Can it be done? Should it? I ask because, since it's steamy, there will obviously be some moisture underneath the screen protector.
Thanks in advance.
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AirBruce said:
First off, I've tried a few screen protectors in my time. And to be candid, most of them have sucked. The last one I used, was one from bodyguards on my iPhone 4 (which worked less than stellar). When I switched over to the Android platform on the Epic 4g Touch, I went naked and just used the reg. screen. (Luckily just a few minor scratches from going naked, but nothing earth shattering.)
So quick background on ordering. I ordered Just Like Glass (JLG) on Cyber Monday, it got to my office in NYC on Friday Dec. 7th. And to add to the delay, unfortunately the mail room at my company failed to deliver mail to my dept on that day, and I had to wait the weekend until Monday the 10th. When I finally did recieve it, it came in a box and was nice and intact. (I placed photo's in this forum of the packaging for others to see. Just look it up on the thread to see how it arrives. I uploaded photo's of the packaging, and what to expect inside the packaging)
So I got it and took it home, and this is what I would recommend to all who receive this. And please follow these steps, they will help tremendously. It's going to sound crazy, but it really does work. Please take it into the bathroom with you (screen protector and your phone) and take a nice hot shower. (WITHOUT THE PHONE OR PROTECTOR OBVIOUSLY) Why do you want to do this? Because the steam will bond with dust particles and they will fall to the ground. You really want a nice and dust free room so you don't get any stuck between the screen and screen protect when you apply it.
Before jumping in the shower and getting down to the applying process, it is VERY important to familiarize yourself with the JLG screen protector. While it is still on it's protective sheet, just place it over the Note 2 screen to see and learn of how it will fit. Look and learn at how much space should be left on the top and bottom. All this is estimating and learning on how it's going to be placed before you get down to the nitty gritty is very important, and will prove to be invaluable for when you actually apply JLG.
After showering and drying off (and hopefully getting somewhat dressed) make sure you power off the phone, and you thoroughly clean it as well. (More than anything, clean the screen with the attached cloth.) You will see some moisture droplets appear on the screen due to the steam in the room, but it's ok. Just make sure you clean it very VERY well with the provided cloth. (DO NOT USE KLEENEX, OR A TOWEL, USE THE PROVIDED CLOTH) Why the provided cloth? Because it will not leave behind lint. It's just as bad as dust particles, and that is enemy #1 for applying a screen protector.
Next, make sure you have a cup or bowl of water next to you. (I used a bowl) and make sure you fill it up with water. Make sure you run the bathroom sink water for a while so you don't get any contaminants in it, so you can get it to as close to clean as possible. Then make sure you wash your hands with soap and water. Make sure you wash your hands well (even though you just showered and dried off) and after washing them, DO NOT DRY THEM! Just shake off the excess water. (Why not dry? Because you need your hands wet to handle the protector and it doesn't stick to your fingers, and also so you don't contaminate the applicator side of the protector with any contaminants from whatever you used to dry your hands.)
So after your done shaking off excess water from your hands, grab the JLG screen protector, and peel it entirely off the sheet it comes on. Grab the spray bottle that is provided and spray 3-4 full sprays on the sticky side of the screen protector. (Now the next part might seem counterproductive but it is important!) Make sure that you use your index finger and you spread the sprayed liquid over the sticky portion side of the JGL screen protector. Why is this important? Because you want the liquid to be evenly spread. Don't worry about contaminants ruining your future viewing experience. If you've followed these directions correctly, you've maintained as close to a "sterile" room/method as possible, and there should be no future contaminants on the applicator side of the JLG screen protector and your Note 2 screen.
Now while doing all this, make sure your hands stay nice and wet. Remember to use the cup or bowl next to you to keep your hands wet.
Next, using your index finger, do a sweeping motion of the sticky side of the JLG screen protector, to remove excess fluid. (Just one pass, you still need it semi wet) This will help with in having some leeway in mildly moving the screen protector on the Note 2 screen after applying. (More on this in a second)
After, (using both hands) grab the JLG screen protector from the top and bottom with your index and thumb, (with the sticky side down) and slowly and carefully lower the JLG Screen protector into place on the Note 2. Now, if you remember from what I said at the top, you should remember your testing of how and where it should have been placed as I stated in the beginning on where it should fit.
If done correctly, you will create a pocket of liquid between the protector and the note 2 screen, which will give you a little bit of latitude in moving it around just enough to place correctly. Once you are happy with the placement of the JLG screen protector, you can now slowly and delicately start to squeeze out the water that has created the little pocket of liquid between the two. Use a credit card or drivers license. (I used my credit card) Use it as a squeegee in "ironing" out the liquid between the two. I recommend from the center, to the top, and center to bottom. Keep going slow, using a little bit of force. While the liquid is squeezing out, make sure you use the provided cloth and absorb the liquid so that it doesn't get into the spaces between the home button or ear speaker holes. Go slowly.
After you have gotten most of the liquid out from under the JLG screen protector, still be careful with it. It may shift or move, and if that happens, your screwed.
Exit your bathroom, and you can now power up the phone. You can leave the phone on, but I highly recommend that you use it lightly if not at all over night. This will give the screen protector time to somewhat bond to the note 2's screen.
Once you wake up in the morning, you will see pockets of liquid and bubbles under the screen protector. Here you can do 1 of 2 things. You can either A) let the pockets dry out. (It will eventually, but it'll take a long time, like 7-10 days). Or you can (and I recommend you do this) B) Carefully squeeze out the liquid pockets from between the Note 2 and JLG screen protector. You're going to have to use a bit of force, because it's as if your steam rolling out the liquid. Just use your common sense, and push out the excess liquid pockets with your thumb. You can try to use a credit card, but found this works poorly, it's best to just use your thumb and force it out.
I recommend you squeeze out the pockets because if you don't, it's going to take 2-3 times longer for it to dry if you don't. Just do it without breaking your phone screen please. During this time, in the days following, you should be A-okay in using your phone, as well as the stylus, without having to fear of the JLG screen protector shifting.
Finally, after waiting a few days (it took 5 in my case) the screen protector should be dry.
So what do I think of it? I think it's incredibly better than ANY screen protector film you can get from Bodyguards or even Zagg Invisibleshield. Those were awful in the sense that when you used the stylus, it would leave imprints on the cheap plastic film. And those imprints are permanent. And god forbid you ever left something with a sharp point near or on top of it for more than 2 seconds. The imprints are almost certainly becoming permanent.
As for JLG, it doesn't work that way. It's so strong it doesn't leave imprints. And as for using the stylus it glides right over the protector. Now, the big question, Does it work just like glass? The answer, is a big 95% yes! It is not 100% just like glass, but it is very VERY close to it. In my humble opinion it is not better than glass, or 100% jus like it, but it is very VERY close to the stock glass on the Note 2 screen.
