove the soaked protector from the glass, and allowing some excess water to drip from the protector.
And apply to the screen, checking even gaps from top, bottom and sides.
If you don't align proper first time, pull it off gently (so you don't stretch it) and re-soak in the glass.
Once it's aligned and your happy with its position, use a card (bank card, store card etc) and gently push out the water from the centre outwards.
... Don't not push hard on the protector with your card, it can create dents. (sideways gliding across the screen)
Once you have got most of the water out, remove excess water from the phone with a cloth (you can do this as you get the water out from underneath the protector)
Ok, once most of the water has gone, your protector will have some bubbles, and will look like crap, it will have have a dirty look - don't worry.
Hair dryer helps, but I tend to keep running GL Benchmark on all tests, it heats the screen up and drys the protector el-natural. Lol
Try to use the phone very little for at least an evening, and keep running the benchmarks.
And just allow it to stand, dry and cure itself to perfection (can take a few days, or as little as an evening)
.... That's my methods and have been for years.
If you get a bit of fluff under the protector, it's tough luck - I don't recommend AT ALL trying to remove it, it's near damn impossible as these protectors are seriously sticky.
Removal of protectors is really quite easy, lift a corner and keep pulling. lol - I've yet to try one that leaves residue.
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Thanks for all this info! Thinking of buying one, just a bit afraid about the getting the phone wet part
GL benchmark tests sound like a great way to warm up the phone!
Thanks again
Hey guys, having been a die-hard fan of SGP ultra crystal screen protectors for all the devices in the home (Evo LTE, One, iPhone 4(s), Asus TF101), I was a little disappointed to learn from another thread here that SGP didn't have plans to bring their tempered glass screen protector to our shiny new N7 FHDs. I had checked out the SGP model on my friend's Note 2 and decided that on my next device i would give one of these a try. Luckily i-Blason came to the rescue with their version of a tempered glass screen protector and here's my review, I hope it will be helpful and perhaps answer some questions.
The protector was packaged in a plastic folder frame and came in a padded envelope. On the inside it had the regular microfiber square, squeegee, and the protector itself in a paper sleeve as well as the protective plastic on both sides.
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Immediately I noticed how much thicker and stiffer it was compared to the dry apply plastic ones. I tried to flex it a bit and of course being at that thickness, it did have a small amount of give but overall pretty hard. I tried to get a picture of how thick it is compared to an SGP Ultra Crystal for the HTC One that i had lying around, but the photos don't really illustrate too well the difference between the two. The first is the i-Blason, second is the SGP.
Looking at the screen protector itself I thought there were holes for the camera and the sensors, however it was actually the case that it was actually just thinner at those parts in the back, the front is one continuous piece with no holes in it. This came as a surprise to me as I was expecting holes, but given how thick it is and its stiffness, it was a good call on their part.
I used the hinge method, and scotch taped any particles of dust out of the way. My house is pretty dusty so it actually seemed like the hover method might have worked better, ymmv. Once you get it in place, due to its stiffness its actually pretty easy to lift up without worrying about bending the corner.
I got it on there properly aligned, but as you can see in some of the photos there are some spots where the adhesive just didn't seem to want to stick too well. I've had this issue in the past with a few of my SGP protectors, so i would just guess its the silicone adhesive not being completely uniform on the underside. The issue is cosmetic and does not affect the display sensitivity or the quality once the screen is lit.
Heres some photos of the 4 corners after I was done. The cut was very precise and everything lined up perfectly.
Heres a picture of it from profile after installation. I am slightly worried about the fact that it does stick up a bit from the bezel, but given that my friend's Note 2 is pocketed and his is just as thick, there shouldn't be any problems with lifting, especially since I intend on having it in a case when I'm out and about. Something to think about though if you're the kind of user that doesn't like cases ruining the looks of your device.
And finally, I tried my best to take before and after photos of the same screen on max brightness. We all know that trying to take a photo of a screen is usually a futile endeavor in regards to showing distortion of screen protectors, but what the hell here they are for the sake of completeness.
