How is screen & back against scratches? - Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi guys,
So I have the Xperia Z ultra right now and it has that awful anti shatter protection. Not only is the anti shatter film full of scratches after 2 days of use, it now has developed a weird haze effect. basically the screen looks all patchy with smudges on it.
Anyway, i want to keep my phone bare. How does the Z2 do against scartaches and such?

intolaomair said:
Hi guys,
So I have the Xperia Z ultra right now and it has that awful anti shatter protection. Not only is the anti shatter film full of scratches after 2 days of use, it now has developed a weird haze effect. basically the screen looks all patchy with smudges on it.
Anyway, i want to keep my phone bare. How does the Z2 do against scartaches and such?
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Bit early to tell, but signs are good.
It's GG3, so should be no worse than any GG3 phone. I suppose.

Ive had without a protector for almost a month and im a rough user, no scratches yet
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I have many scratches on the back and they came by putting/taking out the phone in/from the pocket and placing it on the table etc. So no rough use.
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LenAsh said:
Bit early to tell, but signs are good.
It's GG3, so should be no worse than any GG3 phone. I suppose.
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is it GG? i thought it was DragonTrail?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragontrail

AM Radio said:
is it GG? i thought it was DragonTrail?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragontrail
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dragontrail on the front, gorilla glass on the back

I have removed the back case, and with in a month i got a shatter (a single one) diagonally through the back of the screen and it looks ugly. Now i put my case back on..

Of course z2 has no screen protector anymore, but that's not a problem.
Front is just great. No scratches at all, even the smallest ones. I don't have any screen protectors and cases for the phone, but I also don't put it in the same pocket I hold my keys.
So now the back. Here I would recommend some screen protector.
If I take a look at the back under very intense light then there are thousands of mini scratches, that aren't normally visible. However, if someone is wearing jeans, he should be careful, as I've got like 3 deeper scratches that can be normally seen. Btw, they are less visible on white version.
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[Q] So do we really need a screen protector?

So I have read various threads, and none give a good indication.
So I guess Sony installs some anti shatter screen or something like that. Will this also indirectly protect from a possible scratch?
Or do we need a screen protector over it? If we do, do we need it and not the sony installed one? Or do we install our own over it?
just got mine scratched
technolust109 said:
just got mine scratched
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But wouldnt the initial sony anti shatter screen protect the screen from scratches too?
acdcking12345 said:
So I have read various threads, and none give a good indication.
So I guess Sony installs some anti shatter screen or something like that. Will this also indirectly protect from a possible scratch?
Or do we need a screen protector over it? If we do, do we need it and not the sony installed one? Or do we install our own over it?
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I've actually never used a screen protector even for phones that go in my pocket with my keys, saw-sharpening tungsten files and raw uncut diamonds. Ha ha. Anyway, I'd say it's overkill unless you're REALLY hard on your electronics. However, as the unfortunate person above me proves, scratching the screen is not impossible.
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I got rid of the Sony one! It was hard to get it off but in fact it's not a big deal.
After that I cleaned the display and put a new one on pure glass surface.
(Supremery antiglare...)
Its a difference like night and day!!!
Much less fingertips less reflective... colours look more clean now.
If I got rid now of a special screen protection that should come with the Sony one,
well I can live with that case. The usability is improved!!!
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c0llal0 said:
I got rid of the Sony one! It was hard to get it off but in fact it's not a big deal.
After that I cleaned the display and put a new one on pure glass surface.
(Supremery antiglare...)
Its a difference like night and day!!!
Much less fingertips less reflective... colours look more clean now.
If I got rid now of a special screen protection that should come with the Sony one,
well I can live with that case. The usability is improved!!!
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So are you saying that you prefer the screen without the sony one?
@c0llal0:
Are the colours less yellowish with the new Supremery Antiglare protector?
acdcking12345 said:
So are you saying that you prefer the screen without the sony one?
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Yep
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@c0llal0:
Are the colours less yellowish with the new Supremery Antiglare protector?
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The truth is that you never ever need a screen protector for anything. If you do want to protect your device from scratches, then yes. Sony's anti-shatter film is just that - an anti-shatter film, intended to prevent the screen from cracking in a hazardous fashion.
It is unfortunately not a scratch resistant film from the looks of things. Someone said a Sony representative claimed it was worth a lot of money though.
I myself use a half-matte film atop the anti-shatter film, but you can remove it and use the screen without it if you prefer.
I have put a screen protector over the device without removing the Sony one. I don't perceive any difference and always have the chance to replace it cheaply in case anything happens. I've done the same with my latest phones (S and Z). That way the screen remains in perfect condition for my own use and also when the time comes to sell the device.
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acdcking12345 said:
But wouldnt the initial sony anti shatter screen protect the screen from scratches too?
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Technically it (and screen protectors in general) do this.
However...
They do not do this by being harder to scratch than the screen. I mean.. on one side you have a flexible plastic sheet. On the other a solid piece of glass. Which do you think is harder to damage?
Essentially, all screen protectors do is to be a layer between the screen and anything which could damage it. The protector is easier to damage than the screen it protects, but i.e. a sand grain would still have to grind through it before it has a chance to damage the screen below. And if the screen protector gets (too) scratched it is easy to replace.
(This also means if it *never* gets scratched you wouldn't have needed it in the first place. Anything which couldn't damage the protector wouldn't have been able to damage the screen.)
In the case of the anti shatter film we have practically the worst of both worlds. We have a layer on the screen which is easier to damage than it, but it isn't easy to remove. It is likely that in technolust109's case only the anti-shatter layer is scratched, not the actual screen. But that will be only visible if the anti-shatter layer is removed, which as said isn't easy and I am not sure if the Warranty is still valid if you do this.
My Tablet Z "screen" (meaning actual screen + anti-shatter layer, so likely only the anti shatter layer) has a scratch too. Only a vary fine one, though. You only see it under the right light conditions and the right viewing angle and it is only feel-able if you using a fingernail instead fingertip and know where it is.
My Nexus S, which is now over 2 years old and which has never seen a case or screen protector still has not a single scratch on its screen, btw.
The Sony anti shatter protector scratches really easily!

