Anyone use that Zagg Invisible Shield protector?

[duelingdragons]

http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/apple-iphone-3g-cases-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php

Just wondering how hard it is to install.. I don't want to spend $30 to **** it up. =(

Anyone have any opinions on this??

[mavis]

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I've tried both IS and Bodyguardz. Hands down, I'd suggest skipping the Zagg any going with the BG. It has less of an 'orange peel' effect, it's cut better (therefore it's easier to apply) and it comes in pairs, so you've already got a backup in case you mess the first one up. Oh, and I think it's cheaper. ;)

[The General]

http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/apple-iphone-3g-cases-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php

Just wondering how hard it is to install.. I don't want to spend $30 to **** it up. =(

Anyone have any opinions on this??

I like the Zagg, but it is very difficult to install. It's a pain in the ass TBH. I have the front and back. The front isn't that difficult, but if you're not extremely careful, you'll end up with a lentphone. ;)

[duelingdragons]

Very cool (the Bodyguardz)

How was the install??

[Opie]

I had invisi shield on my first iphone then i got it for my 3g and put it on the front. It was pretty nice. Then i went to dallas and my wife and i saw a bodyguards booth so i ripped her invis shield and mine off and got them professionally done and i must say they look great. The BG looks better on the screen IMO. That back is very hard to put on FYI. I didnt believe all the youtube videos but those people were not lying. Those damn corners gave me fits with my invisible shield. Hopefully you will have better luck. And like the person above me said you get two of each so you can learn from the first one and do better with the second one. Here are ours with BG.

[duelingdragons]

I had invisi shield on my first iphone then i got it for my 3g and put it on the front. It was pretty nice. Then i went to dallas and my wife and i saw a bodyguards booth so i ripped her invis shield and mine off and got them professionally done and i must say they look great. The BG looks better on the screen IMO. That back is very hard to put on FYI. I didnt believe all the youtube videos but those people were not lying. Those damn corners gave me fits with my invisible shield. Hopefully you will have better luck. And like the person above me said you get two of each so you can learn from the first one and do better with the second one. Here are ours with BG.

Wow, thanks for the great info.

I would be more than happy (and actually kinda relieved) to have it professionally done, lol. Is there any place I can go to find out if there's a Bodyguards location near me? Thanks again for the great info. =)

[Opie]

I dont know where you could find that info. I just got lucky. When i saw the booth i ran to it like a fat kid chasing a cupcake. I was excited to have it done by people who do it all the time. You may can go to their website and look for dealers. I was in Dallas at the Stonebriar mall. The front is easy but the back is the killer. There are some good videos on youtube. Check some of them out but i would def get BG over invisi shield.

[duelingdragons]

I dont know where you could find that info. I just got lucky. When i saw the booth i ran to it like a fat kid chasing a cupcake. I was excited to have it done by people who do it all the time. You may can go to their website and look for dealers. I was in Dallas at the Stonebriar mall. The front is easy but the back is the killer. There are some good videos on youtube. Check some of them out but i would def get BG over invisi shield.

Cool, cool. I'm such an anal retentive freak, I would pay like $50 just to have this done right. I am so ridiculously paranoid about scratches and stuff... I wish I didn't care, but I do.

Was the cart an actual Bodyguardz kiosk, or just a kiosk selling cases that happened to offer that service?

[Opie]

It was an actual BG kiosk. They had big BG banners and two plasma tvs playing the video where it shows a phone with it and a phone without BG in a series of test. Very professional looking. cost me 25 a phone. But it was worth every penny. You cant even tell its on there if you didnt know it. The screen protector is alot smoother than the Invis Shield. I had just put my wifes invis shield on the night before and when i saw the booth i ripped it off and threw it in the trash. :D

[bassproguy07]

i have IS, love it but wish it covered all the chrome. I got it installed at the ZAGG kiosk here in houston. I might buy bodyguardz though just to see if I can do the install.

[Dr. Cabrera]

seriously OP you are a macrumors regular use the search function -____-

[heya]

http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/apple-iphone-3g-cases-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php

Just wondering how hard it is to install.. I don't want to spend $30 to **** it up. =(

Anyone have any opinions on this??

putting it on is a bit of a pain i heard..

[yourdream]

Do any of you use cases or do you just use your iPhone 3Gs without a case but instead have the protective skins on?

[bassproguy07]

i use both an IS and a power support anti glare, and an agent 18 ecoshield. this thread is in the wrong location should be moved

[duelingdragons]

seriously OP you are a macrumors regular use the search function -____-


What are you talking about? Leave me alone, let me ask my question without finding the need to troll me because I didn't search and weed through other topics. How does it feel to spend your free time trolling topics just to say "use the search" function.