I state that this product is the best one on the market, and after curing completely, you will be VERY happy with it.
Some complaints I do have about it are this though. I wish it did cover the screen just a little more. About .5 mm in each direction. Is it REALLY necessary? I would say only if you're OCD. I think the cut is fine the way it is, but .5 mm in each direction would be perfect. (I'm not saying Scott should resize it, just saying though)
The next one is the "rainbow effect." What is this? After applying JGL, and it has cured (dried completely) you will notice a wavy/rainbow effect of lines that run vertically. It is not noticeable when the screen is on, but it is noticeable if you turn off the screen and hold up the phone at certain angles. If you can't find it at first, that's fine, you need a certain type of lighting condition and angle to see it, but it's there. Is this a rule breaker? Not really, I mean unless your OCD again, this isn't really a big deal, and for the most part (about 95%), is hardly noticeable.
The last complaint I have is the drying time. Depending on how much liquid you squeegee out, and how many pockets of liquid you steamroll out after, it can take a while for this to dry. When I used bodyguardz or zagg's, it would take about 2-3 days. This one took 2-3 times as long.
Lastly, I just wanted to add that Scott the CEO is great. I emailed him after my package never arrived due to it being tardy, and he wrote back to me to inform me of my package's tracking number in less than 24hrs. Honestly, this is great customer service, and I wish more CEO's out there would act like him. If you look at this lengthy XDA Forum thread, you can see that he replies to everyone, and in my opinion, he's the model of what customer service should be. Honestly, viewing his responses to other people on here, and his swiftness and accessibility, that is what made me decide on going with his product. If more CEO's or companies gave this type of service, I would more than happily buy from them.
In closing, if you have any questions, I'd be more than happy to answer them. I just hope this review can help others out there on not only how to install the protector, but how it works and what to expect.
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It's how I do most of mine... helps keep the dust to a minimal also
That doesn't answer my question in any way. JLG is a wet install. If you were to read my question, it refers to a DRY install. Of course wet installs can/should be done in that way, but, I was asking about dry ones.
Why wouldn't you be able to do install in a steamy bathroom? Worst comes to worse there is some moisture that gets underneath and will dry in a couple days... Nothing wrong with it... You should do it to keep the dust down... No harm can be done
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The adhesive used in dry installs is different than the one used in wet installs, which is why I was asking. Not sure if the trapped moisture would affect the glue used in one of the dry install sp's.
I've put on screen protectors of various phones, including friends' and co-workers. I've never put one on in the bathroom. All the screen protectors I've used were dry ones.
My process is the same in each one:
1. Lay a lint-free cloth (I get mine when I order glasses) on the table.
2. Put phone on cloth.
3. Spray with lens cleaner (the one for glasses)
4. Wipe down with another lint-free cloth. And I spend the most time on this step. I wipe down every nook and cranny and look at it in different angles. I make absolutely sure there are no specks.
5. Lay the SP down and situate it to where you want it to go.
6. Once you're happy with the placement, tape one side with masking tape or scotch tape to the phone. This will prevent the SP from shifting around.
7. Do one more wipe down just to be sure.
8. Start with one corner and slowly peel the protective plastic. At the same time lay the SP down on the phone and using a card (credit card works) squeegee it slowly as you continue peeling.
9. If you see a speck of dust, get some scotch tape and use the tape to get the dust off the SP or the screen.
If you do it slowly and peel it a little at a time and squeegee it as you peel, you'll have very little bubbling and the ones you do, you can easily squeeze out.
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Basically i wanted steam to get the lint or whatever out of the air. Turned the shower off and let the majority of the steam out the vent. Then installed, it turned out fine..
I never understood why it is important to avoid dust when putting on a SP. I reposition mine while installing at least a dozen times on my desk, tons of dust get underneath it, but its really easy to remove. Once you position the SP to where u want, use a piece of scotch tape to tape a corner of the SP and lift it up to about half way, use another piece of tape to remove any dust on the back of the SP as well as on the screen. Repeat process on the opposite corner lift up the other half of the protector. Works wonders.
Here, hope this helps. Just needed to search for "screen protector" in the search bar. In a quick answer, yes it is fine to put a screen protector on in a humid bathroom; it's actually proven easier for me to do it that way.
BillTheCat said:
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 illustrates 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. Yes, you'll need a steady hand and a bit of practice, but it's not as bad as you think, and this technique has worked for me every time.
I can STRONGLY recommend the WriteShield Crystal from Pocket PC Techs, or the Vikuiti films which are made by 3M. Don't let the cheesy packaging of the 3M protectors fool you if you see them in the store - they're quality stuff. What I find different about these two brands is that they seem to have a harder more scuff/scratch resistant surface. 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.
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, as it will be harder to remove at the end of the procedure.
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.
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, and see how many 'tabs' you'll need.[Props to igalan]
Lay one on the edge from where you will be removing the film backing. What you are doing here is to create scotch tape 'handles' which you use to steer the protector onto the phone, instead of handling the protector itself and risk getting fingerprints on the adhesive.
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:
Lay phone on flat even surface and get your screen protector with its 'handles'.
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 second 'handle' and SLOWLY approach the phone with the protector, recalling the spacing you saw when you first laid the sheet on top to size it up.
HINT: Rest your forearms or wrists on your work surface to steady your hands, and roll your wrists or move your fingers back and forth for position. Don't try to hover over the screen suspending the protector with your entire upper arms, as this will introduce shake and sway. Bigger distances introduce bigger errors. Smaller distances require smaller corrections. A lesson I learned while taking watch repair classes.
Hold the protector over the display (remembering the spacing you observed earlier) and lay it down starting on one corner or one edge (depending on its shape), and slowly let it fall into place. Do this by starting at the corner or edge, rather than just plopping it down flat. This way, it helps prevent air bubbles from forming in the middle which can occur.
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.
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!
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Warning!!!!!!!! You really can crack your glass by following the directions below, Please, read no further and leave now. If you, crack your screen, set your house on fire, or sever an artery (broken glass) then bleed out and die......well, you were warned!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Okay, if your still here, read on and good luck.
Samsung Galaxy S Screens are smooth and silky! Even the name, gorilla - tough and glass- vulnerable, says sex;
Well, how can we get a sexy Fay Wray G.Tab screen surface from a humble sandpapered plain Jane surfaced NC screen?
The secret is............RAINX.....That's right, the same stuff you want on your windshield in a downpour, will with proper application, impart that silky smoothness you secretly crave.