Can you tell which is which? I can't so i guess thats a good thing.
I don't think I've seen many complaints if at all regarding the fact that the screen is too slippery. I know that at this dpi and this smaller screen size typing is more difficult as the already oversensitive screen registers even the tiniest movements as a swipe. This screen protector actually brings that slipperiness down, to about the same as all my other devices naked. Looking forward to using my device more now as I didn't care too much for the super slippery glass. I was in an excited hurry to write up this review as I know there are others that were curious about his product and I'm willing to bet they probably have only a smidge more patience than I.
TL;DR: I was skeptical of this screen protector as I have never heard of nor had any experience with the brand, however I wanted to try something new, and i'm glad it turned out well so far. If i had to give this thing a score, it would have to be a 4.5 out of 5 due to the spots on the screen that didn't quite stick completely and thus introduced some visual artifacts.
PROS:
Thick, the hardness probably won't do much against a drop on the side, but it might protect it better than a dry apply plastic protector and not have the orange peel or rubber feeling of wet apply protectors.
Easy to install: The stiffness makes installation via the hinge method a breeze. Lifting corners to get rid of dust after you get it aligned is also painless as theres little risk of bending it like with plasic protectors.
More scratch resistant? I didn't want to try it with a key test, but i'm hoping given its 8H rating that it will maintain its pristine appearence longer than my SGPs, which admittedly scratch when you breathe on them.
Its glass, you're basically putting another screen on top of your screen, thats like strapping another car in front of your car to protect its front.
CONS:
Price: when I bought this on amazon it was 20 bucks, it has since gone up to 25. Last time i checked the SGP crystal clear is priced at 13 per piece on their website. This is almost twice the price, but if it lasts through the life of 2 SGPs and still looks awesome, its totally worth it.
Thick: Its primary strength may prove to be a weakness. The screen protector MAY be subject to lateral forces which may start to lift it, time will tell.
Doesn't stick perfectly at some places: This could be my fault for having lifted it a few times to pick up dust, or it could be its too stiff and doesn't want to conform, or less than perfect adhesive application at the factory. Whosever fault it is, the problem is cosmetic and in no way affects the operation of the N7.
Not prime eligible: Not really a knock on the product itself, but i had to wait quite awhile for this.
Having just had a few hours with it, I can say that I would recommend this to any one who wants to try a glass screen protector. They could have priced it more ridiculously, but at the current price point it seems fair for what you're getting.
UPDATE: Those tiny little spots are gone now that ive spent a little bit of time applying regular finger pressure on them for a few minutes.
What case is that? And nice review! Was thinking about getting one myself.
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xsaqzw said:
What case is that? And nice review! Was thinking about getting one myself.
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Its a dBrand skin
Nice review. I ordered the same one. Interestingly the mailman just dropped mine off while reading your review Lol. I'll apply mine when I'm off work tomorrow xD
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I also received and applied my i-Blason screen today. I think mine came with a defect on part of it, because there is one bubble that refuses to go away. Its not dust either. I'm super anal about not having bubbles. So I asked i-blason if they can send out a new one as their is a 1 year satisfaction warranty that specifically says it covers bubbles underneath the screen. Other than me being anal about the bubble though, this is a super screen protector and I highly recommend it to anyone.
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I just received mine today as well. The install was quick and easy. No bubbles, everything lined up perfect. No loss in touch response either. I would recommend this screen protector.
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lacrossev said:
Looking at the screen protector itself I thought there were holes for the camera and the sensors, however it was actually the case that it was actually just thinner at those parts in the back, the front is one continuous piece with no holes in it. This came as a surprise to me as I was expecting holes, but given how thick it is and its stiffness, it was a good call on their part.
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I know you mentioned it is just thinner in those areas and they aren't actually holes, but I wonder why they all keep doing anything special at all for the notification LED on the clear models. They are putting in extra effort and it makes it worse
I could understand on the anti-glare models. Illumishield got rid of the notification cutout on their latest SP version.