God, forgive me for asking a legitimate question and getting 5 or 6 legit responses before you come in with your banter.

[bubbagumpshrimp]

What are you talking about? Leave me alone, let me ask my question without finding the need to troll me because I didn't search and weed through other topics. How does it feel to spend your free time trolling topics just to say "use the search" function.

God, forgive me for asking a legitimate question and getting 5 or 6 legit responses before you come in with your banter.
I agree 100% with you. People need to get a life and stop telling people where, what and how they need to post their forums. My question for those nerds: Why do you care so much if their is an extra thread you don't want to read? does it hurt your eyes? Dont like it, skip it! very annoying!

[Opie]

he is only a member he doesnt know any better. :cool:

[noxdave]

Hello. First time poster. I have the ZAGG shield on a my iphone 3g and my mac air. Yes, the back piece for the 3g can be a pain in the buttocks to put on. I have found that the key to installing it is to use the least amount of that spray as possible. I also use a hair dryer to help get those edges to "set." My biggest problem with the ZAGG is that my phone holder, that incase one, (leather folio, SKU: ES89024) seems to be turning the shield an ugly color. I have the white phone, so I can see it clearly. If it continues I will peel it and send it back. As far as the one on my mac, no complaints, and it makes it look nice and shiny!

Hope this helps,
David

[abijnk]

What are you talking about? Leave me alone, let me ask my question without finding the need to troll me because I didn't search and weed through other topics. How does it feel to spend your free time trolling topics just to say "use the search" function.

God, forgive me for asking a legitimate question and getting 5 or 6 legit responses before you come in with your banter.

He's referring to the iPhone Accessories FORUM, not a single post, you will find plenty of reviews there on all of the skin type products.

[heyp]

full body films is the way to go... although any of these films are a bit of a pain to put on

[ki2594]

the IS just made my 3G feel flimsy. I love my Incase Slider case..definitely recommended.

I don't think i want a body film of any sort.

[Pared]

Do any of these cover the chrome?

[mikey28]

Hi!
I have the ZAGG on my Air, and formerly on my phone. I really appreciate it on the Air, because it keeps it from getting scratched underneath. The air bubbles eventually ALL worked themselves out. And it is VERY smooth now.

As far as the phone, well I couldn't get the corners down. Believe me, I tried. So finally I cut the corners off and it went on well, but really its the corners that need protecting. So I gave up, and now I have the INCASE Slider on my 3G. End of problem

[Dr. Cabrera]

He's referring to the iPhone Accessories FORUM, not a single post, you will find plenty of reviews there on all of the skin type products.



Exactly... well not everyone is as enlightened as you

if the OP would simply go into the iphone accesory forum he would easily find SEVERAL threads on this topic

oh hey let me try using google

http://www.google.com/search?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=&=&q=invisibleshield+vs+bodyguardz+vs+BSE&btnG=Google+Search

wow that was sooo difficult


Look I'm a medical student so its not really about a "time commitment", I search and post on these forums when I need to take a break/walking around/ etc . I'm here to try to share my knowledge and try to help, but not those that can't even help themselves.

There are people on this forum that are really knowledgeable, ask correct questions, and try to research problems and help solve them for the rest of the community

and then there are the lazy people who can't search/read/research topics they are interested in, instead they expect to be spoon-fed answers..

Its expected/tolerated from new members, but the OP has over 100 posts, he should know better

[Quantumd0tz]

Exactly... well not everyone is as enlightened as you

if the OP would simply go into the iphone accesory forum he would easily find SEVERAL threads on this topic

oh hey let me try using google

http://www.google.com/search?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=&=&q=invisibleshield+vs+bodyguardz+vs+BSE&btnG=Google+Search

wow that was sooo difficult


Look I'm a medical student so its not really about a "time commitment", I search and post on these forums when I need to take a break/walking around/ etc . I'm here to try to share my knowledge and try to help, but not those that can't even help themselves.

There are people on this forum that are really knowledgeable, ask correct questions, and try to research problems and help solve them for the rest of the community

and then there are the lazy people who can't search/read/research topics they are interested in, instead they expect to be spoon-fed answers..

Its expected/tolerated from new members, but the OP has over 100 posts, he should know better

You sure whine a lot for a med student, why don't you **** and mind your own business ya nancy.

The Zagg shield rules - why in the world you will spend hundreds on an iPhone to look cool when other phones function better - but not spend the 30 bucks to have the Zagg installed by a trained and paid professional is beyond what I consider sound logic.

If you want the hassle and fugly bubbles of applying it as an amateur - be my guest, but I would call you a fool. :apple:

[wrestlepsu99]

I JUST installed my IS yesterday. It was torture. The front was easy. Went on just as the instructions said it would. But the back is a different story.