APPLICATION:
1. Use "The original" rainX. (Caution: it is flammable)
2. Clean glass surface really, really...no really good. (Remove oils, alcohol works)
3. Use clean paper towels, fold into squares (4 or 5 )
4. Dampen towel applicator and scrub surface (Don't Crack Your Screen! Work into micropores of glass surface)
5. Dry to haze (for humidity over 10% use a blow dryer...low heat!)
6. Polish methodically...lots of clean dry paper towels (Don't Crack Your Screen!)
7. REPEAT (It took me 3 times)
Warning!!!!!! Do not, I repeat, Do not allow your girl/boy/wife/husband to touch the new silky surface; not if you ever want either of them back, that is.
Thanks for posting. Just a couple questions...
First, does this prevent finger oils from messing up the screen?
Next, wouldn't windex/alcohol remove the rainx then next time you cleaned your screen? It does on windshields... If so (and if it doesn't prevent finger grease marks), then I think you'd have to do this process over and over, each time you cleaned your screen.
Bimboy said:
Thanks for posting. Just a couple questions...
First, does this prevent finger oils from messing up the screen?
Next, wouldn't windex/alcohol remove the rainx then next time you cleaned your screen? It does on windshields... If so (and if it doesn't prevent finger grease marks), then I think you'd have to do this process over and over, each time you cleaned your screen.
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Why are u using windex or alcohol? Just use a micro fiber cloth. No chemicals.
Uh, yeah, I wouldn't advise using Windex or alcohol on any screen. If a simple microfiber cloth won't clean it, add a drop of water for the tough stuff.
or just use tv cleaners
RainX application maintenance
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Bimboy said:
Thanks for posting. Just a couple questions...
First, does this prevent finger oils from messing up the screen?
Next, wouldn't windex/alcohol remove the rainx then next time you cleaned your screen? It does on windshields... If so (and if it doesn't prevent finger grease marks), then I think you'd have to do this process over and over, each time you cleaned your screen.
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Finland_2_Cupertino said:
Why are u using windex or alcohol? Just use a micro fiber cloth. No chemicals.
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Bimboy, yes it does help with the finger oils. I think it works by preventing the oils from settling into the glass micropores. You still get smugdes and fingerprints but they wipe off much, much easier.
As Finland 2 suggested, once applied, a microfiber cloth is all that is needed to maintain the new finish. I expect it to last quite a while, since on a windsheild even with wipers and rain, an application usually. Lasts up to a month.
A little spritz of Stoner Invisible Glass (for autos) on a microfiber cloth does a good job getting the NC glass as smooth as a Tab too. Fights fingerprints for a bit, and doesn't take any effort. A can should last you a lifetime.
Pledge furniture polish spray will also help (it's pretty popular for cleaning helmet visors and motorcycle windscreens) and will also keep the prints down on the plastic bezel area (and back). Once again, apply it to a cloth first, don't spray it directly on the NC.
O your can just get a nice Screen protector like the AntiGlare one B&N Sell..........
Makes my screen silky smooth and protects it from scratches.... Why would I want to waste time using rainx and a process that could hurt the screen?
Also Rubbing alcohol with Microfiber Cloth Works Great to clean the screen, gets ride of all the oil and grim. Do not use anything but a Microfiber Cloth(As it could scratch the screen), Also Pure alcohol wont hurt the screen, its Ammonium based products and harsher Chemicals like that you need to watch out for. Alcohol is a prove safe method for cleaning Plastics even Internal Computer parts wont be hurt by Rubbing Alcohol.
I use to by screen protectors for all phones back when they had the plastic resistive screens. So far I have yet to scratch any of my glass capacitive ones. I did buy a used ipad from someone that managed to scratch the glass, it can barely be seen but it is there. So I'm on the fence about a screen protector for the nook. I probably won't get one for the nook but if i buy a $500+ tablet you can bet I will put one on.
I don't like the drag created when using a Zagg (invisible sheild) soft films but I don't mind the harder plastic ones that you occasionally have to replace.
gedster314 said:
I use to by screen protectors for all phones back when they had the plastic resistive screens. So far I have yet to scratch any of my glass capacitive ones. I did buy a used ipad from someone that managed to scratch the glass, it can barely be seen but it is there. So I'm on the fence about a screen protector for the nook. I probably won't get one for the nook but if i buy a $500+ tablet you can bet I will put one on.
I don't like the drag created when using a Zagg (invisible sheild) soft films but I don't mind the harder plastic ones that you occasionally have to replace.
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I'm kinda in your camp, I've never found a screen protector that I wanted to use. They may be out there, but the trade offs, for me at least, seem to out weight the advantages in day to day use. Since I use a cover for my NC, I don't have to worry about objects in my pocket, keys and such, gouging my screen.
I know the RainX thing isn't for every one, and there may be easier ways to achieve the smooth surface effect, but I have found it to have worked very well. Before treating the screen, it would take a lot more microfiber polishing to remove finger oils or smudges, but now they come off very easily.
I've been using 'Gel Gloss No-Streek' for years on all kinds of glass stuff. It really is the best that I've found and it is pretty cheap. I used it on my nC and it is 'silky smooth' and resists fingerprints extremely well. One word of note though is that the polish does contain 'petroleum distillates and ammonia' so you have to be careful handling it and it stinks. Also, like most good quality polish you want to apply it to a cloth first, then to the nC, don't apply directly to the nC.
Here is a link to the stuff I bought.
http://www.amazon.com/Industries-NS-8-8OZ-Glass-Polish/dp/B000IO8GWC
Matte Anti-glare screen filter is the way to go
gedster314 said:
I use to by screen protectors for all phones back when they had the plastic resistive screens. So far I have yet to scratch any of my glass capacitive ones. I did buy a used ipad from someone that managed to scratch the glass, it can barely be seen but it is there. So I'm on the fence about a screen protector for the nook. I probably won't get one for the nook but if i buy a $500+ tablet you can bet I will put one on.
I don't like the drag created when using a Zagg (invisible sheild) soft films but I don't mind the harder plastic ones that you occasionally have to replace.
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I feel ya. I think you would be presently surprised with the Nook AntiGlare Matte filter available at Barnes and Noble. It's $15 and really does make the screen feel smooth, while at the same time resisting finger prints and smudges really well. A night and day improvement over the oddly tacky feel of the nook color screen. They give you two of them. Oh, and it's the "hard" type of plastic, not the flimsy cheap stuff.
RainX is not going to keep your screen from getting scratched. It also will probably increase and not reduce glare.
Gel gloss, isnt that for fiber glass?
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I haven't put one on mine (yet). I have a case that does cover the screen, but who knows something will slide in between and rub up against the screen.
