How To Clean Touchscreen? - G Tablet General

I have fingerprints all over my touchscreen from the grease on my fingers after a week of use.
What is the safest way to clean the touchscreen without causing it any abrasive damage?
I know throwing it in the dishwasher is not a viable option.

I like using a microfiber cloth...I keep one on my office desk, one on my home computer desk, and one in my car and truck...works great for cleaning most anything without any sort of chemical (or even water). They used to be expensive, but barely cost any more than a regular bath cloth now...

Microfiber cloth too. Use the lens type micro fibers. Those are best for cleaning screens. Not sure about chemicals or solvents though. I sometimes use Windex but that is only for my glass screen tv, have not tried on plastics.
LOL! For the guy that packs microfibers in his car, have you tried armor all? LOL! JK

I also use a microfiber cloth and a small amout of plastic lens cleaner that is used for glasses. It works great and does not harm the GTablet surface (I do this a couple of times per day).

Oakley sells a small cleaning kit (just google Oakley cleaning kit) that has a black ballistic nylon case, an aluminum spray bottle full of isopropyl alcohol and a cleaning cloth. Its $10 in their stores, and they will refill the bottle for free if you bring it in.
I keep the kit in my backpack, although if I'm carrying just the gTablet, I take the cloth and not the spray bottle.
It works great - just remember to dust off the screen to remove any particles BEFORE using chemicals or wiping with a cloth. That way you don't grind those particles into the screen with the wiping pressure.
Bonus - I can also use the same kit to clean the laptop screen and my sunglasses
I've also used the Monster screen cleaner kit with their microfiber cloth, but the bottle and the cloth are too large to travel with...

I thought our screen was glass not plastic?
I use those lens cloths for glasses from Sams. Box of them come in little packets. Made by Zeiss I think. Cleans very well and not too wet.

I use Microfiber cloth . I got the huge one from meritline . c o m then cut them down to pieces and leave them everywhere (at work/home) . If it get really bad I use Lens cleaner packets that you can get from any pharmacy .

I use lens cloths by Zeiss, when the screen has heavy dirt. The rest of the time, I use a microfiber cloth

insight3fl said:
I thought our screen was glass not plastic?
I use those lens cloths for glasses from Sams. Box of them come in little packets. Made by Zeiss I think. Cleans very well and not too wet.
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It is glass. I use a microfiber cloth that came with my panasonic tv. When I don't have that with me I use the green gtablet one that came with the gtab but it seems impossible to remove all the fingerprints with it. Instead it just smears them around.

I uses the cloth (whatever it is) that I got from my eye doctor for cleaning my glasses - works perfect.

ItsDon said:
I uses the cloth (whatever it is) that I got from my eye doctor for cleaning my glasses - works perfect.
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Same. My "cheap" method.

use the cleaning cloths with windex

Whatever you do, remember if you are using any type of spray, or liquid, spray just a little on the cloth and then use the cloth. Applying any liquid to the screen is not a good idea.... in my opinion.

I have a microfiber cloth I use and it works pretty good. Sometimes I will add a dab of plain water on the screen to help break up tough smudges and make it shine. After destroying a laptop screen by using window cleaner, I only use water on screen cleaning.

Bought a 6 pack of microfiber cleaning cloths made for flat panel tvs that is also washable. $4.99 at Frys. Works well.

ByByIpad said:
I have fingerprints all over my touchscreen from the grease on my fingers after a week of use.
What is the safest way to clean the touchscreen without causing it any abrasive damage?
I know throwing it in the dishwasher is not a viable option.
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Anything thats 100% cotton

Correct way:
Use a non-abrasive brush (soft hair/make up) to remove any particulates (if any).
Do not blow..your only blowing water vapor and your stank breath on it
Use a Nanofiber cloth (Ive seen some cheap Microfiber cloths do minute damage)
Do not use circular motion, always one repeating direction (horizontal-vertical)
If it's heavily soiled you can use a small amount of Low-concentration of pure (no perfumes or such) Rubbing alcohol 70% or below. Some High-end lens cleaners are a second choice.
Do not,I repeat, Do not use anything with ammonia or it's trademarked counterparts (ie:Windex and most general window cleaners) LCD's will yellow over time if you use those.