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I know you mentioned it is just thinner in those areas and they aren't actually holes, but I wonder why they all keep doing anything special at all for the notification LED on the clear models. They are putting in extra effort and it makes it worse
I could understand on the anti-glare models. Illumishield got rid of the notification cutout on their latest SP version.
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Probably so you can see it better. I think it makes sense in this case.
got mine yesterday as well, just installed it. installed pretty cleanly.
so far i love it.
anybody using a case to cover the back of the n7, not a skin per se, but more of back cover/case, which doesn't interfere with the screen protector?
I got a defective one today. Big bubble is under the glass.
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Did you try to pick it back up and pushing down on that spot as you're laying it down? Once the bubble gets trapped its impossible to get out with the squeegee
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lacrossev said:
Hey guys, having been a die-hard fan of SGP ultra crystal screen protectors for all the devices in the home (Evo LTE, One, iPhone 4(s), Asus TF101), I was a little disappointed to learn from another thread here that SGP didn't have plans to bring their tempered glass screen protector to our shiny new N7 FHDs. I had checked out the SGP model on my friend's Note 2 and decided that on my next device i would give one of these a try. Luckily i-Blason came to the rescue with their version of a tempered glass screen protector and here's my review, I hope it will be helpful and perhaps answer some questions.
The protector was packaged in a plastic folder frame and came in a padded envelope. On the inside it had the regular microfiber square, squeegee, and the protector itself in a paper sleeve as well as the protective plastic on both sides.
Immediately I noticed how much thicker and stiffer it was compared to the dry apply plastic ones. I tried to flex it a bit and of course being at that thickness, it did have a small amount of give but overall pretty hard. I tried to get a picture of how thick it is compared to an SGP Ultra Crystal for the HTC One that i had lying around, but the photos don't really illustrate too well the difference between the two. The first is the i-Blason, second is the SGP.
Looking at the screen protector itself I thought there were holes for the camera and the sensors, however it was actually the case that it was actually just thinner at those parts in the back, the front is one continuous piece with no holes in it. This came as a surprise to me as I was expecting holes, but given how thick it is and its stiffness, it was a good call on their part.
I used the hinge method, and scotch taped any particles of dust out of the way. My house is pretty dusty so it actually seemed like the hover method might have worked better, ymmv. Once you get it in place, due to its stiffness its actually pretty easy to lift up without worrying about bending the corner.
I got it on there properly aligned, but as you can see in some of the photos there are some spots where the adhesive just didn't seem to want to stick too well. I've had this issue in the past with a few of my SGP protectors, so i would just guess its the silicone adhesive not being completely uniform on the underside. The issue is cosmetic and does not affect the display sensitivity or the quality once the screen is lit.
Heres some photos of the 4 corners after I was done. The cut was very precise and everything lined up perfectly.
Heres a picture of it from profile after installation. I am slightly worried about the fact that it does stick up a bit from the bezel, but given that my friend's Note 2 is pocketed and his is just as thick, there shouldn't be any problems with lifting, especially since I intend on having it in a case when I'm out and about. Something to think about though if you're the kind of user that doesn't like cases ruining the looks of your device.
And finally, I tried my best to take before and after photos of the same screen on max brightness. We all know that trying to take a photo of a screen is usually a futile endeavor in regards to showing distortion of screen protectors, but what the hell here they are for the sake of completeness.
Can you tell which is which? I can't so i guess thats a good thing.
I don't think I've seen many complaints if at all regarding the fact that the screen is too slippery. I know that at this dpi and this smaller screen size typing is more difficult as the already oversensitive screen registers even the tiniest movements as a swipe. This screen protector actually brings that slipperiness down, to about the same as all my other devices naked. Looking forward to using my device more now as I didn't care too much for the super slippery glass. I was in an excited hurry to write up this review as I know there are others that were curious about his product and I'm willing to bet they probably have only a smidge more patience than I.