That being said, who HASN'T put on a screen protector and doesn't plan to? I'm kind of against them because not only do I struggle with putting them on, I always find some imperfections (which drives me bonkers).
Just got mine two days ago. Rooted it. Loaded apps. Lovin it and finally, to get to your question, no I have not and don't plan on getting one. Never use them on phones so I don't plan on starting. I really don't think they are needed and I also think they degrade the screen performance. I could be wrong but JMO.
I haven't put one on, have thought about it but since I got my case haven't found the need. I just give it a good wipe of my microfiber cloth once in a while.
I bought some, but putting it on became quite a hassle. I touched the sticky side of one putting a nice fingerprint on it (arg), and I can NEVER get all of the dust / air-bubbles out, so it ends up just driving me nuts.
I ended up trashing them.
If you buy the screen protectors at a B&N store, they will install for you at no extra charge. Plus you get a microfiber cloth. I haven't noticed any degrade in screen performance.
I put the anti-glare screen protector on the day I got my NC. I've been happy with it and the anti-glare version goes on incrediblincredibly easy as it's a bit thicker than the regular kind. Just thought I'd share for those of you who want one but hate putting them on.
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I bought some, but putting it on became quite a hassle. I touched the sticky side of one putting a nice fingerprint on it (arg), and I can NEVER get all of the dust / air-bubbles out, so it ends up just driving me nuts.
I ended up trashing them.
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I did the exact same thing.
I did not have one on mine as I plan on trying to exchange it again, but I bought a screen protector for a laptop from $5 Below and cut it to fit..
Works nicely
While I know B&N would put one on for me, I have other things to spend the $15 (or so) dollars on. Plus there's no guarantee the person there will install it to meet my OCDness.
I haven't and i don't plan to.
Sent from my nook COLOR.
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I put the anti-glare screen protector on the day I got my NC. I've been happy with it and the anti-glare version goes on incrediblincredibly easy as it's a bit thicker than the regular kind. Just thought I'd share for those of you who want one but hate putting them on.
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Same here, I put mine on about 15 minutes after opening it. Haven't had any problems. I used the water/baby shampoo spray with it that came with my BodyGaurdz for my phone and it went on without any problems. Within 20 minutes all the water was gone and the protector wasn't even noticeable
MkFly said:
I bought some, but putting it on became quite a hassle. I touched the sticky side of one putting a nice fingerprint on it (arg), and I can NEVER get all of the dust / air-bubbles out, so it ends up just driving me nuts.
I ended up trashing them.
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I feel that Im pretty good at putting them on. I use the dry install type like Realook for all my phones and the B&N anti glare for the NC. This is what I do if you ever want to give it a try. Make sure everything is laid out and ready. Turns fans off if your room has one, close windows, etc..
Wash your hands throughly, important that all oil comes off
Spray the air with some sort of cleaner. My favorite is Monster Cable LCD TV cleaner
Clean the device with cleaner and microfiber cloth
Spray air again around your area you are working, wait a few secs for it to fall from air
Remove a very small portion of the backing enough to line up the entire bottom edge of protector
with protector lined up, use a credit card or squeegee to push protector on while backing automatically comes off all the way up.
this leaves minimal bubble and works for me almost every single time. your hands really never touch any sticky side and when you slide the squeegee up it automatically removes the backing for you. I have yet to trash a protector and have to get another. if you have dust, then carefully pull back and use a toothpick to get the dust particle off and reapply. Hope this helps someone.
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While I know B&N would put one on for me, I have other things to spend the $15 (or so) dollars on. Plus there's no guarantee the person there will install it to meet my OCDness.
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I second that OCDness!
Sent from my rooted NookColor using XDA app
i bought this tablet over other comparable android tabs (gtab, archos, etc) due to its beautiful screen. no way im putting a screen protector over it. i use one on my phone, but only because it travels in my pocket.
I bought the anti-glare protector from B&N. I used a microfiber cloth thing that came with this windshield cleaning kit I got for Christmas to clean the screen and went over it a few times with the supplied cloth to remove dust. I was able to apply the protector without trapping a single air bubble, piece of lint, fingerprint or anything else. While it hasn't done much for reducing glare, it has helped tremendously with fingerprint grease and in reducing the friction between my finger and the screen.
Sent from my NookColor via the XDA app.
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I bought the anti-glare protector from B&N. I used a microfiber cloth thing that came with this windshield cleaning kit I got for Christmas to clean the screen and went over it a few times with the supplied cloth to remove dust. I was able to apply the protector without trapping a single air bubble, piece of lint, fingerprint or anything else. While it hasn't done much for reducing glare, it has helped tremendously with fingerprint grease and in reducing the friction between my finger and the screen.
Sent from my NookColor via the XDA app.
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This sums up my experience as well. It's worth it just for the fingerprint protection.
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I feel that Im pretty good at putting them on. I use the dry install type like Realook for all my phones and the B&N anti glare for the NC. This is what I do if you ever want to give it a try. Make sure everything is laid out and ready. Turns fans off if your room has one, close windows, etc..
Wash your hands throughly, important that all oil comes off
Spray the air with some sort of cleaner. My favorite is Monster Cable LCD TV cleaner
Clean the device with cleaner and microfiber cloth
Spray air again around your area you are working, wait a few secs for it to fall from air
Remove a very small portion of the backing enough to line up the entire bottom edge of protector
with protector lined up, use a credit card or squeegee to push protector on while backing automatically comes off all the way up.
this leaves minimal bubble and works for me almost every single time. your hands really never touch any sticky side and when you slide the squeegee up it automatically removes the backing for you. I have yet to trash a protector and have to get another. if you have dust, then carefully pull back and use a toothpick to get the dust particle off and reapply. Hope this helps someone.
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I have learned that going in the bathroom, turning on the shower and allowing the steam to take the dust out of the air is the only way to ensure that there are no air bubbles.
I also have nearby some scotch tape so that if there is a speck of dust or lint, I can apply the tap to the sticky side of the screen protector without getting my fingerprints all over it.
techboydino said:
I feel that Im pretty good at putting them on. I use the dry install type like Realook for all my phones and the B&N anti glare for the NC. This is what I do if you ever want to give it a try. Make sure everything is laid out and ready. Turns fans off if your room has one, close windows, etc..
Wash your hands throughly, important that all oil comes off
Spray the air with some sort of cleaner. My favorite is Monster Cable LCD TV cleaner
Clean the device with cleaner and microfiber cloth
Spray air again around your area you are working, wait a few secs for it to fall from air
Remove a very small portion of the backing enough to line up the entire bottom edge of protector
with protector lined up, use a credit card or squeegee to push protector on while backing automatically comes off all the way up.
this leaves minimal bubble and works for me almost every single time. your hands really never touch any sticky side and when you slide the squeegee up it automatically removes the backing for you. I have yet to trash a protector and have to get another. if you have dust, then carefully pull back and use a toothpick to get the dust particle off and reapply. Hope this helps someone.