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Do not,I repeat, Do not use anything with ammonia or it's trademarked counterparts (ie:Windex and most general window cleaners) LCD's will yellow over time if you use those.
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Yeah, this is what I learned with my old laptop, the hard way.

I guess my usual Windex and paper towel is a big no no. I have done that on devices for years. The screen is glass and Windex is a glass cleaner.

A spray of windex and a microfiber cloth, that is all
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Best way to clean screen?

Before applying a screen protector, what's the best way to clean the screen? I don't have any Windex, but I do have 409... Not sure if that would be a bad idea lol
I wouldn't use any form of liquid as it can seep through the the screen's rubber trim. I just use a microfiber cloth to wipe it clean.
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I wouldn't use any form of liquid as it can seep through the the screen's rubber trim. I just use a microfiber cloth to wipe it clean.
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Same thing I just did. I second microfiber.
Where do you buy microfiber cloths? Target perhaps?
I third microfiber, but i typically squirt a mixture of half isopropyl alcohol and half distilled water (effective homemade LCD screen cleaner) on the cloth before i wipe it down. the water keeps it clean, and the alcohol makes it evaporate quickly. It worked like a charm on my ADP1 all the time I've had it, and its keeping my nexus looking great so far.
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Where do you buy microfiber cloths? Target perhaps?
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You should be able to find it at target. Look near the jewelery counter by the eyeglasses and sunglasses.
Got one. Thanks all. Wow, that cleans the screen quite well. I even put a few drops of Rubbing Alcohol onto the cloth. I thought I had specs of dust under my screen, but they were just dirt
Just for the hell of it... I Fourth microfiber! Best ones are the high quality cloths that come with your LCD TV.

[Q] Screen Cleaning?

Well I have been using a specsaver glass cloth that's damp or sometimes I use some specsavers glass cleaner. This cleans the screen really well but the screen then does feel as smooth and slippery, its like when you first use the tablet. Is this normal or am I using the wrong technique?
What I've found to be a proven solution is 50% water and 50% Isopropyl (rubbing alcohol), into a spray bottle. Spray enough to cover the entire surface, without causing drips, then wipe down with a MICROFIBER CLOTH. Do not use any other cloth. Walmart has these clothes in the automotive section for $5 for 8. Works really well.
Personally, I've found 60% water, 40% isopropyl to be slightly better.
God forbid anyone uses Windex
I found a good little product by Brasso called Gadget Care, when you clean with it a few times the screen cleans much better with just a cloth.
It also stops anti static buildup so is good on monitors and tv's to prevent dust build up.
The best price i found is at hmv uk
http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?sku=578545
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[Q] Screen Cleaning

