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How to deal with an invisishield and a bumper

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Mike84

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So, I have a zagg invisishield installed and I have the griffin reveal bumper with the hard plastic in the back. Unfortunately, the bumper keeps on rubbing off and getting the zagg shield to peel off. I have reapplied the shield, but this just doesn't stop. I attempted to get the bumper to go over the shield when I put it on, but it eventually finds its way in pushing it off.

Any suggestions?
 
Mike84 said:
So, I have a zagg invisishield installed and I have the griffin reveal bumper with the hard plastic in the back. Unfortunately, the bumper keeps on rubbing off and getting the zagg shield to peel off. I have reapplied the shield, but this just doesn't stop. I attempted to get the bumper to go over the shield when I put it on, but it eventually finds its way in pushing it off.

Any suggestions?
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Did you use the Wet or Dry Shield?
 
I am using the invisible shield full body until incase comes out with a (hopefully slider) case for the iPhone 4. I admit I am pretty disappointed at how long it has taken them, but I can't just walk away...they make some of the best 3G/3GS cases I have ever owned. Supposedly they are going to be available to buy by the end of the month....
 
I had to let the invisible shield dry for about 3 days before installing the bumper.... if yours isn't sticking in those edge/peeled up spots anymore I would go to zagg.com and request a replacement (save your old set you have to mail them back). Get it, install and let it dry for 3 days before putting the bumper back on.

I couldn't be happier with this setup... well unless it was a smoother shield (less orange peel), but I don't think any of those offer free lifetime replacements do they? Might get a power support front/back when they come out to test it.
 
MUBiomed said:
I am using the invisible shield full body until incase comes out with a (hopefully slider) case for the iPhone 4. I admit I am pretty disappointed at how long it has taken them, but I can't just walk away...they make some of the best 3G/3GS cases I have ever owned. Supposedly they are going to be available to buy by the end of the month....
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Loved my slider(s) for my 3G!!! Hopefully they are taking their time and making the iPhone 4 cases really slick.
 
vansouza said:
I believe the bumper is milled to such tolerances that you can not use the front and back shields. That was my experience any way...
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zerostar said:
I had to let the invisible shield dry for about 3 days before installing the bumper.... if yours isn't sticking in those edge/peeled up spots anymore I would go to zagg.com and request a replacement (save your old set you have to mail them back). Get it, install and let it dry for 3 days before putting the bumper back on.

I couldn't be happier with this setup... well unless it was a smoother shield (less orange peel), but I don't think any of those offer free lifetime replacements do they? Might get a power support front/back when they come out to test it.
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he doesn't have a bumper. not sure why he said bumper.

it's the griffin reveal case

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I had this case on my phone with the zagg from launch day. Worked great, didn't peel up for me at all. I ordered the bumper and finally received it the other day. When I tried to take the griffin off it took the back invisishield with it. Was pretty ugly, luckily I had bought it and had it installed at bb and they quickly put a new back shield on. Waited 12 hours and put the real bumper on, couldn't be happier now.
 
The bumper is a problem with all front protectors. I have the bodyguardz and it is just as bad maybe worse. The adhesive isn't as strong as the IS and it pops up very easily. If I put another one on I will trim the shield before putting it on. That would be the only solution. As soon as someone makes a shield slightly smaller all the way around it would be a perfect solution.
 
zerostar said:
I couldn't be happier with this setup... well unless it was a smoother shield (less orange peel), but I don't think any of those offer free lifetime replacements do they? Might get a power support front/back when they come out to test it.
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Bodyguardz actually comes with lifetime replacements. I dont know if you can consider it free if they charge $4.95 but i think thats just for processing and shipping.
 
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I have used Zagg shields for a few years. I firmly believe in them. I am currently using a full body shield and a apple bumper on mine and my wife's IP4. I've had no issues. And I was able to install the bumper very soon after the shield installation.

I recommend:
Install Zagg shield. 
Let it dry for a few hours. A day if you want. 
Install Bumper/case. But right before wet the Zagg shield on the outside. So the bumper/case installs easier.

It depends on the tightness of the case I suppose.  

But remember, you can get unlimited Zagg replacements. You have to send old one back so don't throw it out. And on a side note. Zagg shields are not supposed to be replaced due to "installation error". So they always need to be replaced because they were damaged during "protection". 
 
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BTW. trimming the Shield, AKA modifying, voids the warranty. Lame but true. You may get a nasty gram if you turn in a modified shield. I've done it many times. The full body 3GS full was in need of trimming for my ease of instalation.
 
I am using ZAGG IS on the front and back with the official Apple bumper. No issues. I put the bumper on shortly after applying the ZAGG IS.
 
I'm using the official apple bumper along with front and back screen protectors I bought off ebay with absolutely no troubles. I always wonder why you guys HAVE to get these things from the companies that are charging $20+. I got 2 sets for $3.99 and free shipping. Buy some new ones
 
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