TG screen protector can be done without the rainbow

[jrham]

Just successfully installed a tempered glass screen protector with LOCA. I would definitely not consider it easy but the finished product is well worth it.

 

[jrham]

 

[jrham]

Sorry about the terrible pictures but my old NOTE II was the only other camera I had on hand and it wanted nothing to do with macro or focusing today.

 

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[mcg3745]

What is LOCA?

 

[jrham]

Liquid optically clear adhesive, it's used for screen repair and absolutely reversible except very messy.

 

[jrham]

I am in absolutely no way a professional, LOCA can be purchased on eBay for a few dollars the screen protector I'm using was 2 for $7 on eBay and the uv light I used was $10 but I also used a uv reptile light and the sun for final curing.

 

[joediver]

So you were able to bend the TGP using this method? Very cool. I'm kind of surprised you found a TGP that covers the whole screen. This would have made a great video if you had recorded the whole process.

 

[jrham]

I wanted to do a video but it takes both hands covered in LOCA not to mention 3 trys. During those 3 trys I still only used 1 screen protector and less than 5 ml of LOCA.

 

[mcg3745]

Oh ok. So was the tempered glass pre bowed to fit the screen or is the LOCA strong enough to hold it down? Was it a v20 protector you purchased?

 

[jrham]

Nope it was just a flat V20 screen protector and the LOCA is strong enough to hold it.

This is the screen protector I used.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-...050&mpre=http://www.ebay.com/itm/311726701748

This is the LOCA.
http://r.ebay.com/RwdK4a

This is the light I worked with until it was stable enough to be moved around.
http://m.homedepot.com/p/Defiant-UV-LED-Flashlight-HD-1554/206525450

BTW keep in mind those screen protectors suck just like almost every other if used regularly.

 

[mcg3745]

Thats good info. Not sure I have the ability/patience! Nice work!