How do you guys clean your screens? I've been using a scotchbrite cloth which seems to take a lot of scrubs to get all the nasty grease from the screen which makes it all shiny. What's your method?
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I use a generic pop-up wipe (round plastic can with a pop-top lid) for LCD/Plasma screens. I've used 1/3 of it already in the 1 week I've owned the TF.
Here's a sample (not the exact brand):
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=11KFSSP43AC0P6X3HPHF
Make sure the one you get does not have harsh abrasives such as alcohol or ammonia. Many screens have a protective layer that may be damaged by it, though I'm not sure if the TF has this layer.
I have a small squirt bottle, adjusted to mist. Filled with 30% isopropyl alcohol and the rest water. Spray a mist on a soft cloth ( I have some microfiber cloths), not on the screen. Clean with the wet side and dry with the dry side of the cloth.
If there's a lot of pizza on the screen it might take a second cleaning.
+1 for the micro fiber cloth. Also a very light application of rain-x helps keep fingerprints down.
For daily cleaning, I use these:
Targus CleanVu Cleaning Pads
I keep one at my desk at work, and the other two at home. Kinda expensive I guess, but I had a gift card Every few days, when the smudges are out of hand and too much for a simple wipe down, I use an eyeglass cleaning kit with the spray and cloth.
I'd be careful using the alcohol solution. Might not be good for the coating on the TF's screen.
I'll probably use the solution and microfiber cloth that came w/ my eyeglasses (which is alcohol-free, I believe).
I'd also be careful using a spray bottle. If some of the fluids enter the ports, it may cause issues or the fluid can seep down through the edges and get under the glass.
Use a mixture of 10% Vinegar to water and dampen a microfibre cloth with it, gently rub in a circular motion. Use a dry bit of the cloth to dry it. Once you try the Vinegar/water you'll never want to buy screen cleaning liquid ever again. Also great on monitors and LCD TV's etc.
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Check out what other did in the XOOM forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1015126
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1016089
A mild soap (detergent) and water solution is probable the best as it will not attack the plastic. But an alcohol-based solution is most likely more efficient for a quick clean. I always keep PC cleaning wipes and a microfiber cloth in my netbook bag.
I've been using some muc-off spray and their microfibre cloth.
Very pleased with the cloth and it's large enough to cover the screen when I put the TF away in it's case. The spray is pretty good as well but probably a bit over priced for what it is.
Standard microfiber cloth that came with my HP Laptop for cleaning. I don't spray anything. If I need to get some kind of gunk off, I just dampen a tissue and get the gunk, then wipe with the microfiber.
It is a tough screen to clean. My iPad and my Android phone (Fascinate) I can just wipe them with a microfiber and the prints fall off. With the TF I really have to rub and they still linger.
I use Vizio's vcp100. It's an all around cleaning solution for lcd tv's, monitor, etc.
It comes with micro fiber cloth. I don't spray it directly. I spray a little bit of foam to the cloth.
Microfiber cloth +1
Those CleanVu pads from Targus are pretty awesome.
Got a pack, keep one in my briefcase, one at home, and my wife has the other.
Just using a microfibre cloth I picked up in Sainsburys for @£1.75p, works a treat no cleaning liquids needed.
I rain-x'ed the screen, so every time i wash my hands for whatever reason (i do so alot) I just take the tablet with me then flick the screen with my wet hands, and then use a microfiber cloth and wipe in circles.
On my phones though i have some small spritz bottles with 50/50 water/rubbing alch in it and a microfiber.
spray bottle with 40% isopropyl and 60% water.
use a microfiber cloth. Walmart sells em for $5 for 8 in the automotive section.
enjoy.
Rain-X wipes and microfiber cloth is working well here.
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Hey guys. I'd like to chime in here...the best solution I have used for lcd screens is one that's homemade. I take a couple drops of mild soap, yes just regular hand soap e.g. dial, dove... but has to be mild. Then only like two tablespoons of rubbing alcohol. 5% is too much! Lcd screens do NOT like alcohol! It leaves a dry streaky residue. Its also just bad for the screen, even if you get all the streaks out. Google it. And then of course just regular water. This is for approx 20 ounces. It has never let me down! I actually got this recipe from doing a search years back. Not sure where? Might have been a magazine or something? You can google for lcd screen solutions, and you can read why alcohol is bad. Just my 2 cents!
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Cleaning the Nexus

How do you clean your Nexus? I mean physically clean your Nexus.
I usually go with a microfiber cloth humidified with some water and for the screen is ok, but for the back I can't manage to clean a fingerprint (that damn thing is driving me crazy it's like it's stamped on the back cover)
Any suggestion?
I put a case on mine because I really doubt I'd ever be able to clean anything off the white back. I just take it out of the case and wipe the screen protector off with a damp cloth and call it a day
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I've got a slim case on but for phone/tablet screens I use Bausch&Lomb Sight Savers. Which are little wet wipes for glass and plastic lens, my work has them everywhere but they work awesome.
What I do is every time I wash my hands the paper towel I use to dry my hands I wipe down my phone with. Front and back. No fingerprints and doesn't damage phone since paper towel is only slightly wet. Done this with all my phones. Its become a habit now.
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Spray Windex on a soft paper towel. That's what I do.
With my tongue:sly:
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With my tongue:sly:
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lol
I use the cloth from my sunglasses case
Just clean it like any other electronic device encapsulated in plastic: no aggressive detergents, moderate use of moisture, use a soft cloth.
Microfiber cloth and spray (for eye glasses)!
silk cloth
At work we have Ricoh Multifunctionals (printer/scanner).
Each printer has a small silk cloth so you can clean the glass plate (scan surface).
I'm using this cloth to clean my whole N5 with it; front and back.
It removes al dirt and fingers (also on the back) without any problem.
No need to wet it.
And my jeans or shirt work very well also, but not as good as the silk cloth.
BR,
UltimateGeppie
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Crysis85 said:
How do you clean your Nexus? I mean physically clean your Nexus.
I usually go with a microfiber cloth humidified with some water and for the screen is ok, but for the back I can't manage to clean a fingerprint (that damn thing is driving me crazy it's like it's stamped on the back cover)
Any suggestion?
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Simple , a clean piece of soft cloth ,slightly damped. Otherwise I make sure that I use back cover and a screen guard , that gives a long term protection.
I have a mime ghost glass screen protector....a few rubs on my belly.....and its spotless.
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Use some hand sanitizer and a clean cloth post to the application to rub it.
Magical results