I think with either of the sides, the trick is in how much solution you use. (Don't use a lot)

The small corners do not stick immediately and need to dry for a few minutes. Don't forget this. Just put the phone down and walk away. Don't torture youself like I did wondering why they won't stick.

My girlfriend, took it out of my hands and made me walk away from it. So I did, when I came back to it in about 10 minutes everything stuck perfectly. There might be a few bubbles that need worked out but other than that it was good.

***You will never get a "perfect" fit, i.e. no lint, no bubbles...etc. I have a minor bubble and a microscopic peice of lint that is barely visible with the naked eye. But, it you want as close to perfect as you can, take it to a kiosk, if you have one within a 60 mile drive.

[Quantumd0tz]

***You will never get a "perfect" fit, i.e. no lint, no bubbles...etc. I have a minor bubble and a microscopic peice of lint that is barely visible with the naked eye. But, it you want as close to perfect as you can, take it to a kiosk, if you have one within a 60 mile drive.

Hmm... mine is flawless. I had the Kiosk Trainer/Manager install mine outside the Apple Store. Dude worked it like magic. Worth every penny.

I guess things here in Portland, OR are more high tech than most places in the US. :apple:

[wrestlepsu99]

Hmm... mine is flawless. I had the Kiosk Trainer/Manager install mine outside the Apple Store. Dude worked it like magic. Worth every penny.

I guess things here in Portland, OR are more high tech than most places in the US. :apple:

I haven't seen it done via a kiosk, but, they are as close to perfect as it comes. And I would agree, drive the extra distance to get it done professionally.

[noxdave]

Heya Dragon_

I am going to post a picture of my application. I am just going to show 2 pictures, one of a corner, and then one of the back piece to show the discoloration from my holder, which I had to crop the photo to fit in this message. As far as applying the back and corners, again, use the least amount of that spray, and a hair dryer with a low setting is a great help. Also, someone mentioned to walk away for a bit, and that is indeed great advice, especially if you are getting frustrated. As far as the discoloration of the back piece, it is not the best picture, but if you look above the apple, I think you can see it. It goes all the way down the phone. ZAGG said they would replace the piece, but I am sure if I put a new one on and use the same case the same thing will happen again. Here is the email reply I got from ZAGG yesterday:

"Hello David,

Thank you for contacting ZAGG, home of the invisibleSHIELD! My name is Stephen and I appreciate the opportunity to assist you.

Yes, we have had alot of customers let us know about the discoloration of their invisibleSHIELD by either a holster, holder or case. Our product was meant to be the only protection and anything outside (i.e. holster, holder, case,etc) might cause a discoloration to the invisibleSHIELD. We would recommend a replacement if that is what you would like.

If you have any other questions, we will be more than happy to answer them for you.

Thank you for choosing the invisibleSHIELD. We appreciate your business!

All the best,

STEPHEN N."

So, I guess I'll have to figure something else out as far as a holder, as it is impossible to hold an iphone in a speedo (just kidding).:eek:

Hope this helps,
Dave

[Pared]

Dave,

Try taking rubbing alcohol to the ZAGG and seeing if that black color will run off. I got the same type of thing using a white in-case slider and Leather folio but the "ink" came off very quickly using alcohol.

Let us know if that makes any difference.

Good luck!

[Dr. Cabrera]

that looks like dirt to me

[emoh]

Hi,
Can check if we can return the invisibleshield if its not affix to the iphone yet, since holster and casing might cause discolorization. More than likely we will put the iPhone in a case isn't it?

[err404]

The IS was redesign after it's initial release. I tried the first rev and had a lot of problems with the corners not sticking. I called ZAGG and got a free replacement (they even covered the shipping w/o me asking). The customer support was very friendly and understanding of my problems. The new design is a lot better and comes with a much larger vile of the the spray solution. The back and corners were easy to do and look much better. The new version also covers much more of the chrome. I wish somebody near me had a BG to compare it with, but as it stands, I am completely satisfied with my IS.

[D-Love]

seriously OP you are a macrumors regular use the search function -____-
Actually, I found this very thread with the search function :p

[godkorg]

My idiot's account installing my invisibleshield: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=556398

:) hehehe

Front -> Easy
Back: didnt risk it, I got a gelaskin on the back, invisishield on the front. Works out great!

(gelaskin back piece was pretty easty to set up...

[noxdave]

Pared-

Tried alcohol, bleach, and even a bit of jet fuel, which is basically kerosene. It is actually a discoloration of the material. I'll just put a new one on and try a different holder. Thanks for the advice though!