Received my glass screen protector today

I couldn't stop laughing when I opened the envelope from china. Looks a little thick. I hope its not Plexiglas or acrylic. Either way I suppose my phone is ready for anything with this protector. I'm just guessing they're overreaching a bit on the marketing pitch.
I'll update when I get it on.
where did you order this from? send me link plz! Did you also remove the shatter-proof film already attached to the Xperia?
I have installed a similar one but different brand it's quite good. Very clear and not fingerprint magnet.
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I would also like to know where you bought this.
Wow, explosion proof. :laugh:
IsolatedAbyss said:
Wow, explosion proof. :laugh:
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Ahaahhahaha I ordered the same from eBay... Explosion proof is a little bit exaggerate...
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I ordered the same one....heres how mine looked!
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That's unfortunate...
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Is this it? http://www.ebay.com/itm/FJ17-Clear-Tempered-Glass-Film-Screen-Protector-For-Sony-Xperia-Z-Ultra-XL39H-/331009647008?pt=US_Cell_Phone_Screen_Protectors&hash=item4d11b661a0
IAmBrock said:
Is this it? http://www.ebay.com/itm/FJ17-Clear-Tempered-Glass-Film-Screen-Protector-For-Sony-Xperia-Z-Ultra-XL39H-/331009647008?pt=US_Cell_Phone_Screen_Protectors&hash=item4d11b661a0
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Yes that the one I bought. Got it in about 10 calendar days. Still haven't put it on yet but I'll let you know.
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LucKyPunk said:
Yes that the one I bought. Got it in about 10 calendar days. Still haven't put it on yet but I'll let you know.
LP
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Okay thank you.
IAmBrock said:
Okay thank you.
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I bought this one and put it on. works great . looks great. nice to have glass and nopt plastic on the XZU . its to nice for plastic
implode99 said:
I bought this one and put it on. works great . looks great. nice to have glass and nopt plastic on the XZU . its to nice for plastic
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Great cause I went ahead and bought it. I would love to see photos if you can.
IAmBrock said:
Great cause I went ahead and bought it. I would love to see photos if you can.
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I put on mine 5 minutes ago, I had an anti glare one before, and boy is this smoother than anything I've ever put on a phone... It has an effective oleophobic coating so you barely see any fingerprint, and touchscreen works fine, no issues at all.
It is actually pretty thick, but I guess it adds no more than 10 grams so I don't really care, I have a basic gel back cover and you can barely see it even if it's considerably smaller than the screen (talking about 1.5mm all around), and even though the holes for sensors and led are REALLY holes, you can literally fill them with water (I'm joking, but I will try and let you know... ).
Only problem with these protectors is you have to get it on on 1 max 2 moves, because replacing it is a real pain in the arse. Because is thicker and heavier and stiffer than any other screen protector, you can't simply put a piece of magic tape on the corner and peel it off, you have to do it with a nail or something like a guitar pick or it doesn't come off. Hence the difficulty if you happen to leave a freaking dust particle under it (usually at the center of the screen, where you see it EVERY SINGLE TIME you take a glance at your device).
Lastly, big bubbles are non existing, instead there are a million of infinitesimal bubbles that go away with hard work with a squeegee, or the producer claims they go away by themselves in the next few days.
Overall, if the bubbles really do go away in the next few days, I'll be really happy with my purchase.
Will keep you posted anyway.