DIY Full-coverage glass screen protector for $26 or less

I love my V30, but I've been agonizing over the best way to protect the screen. Flat glass protectors leave the edges exposed and tend to separate from the corners, while all the curved ones only had adhesive around the edges, so adhesion was weak while touch sensitivity suffered. I'd seen the Whitestone Dome glass, but it wasn't full-coverage. I ended up ordering the InvisShield True fit kit from SGFreshIdea for quite a bit more than the advertised price of $23.37. The cost of the UV light and shipping brought the total $44.09, which was a bit steep and the shipping took almost two weeks. It ended up being a decent kit, but there were a couple things I didn't like. First, the LOCA (Liquid Optically Clear Adhesive) came in two clear vials. Considering the fact that this stuff sets when exposed to UV light (such as daylight), this seemed like a really bad idea. Second, the glass had a large cut-out at the top for the earpiece and front camera. I preferred something with more coverage. Long story short, I realized that this was something I could do using cheaper and, in some cases, better components.
First, I ordered a full-coverage glass from a company called dooqi (seriously) off Ebay. It was $8.79 with free shipping and arrived in less than a week. Be sure to order the clear glass, since the black edged one won't allow the LOCA glue to cure. Then I ordered the XFactor Sticky-Icky1000 LOCA glue for $11.99 with free shipping and arrived in two days (gotta love Amazon Prime). There's a LOT of LOCA glue on Amazon, but you need to order the lowest viscosity possible, since the "normal" glue is too thick to work with easily. The InvisShield glue was VERY thin, almost like water, while the XFactor is more like vegetable oil. The thinner glue spread more easily, but I actually preferred the XFactor since small bubbles seemed to push out with less effort. The main difference is that the InvisShield glue requires no pressure during installation (they tell you NOT to press on the glass), while the XFactor has to be pushed to the edges and corners with a squeegee.
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For the UV lamp, I ended up using the one that I purchased with the InvisShield kit. I also tested a UV flashlight I had in the garage for detecting coolant leaks, and it worked great. You can order small UV flashlights on Ebay for around $5 (free shipping) that should work well too, or you can simply let the glue cure by setting it in sunlight. The thing you need to keep in mind is that when the glue sets, it's still sticky. It isn't like epoxy. It cures to a clear, sticky adhesive that's perfect for phone screens. In fact, the LOCA glue is supposed to help fill in and hide cracks in the screen too when sandwiched between the phone and a glass screen protector. I haven't tested it, but it's something to consider if you have a cracked screen.
I strongly recommend watching the InvisShield installation video ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCaOeqCH-2o ). It covers the basics well, but there's one thing that they don't mention that is critical. TAPE OVER ALL OF THE OPENINGS ON THE PHONE! When I first installed the InvisShield, a small amount of the glue ran into the hole for the earpiece. I cleaned it with isopropyl alcohol, and thought everything was fine. After the installation, I powered up the phone and discovered that I could barely hear anything, even at the max volume. I just about puked. After a LOT of stress, I managed to clear the excess glue out of the speaker screen with rubbing alcohol, a tiny brush for cleaning electric razors and some compressed air. I can't emphasize this enough... you NEED to be VERY careful about preventing the glue from getting into any of the openings on the phone. If you screw up your device, PLEASE don't complain to me since I feel I've made it abundantly clear that you need to be careful with this stuff. It runs everywhere, and can make a mess even with proper precautions. I used the glass protector as a template to cut a piece of clear packing tape, so I could be sure that the hole was covered without extending under the close-fitting glass.
The dooqi glass has a thin adhesive strip around the outer edge that can be easily pulled off. Just be sure to remove any adhesive residue with something like Goof-Off Professional-Grade. By the way, this stuff also works great for cleaning up cured LOCA. Next, clean the screen and glass with the alcohol wipes included with the dooqi glass. Unlike the InvisShield method of putting a large pool of glue on the bottom and using gravity and capillary action to spread the glue, I applied a heavy strip of glue down the center of the phone. It's better to use more glue than not enough, since removing the glass to add more glue isn't an option.
