Scratch Protection - Page 3

**Biker1** · #1 (**permalink**) 10-30-2008, 09:19 AM

The boxwave.com protector actually has 2 pieces of film on it, one on each side to protect IT from scratches. The 2 pieces of film are clearly labeled as to which side goes against the screen. It is actually a well thought out system and the clarity and fit are a thing to be admired, as I previously posted. I am awaiting the new protectors to see if the scratch resistance is better.

**Biker1** · #2 (**permalink**) 10-30-2008, 09:27 AM

Btw, the website is www.boxwave.com

ntony · #3 (**permalink**) 10-31-2008, 05:34 PM

I have a few questions on Boxwave's:

1. is the one from boxwave full body or just the screen?
2. how's the quality compare to Zagg's?
3. is it fingerprint/grease proof?
3. how well does it fit? Like the HTC stock protector pretty much is the EXACT copy of the screen, including the ear pieve

thanks in advance

**Biker1** · #4 (**permalink**) 11-02-2008, 04:15 AM

Update:I received my new 3 pack of Boxwave screen protectors. So far, so good. No scratches after a few hours of use. I had scratches on my other batch of screen protectors by this time. It appears that I probably had a defective pack previously. I will wait and see. I got fingerprints on the sticky side of my first of 3 new protectors so I opened another one. I think all I have to do is run the first one with prints under water. For those of you who decide to purchase some screen protectors from www.boxwave.com be aware not to get fingerprints on the sticky side of the protector while applying. But this should be true with any screen protector.

iwillfearnoevil · #5 (**permalink**) 11-03-2008, 09:39 AM

i installed my anti-glare boxwave this morning ... to answer ntony, it is screen only ... the included cleaning cloth was wrinkled, not sure if it was used or not

... i was really careful and it went on well first try. i held by the edges to avoid fingerprints and was pretty successful. the earpiece hole is a bit bigger than the actual opening and makes it look not centered but i guess that makes the application of the protector more forgiving ... i am satisfied with my purchase

ntony · #6 (**permalink**) 11-04-2008, 06:16 PM

THANKS MAN..!!!

Looking forward to get mine....

still struggling if i should get the anti-glare which is fingerprint free or not... coz i am a bit.. greasy...

iwillfearnoevil · #7 (**permalink**) 01-15-2009, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jened

i installed my anti-glare boxwave this morning ... to answer ntony, it is screen only ... the included cleaning cloth was wrinkled, not sure if it was used or not

... i was really careful and it went on well first try. i held by the edges to avoid fingerprints and was pretty successful. the earpiece hole is a bit bigger than the actual opening and makes it look not centered but i guess that makes the application of the protector more forgiving ... i am satisfied with my purchase

boxwave didn't last 2 months for me. the bottom left corner started to curl upwards slightly after a month. very slightly. but it got a lil more pronounced and then finally enough so it caught on phone pouch taking it in and out and now it's not usable. for what it's worth, i didn't quite the same scratching issue as Biker1 above but i did get antiglare...

mr.squonk · #8 (**permalink**) 11-04-2008, 06:42 PM

For screen protectors, there is only one way to apply...

Turn on your shower, just hot. Close the door, do not use any exhaust.
Once it is all steamy, go in, clean the phone with a microfiber cloth.
Make sure there are no spots, specs or "crumbs" on the screen. Apply the
protector carefully. The steam will cause larger particulates to drop out of
the air to prevent the dust. I used the stock screen protector and there
are no bubbles at all. If you do have bubbles, but there is no dust in them...
just give it time and they will go away.

**Biker1** · #9 (**permalink**) 11-05-2008, 05:38 PM

Update: I received the new batch of detectors and I got fingerprints on the tacky side of 2 of them. I will put on the 3rd protector. Boxwave said I could rinse off the 2 other protectors in water with hand soap and then swing in the air to dry off and try to do this in a dust free environment. I guess I will fly to NASA to do this in a dust free environment. I don' thave my hopes up that this will work but I will try it.