screen protectors for cell phones

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Does anyone know what kind of material is being used for the screen protectors on cell phones? Is it a low tack laminate? They are quite expensive for the amount in a retail stores.
Thanks, Jamey

 

[dbenec]

may want to try clear static cling?

i have some i can test and post the results - but don't have access to it today.

 

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thanks, I thought of that. I'll try that tool But I was under the impression the ones they sell in stores used an adhesive.
Jamey

 

[dbenec]

not sure about all of them out there but i had one a few years back for a treo 650 (store bought) and it was removeable and very much felt like static cling.

 

[Finishline Signs]

I have made dozens of them out of static cling. I alway wipe the cling side down with a wet paper towel before applying to make it damp. Then apply with a felt squeegee and you will have no bubles. They seem to last under my heavy abuse for about 6 months. I now make them for several family members, employees and friends.

 

[Kwiksigns]

I have a Moto Droid... I just use optically clear laminate... It sticks but not too much to where the removal is perfect. I just replace it every now and then.

 

[TheSnowman]

I just cut regular Oracal 293 Lam that I have here. I've made iPhone templates, but for my blackberry, I just lay it down, and cut w/ my olfa around the edge of it. When I peel it off later, it doesn't leave any residue, and all the scratches are on the surface, the screen is perfect.

 

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Thanks for the suggestions guys. I was shocked at what they were asking in the stores.
Jamey

 

[animenick65]

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I was shocked at what they were asking in the stores.
Jamey

They make quite a bit off screen protectors, especially the high end ones for the iPhone. I've made a couple for myself, and they certainly work but don't stack up to the good crystal films you can get for various devices.

 

[SignManiac]

Yeah I got suckered into buying them when I picked up my Iphone. I never checked the price until I got home. That crap is way overpriced. 3000% profit is my guess.

 

[TheSnowman]

That's what everyone says about signs too. Unless you can come up w/ something better...PAY THE MAN!

 

[WhiskeyDreamer]

i've decent sized packs of them real cheap at five below....not sure what all they carry for phones, but i get packs of them for my son's ds.....

 

[jzorn]

Buy some for a Nintendo DS. They are reasonable. You just have to cut to size

 

[ProWraps]

i see them for $1.99 to .99 online. there is a reason why you see a cell phone shop on every corner. GREAT markup in all cell phone products.