When doing so, look VERY carefully for even tiny bubbles. If you see one, use something clean (like the corner of the small plastic card in the dooqi kit) to dab out the bubble. Then just line up the glass and lower it gently onto the phone. Don't worry if it's crooked... you'll have plenty of time to straighten it. Let it sit for a couple minutes while the glue spreads. Then take a squeegee ( I used and old gift card) to push the glue to the edges and corners. Work slowly and carefully, wiping the excess glue away with an alcohol soaked cloth. I used to install vehicle wraps, so I learned a long time ago that rushing the job leads to disaster. If you notice air bubble sucking in at the corners, make sure that the glass is perfectly centered on the phone. I noticed that a few bubble kept sucking in from the top, right corner. So, I pushed them back out, and applied a dab of glue on the edge where the glass meets the phone. This way, glue was pulled into the tiny gap instead of air. Also, don't freak out if glue is running off the sides of your phone. Just make sure that you're working on a clean drop-cloth, and have plenty of alcohol soaked cloth wipes for cleaning the excess glue as you work.
Once it's evenly applied, carefully clean up any excess glue and wait a minute or two to be sure that no bubbles suck in from the edge. If glue is covering the front camera hole, don't worry. It will clean off easily once the glue is cured. Then use you lamp, flashlight or sunlight to cure the LOCA glue. I found that about 10 minutes of moving the UV flashlight back and forth around the screen seemed to be sufficient. The InvisShield video warns about over-curing, but I know that my phone will be used frequently in daylight I don't think this is an issue. In fact, I'd feel safer curing it more than not enough, since the last thing you want is for the glass to shift.
Finally, remove the tape and wipe the whole thing down with an isopropyl alcohol moistened cloth. You might have to scrub a bit to get some of the cured LOCA off the edges, but it should clean up pretty easily. And that's it! Mine ended up looking perfect. I'll probably clean around the edges in a couple day to remove any dirt that sticks to the excess glue. Also, check for any gaps that form near the corners. If they appear, use a small dab of glue to fill them and hit it with more UV light. Let me know if you have any questions and I hope that is helpful!
dooqi glass: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dooqi-Full...var=541441961034&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
XFactor glue: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GY4LL3G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
UV flashlight: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-LED-U...035402?hash=item5d7a6eb9ca:g:ZHoAAOSwKXdaconH
Thanks. Very nice write up. At 25.77 total, a much better option than the InvisShield True fit kit. I was going to try the Verizon screen protector, but it cost more than this and has terrible reviews. How long did the whole procedure take?
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Thanks. Very nice write up. At 25.77 total, a much better option than the InvisShield True fit kit. I was going to try the Verizon screen protector, but it cost more than this and has terrible reviews. How long did the whole procedure take?
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I was stopping to take pictures so that added to the time, but I'd estimate that it took me about 30 minutes from start to finish. I'm also really picky and used a magnifier to check for even the tiniest bubbles.
Whitestone Dome Glass has international patent for LOCA(Liquid Optically Clear Adhesive) technology. Different from others, why bother with halo, rainbow and bubbles? Whitestone Dome Glass makes it different. Thanks to LOCA liquid adhesive method and curing process, adhesive is on all areas even on the edges of the screen. Hope you try our Dome Glass next time! For your reference please check to see images on our Twitter or Facebook of LG V30 Whitestone Dome Glass
When Whitestone comes out with glass that's actually curved (in spite of what your Amazon ad incorrectly claims), I'll consider it. Until then, I'll stick with the method I've posted here which costs half as much and exhibits none of the issues you mention. Thanks...
Btw - I did some research and found nothing to suggest that Whitestone has any patents on LOCA glue.
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When Whitestone comes out with glass that's actually curved (in spite of what your Amazon ad incorrectly claims), I'll consider it. Until then, I'll stick with the method I've posted here which costs half as much and exhibits none of the issues you mention. Thanks...
Btw - I did some research and found nothing to suggest that Whitestone has any patents on LOCA glue.
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Do you see any halo, rainbow and bubbles? I think Whitestone's LOCA patent claim is full of it. If so, there would not be InvisibleShield, which is similarly LOCA glued.
