Scratch Protection - Page 3

geeserver · #21 (**permalink**) 10-29-2008, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by akared

i used baby shampoo/water and credit card to smooth it out. They are not at the very edge of the screen, but some are around the outside.

i got bubbles everywhere. Do you have any bubbles at all, AKARED?
I also got it dirty, how to clean the skin?

I do have the zagg product.

thermodynamic · #22 (**permalink**) 10-29-2008, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Biker1

I purchased the 3 pack of Clear Touch Crystal screen Protectors by BOXWAVE. Pros:1) Ease of application. Comes with a mini micro fiber cloth and tiny applicator card. Goes on dry. No liquid needed. 2) Perfect fit. 3) No loss of screen sensitivity. At least none that I can perceive. 4) Very clear transparency. 5) Very good customer service although correspondence is done via email. They did email me a phone number after I notified them of my issue but I seem to always get an automated system. Emailing is fine though as I have a record of all my correspondence. Con: 1) Two of the 3 screens protectors have exhibited scratches after only a day of use each. View are very light scratches but you can see them when the backlight is off. you can also feel them with the stylus. I don't keep anything in my pocket that can scratch the protector. I appears that the stylus is causing the scratches as most are on the right side of the protector where I often drag the stylus. I have notified BOXWAVE and they have been very receptive to my issue . They informed me that the protectors should not scratch and that there appears to be a defect with the protectors I have. I opted for the advance replacement and they are mailing me another package of 3. They are charging my credit card and will credit my card back when they receive the defective protectors. I chose this option because I didn't want to wait for them to receive the return before they shipped the replacements. BOXWAVE assured me that this is an isolated issue. Maybe I just had a defective 3 pack. Only time will tell. Other than the scratch issues, this is a very nice product. But the scratch resistance of screen protectors are a very important issue as I don't want to keep getting replacements. I will keep everyone posted.

Cool, thanks for the review man. Keep up updated on how the new batch of screen protectors hold up. You didn't mention it, but I assume they are also easy to take off?

**Biker1** · #23 (**permalink**) 10-29-2008, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by thermodynamic

Cool, thanks for the review man. Keep up updated on how the new batch of screen protectors hold up. You didn't mention it, but I assume they are also easy to take off?

Yes, they are extremely easy to take off yet stay securely on. Also, upon application, no dust gets underneath, and if you have an air bubble that does not flatten out, you just remove and reapply. It only takes a minute to do so.

jgillard · #24 (**permalink**) 10-29-2008, 09:03 AM

I did not need to use a credit card or anything to smooth out my bse skin. If you get it wet enough its very easy to apply. I applied skins to both mine and my wifes diamond and they both came out great!

akared · #25 (**permalink**) 10-29-2008, 10:11 AM

I ended up exchanging my phone for a new one due to a issue with it locking up and i forgot to take the skin off. It was probably my fault but the screen looked pretty bad a scratch (or at least a line) and little pockets of bubbles that never came out. I think I will try the boxwave one. The one that came with the diamond had a scratch on it before I even put it on. Right now the screen doesnt have anything on it and it looks so much better then when I had the zagg protector on it.

**Biker1** · #26 (**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** · #27 (**permalink**) 10-30-2008, 09:27 AM

Btw, the website is www.boxwave.com

ntony · #28 (**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** · #29 (**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 · #30 (**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