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Thanks, I think I might have to have another go at it.
Been naked on 4 previous smart phones. Currently naked on DroidX, Viewsonic Gtab and Nook color. Haven't had any problems with any of the devices.
My phones i usually put one on there because i put it in and out of pocket but Nook color is also naked for me besides a Hard case snap cover I got off eBay.
So I picked up a screen protector on Amazon by ArmorSuit... it seemed to have solid reviews and I heard reports of great customer service, so I spent the 20 bones to pick one up. I just now applied it, and it went on well without a hitch. Since it was a wet protector and majority of my screen protector experience was with dry ones, I watched the YouTube video and also thoroughly read the instructions. Last thing I wanted to do was install a wet protector incorrectly and mess up my device.
Once done I checked out the finish. Despite the fact it's been 20 minutes and not 12-24 hours like they say to let it sit, I noticed lots of tiny scratches on it, which definitely looked like it was from the applicator card. What baffles me more is I have a microfiber cloth that came with the kit that I was wiping the screen off with... I noticed even swirly scratches after I was done, yet this microfiber cloth has nothing in it whatsoever!
Er, uh. Has anybody ran into anything like this with screen protector application?
Despite this, I'm still relatively happy with the screen protector as it fits perfectly and was very quick and easy to install. That being said, I'm still a little disappointed in what I'm seeing here, but I'd still trade hairline scratches that aren't that visibleat all (and not visible whatsoever with the screen lit up) versus air bubbles and dust pockets which clearly are visible regardless... which is almost always the case with dry protectors... Don't get me wrong, it's not like it's a series of key-gouging lines here, but when video installation guide shows the tilted tablet glaring off of the ceiling light to show it is 100% smooth and flush with a perfect glass-like surface, that's where I can see these very fine marks.
Maybe, just maybe, this is some sort of epic self-healing screen protector that'll remove those blemishes over the next day as it sits. :laugh: Yes, just maybe.
EDIT, er... uh... under the bulleted list of features I found these two items that I may have overlooked when I first purchased it:
Self-healing technology , Military grade material engineered for your specific device
ArmorSuit Lifetime Replacement Warranty *Made in the USA*
lol????
My ArmorSuit came with a nice horizontal scratch in it and these visible shallow 'gouges'. I'm guessing from the installation card. I'm getting rid of it as it just doesn't look clean. Looks like a thin slab of rubber and not perfectly flat like the glass. YMMV though as I know I didn't install it Grade A, but still, I can't imagine that this screen protector can look or feel like glass.
Part of me like the feel of these wet protectors, but it does feel unnatural and sort of tiring to use. I opted for the 3-pack of CrazyOnDigital (clear) protectors. I figure I will mess up 1, get 1 right, and keep 1 for next year.
For installing via wet method (sounds dirty no? lol) you have to get almost everything but the device "wet". That includes your fingers and the screen protector (both sides) itself and also the squeegee or card or whatever you call it...
I have seen what is called 'burn' marks if not properly wet. Sucks I know! But The wet products in my experience are always great when finally dry. I have the XO skin and it's about totally dry. Looks great IMO.
"burn marks" sounds about right
kpjimmy said:
For installing via wet method (sounds dirty no? lol) you have to get almost everything but the device "wet". That includes your fingers and the screen protector (both sides) itself and also the squeegee or card or whatever you call it...
I have seen what is called 'burn' marks if not properly wet. Sucks I know! But The wet products in my experience are always great when finally dry. I have the XO skin and it's about totally dry. Looks great IMO.
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I'm not sure how much more wet you can get a screen protector when it's already dripping, which was the status of it when I placed it on the screen. Likewise, I did wash my hands just prior and also had my hands both completely saturated in the provided fluid.
Burn marks sounds like some food for thought, but I'm unsure how you can get a burn mark from a microfiber cloth when I'm wiping the screen off in a circular motion. I mean, I didn't attach it to a circular sander or anything...
So in the event this magical self healing thing doesn't live up, what other screen protector would you guys recommend? I definitely want to go with a wet application, as I'm already able to tell a world of difference, but I'm a little dissatisfied with how incredibly sensitive this protector is to scratches. It's great you can take a dremel to it and it still protects the actual tablet screen but when a microfiber cloth scratches it I can't say it impresses me.
EDIT - Just got an email response from them minutes ago. The bulk of the message is pasted below:
Regarding the marks on your screen protector:
Any filmy marks, air bubbles, swirl marks or haze underneath the screen protector is due to the solution, which can take up to 2 weeks to go away. It typically doesn't take this long, but it will eventually go away because the material is designed to be breathable. This will release any trapped solution.
Regarding the scratches on your screen, here is a quick and easy fix.
1. Please turn off your device.
2. With your screen protector still on your device, spray 1 pump on the screen protector and then spread the solution evenly with the included microfiber cloth.
3. The scratches should then disappear soon, within a few days at the very most because the material is self-healing.
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I guess I'll have to be a little more patient and see what happens.
Not sure why they don't just put this in the instructions, but here's a trick:
When you're pushing the bubbles out, put the piece of plastic that you peeled the protector off of over the screen. Don't ever use the squeegee directly on the screen.
slack04 said:
Not sure why they don't just put this in the instructions, but here's a trick:
When you're pushing the bubbles out, put the piece of plastic that you peeled the protector off of over the screen. Don't ever use the squeegee directly on the screen.
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I thought the same thing, but once I realized that the microfiber cloth was giving swirl marks, that whole premise behind that idea kind of crumbled. If a microfiber cloth will legitimently give this screen protector swirl scratches from wiping it clean, then that's pretty fail.
That being said, I'm remaining quite optimistic about this "self healing" thing. Maybe I will see them slowly disappear? Who knows. It is a little more comforting knowing they have a lifetime guarantee, but we'll tackle that conversation when/if it ever becomes necessary. At any rate, I keep reminding myself - at least the screen protector still looks 1000% better than any dry screen protector AND it's protecting the screen in the process. :good:
cfn87 said:
My ArmorSuit came with a nice horizontal scratch in it and these visible shallow 'gouges'. I'm guessing from the installation card. I'm getting rid of it as it just doesn't look clean. Looks like a thin slab of rubber and not perfectly flat like the glass. YMMV though as I know I didn't install it Grade A, but still, I can't imagine that this screen protector can look or feel like glass.
Part of me like the feel of these wet protectors, but it does feel unnatural and sort of tiring to use. I opted for the 3-pack of CrazyOnDigital (clear) protectors. I figure I will mess up 1, get 1 right, and keep 1 for next year.