I was very careful to check for any bubbles, and I can assure you that there aren't any. As for the other stuff, I have no idea what Whitestone is talking about. It looks just like the unprotected screen, with absolutely no visual defects. It covers the sides of the screen to within 1/32", and is a little over 1/16" short of full coverage on the top and bottom. Also, touch sensitivity is unaffected.
The only thing that worries me - is what will happen when you try to remove it.
Dooqi doesn't ship to Canada... just like InvisShield.
Orof said:
The only thing that worries me - is what will happen when you try to remove it.
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It removes cleanly. Just slide a thin piece of plastic (like a credit card) under the edge and pop it off. A little bit of alcohol under the edge loosens it nicely. I didn't have any residue, but isopropyl alcohol would remove any if you did. The LOCA glue doesn't harden when it cure. It becomes a tacky adhesive.
I did this. Thanks for the tutorial and links! The only difference is i used the liquid adhesive and UV light that came with my whitestone done glass kit. This is a much cheaper solution for me than buying a replacement glass screen protector.
Thanks again!
p.s. make sure you peel off and get all the adhesive off of the dooqi screen protector and get the air bubbles out or you'll get some air bubbles.
ED2O9, thanks for the write up. I'm now in the process of accumulating the materials to do the full adhesive glass protector.
Just a caveat for anyone doing this. I spent 2 hours going through all of the V30 TG screen protectors on Amazon. All of the clear TG screen protectors without the black borders sold on Amazon ARE NOT FULL COVERAGE protectors, but instead are cut narrower in order to avoid fitting issues over the V30's curved edges. Props to ED209 for doing his homework and pointing the way to the appropriate screen protector that works for the full adhesive application which is the Dooqi TG protector sold on eBay.
However, one caveat: Dooqi offers 2 types of TG screen protectors on eBay. Read the item descriptions before buying. Links are embedded.
1. Dooqi Full Coverage 3D Curved Tempered Glass Screen Protector Saver for LG V30 - This is the one to buy. As mentioned by ED209, the cost is $8.79 for one screen protector. This one has curved edges and provides bezel to bezel screen coverage.
2. 3X Dooqi Premium Ultra Clear Tempered Glass Screen Protector Saver for LG V30 - Avoid this one. This one is cut narrow and covers only the flat surface of the screen, leaving the the curved edges uncovered and exposed. For the cheap price of $7.79 for a 3 pack, it's very easy to be tempted into clicking the Buy It Now button. Don't do it.
Interesting! I just put a whitestone dome on my son's V30+ - quite successfully I might add. He's using a Tech21 Evo Check case, so I knew the whitestone was compatible (see YouTube install video by the "naked" guy). Plus I didn't want to wait 2 weeks for the HongKong based alternative to get here. My son carries his phone in his pocket, and the edge adhesive option wouldn't stay in place for him.
Anyways, I have the extra tube of adhesive from the whitestone, so I might order a piece of glass and try it on mine!
Hey, thanks for the guide.
One thing I also did to help with the process - I used a hair dryer after I put the screen protector on the phone (before the LOCA was fully spread out on the phone).
This helped lower the viscosity and make it easier for the LOCA to move around. I used the hair dryer directly above the middle of the phone. (With the phone off of course).
Edit: Also, you can use the screen protectors with the black borders. Acetone (nail polish remover) does a great job at removing it. The adhesive comes off in one piece just by picking it off with your nails. If there's any residue left, acetone will get that too.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075Y3BBJC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This is the one with black borders that I used, and it worked great!
Excellent post, thought it would be boring duh ?like. NOT! Very informative. I saw on the page for Dooqi Glass a feature is Anti-UV protection!? I assume this adds more cure time..? I thought 10mins was excessive, but using w cheap light could explain.
I actually bought a kickass (seriously bright) LED uv/black light strip on Amazon for about 20$. Has a USB power source, decent length cable, LOW&HIGHT, and assume a extension port.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B075K6NM8F?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_yo_pop_mb_pd_t2
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Excellent post, thought it would be boring duh like. NOT! Very informative. I saw on the page for Dooqi Glass a feature is Anti-UV protection!? I assume this adds more cure time..? I thought 10mins was excessive, but using w cheap light could explain.
I actually bought a kickass (seriously bright) LED uv/black light strip on Amazon for about 20$. Has a USB power source, decent length cable, LOW&HIGHT, and assume a extension port.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B075K6NM8F?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_yo_pop_mb_pd_t2