P. S. If you're wondering, yeah, pen and pencils work just fine, I'd say better, since you don't have to worry about the screen (or screen protector) getting scratched...
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Just replaced my old screen protector with the glass m. And it is just so annoying to see the sides not sticking. So effing annoying.
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keithleyson said:
Just replaced my old screen protector with the glass m. And it is just so annoying to see the sides not sticking. So effing annoying.
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I spent way too much on my Armorz glass screen protector, but it fits perfectly and is really thin. good quality and feels like iphone screen. sturdy and slick. some finger printing but wipes off with ease. no problems with adhering except for the corner where I kinda messed it up. not super noticeable but still upsetting given the price. -__-
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keithleyson said:
Just replaced my old screen protector with the glass m. And it is just so annoying to see the sides not sticking. So effing annoying.
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Quick update: I ditched the glas.t protector and have gone back to a simple anti glare one, branded Nillkin this time.
I hate the foggy effect on whites, but I love having no fingerprints at all, not having to clean it every two seconds, and not having to deal with several points where the micro bubbles never went away.
Furthermore, I found a slice on the glass protector that seems to have the coating worn off (it came that way, I just realised it was there the day after I put it on), and that slice is prone to be the dirtiest on the whole surface.
I tried to wash it with soap, dish soap, alcohol, nothing works.
I took it off and put it on so many times (after the first time there were always one or two micro dust particles that managed to get under there, and you often you only see them in full sunlight) that the lower right corner would bend a little so that it didn't stick as well as before.
Add to that the WEIGHT of the thing (about 45 grams) and the added .4mm (seems nothing, but they're A LOT on a 6.5mm thin device), I eventually took it off and replaced it and will stay with my plain screen protectors for the entire device life.
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Yeah after just a few hours I decided to remove the glass protector. It just doesn't stick to the corners and edges properly. And the screen feels a bit unresponsive. I just replaced it with a regular matte protector I have as a backup and it feels so much better. Sigh. I wasted 50 bucks in that glass protector. Sometimes I feel like I made a bad decision getting the XZU having to think of all this protection crap. I never ever needed to put anything on my other devices before and those are still looking fine.
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Yeah after just a few hours I decided to remove the glass protector. It just doesn't stick to the corners and edges properly. And the screen feels a bit unresponsive. I just replaced it with a regular matte protector I have as a backup and it feels so much better. Sigh. I wasted 50 bucks in that glass protector. Sometimes I feel like I made a bad decision getting the XZU having to think of all this protection crap. I never ever needed to put anything on my other devices before and those are still looking fine.
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yea i have had to remove mine also, it made fps games unplayable because the glass made the screen unresponsive to multi-touch use it was very annoying. i recommend just sticking with regular screen protectors for this device.
jbdub1771 said:
yea i have had to remove mine also, it made fps games unplayable because the glass made the screen unresponsive to multi-touch use it was very annoying. i recommend just sticking with regular screen protectors for this device.
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Unless you remove the anti shatter and don't use two layers of screen protectors...
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Usingpens and pencils on the screen