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I ordered the exact same 3-pack and I have to say they're great. Got it perfect on the first try and it looks crystal clear. It looks a lot better than those $10-$20 dollar protectors out there.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium
In an effort to clean up the old, very large review thread I have decided to start a new one.
Should this turn out to be a success, we can expand it to cover cases, etc....
Please be as descriptive and as creative as you can be, post pictures if you can.
But a few points to note before you all go wild with your reviews.
Please keep all reviews,
Factual
Helpful
Constructive
Impartial
Does the SPen scratch the Zagg Invisible Shield non HD / HD?
There's also a good option here:
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Protects the screen and back. Seems a good option since a case makes ur phone looks too big. (... lol ...)
So, all the old threads are deleted?
[Review] JLG Screen Protector
I LIKE
Feel:
It really is smooth. Smooth as hell. Sometimes, feels even smoother than the glass did. This is really great. It seems very hard, the stylus doesn't leave any marks on it and did I mention it is smooth? Finger beautifully glides across the screen and there is no hang ups. Felt better than the Belkin I was also installing.
Clarity
Since i still have haze, I don't want to completely comment on the final product, but i do have a few things to say:
I have installed lots of wet installs and even have my own little squeegee. Never have i had this much water stuck under the protector.
There was something on the bottom. Not sure if it was clumped glue, or what, but it was there. It wasn't dust, and it would not come off the bottom of the protector. It currently rests in the middle of a haze field so I'm not sure if it will go away, but I will update if/when it does.
NO ORANGE PEEL. On the Belkin, I could immediately see "orange peel" and with this one, none whatsoever. This is great!
As of right now, it looks like everything will be fine with the clarity, depending on the haze finally disappearing.
Fit
It fits well. A tinge smaller than i want it to be (and covers less than the Belkin i was installing) but it covers the view-able area and about another 2 millimeters on each side. It is cut to make room for the front sensors and the bottom button. Like i said, it will work but for me, I could've used maybe a LITTLE bit more screen coverage.
NO LIKE
Adhesion
The haze I can live with and understand, but the fact that it seems most of the edge has not stuck down completely is unsettling. It's really hard to show, but on most of the phone the edges aren't perfectly stuck, and in some areas it extends a millimeter or 2 into the protector.
It is SOOO hard to take a picture of this, but I am still trying.
The instructions say to keep pushing the edges for the next couple of days to make sure they stay down. I don't like this. at all.
I don't use a case, and feel like dust, dirt, loose hairs or whatever will get in there. On top of that, If I don't see the glue sticking immediately, I dont know how it will stick over the next couple of days.
Only time will tell... but that's how i feel right now.
On the topic of the edge:
The Edge
For some reason... there is a little like, lip there. It's hard to describe, but running your finger from the middle to the edge of the phone, it feels as if the protector is thicker or lifted on the edges. This is ALL THE WAY around the protector. Makes me feel it has to do with the way it is cut.
This actually is the part I dislike the most. I want my finger to not be able to notice the difference between the glass and the protector. On the Belkin I installed, it was a subtle step down from the Protector to the glass. You know its there, but your finger doesn't catch on it at all and it doesn't drag on the edge. With this one?
It absolutely does. You can feel the edge "biting" into your fingertip before dropping down to the glass. This not only makes you notice the protector more, but also makes me worry about the longevity of the protector, as if it can "snag" on my finger it can also snag on my pocket material and other things.
Now understand that I am talking about very minuscule amounts of biting and snagging, but they are there. I've never seen this on any SGP or the cheapo Belkin I was using.
EDIT: Seems I wasnt clear on my "lip" issue. I am posting from another reply I made:
On my previous [JLG] protector, the edge had a lip... maybe its better to describe it as a bead. It felt thicker than the rest of the protector... So instead of just having your finger slide off the protector to the glass, it actually got "caught" on this lip. It didnt feel very good, especially since it isnt cut very large you almost always feel it.
Other protectors do not have this lip or bead. Not one of them.
Final thoughts?
It is decent. I need to sit and wait to see how much the haze clears and the edges stick. It is clear, smooth as ****, and was priced just fine.
Personally, if knowing what i know now, was to purchase a protector... It wouldn't be this one. Id prob go back with the Ultra Crystal i normally use, and might switch to that if there are problems with this one.
That being said, I am not going to rip this off my phone and I cannot test the additional shatter protection that the film supposedly adds to the glass.
Take this how you may and feel free to ask questions or thank me. whatever.
I have since completed testing and posted a final review. It is post #9, and linked here.
Images
Here you can see the packaging. Pretty plain and not something I care much about, but some people seem to like fancy packaging that comes with other protectors.
Package includes the little wet application spray (never had an issue with wet applications), a little cloth (more on that) and a little piece of cardboard and some instructions.
I wanted to get a closer look at these, hoping you can see what I see. On the plastic itself, you can see some inconsistent lifting off the backing. This really isnt a big deal, but it can mean an issue with inconsistent glue/cutting.
Here is my GN2 clean and sitting on the bathroom counter waiting. You can see its pretty damn clean. I have installed MANY screen protectors and NEVER had an issue with dust under the protector.
So I installed the protector. No pics here because of multiple reason, but mostly because I only have 2 hands and the bathroom was REALLY steamy.
This is where I ran into a problem. The little sprayers that comes with the JLG is less than half the size of other wet install sprayers. After maybe 6 pumps, I had used it up completely. I used some to spray on my fingers, but I should have just washed them dry and then wet them with a bowl of water. I wanted to make sure that I had the same solution on my hands as the screen to minimize upsetting the glue, but no biggie. Be careful with the amount you spray and you should be fine. For me it was too little.
Ok, so now installed.
Below, you can clearly see the haze, wavyness and other odd things that appear with a typical wet install (though more than i remember others, but i wont hold JLG responsible for my bad memory).
I am hoping this goes away soon, as it should. It is almost completely impossible to see when the screen is on. Ill use the next post for my summary and how I feel about it.
I just installed a SGP Ultra Crystal and I'm in love. After using a JLG that popped up off the screen when it had an unknown pact with something in my sleep, I needed a replacement. I did have to pull the SGP up to take out 3 dust particles but now I have a 100% perfect install and it looks and feels amazing. Very clear and very slick. Not to mention the SGP comes with 2 protectors, I'm a very happy camper.
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just like glass screen protector
installed the just like glass screen protector and so far i'm really liking it. the wet application really helps to reduce the bubbles as well as aiding in alignment. feels...just like glass.