Dave

[godkorg]

Pared-

Tried alcohol, bleach, and even a bit of jet fuel


How much stand-by did you get on the jet fuel?

sorry couldn't resist :D

p.s. I take it the nox in your name refers to nitrous oxyde? hehehe

[noxdave]

p.s. I take it the nox in your name refers to nitrous oxyde? hehehe[/QUOTE]


Sorry friend, not even close.

Dave

[GeneticFreak84]

It was an actual BG kiosk. They had big BG banners and two plasma tvs playing the video where it shows a phone with it and a phone without BG in a series of test. Very professional looking. cost me 25 a phone. But it was worth every penny. You cant even tell its on there if you didnt know it. The screen protector is alot smoother than the Invis Shield. I had just put my wifes invis shield on the night before and when i saw the booth i ripped it off and threw it in the trash. :D

That's EXACTLY what I'm looking for! I would think in a big city like New York City I'd be able to find on easily but I've had no luck! Does anyone know of any "kiosks" in the NYC/North Jersey area? Is there a way you can search for the locations online?

Thanks.

[Randman]

I came across a kiosk by accident today while hunting for sneakers. Decided to do it after looking at someone else who just got theirs done. I had been using the Neo case with the anti-glare film but decided to go for it. $21.17 with tax and the dude put it on flawlessly. So far, pretty impressed.

[anbshilling]

I originally installed Zagg on mine, but wasn't crazy about that "orange peel effect," so I ordered a BG. I'm just picky like that I guess. Both were difficult to install. I kept my BG and have been pleased with it ever since after having managed to get it on nearly perfect. I have dealt with customer service for both Zagg and BG and both have been very helpful and responsive. BG mailed me a new front AND back shield for free when I called telling them i was having trouble. I thought that was pretty awesome. They even helped me find a store nearby that installs BG, but I ended up doing it myself. I think you will be happy with either one. It wouldn't have been the end of the world if I had kept the Zagg on there.

[GeneticFreak84]

I originally installed Zagg on mine, but wasn't crazy about that "orange peel effect," so I ordered a BG. I'm just picky like that I guess. Both were difficult to install. I kept my BG and have been pleased with it ever since after having managed to get it on nearly perfect. I have dealt with customer service for both Zagg and BG and both have been very helpful and responsive. BG mailed me a new front AND back shield for free when I called telling them i was having trouble. I thought that was pretty awesome. They even helped me find a store nearby that installs BG, but I ended up doing it myself. I think you will be happy with either one. It wouldn't have been the end of the world if I had kept the Zagg on there.

What is this "orange peel" effect everyone speaks of? Does it occur on the FRONT or BACK of the shield? I ask this because I'm considering having the back professionally installed, and then using SGP Anti-Fingerprint shield for the front...

[ismoker]

What is this "orange peel" effect everyone speaks of? Does it occur on the FRONT or BACK of the shield? I ask this because I'm considering having the back professionally installed, and then using SGP Anti-Fingerprint shield for the front...

orange peel effect we talk about is those wrinkles appearing on the shield, i guess it occurs on humidity and temperature and stuff since those IS and BG shield is sort of rubber-like.
i think it is ok for the back, cuz it is not really THAT noticeable, but on the front, if it occurs on LCD, it is disturbing. nobody wants to see wavy screen.

[GeneticFreak84]

orange peel effect we talk about is those wrinkles appearing on the shield, i guess it occurs on humidity and temperature and stuff since those IS and BG shield is sort of rubber-like.
i think it is ok for the back, cuz it is not really THAT noticeable, but on the front, if it occurs on LCD, it is disturbing. nobody wants to see wavy screen.

I have the Power Crystal on my front LCD. I'm just looking for a clear backing. I'm considering switching to the SGP Anti-Fingerprint film for my front but I'm still lost on what I should get for the backing... Do you think I should get IS professionally installed just on the back and do Anti-Fingerprint film on the front?

[nvjusme]

I work at Best Buy and our Best Buy Mobile Mgr installed it for me and it is awesome. You have to get this. I got mine for an amazing price.:)

[reliantj]

pff for $5 i'm for sure gonna buy 1 or 2 sets.

[reliantj]

I work at Best Buy and our Best Buy Mobile Mgr installed it for me and it is awesome. You have to get this. I got mine for an amazing price.:)

it's like $5 something right? i work there too haha.

[roakleyrr]

I tried the IS on my 3G and I took it off because I didn't like the orange peel look it had.
I got a full body protector from www.shieldskins.com the other day. it is like the IS but it has alot less orange peel. It is working really well.
To get the corners for the back on I used very little spray and I let the corners dry out for about 15 min. Then I stuck them down with the palm of my hand for a minute or two each. They stuck down perfect.