Has anyone else found that when using pencils and pens on the screen that they scratch the hell out of their screens. And it is now pssing me off knowing i have really scratched it beauces of doing something they said you can do. Especially since the screen is meant to be scratch resistant.
Yea it's actually an anti shatter film. not so much a scratch resistant layer. I just put a screen protector on top of mine before I started testing out the handwriting thing. once it scratches I just replace it. gotta do some research before doing some of the sketchy stuff. for example, I have yet to try out the phones water proofing. I know it can be done but should I do it as a test? ehh ill probably just take their word for it. lol
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SAMVREMIX said:
Has anyone else found that when using pencils and pens on the screen that they scratch the hell out of their screens. And it is now pssing me off knowing i have really scratched it beauces of doing something they said you can do. Especially since the screen is meant to be scratch resistant.
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Well yeah this is Sony main weaknesses.. but one of their main strength too.. Saw that Xperia Z1 drop test? not a crack on the screen (compared to the S4 for example). Why? well the shatter proof does its job.. but unfortunately, the scratch resistant nature is only embedded on the screen below it.. so like any other phone, please buy yourself a new screen protector. even my previous Gorilla Glass RAZR MAXX is scratched after 8 months of use.. Better protected than never..
hansip87 said:
Well yeah this is Sony main weaknesses.. but one of their main strength too.. Saw that Xperia Z1 drop test? not a crack on the screen (compared to the S4 for example). Why? well the shatter proof does its job.. but unfortunately, the scratch resistant nature is only embedded on the screen below it.. so like any other phone, please buy yourself a new screen protector. even my previous Gorilla Glass RAZR MAXX is scratched after 8 months of use.. Better protected than never..
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I put a gearmaxxx ultra clear screen protector on D1, scratched on day 3 I think, trying to write on the device with a pencil.
Then I got an anti glare no brand screen protector, really good, scratched 5 days ago trying if pencils or metal objects could write under water, as several sites report that as working. Of course it didn't work, but then I obviously scratched the screen protector again.
By then the Chinese glas.t knock off had arrived, so I put that on. Some days later I impressed my dad and my daughter with a pen on it, and she began drawing with the Sketch app.
Wanna know how it ended?
Even the tempered glass got scratched.
Bottom line is, everything get scratched sooner or later.
If you can live with few scratches on your screen and change screen protector every now and then, do as you please, but as far as I'm concerned, I'm not writing on the screen with anything besides my fingers anymore, I'm sick of changing screen protectors, and the original anti shatter film on the device is a pain in the arse to remove if you scratch that.
And if you manage to remove that too, you'll most definitely lose your warranty (other than the Sony logo).
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fastest83 said:
I put a gearmaxxx ultra clear screen protector on D1, scratched on day 3 I think, trying to write on the device with a pencil.
Then I got an anti glare no brand screen protector, really good, scratched 5 days ago trying if pencils or metal objects could write under water, as several sites report that as working. Of course it didn't work, but then I obviously scratched the screen protector again.
By then the Chinese glas.t knock off had arrived, so I put that on. Some days later I impressed my dad and my daughter with a pen on it, and she began drawing with the Sketch app.
Wanna know how it ended?
Even the tempered glass got scratched.
Bottom line is, everything get scratched sooner or later.
If you can live with few scratches on your screen and change screen protector every now and then, do as you please, but as far as I'm concerned, I'm not writing on the screen with anything besides my fingers anymore, I'm sick of changing screen protectors, and the original anti shatter film on the device is a pain in the arse to remove if you scratch that.
And if you manage to remove that too, you'll most definitely lose your warranty (other than the Sony logo).
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Well you could try to find a softer stylus like one on the note 3 though.. or maybe that cp12 embedded stylus could be the perfect solution.. Or like how the zu was advertised, write on the paper on top of the z ultra.. It is meant for carbon copy device..
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I have been using a pencil every so often and not had any issues with the cheep screen protector i have on mine. How hard are you pressing?
hansip87 said:
Well yeah this is Sony main weaknesses.. but one of their main strength too.. Saw that Xperia Z1 drop test? not a crack on the screen (compared to the S4 for example). Why? well the shatter proof does its job.. but unfortunately, the scratch resistant nature is only embedded on the screen below it.. so like any other phone, please buy yourself a new screen protector. even my previous Gorilla Glass RAZR MAXX is scratched after 8 months of use.. Better protected than never..
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I am almost certain that the shatterproof protector they put on their phones only keeps the shards of the broken glass in, so you don't cut yourself or anything. Shatterproof protectors don't actually stop the phone from breaking, whatever glass Sony is using just must be really tough.
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I am almost certain that the shatterproof protector they put on their phones only keeps the shards of the broken glass in, so you don't cut yourself or anything. Shatterproof protectors don't actually stop the phone from breaking, whatever glass Sony is using just must be really tough.
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With some plastic on top I'm sure there is some resistance to shatter because it absorbs some of the shock rather than directly to the glass itself..
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With some plastic on top I'm sure there is some resistance to shatter because it absorbs some of the shock rather than directly to the glass itself..
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Possibly yes but a shatterproof sheet itself does not stop the glass to break, despite the misleading name. It merely keeps the shards in when it does break. I'm sure the Z1's sturdiness is more from Sony's strong glass and frame of the phone than the sheet on they put on the screen
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[Q] How do you keep your Ultra? Naked or Protected?