TL;DR: I was skeptical of this screen protector as I have never heard of nor had any experience with the brand, however I wanted to try something new, and i'm glad it turned out well so far. If i had to give this thing a score, it would have to be a 4.5 out of 5 due to the spots on the screen that didn't quite stick completely and thus introduced some visual artifacts.
PROS:
Thick, the hardness probably won't do much against a drop on the side, but it might protect it better than a dry apply plastic protector and not have the orange peel or rubber feeling of wet apply protectors.
Easy to install: The stiffness makes installation via the hinge method a breeze. Lifting corners to get rid of dust after you get it aligned is also painless as theres little risk of bending it like with plasic protectors.
More scratch resistant? I didn't want to try it with a key test, but i'm hoping given its 8H rating that it will maintain its pristine appearence longer than my SGPs, which admittedly scratch when you breathe on them.
Its glass, you're basically putting another screen on top of your screen, thats like strapping another car in front of your car to protect its front.
CONS:
Price: when I bought this on amazon it was 20 bucks, it has since gone up to 25. Last time i checked the SGP crystal clear is priced at 13 per piece on their website. This is almost twice the price, but if it lasts through the life of 2 SGPs and still looks awesome, its totally worth it.
Thick: Its primary strength may prove to be a weakness. The screen protector MAY be subject to lateral forces which may start to lift it, time will tell.
Doesn't stick perfectly at some places: This could be my fault for having lifted it a few times to pick up dust, or it could be its too stiff and doesn't want to conform, or less than perfect adhesive application at the factory. Whosever fault it is, the problem is cosmetic and in no way affects the operation of the N7.
Not prime eligible: Not really a knock on the product itself, but i had to wait quite awhile for this.
Having just had a few hours with it, I can say that I would recommend this to any one who wants to try a glass screen protector. They could have priced it more ridiculously, but at the current price point it seems fair for what you're getting.
UPDATE: Those tiny little spots are gone now that ive spent a little bit of time applying regular finger pressure on them for a few minutes.
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What is that red cover on the back of got Nexus 7?
Hmm, they won't ship to Canada.
foodude1 said:
What is that red cover on the back of got Nexus 7?
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It's a dBrand skin. There's a thread for it in this section. Please don't quote the entire OP in the future...
I had a pretty large bubble when I applied mine at first. You have to work from the middle out. It is harder to work the bubbles out then compared to a normal screen protector.
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Malden said:
I had a pretty large bubble when I applied mine at first. You have to work from the middle out. It is harder to work the bubbles out then compared to a normal screen protector.
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I am not comfort on the think and no hole at front camera position.
Got the screen protector earlier this week, and finally got around to installing this afternoon. No issues applying, though it's a little skewed from user error. The screen protector is on par with all the other glass SP on my other devices. For my it's just added comfort that the original glass is protected.
I noticed a few "marks" under the screen protector after application. They seemed to be indentations in the adhesive from the factory. Applying fingertip / fingernail pressure to the affected areas for a few seconds seemed to help the silicon stick better and clear the trapped air.
I'm glad they chose not to leave holes in the screen protector. Less area for dirt, dust and lint to collect. The camera doesn't seem to be affected by the layer of glass. The illusion of a "cutout" may just be the lack of silicon adhesive in each area. I highly doubt they took the extra time to grind down each area.
Get this screen protector. You won't be disappointed in the feel and protection.
I've had mine on for over a week I think it's great.
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I am not comfort on the think and no hole at front camera position.
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The "hole" by the camera and the notification light are not actually holes. I didn't look closely at the sp before I applied it but I think they are just areas where the glass is thinner so there is no adhesive on those areas or it is a different type of glass. If you rub your finger across where the camera and notification light are it is completely smooth. You don't feel an indentation or anything. So it is just one solid price of tempered glass with no cutouts. It does gives the appearance that there are cutout holes there but there aren't. It does not affect the camera in any way.
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My original one ended up shattered when I received it. Emailed the company and they sent a replacement. Just got my new one today. Easy installation. As for the shattered one, I took a knife to it for kicks. No scratches. Definitely worth the money.