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I used this one and it cured in about a minute. Did it extra to make sure it would stay though https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MJI8OCW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Is it possible to apply your solution to this TGSP
Hi,
Thank you for this detailed procedure.
I'have already ordered a TGSP that cover the maximum of the black front face of the phone since I dont care about case-friendly aspect. But because it have the black edges, do you have a solution to apply the LOCA with this one?
The issue with the edged one is it because the extra glue will not be able to flow outward? Or just because the UV will not work on the edges? If it's because of the UV, is the original glue on the edges PLUS the LOCA glue on the screen should not be an alternative?
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ED2O9 said:
I love my V30, but I've been agonizing over the best way to protect the screen. Flat glass protectors leave the edges exposed and tend to separate from the corners, while all the curved ones only had adhesive around the edges, so adhesion was weak while touch sensitivity suffered. I'd seen the Whitestone Dome glass, but it wasn't full-coverage. I ended up ordering the InvisShield True fit kit from SGFreshIdea for quite a bit more than the advertised price of $23.37. The cost of the UV light and shipping brought the total $44.09, which was a bit steep and the shipping took almost two weeks. It ended up being a decent kit, but there were a couple things I didn't like. First, the LOCA (Liquid Optically Clear Adhesive) came in two clear vials. Considering the fact that this stuff sets when exposed to UV light (such as daylight), this seemed like a really bad idea. Second, the glass had a large cut-out at the top for the earpiece and front camera. I preferred something with more coverage. Long story short, I realized that this was something I could do using cheaper and, in some cases, better components.
First, I ordered a full-coverage glass from a company called dooqi (seriously) off Ebay. It was $8.79 with free shipping and arrived in less than a week. Be sure to order the clear glass, since the black edged one won't allow the LOCA glue to cure. Then I ordered the XFactor Sticky-Icky1000 LOCA glue for $11.99 with free shipping and arrived in two days (gotta love Amazon Prime). There's a LOT of LOCA glue on Amazon, but you need to order the lowest viscosity possible, since the "normal" glue is too thick to work with easily. The InvisShield glue was VERY thin, almost like water, while the XFactor is more like vegetable oil. The thinner glue spread more easily, but I actually preferred the XFactor since small bubbles seemed to push out with less effort. The main difference is that the InvisShield glue requires no pressure during installation (they tell you NOT to press on the glass), while the XFactor has to be pushed to the edges and corners with a squeegee.
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For the UV lamp, I ended up using the one that I purchased with the InvisShield kit. I also tested a UV flashlight I had in the garage for detecting coolant leaks, and it worked great. You can order small UV flashlights on Ebay for around $5 (free shipping) that should work well too, or you can simply let the glue cure by setting it in sunlight. The thing you need to keep in mind is that when the glue sets, it's still sticky. It isn't like epoxy. It cures to a clear, sticky adhesive that's perfect for phone screens. In fact, the LOCA glue is supposed to help fill in and hide cracks in the screen too when sandwiched between the phone and a glass screen protector. I haven't tested it, but it's something to consider if you have a cracked screen.
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I strongly recommend watching the InvisShield installation video ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCaOeqCH-2o ). It covers the basics well, but there's one thing that they don't mention that is critical. TAPE OVER ALL OF THE OPENINGS ON THE PHONE! When I first installed the InvisShield, a small amount of the glue ran into the hole for the earpiece. I cleaned it with isopropyl alcohol, and thought everything was fine. After the installation, I powered up the phone and discovered that I could barely hear anything, even at the max volume. I just about puked. After a LOT of stress, I managed to clear the excess glue out of the speaker screen with rubbing alcohol, a tiny brush for cleaning electric razors and some compressed air. I can't emphasize this enough... you NEED to be VERY careful about preventing the glue from getting into any of the openings on the phone. If you screw up your device, PLEASE don't complain to me since I feel I've made it abundantly clear that you need to be careful with this stuff. It runs everywhere, and can make a mess even with proper precautions. I used the glass protector as a template to cut a piece of clear packing tape, so I could be sure that the hole was covered without extending under the close-fitting glass.