How do you guys keep the Ultra?
Do you use a screen protector? Do you have it in a case or naked?
Iam using the leather case but i want to use it in all its glory. The only issue is that i know its a scratch magnet because of the Anti Shatter screen
naked..
Naked without screen-protector
Naked with screen protector
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Protected, because it's so thin and i carry it in my Pockets. It needs a little bit more stability. Whithout you can see what's happening whith your device, when you put a little bit weight in the middle of the screen while having nothing at the back.
Thin device + big size, not a very clever combination, some people broken the Display because of that.
Hardened glass screen protectors front and back, and a thin purple transparent case
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Naked but with polymer screen protectors on both sides.
Naked with Zagg sheild on front and back, and a think aluminum bumper from the bay
I'm not a fan of cases myself.
For the guys who keep it nude, you are okay with the scratches? The anti shatter film is a magnet
Protected with a tempered glass screen protector by Glass-M. I also swap between the Sony SPA-ACX3 camera attachment case for my Sony QX100 and the Sony CP12 battery folio case for when I'm traveling.
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one is naked, and my work one is in a flip case with a extra screen protector
intolaomair said:
I'm not a fan of cases myself.
For the guys who keep it nude, you are okay with the scratches? The anti shatter film is a magnet
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The god awful ASF was the reason why I applied a tempered glass screen protector. It's a bigger hassle to try and remove the ASF as it's glued/laminated onto the glass of the phone. Glass screen protectors (like the ones from Glass-M) also have the added benefit of having an oleophobic coating that's less resistant to wear, as the glass underneath the ASF doesn't have a coasting.
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Naked. I can't stand using cases. It's like buying a Porsche and mount some massive plastic bumpers in case I crash. That's not the way to enjoy it! (but I totally understand why people use them)
I have my Z Ultra in my pocket without any protection which I don't normally do with phones but I find due to the size of the phone I need as much as space as I can get and using a case reduces that. I figured that although the phone might look a bit worse for wear it was the only way I'd be able to really use it however so far aside from some cosmetic scratches on the back it looks fine, there's no sign of any damage to the screen.
John
Front and back screen protectors and the device stays in the CP12 charging case 99% of the time. This isn't my primary device though so it's used more as a small tablet at home. Rarely do I actually use it as a phone.
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I like her naked, of course. She is unprotected and vulnerable. :laugh:
naked with back and front thin film protector
soon
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You guys turned me.
My ultra is now liberated from all cases and screen protector
It feels so thin and premium like this.
intolaomair said:
You guys turned me.
My ultra is now liberated from all cases and screen protector
It feels so thin and premium like this.
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Exactly. It's being used like it was meant to [emoji5] But please don't break it. It would make me so sad, lol.
"Oh hai guys, I'm part of the gang now *crack*... damn it...!"

Rain X ON Anti Shatter Film OK??