I used JLG and there is smth that i didn't like about it. you'll never know whether you have dust or specks of whatever not until it is already too late to do anything about it. the biz owner do not recommend for users to peel of the screen protector to removed those specks of dust, but instead buy a new one from him at 50% off. so, i swapped to Tank Protection screen protector. as i couldn't stand the speck of dirt under the screen protector. usually i get lint under the protector but specks of squarish dust is too much. my first time trying a wet application type.
installation was a breeze with the tank protector, had it aligned right at one go. imho, i find it equally clear, equally smooth and much easy to get it right in one try. hence, it is also cheaper for somebody like me, who lives outside of the US.
Evermind10 said:
I used JLG and there is smth that i didn't like about it. you'll never know whether you have dust or specks of whatever not until it is already too late to do anything about it. the biz owner do not recommend for users to peel of the screen protector to removed those specks of dust, but instead buy a new one from him at 50% off. so, i swapped to Tank Protection screen protector. as i couldn't stand the speck of dirt under the screen protector. usually i get lint under the protector but specks of squarish dust is too much. my first time trying a wet application type.
installation was a breeze with the tank protector, had it aligned right at one go. imho, i find it equally clear, equally smooth and much easy to get it right in one try. hence, it is also cheaper for somebody like me, who lives outside of the US.
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I was able to lift mine up to remove dust and then respray it so it would adhere again.. no problems so far... iirc, the instructions say that its not recommended but if you do, use tape to remove specks.
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SGP Ultra Crystal
* Included in one box - 2 x screen protectors, 4 x anti-dust stickers (for picking up dust), 1 x microfibre cloth and 1 x serial number sticker (yes, I know).
* Application was easy, and fit is quite good, leaving around 1mm gap around the edges. Suitable for cases with lips (no overlap or lifting when using with Seidio Surface).
* Material itself is very smooth, and extremely clear. Basically looks and feels like factory. Extremely satisfied with the result, no distortion whatsoever. I've used dozens of screen protectors over the years on various phones, and this is the first time I've splurged over the no-name eBay brands (some of which had rainbow effects, scratched easily, or had terrible fitment).
* Cost around $15 off eBay for the pack of two.
rawdikrik said:
I understand why you wanted to get rid of some of the old threads...
But I posted 2 really huge, really informative objective screen protector reviews, and you just wiped those.
Is there any way you can just reinstate those threads and then maybe lock them or something?
I am here creating another one for the reallook line and dont want to spend another 2 hours writing up a review just to have the mods delete it
BTW: thank you for cleaning up what you did. I just dont think we should throw the baby out with the bathwater.
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I thought your reviews were excellent. Do you have the text of them so you can post it up again?
Btw, I currently have a Just Like Glass on mine, but there was a dent or glob of glue or something in it (it's not a dust speck as it's not the right shape for that) right in the middle of the screen. I applied the JLG about 6 weeks ago and to be honest, that dent (and to a lesser extent, the rainbowing) have been annoying me ever since.
Just bought a pack of iSmooths this morning which I hope will be do the job. Under £10 delivered from the states to the UK. Not a bad deal for 3 protectors
The good reviews will be reinstated here. They have just been moved internally. Hopefully they will be back up today.
Cellet Screen Guard
I have been using the Cellet Screen Guard for about a week now, a brand I haven't seen anything about here before. I picked it up because it was the only one they carried at Fry's for the Note 2. It is the rigid film type. It went on very easily (I am usually no good at installing these), with no bubbles or any other problem. The packaging says "scratch resistance" and so far that has proven to be true. It is very clear, hard and smooth, and the spen does not leave any marks on it. The only problem is that it does smudge and pick up fingerprints easily, but they wipe right off with a microfiber cloth.
le_lutin said:
I thought your reviews were excellent. Do you have the text of them so you can post it up again?
Btw, I currently have a Just Like Glass on mine, but there was a dent or glob of glue or something in it (it's not a dust speck as it's not the right shape for that) right in the middle of the screen. I applied the JLG about 6 weeks ago and to be honest, that dent (and to a lesser extent, the rainbowing) have been annoying me ever since.
Just bought a pack of iSmooths this morning which I hope will be do the job. Under £10 delivered from the states to the UK. Not a bad deal for 3 protectors
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Awww... thanks! I just really hoped my reviews helped someone choose what they wanted, even if it was something that I wasn't fond of.
I spoke to the mods and they are hoping to carry over the good reviews, so hopefully they will carry my reviews over and bring them to this thread.
I didnt save any of my review text from before (Lesson Learned) so I am really hoping the mods can bring my posts/threads back. I would at least like to copy them down somewhere else.
Ive changed the format of my reviews and should have a few more for this thread, along with 2 bumper and 2 case reviews.
You checked post #4?
I just got the iSmooth in the mail today after the nightmare known as JLG.
All I can say is Dayyyyyummmm!
It had everything I was looking for..
-great price
-swag included (excellent silk screen wipe)
-3 protectors!
-excellent cuts
-great adhesion
-ismooth is smooth... Both for fingers and Spen
-crystal clear
-easy install with directions with an offer for another free one with an Amazon review
-lifetime warranty, even if you mess up the install yourself
The install was so easy, so perfect, I felt like I was cheating
Not 1 bubble, or mark, or dust, or rainbow steaks (that will "dissappear" in 3-5 days like some companies claim... But 1/2 the time do not)
Not sure else what to say. Just an overall excellent experience.
+1 to iSmooth
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You checked post #4?
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Thanks! Any chance you can add in the post I had in that thread with my final thoughts (post number 9) and also my ISmooth review?
Will do
le_lutin said:
Just bought a pack of iSmooths this morning which I hope will be do the job. Under £10 delivered from the states to the UK. Not a bad deal for 3 protectors
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Where did you order from to get it delivered to the UK? Amazon.com won't deliver to my UK address from iSmooth
BoxWave Clear Touch Anti glare screen protector
I just got my BoxWave Clear Touch Anti glare screen protector and installed it. Note I have never installed a screen protector before but I have read the horror stories.
I decided to install one on my Note 2 because I wanted it to change the feel of writing on glass to make it more like paper.
My wife has installed several screen protectors and some were ok and some were murder to install. The BoxWave Clear Touch Anti glare screen protector was so easy to install and quite forgiving.
I cleaned the phone screen with my clear screen wipes I use for my laptop drying it with a micro fiber cloth. Then wiped it with the cloth they provided, but did not use their cleaning wipes (saved them for later). I started and had trouble getting it to stay aligned as I removed the backing (65 with shaking hands) so after getting about and inch and a half from the corner I took it off. Then got some tape and taped it in place in 2 spots. Then started removing the backing again. Real smooth.