The dooqi glass has a thin adhesive strip around the outer edge that can be easily pulled off. Just be sure to remove any adhesive residue with something like Goof-Off Professional-Grade. By the way, this stuff also works great for cleaning up cured LOCA. Next, clean the screen and glass with the alcohol wipes included with the dooqi glass. Unlike the InvisShield method of putting a large pool of glue on the bottom and using gravity and capillary action to spread the glue, I applied a heavy strip of glue down the center of the phone. It's better to use more glue than not enough, since removing the glass to add more glue isn't an option.
When doing so, look VERY carefully for even tiny bubbles. If you see one, use something clean (like the corner of the small plastic card in the dooqi kit) to dab out the bubble. Then just line up the glass and lower it gently onto the phone. Don't worry if it's crooked... you'll have plenty of time to straighten it. Let it sit for a couple minutes while the glue spreads. Then take a squeegee ( I used and old gift card) to push the glue to the edges and corners. Work slowly and carefully, wiping the excess glue away with an alcohol soaked cloth. I used to install vehicle wraps, so I learned a long time ago that rushing the job leads to disaster. If you notice air bubble sucking in at the corners, make sure that the glass is perfectly centered on the phone. I noticed that a few bubble kept sucking in from the top, right corner. So, I pushed them back out, and applied a dab of glue on the edge where the glass meets the phone. This way, glue was pulled into the tiny gap instead of air. Also, don't freak out if glue is running off the sides of your phone. Just make sure that you're working on a clean drop-cloth, and have plenty of alcohol soaked cloth wipes for cleaning the excess glue as you work.
Once it's evenly applied, carefully clean up any excess glue and wait a minute or two to be sure that no bubbles suck in from the edge. If glue is covering the front camera hole, don't worry. It will clean off easily once the glue is cured. Then use you lamp, flashlight or sunlight to cure the LOCA glue. I found that about 10 minutes of moving the UV flashlight back and forth around the screen seemed to be sufficient. The InvisShield video warns about over-curing, but I know that my phone will be used frequently in daylight I don't think this is an issue. In fact, I'd feel safer curing it more than not enough, since the last thing you want is for the glass to shift.
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Finally, remove the tape and wipe the whole thing down with an isopropyl alcohol moistened cloth. You might have to scrub a bit to get some of the cured LOCA off the edges, but it should clean up pretty easily. And that's it! Mine ended up looking perfect. I'll probably clean around the edges in a couple day to remove any dirt that sticks to the excess glue. Also, check for any gaps that form near the corners. If they appear, use a small dab of glue to fill them and hit it with more UV light. Let me know if you have any questions and I hope that is helpful!
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dooqi glass: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dooqi-Full...var=541441961034&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
XFactor glue: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GY4LL3G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
UV flashlight: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-LED-U...035402?hash=item5d7a6eb9ca:g:ZHoAAOSwKXdaconH
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Almost every curved glass I've seen has a black border. While I haven't tested it, I would think that the black paint would block the UV lamp and prevent proper curing. I've removed the black paint from the glass by using Goof-Off Pro Grade or a similar solvent like acetone. Just be careful around plastics, since these solvents can melt them.
Sticking just with original black band glue on the edges and LOCA on the screen is not a viable solution according to you?
ED2O9 said:
Almost every curved glass I've seen has a black border. While I haven't tested it, I would think that the black paint would block the UV lamp and prevent proper curing. I've removed the black paint from the glass by using Goof-Off Pro Grade or a similar solvent like acetone. Just be careful around plastics, since these solvents can melt them.
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oglaolga said:
Sticking just with original black band glue on the edges and LOCA on the screen is not a viable solution according to you?
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No... why would you do that? The LOCA glue would prevent the adhesive strip from sticking to the screen. Just peel the strip off and use LOCA for the whole screen.

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