possible damage by removeing screen protectors

ROBIN50N · 08-07-2009, 2:46 PM

hi, is it possible to damage the iphone screen by removing screen protectors. ive got a switch easy one but dont want to put it on in case i need to take it off and start again, incase it peels some kind of coating off the screen. is this the case?

sneeks · 08-07-2009, 2:57 PM

Most of the iPhone screen protectors are static cling rather than any form of sticky coating so cause no damage at all and leave no residue when removed.

ROBIN50N · 08-07-2009, 3:06 PM

the switch easy one i have has a side saying ADHESIVE SIDE. so thought it maybe some kind of glue.

sneeks · 08-07-2009, 3:19 PM

I've read differing reports about the Switcheasy protectors and a cannot get a definitive answer regarding the presence of glue or not on them.

Kalpsn2000 · 08-07-2009, 3:54 PM

I had a look at this vid on youtube and it doesn't seem like it actually has glue on it, as the guy has used the first one and taken it off and then is showing how to put it on using the second one.

Part 1: YouTube - How to install an iPhone 3g iPhone Screen Protect Switcheasy p1

Part 2: YouTube - How to install an iPhone 3g Switcheasy screen Protecter P2

I have ordered the rebel serpent (which includes 2 screen protectors) so was also interested to see what the screen protector is like.

ROBIN50N · 08-07-2009, 5:00 PM

well just case anyone else is intrested in this, switchesy just told me its static,not glue on there protectors.

chelsea.tone · 08-07-2009, 5:07 PM

When i used my ones on my old 3G they come off easily with no residue

On a sidenote, the Rebel tends to push the protector off the sides/corners

Tom` · 08-07-2009, 5:29 PM

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Originally Posted by chelsea.tone

When i used my ones on my old 3G they come off easily with no residue

On a sidenote, the Rebel tends to push the protector off the sides/corners

Yeh that is annoying when taking the case off and putting it back on

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It's OK once it's on though

RobM · 08-07-2009, 5:49 PM

The vast majority are static these days, so to remove without damaging the protector (for cleaning, repositioning etc) use a bit of sticky tape to grab it and lift

SourKraut · 08-07-2009, 5:58 PM

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Originally Posted by chelsea.tone

On a sidenote, the Rebel tends to push the protector off the sides/corners

I very much agree with that...IMHO I did not like the rebel protectors, as the Serpent cover would squash the side of the protector and cause bubbling up, the dust would settle in there

Also found fingermarks and smudge lines left on these protectors

I bought the anti-glare protectors from the apple shop (£9.99) which have a much better feel and leave no marks at all...have now got a Belkin silicone cover for the iPhone too

ridgerama · 08-07-2009, 7:21 PM

i have the invisible shield front on mine atm can it be taken off and reapplied or is a once only as it just doesn't feel right ?

serial killer · 08-07-2009, 9:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ridgerama

i have the invisible shield front on mine atm can it be taken off and reapplied or is a once only as it just doesn't feel right ?

not really mate once there dry tasking it off will pull it out of shape i pulled my old one off the other day and it ended up twice as long as when i started lol

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Kalpsn2000 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Thanks: Gave 26, Got 23 Posts: 467	Re: possible damage by removeing screen protectors I had a look at this vid on youtube and it doesn't seem like it actually has glue on it, as the guy has used the first one and taken it off and then is showing how to put it on using the second one. Part 1: YouTube - How to install an iPhone 3g iPhone Screen Protect Switcheasy p1 Part 2: YouTube - How to install an iPhone 3g Switcheasy screen Protecter P2 I have ordered the rebel serpent (which includes 2 screen protectors) so was also interested to see what the screen protector is like.
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