When done I saw I had a couple pieces of dust under the screen protector so I tried to lift it with some tape. No way it was really stuck and the tape would just come off. So I tried with my fingernail and the corner came up. I just grabbed it with my thumb and finger (worried about contaminating the back) used some tape wrapped around my finger, to remove the dust. Put the corner back down used the cardboard they provided wrapped in the cloth they provided to push out the air bubbles and done.
It's not truly straight and one edge is too far to the side and may not stick well due to curve of the glass but so far it looks good and really helps with the feel of the pen. Quite pleased and because of the deal from slickdeals I have 2 more and only spent $3.00. Note it does not change the colors nor does it have any color bands at angles. I does reduce the brightness a tiny and I mean tiny bit.
FormeriPhoney said:
I just got the iSmooth in the mail today after the nightmare known as JLG.
All I can say is Dayyyyyummmm!
It had everything I was looking for..
-great price
-swag included (excellent silk screen wipe)
-3 protectors!
-excellent cuts
-great adhesion
-ismooth is smooth... Both for fingers and Spen
-crystal clear
-easy install with directions with an offer for another free one with an Amazon review
-lifetime warranty, even if you mess up the install yourself
The install was so easy, so perfect, I felt like I was cheating
Not 1 bubble, or mark, or dust, or rainbow steaks (that will "dissappear" in 3-5 days like some companies claim... But 1/2 the time do not)
Not sure else what to say. Just an overall excellent experience.
+1 to iSmooth
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+more for iSmooth. As much as I dig their original screen protector currently being shipped from Amazon:
They are sampling a new ultra-clear anti-fingerprint one which should start shipping officially once the stock of "green" ones run out. I would like to point out the new "clear" one is:
- thicker (on par with 3H thickness of Spigen and MobC) and super strong
- ultra-clear, no color distortion, no tint
- no rainbow effect (even under fluorescent lights)
- no issues using s-pen even applying extra pressure
- an improved cut, especially around home button
- super smooth, feels like glass
- covers visible part of the screen, while living enough edge margin for any case lip
I'm attaching a few edge shots of the new protector. Keep in mind its thickness relative to the phone. The edges are rounded and very smooth. After testing half a dozen of other cheaper and brand new screen protectors, this one is a keeper for me!
So after going through many TGSPs and finding pretty much all of them terrible, I found a off-the-wall solution that seems to tic off all of the major check marks for me:
Smooth glass-like surface
Great touchscreen sensitivity
Great optical clarity
Won't peel off (obviously)
Turns out, it's not just one solution, but a combination of two different screen protectors used in conjunction. This might be a long post but stay with me here.
First thing I tried long ago was the wet-apply TPU stuff from IQ-Shield. It's actually a great product if you put it on properly and is fairly inexpensive. The application might be a pain for some (I didn't mind it so much). But I'd always hated the texture and tackiness of the surface. Also, it's aways a bit sharp at the edges that it bothered me to hold it. And strangely, these are easy to scratch. The scratches really show on them too. They're also smudge magnet and look terrible unless thoroughly clean.
Then I tried all of the major TGSPs on the market (GPEL, ZAGG, AmazingThing and a few cheaper stuff) and while many of them looked great, the glare and touchscreen sensitivity was always anywhere between inadequate to terrible.
Then I looked in this PET(I think?) plastic stuff from G-Color
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FTUB74S..._t1_B01FTUB74I
Turns out this stuff is pretty great. It honestly feels as smooth as glass. Looks like glass. Screen sensitivity was awesome. clarity was amazing. I can also atest to it durability as well. I'd been moving my futon around a bit and had the phone perched on the the backrest. The phone fell onto the metal frame of the futon, glassface first. the impact messed up the screen protector and it got warped at the impact site, but the phone glass was fine. Great start so I ordered another immediately.
But low and behold, after another two weeks or so of usage, the edge began to lift. Turns out the silicone adhesive, which works fine on flat glass, doesn't do so well with curved glass long term.
Disappointed, I thought about ways of giving it extra adhesion then I remembered that the TPU stuff is very tacky. So I washed and re-applied (wet) the IQ-Shield stuff. I let it set until all the air and water bubbles disappeared (about two days). Then I washed the G-Color piece (it had lint and dust stuck on it). I applied that one wet as well (yes you can apply PET protectors wet) right on top of the IQ-Shield. Gave it another few ways days to set and the bubbles disappeared. I was astonished by the results. I got all of the things I was look for above. I tried force peeling the edge off and I was very surprised how hard it was to do. I gave it three weeks and it had been flawless.
I went and bought another G-Color piece (this time in white). Of course taking the first (gold) one off you probably have to reapply the TPU one underneath. A second round of thorough washing and reapplying the IQ-Shield (I didn't have to buy a new one. As long as you wash it correctly with dish soap and are careful, you can reuse them). Once again, let it set over a couple of days.
Since it was the first time I applied the new G-Color piece, I applied it dry as instructed on package. You'd only need to apply the PET stuff wet if you're reapplying for second time after washing. The first time should be dry using the guide stickers. The results were similar (maybe a bit better since I was using a brand new G-Color piece). It's been a month and a half now. Flawless. Well almost: Since I applied the G-Color with white bezel over a black phone, its white part is not as bright-white as it could be. More like a white-grey, but unless you butt it up to another white phone, you won't notice. The gold one looks completely gold.
So now I have a phone protected by two layers. The two layers together are also a bit thinner than a single TGSP. It looks completely like glass and I've been amazed how scratched resistant it has been. They're also smudge and fingerprint resistent.
Another check mark that might matter to some, but not me: Case-friendliness. Those that have such cases, this might not work so well since this goes pretty close to the edge of the glass. It does leave about a .5mm around the edge. I personally would have liked it to go all the way to the edge but I don't know how that would effect the adhesion. None of my cases wrap around the edge of the glass so it never affected me at all.
Hope this helps someone.
Tip: When applying wet after washing with dish soap, try not to completly wash off the dish soap. A bit of dish soap remaining will help you with positioning the protector since it will allow you to slide it around a bit. Once you're in position, pressing down (especially around the home button, ear speaker and camera cut-outs) will hold it in place while you squeegy the remaining water out. I like to use my finger and roll it to push water out. Try not to slide you finger across the surface as it might catch and pull the protector out of position. Don't worry about air or water bubbles too much. They will slowly disappear over a few days.
https://goo.gl/photos/ztPVFEuUUCoPqJrZ7
https://goo.gl/photos/TRpAhb6a5gtFmp6r7
Thanks for those VERY complete tips, I shall follow your guidelines reapplying my TGSP!
Just curious how your solution is holding up. I just bought an S7 edge, so I'm in the market for a good screen protection solution. This sounds like a pain, but it also sounds like it may just be worth it!
TIA!