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Note: I initially intended to post this on the V30 subreddit, but then the mods on there decide to remove it for some stupid reason... (it took me 4 hours to write this guide FFS!) But I guess that is typical of reddit mods in general.
So now I have posted it on here. F*** reddit! Anyways rant over
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PREFACE
When it comes to tempered glass screen protectors (TGSPs) for the LG V30, or for any curved phone in this matter, finding the perfect one can be quite a tricky task, simply because there might not be a perfect one due to the curved nature of the display.
I just want to tell you guys that from my experience, there IS a perfect tempered glass screen protector out there, but before I get into that, HERE ARE THE TWO MAIN COMMON TGSPS THAT YOU SHOULD AVOID AT ALL COSTS!
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#1 : DO NOT buy the common "full cover" TGSP that you see on sites like Aliexpress or eBay.
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Be aware as while the pictures might look like the glass is curved, it isn't. In fact the edges are as flat as a pancake!
So when you put the protector on, the flat straight edges of the protector will protrude out, making the phone not only uncomfortable to hold, but also makes it very easy for dust to get trapped under the protector, and overall generally looks ugly AF. And that's even not the worst part. The worst part is that this screen protector relies on sticky adhesives that only sticks onto the edges of the device, so you have a big gap of air in between the protector, making the V30's beautiful AMOLED display look like some cheap unlaminated IPS screen. All of these downsides makes this screen protector a big no-no.
#2: DO NOT buy the regular TGSP that doesn't fully cover the display.
Don't get me wrong though, this is miles better than the pseudo-"full cover" TGSP as the entire screen protector is electrostatically adhered to the display, which drastically improves clarity. However while they don't make your display look like crap, it is generally still an eye-sore and you'll eventually want to take it off.
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So getting all that out of the way, here's what you should buy:
DO BUY UV GLUE TEMPERED GLASS SCREEN PROTECTORS
After researching a little bit more, I finally stumbled across the perfect TGSP that ACTUALLY has curved glass on its edges! This TGSP is unique as it uses UV glue as the bonding process rather than relying on electrostaticity or a sticky adhesive.
Now putting glue on your screen might sound a bit crazy, but it actually comes off easily and doesn't damage your screen at all as shown in this video:
This is what the UV glue screen protector looks like on my V30:
Here are 3 main reasons why you'd want to consider buying a UV TGSP over a regular TGSP for the V30:
1) It ACTUALLY covers the entire curved screen.
Compared to the more common "full-coverage" TGSP, the glass on this one is curved while the glass on the former is flat like a pancake. And I don't mean curved as in "2.5D", I mean the edges are actually curved downwards to fit onto the V30's concave screen.2) It is insanely clear and transparent.
Unlike regular TGSPs (and especially w/r/t the non-electroadhesive ones), the UV TGSP offers the most clarity and transparency. Personally I found the colors and saturation to look every bit as vibrant and sharp as the original display, and the blacks still retain their deep AMOLED goodness. I was seriously shocked as to how sheer it looked, as if there was nothing on the screen at all. Now I can finally admire the V30's gorgeous display in confidence!3) It only costs around $3 if you buy it on eBay or Aliexpress.
And now here are the 3 main reasons why you wouldn't want to buy this:
1) Lol I'm just kidding there's only one. Obviously this requires a bit more time and effort to put on than a regular TGSP, emphasis on "a bit". You have the extra step of applying the UV glue onto the display, and curing the glue for about a minute. If that sounds too complicated, then this (and generally any task that requires minimal patience) is probably not for you.
IMPORTANT SIDE NOTE: They don't tell you this on the listing, but when installing the glass, it is highly recommended to cover the speaker grill (with tape, cotton, sticky tack, etc.) so that the excess glue won't go into the speaker. Also I'd recommend wiping the edges of the screen with a cotton ball dipped with alcohol if there is any excess glue on the edge.
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DO BUY TPU ("HYDROGEL") SCREEN PROTECTORS (as an alternative)
Luckily for those that don't want to risk putting glue onto their screen, there is a great alternative to TGSPs. Another obscure type of screen protectors are TPU screen protectors.
