iPhone 4/4S Oleophobic Coating Longevity

pk7 · 12:32 AM

Hi all,

I've had a screen protector on my iPhone 4S since the day I bought it. I've gone through about 5 Zagg InvisiShield protectors and I'm plagued by problems, so I'm about to order a set of Power Support Crystals. I had a few questions about the screen's oleophobic coating.

Does installing and then removing a screen protector wear out the oleophobic coating?

Also, for those of you out there that are screen protectorless, how long have you had your iPhone and does the screen do a good job with fingerprints? My old 3GS started fingerprinting real easily after just about 3-4 months.

And, I plan on going screen protectorless for the next few days while I make the transition. I hope nothing happens to the coating and that the screen doesn't get scratched in just a week or two.

Thanks!

Sone3D · 01:55 AM

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I noticed some cases makes iPhone be oil coated all the time. Quit your case if you have one. Clean your iPhone a bit and test again.

My guess is some cases retain your hand's oil. But oleophobic coating longevity is very good.

Sorry my bad english.

wordoflife · Jul 30, 2012, 02:03 AM

Removing and reinstalling a screen protector will not degrade the coating.
My new iPad with oleo phobic coat gets the same finger prints as my old iPhone without the coating - however its easier to clean the device with the coating. Other than that, they'll be the same in terms of fingerprints.

pk7 · Jul 30, 2012, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sone3D

Wirelessly posted

I noticed some cases makes iPhone be oil coated all the time. Quit your case if you have one. Clean your iPhone a bit and test again.

My guess is some cases retain your hand's oil. But oleophobic coating longevity is very good.

Sorry my bad english.

Your English is fine. Thanks for your reply

Quote:

Originally Posted by wordoflife

Removing and reinstalling a screen protector will not degrade the coating.
My new iPad with oleo phobic coat gets the same finger prints as my old iPhone without the coating - however its easier to clean the device with the coating. Other than that, they'll be the same in terms of fingerprints.

Ah, gotcha. That makes sense.

Well I went ahead and got a crummy cheap screen protector to use as a backup while my PS Crystals come in in a week or so. There is some dust and dirt and some miniscule hairs underneath the protector. Will this hurt the iPhone's screen in any way?

Thanks again!

wordoflife · Jul 31, 2012, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pk7

There is some dust and dirt and some miniscule hairs underneath the protector. Will this hurt the iPhone's screen in any way?

Technically it could, but realistically it will be fine. I've had this too before and my iPhone screen was fine.

pk7 · Jul 31, 2012, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wordoflife

Technically it could, but realistically it will be fine. I've had this too before and my iPhone screen was fine.

Great! Thanks a lot, wordoflife! Much appreciated.

NewAnger · Jul 31, 2012, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pk7

Hi all,

I've had a screen protector on my iPhone 4S since the day I bought it. I've gone through about 5 Zagg InvisiShield protectors and I'm plagued by problems, so I'm about to order a set of Power Support Crystals. I had a few questions about the screen's oleophobic coating.

Does installing and then removing a screen protector wear out the oleophobic coating?

Also, for those of you out there that are screen protectorless, how long have you had your iPhone and does the screen do a good job with fingerprints? My old 3GS started fingerprinting real easily after just about 3-4 months.

And, I plan on going screen protectorless for the next few days while I make the transition. I hope nothing happens to the coating and that the screen doesn't get scratched in just a week or two.

Thanks!

I bought my 4S in January and never had a protector on it. I did notice that after about two months, the coating had pretty much wore off and using a microfiber cloth or any other cloth just smears the prints all around.

I took a picture just now of how bad the finger prints are. I just don't worry about it anymore because they aren't visible when I use it.

Shenaniganz08 · Jul 31, 2012, 02:30 AM

It will wear off in time

A Few years ago when the iphone 4 came out I tracked down the data sheet of what exactly the coating consisted off (would link to it if I had it)

The one warning I read was to avoid using alcohol based cleaners since these degraded the coating.

Jul 30, 2012, 12:03 AM	#1
pk7 macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2011	iPhone 4/4S Oleophobic Coating Longevity Hi all, I've had a screen protector on my iPhone 4S since the day I bought it. I've gone through about 5 Zagg InvisiShield protectors and I'm plagued by problems, so I'm about to order a set of Power Support Crystals. I had a few questions about the screen's oleophobic coating. Does installing and then removing a screen protector wear out the oleophobic coating? Also, for those of you out there that are screen protectorless, how long have you had your iPhone and does the screen do a good job with fingerprints? My old 3GS started fingerprinting real easily after just about 3-4 months. And, I plan on going screen protectorless for the next few days while I make the transition. I hope nothing happens to the coating and that the screen doesn't get scratched in just a week or two. Thanks! __________________ With regards from pk7 Early 2011 MacBook Pro 15" 2.0 GHz, 16 GB RAM \| White AT&T iPhone 4S 16 GB \| White Verizon iPad (4th generation) 32 GB \| Black unlocked iPhone 3GS 16 GB Last edited by pk7; Jul 30, 2012 at 12:32 AM.
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Jul 30, 2012, 01:53 AM	#2
Sone3D macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2011	Wirelessly posted I noticed some cases makes iPhone be oil coated all the time. Quit your case if you have one. Clean your iPhone a bit and test again. My guess is some cases retain your hand's oil. But oleophobic coating longevity is very good. Sorry my bad english. Last edited by Sone3D; Jul 30, 2012 at 01:55 AM.
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Jul 30, 2012, 02:03 AM	#3
wordoflife macrumors 604 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Republic City, URN.	Removing and reinstalling a screen protector will not degrade the coating. My new iPad with oleo phobic coat gets the same finger prints as my old iPhone without the coating - however its easier to clean the device with the coating. Other than that, they'll be the same in terms of fingerprints. __________________ "When we hit our lowest point, we are open to the greatest change."
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Jul 31, 2012, 02:30 AM	#8
Shenaniganz08 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2010	It will wear off in time A Few years ago when the iphone 4 came out I tracked down the data sheet of what exactly the coating consisted off (would link to it if I had it) The one warning I read was to avoid using alcohol based cleaners since these degraded the coating.
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