[Guide]Perfect application of screen protectors with pics.

[Hypnotic2010]

Originally Posted by Dragon2

get my replacement tomorrow, I will try this metheod step by step, ive studied a few times and think i got er down... Nice write up, I'll post results tomorrow

Please do.

[Cicatrize]

Originally Posted by SKS06460

Doesn't the soap solution interfere with the adhesive that holds the plastic in place ?
I know the adhesive isn't very strong to begin with.

Actually, yes. It doesn't seem like it, and most people won't see it, but there actually is a layer of film on the back of the screen protector that allows it to stick to the device's screen, and I have in fact screwed this up with too much soap.

Granted, this was on a Touch Pro original screen protector almost a year after I got the phone, but the soapy solution kinda tore away the film, destroying the screen protector. I think if you use a very small amount with a new screen protector, there shouldn't be any issues.

[NYC Guy]

Originally Posted by aaronpoweruser

where is the moister sensor on the tp2? and just plain white paper?

Originally Posted by Hypnotic2010

Its located on the right side when you take off the battery cover. Its the little square red/white sticker.
Use any piece of paper when taping, as long as the tape doesnt touch the sticker. Might as well just leave the paper and tape on anyways, to prevent it from ever triggering...

Actually according to the post in this thread concerning water damage there are three moister sensors in the Telus version of the TP2. One of them is hidden so this might be the case for the Sprint version also.
http://www.ppcgeeks.com/forums/showp...4&postcount=18

I looked for the hidden one on my Sprint TP2 and could not find it. Is it possible that there are only 2 when the Telus model had three?

[NYC Guy]

Originally Posted by Cicatrize

Actually, yes. It doesn't seem like it, and most people won't see it, but there actually is a layer of film on the back of the screen protector that allows it to stick to the device's screen, and I have in fact screwed this up with too much soap.

Granted, this was on a Touch Pro original screen protector almost a year after I got the phone, but the soapy solution kinda tore away the film, destroying the screen protector. I think if you use a very small amount with a new screen protector, there shouldn't be any issues.

I screwed up my installation of the screen protector last night and I think the culprit was too much soap. I had purchased on eBay the one from a company called "Clear Protector" for $7.46. It was a disaster as even after I used a credit card there was still a film like substance that appeared on the screen.

Are some brands of protectors easier to apply to the screen than others?

[Cicatrize]

These probably are the easiest to apply as far as "basic" screen protectors go.

I think fitment and alignment may be easier with an InvisibleShield or GhostArmor product.

[Hypnotic2010]

Originally Posted by NYC Guy

I screwed up my installation of the screen protector last night and I think the culprit was too much soap. I had purchased on eBay the one from a company called "Clear Protector" for $7.46. It was a disaster as even after I used a credit card there was still a film like substance that appeared on the screen.

Are some brands of protectors easier to apply to the screen than others?

Thats O.K!
The film or haziness is normal. After the application it is normal to see a haziness or white film. That should go comepletely away in 1-2 days. Any inperfections will most likely go away unless there is dust stuck under the protector. You will probably notice it starting to clear up after a few hours. So give it a little time and it should look great, unless its just a really crappy protector.

*and remember you only need a couple drops of the soap mixed with the water, dont over do the soap.

[NYC Guy]

Originally Posted by Hypnotic2010

Thats O.K!
The film or haziness is normal. After the application it is normal to see a haziness or white film. That should go comepletely away in 1-2 days. Any inperfections will most likely go away unless there is dust stuck under the protector. You will probably notice it starting to clear up after a few hours. So give it a little time and it should look great, unless its just a really crappy protector.

*and remember you only need a couple drops of the soap mixed with the water, dont over do the soap.

Is is too late as I was upset in the way it appeared and peeled it off. I was tempted to start all over again but I had taken off my rubber gloves when I removed it and my fingerprints definitely appear on the back sticky side.

Is there a way to resurrect this protector and remove all the marks that I had left or do I need to order another protector? Also now that I have peeled it off will there be less of the sticky substance left on it to hold properly?

[vashwood]

Love the guide. Thanks

[Dragon2]

so, i got my replacement yesterday without a new screen protector, and my old one isnt the gretest, but i had to use it....

anyways, i followed all the steps, im not gonna go into all them but i did skip 1, the soap and water solution because i am just wierd........

im sure the soap solution would have worked better but once again i opted not to......... To me the key points is make sure the moister drops all the particles and your hands are clean from oils and etc.....I even removed it to get it perfect like 10 diff times, and even touched the sticky side with my fingers........

so, my used screen protector looks beautiful because of this guide, im not saying skip the water and soap solution, but if ya paranoid like me you dont have to as long as you follow the OP instructions.... The moisture and clean hands kept it nice and didnt allow dust to arise from out of know where....... I will always use these steps and maybe one day even use the solution, but wow, this is a definant needed post.....

thanks OP for the great write up, you made my old and used screen protector look brand new and looks better than when new on its first phone....

freakin rock on....

[Hypnotic2010]

Originally Posted by Dragon2

so, i got my replacement yesterday without a new screen protector, and my old one isnt the gretest, but i had to use it....

anyways, i followed all the steps, im not gonna go into all them but i did skip 1, the soap and water solution because i am just wierd........

im sure the soap solution would have worked better but once again i opted not to......... To me the key points is make sure the moister drops all the particles and your hands are clean from oils and etc.....I even removed it to get it perfect like 10 diff times, and even touched the sticky side with my fingers........

so, my used screen protector looks beautiful because of this guide, im not saying skip the water and soap solution, but if ya paranoid like me you dont have to as long as you follow the OP instructions.... The moisture and clean hands kept it nice and didnt allow dust to arise from out of know where....... I will always use these steps and maybe one day even use the solution, but wow, this is a definant needed post.....

thanks OP for the great write up, you made my old and used screen protector look brand new and looks better than when new on its first phone....

freakin rock on....

Awesome man, glad it worked out!!!
Btw, just curious, did you use water without the soap or did you not use water at all??