These ones are made of a soft rubbery TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) material that is very flexible, and because of the flexibility, these are made to fully cover the curved edges of the V30, providing even better coverage than the UV TGSP. HOWEVER...... one major downside to TPU is that it is nowhere near as strong as glass. The flexible nature of the material also creates new problems, such as air bubbles when installing or peeling. So if you are looking for the absolute best protection, this is probably not the best idea. That goes for all plastic screen protectors in general.
Here is a picture I took of my V30 with the hydrogel film screen protector applied:
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SUMMARY/TL;DR
Avoid the "3D curved full cover" TGSP, they aren't actually curved and makes your beautiful AMOLED screen look like an unlaminated IPS screen.
Avoid regular TGSPs, while they don't make your display look like crap, it is generally still an eye-sore and you'll eventually want to take it off.
Do buy the UV glue TGSPs. This is the real deal as the glass is actually curved on the edges, giving you full screen coverage. It also has the best transparency I've ever seen on a TGSP.
Do buy the "Hydrogel" TPU screen protector. This is a great alternative to the UV glue TGSP. It covers a bit more of the V30's screen, while also providing superb clarity and screen visibility. The downside is that is it more prone to scratches.
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If this guide helped you in any way, or if you found it to be very informative, please give me a thanks
And sorry if the formatting of this post is all over the place, it's my first time doing a detailed guide on here.
Link to buy the UV glue tempered glass screen protector:
►https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32996700177.html?
►https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33044886254.html
►https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-LG-V50...-Tempered-Glass-Screen-Protector/133154480173
Link to buy Hydrogel TPU screen protector: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32946624680.html?
One point. There are 3D curved glass protectors that are actually curved. I have one on my phone. The down side is that the glue is only around the edges. The decreases the touch sensitivity slightly. I can't give you the product name as it was shipped with my phone in an unmarked envelope.
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Hi,
I would love some more experience reports from other people and also ... I like to pay with paypal and therefore Ebay links would be cool because paypal is rather expensive on aliexpress.
I also wonder how the removal of the glue really works - maybe it is just me but I cannot see a lot on the video that shows this process ...
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daniu said:
Hi,
I would love some more experience reports from other people and also ... I like to pay with paypal and therefore Ebay links would be cool because paypal is rather expensive on aliexpress.
I also wonder how the removal of the glue really works - maybe it is just me but I cannot see a lot on the video that shows this process ...
regards
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Here is a more obvious example of someone removing the UV protector: https://youtu.be/Z70dqq6kcF0?t=76
I would imagine it takes a bit of force to remove it, but it should come off without leaving any marks the screen.
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The down side is that the glue is only around the edges. The decreases the touch sensitivity slightly.
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If the glue is only around the edges, that means there is entire gap of air in between the glass and the display right? I wouldn't like that, not because of the touch sensitivity but because it makes your screen look super bad, like an unlaminated display.
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If the glue is only around the edges, that means there is entire gap of air in between the glass and the display right? I wouldn't like that, not because of the touch sensitivity but because it makes your screen look super bad, like an unlaminated display.
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It really doesn't look bad. But I still want to replace it with the uv glue type.
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Hi
did someone order anything described here?
I am waiting for the UV-glued glas but would appreciate any report before trying myself
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daniu said:
Hi
did someone order anything described here?
I am waiting for the UV-glued glas but would appreciate any report before trying myself
regards
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My UV glued tempered glass is still going strong after a month. Just remember to pour the liquid into a big blob in the center, and let the screen protector automatically fill in the rest via gravity (don't try to move the protector). Once the glass is completely filled, dry the glue with the UV light for a minute.
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My UV glued tempered glass is still going strong after a month. Just remember to pour the liquid into a big blob in the center, and let the screen protector automatically fill in the rest via gravity (don't try to move the protector). Once the glass is completely filled, dry the glue with the UV light for a minute.