Hi guys,
I think rain x is for glass, but will it be okay to apply it on xperia z ultra anti shatter film?
I don't want to remove the film as i like the sony logo and added protection.
I just want to apply on the front.
Thanks a lot!
if u decide to go with "rain x" or whatever that is...sound like a stereotype american brand...anyway u might want to get a bottle of rain x for plastic instead if you wont remove the asf
https://rainx.com/product/plastic-water-repellent/rain-x-plastic-water-repellent/
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if u decide to go with "rain x" or whatever that is...sound like a stereotype american brand...anyway u might want to get a bottle of rain x for plastic instead if you wont remove the asf
https://rainx.com/product/plastic-water-repellent/rain-x-plastic-water-repellent/
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Aww that sucks. I don't want to buy another product just for plastic LOL. i don't want to remove the film either.
How do you find the front ASF on z Ultra? How does it handle fingerprints? In summer my hands are really sweaty.
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sw6lee said:
Aww that sucks. I don't want to buy another product just for plastic LOL. i don't want to remove the film either.
How do you find the front ASF on z Ultra? How does it handle fingerprints? In summer my hands are really sweaty.
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The asf scratch easily, the oliofobic wore off in like three months and at about 2/3 down the screen there was a horizontal dull and almost har d to see through line where my fingers had been swiping in many apps. So I took it off about a year ago.
Without its a nightmare. Its completely dull. There is no finish to the glass due to that the asf needed the rough surface to bond to. I have been using Gtechnic kit and it does very well. Its a product most used in sports cars and airplanes but it can be used to anything you like as long as it sticks to the surface.
..But not enough. Probably the best solution would be to have proper buffing equipment and buff the surface until its smooth as crystal glass.
Anyhow I tried a set off those hardened glass protector and thats what im using at the moment. The phone is now two years old so I dont really care much about it. If it dents it dents, if the glass cracks it cracks. Im not spending money on it any longer.
Gtechnic http://gtechniq.com/products/auto/perfect/exterior/paint/g1-and-g4-clearvision-screen-kit
Mocolo http://glass4m.com/product/mocolo-premium-tempered-glass-screen-protector-for-sony-xperia-z-ultra/
Edit: Oh yeah I forgot to mention the mocolo glass panels also add a bit of ...or very much to make the phone much more rigid! The z ultra is very easy to bend in half but with them mounted its much much more rigid and harder to bend. It feels more like a premium device.
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The asf scratch easily, the oliofobic wore off in like three months and at about 2/3 down the screen there was a horizontal dull and almost har d to see through line where my fingers had been swiping in many apps. So I took it off about a year ago.
Without its a nightmare. Its completely dull. There is no finish to the glass due to that the asf needed the rough surface to bond to. I have been using Gtechnic kit and it does very well. Its a product most used in sports cars and airplanes but it can be used to anything you like as long as it sticks to the surface.
..But not enough. Probably the best solution would be to have proper buffing equipment and buff the surface until its smooth as crystal glass.
Anyhow I tried a set off those hardened glass protector and thats what im using at the moment. The phone is now two years old so I dont really care much about it. If it dents it dents, if the glass cracks it cracks. Im not spending money on it any longer.
Gtechnic http://gtechniq.com/products/auto/perfect/exterior/paint/g1-and-g4-clearvision-screen-kit
Mocolo http://glass4m.com/product/mocolo-premium-tempered-glass-screen-protector-for-sony-xperia-z-ultra/
Edit: Oh yeah I forgot to mention the mocolo glass panels also add a bit of ...or very much to make the phone much more rigid! The z ultra is very easy to bend in half but with them mounted its much much more rigid and harder to bend. It feels more like a premium device.
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Can i apply the glass screen protector on top of asf? And if the oleophobic coating of the screen protector fades in a few months apply rainx?
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sw6lee said:
Can i apply the glass screen protector on top of asf? And if the oleophobic coating of the screen protector fades in a few months apply rainx?
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its a common question. As I understand the touch sensitivity is not an issue when applying screen protector onto the asf. So you should be fine.
And Yes typicly rainx should work. But the oleophobic wont wear of the glass screen protector.. not what I have noticed at least.
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its a common question. As I understand the touch sensitivity is not an issue when applying screen protector onto the asf. So you should be fine.
And Yes typicly rainx should work. But the oleophobic wont wear of the glass screen protector.. not what I have noticed at least.
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Aha thanks!!
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