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Just one question concerning this:
When do you remove the excess uv glue? I would be afraid that it hardens by the uv light in the wrong place
By the way - it is not gravity - it is capilarity ...
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daniu said:
Just one question concerning this:
When do you remove the excess uv glue? I would be afraid that it hardens by the uv light in the wrong place
By the way - it is not gravity - it is capilarity ...
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When the liquid glue is fully filled. If excess glue forms along the sides, just wipe it down with a tissue.
NeonHD said:
When the liquid glue is fully filled. If excess glue forms along the sides, just wipe it down with a tissue.
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I ordered mine. It's on the way. Did you have to cover any holes before you started?
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kenbo111 said:
I ordered mine. It's on the way. Did you have to cover any holes before you started?
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I didn't cover the holes on mines, but I think it would be a good idea to do so, maybe with small bits of tape.
P.S. don't mean to bump this thread, but I actually find it so interesting that—a week after making this post—I got a job offer at Mobile Outfitters. Now I apply screen protectors as a profession haha
My glas arrived today.
Application is much less scary than I expected. I used some tape around the device to avoid the glue getting somewhere it should not go.
However after the procedure my speaker seems to be covered by glue ... had to clean it with alcohol and am not finished yet. If someone has a better idea to get it clean again - tell me.
Another thing is: take care if the glad overlaps the device on both sides similar. I gave the impression that it is shifted to one side. Not really a problem since my transparent silicon housing covers that anyways
Besides these topics I like it and it is just great to have the complete display usable without a frame ...
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daniu said:
My glad arrived today.
Application is much less scary than I expected. I used some tape around the device to avoid the glue getting somewhere it should not go.
However after the procedure my speaker seems to be covered by glue ... had to clean it with alcohol and am not finished yet. If someone has a better idea to get it clean again - tell me.
Another thing is: take care if the glad overlaps the device on both sides similar. I gave the impression that it is shifted to one side. Not really a problem since my transparent silicon housing covers that anyways
Besides these topics I like it and it is just great to have the complete display usable without a frame ...
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Yup I love mines too, I think this is the best T.G. screen protector you could ever get for a curved glass phone. Mines is actually cracked already, but I'm planning to buy another one soon. Also try using a alcohol-dipped cotton swab to clean out the speaker.
Great guide! Just bought one on Aliexpress and there was a $2 off coupon so I got it for $1.99. I'll report back when I get it and get a chance to put it on.
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Ok - some more experience with this wonder glas:
in the last days - not even 1 week after applying the glas - I found lots of dirt on the edges of the glas. I carry my phone in my pocket and so there is quite a bit of fluff from my jeans. I tried to remove it carefully with the effect that the glue at the edges under the glas was also removed which did not look very nice. Today I wondered if the glas had moved slightly to the side. I tried to remove my silicon housing and found that it was glued to the glas/phone. Actually I know the problems of UV-glue from my job: they tend to never fully harden and can flow somewhere after month or years (stronger glues can cause severe damage). I had thought that this is not a problem here because everything is open and the device is exposed to the UV light contained in daylight
Trying to move the glas back ended in the glas jumping off the phone. As I had ordered 2 glasses anyways I applied the other one (this time with tape on the speaker). Now I will expose the glue for the rest of the day moving it from corner to corner with the UV light and hope that it is better after doing that. However I am still afraid that the light is just too weak. On the other hand I am afraid that a stronger light might damage something - which is possible ...
BTW: I find it a bit special that when you order 2 glasses you get only 1 UV light - what if the second one is a gift?
Bottom line for me at the moment: I am not sure if I can really recommend this glas. I will write again if something happens. Good chances that everything is OK now if I don't write. Unfortunately the other protector is not available for V30 ATM
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So where can I get just the uv light? I got my glass but, I didn't realize it didn't come with the light!
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So where can I get just the uv light? I got my glass but, I didn't realize it didn't come with the light!
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Hi,
oh ... that would be interesting - where did you exactly buy? Not your problem but I would prefer to not receive another UV light next time ...
did you receive the glue?
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