How to: invisibleSHIELD iPhone 3G Install Video Tutorial Part 2

By Gary Ng on August 11th, 2008 69

Okay guys and gals, here’s the second part of my invisibleSHIELD iPhone 3G install video tutorial. I posted Part 1 of the front piece install yesterday. It took a while to upload to YouTube so I let it go overnight. I didn’t have enough time to film me pressing down the corners, but I do have some pictures of the corners and how they look a couple days later.

My best advice for the corners is to wait a few minutes for the soap solution to “dry” up a bit before attempting to press it against the phone. Once you’ve pressed down, hold firmly for at least 5 minutes. This will give time for the plastic to “set” against the iPhone. Enjoy the video!

Here are a few pictures of my corners. The IS does attract some dust, but so does every other case (silicone cases are the worst). Some people have complained the IS turns yellow over time. If this happens just email ZAGG and get another set (lifetime warranty). Also, apparently there has been a new back piece released by ZAGG which helps make the corners even easier to install (thanks Ruffdeezy). I’ll investigate and get back to you guys!

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  • atlong

    Just a question. I got the IS and the solution that came with it didn’t seem like there was very much. I finsihed doing the front and there was nothing left in the spray. It was completely empty. I didn’t really over spray yet I have no solution left for the back. What solution is it? Will I have to contact ZAGG for a solution replacement or can I use something else to apply the shield?

  • http://www.iphoneincanada.ca Gary

    Andrew: yes it does help…a lot…

    atlong: the solution is just a mild soap solution. You can make your own. Put one drop of dishwashing soap and then fill up with water. Give a couple shakes to mix it up and you’re good to go! I’ve done it before and it works the same. Let me know how it turns out!

  • http://www.iphoneincanada.ca Gary

    Andrew: yes it does help…a lot…

    atlong: the solution is just a mild soap solution. You can make your own. Put one drop of dishwashing soap and then fill up with water. Give a couple shakes to mix it up and you’re good to go! I’ve done it before and it works the same. Let me know how it turns out!

  • http://www.iphoneincanada.ca iPhone Fan

    Andrew: yes it does help…a lot…

    atlong: the solution is just a mild soap solution. You can make your own. Put one drop of dishwashing soap and then fill up with water. Give a couple shakes to mix it up and you’re good to go! I’ve done it before and it works the same. Let me know how it turns out!

  • atlong

    @iphonefan Well I tried the dishwashing solution you told me about and it seems to do the trick, although I think I put in a little too much soap in the mixture. Thanks for the help.

    I also noticed this morning on the front piece of the shield, there was specks of dust/dirt that is on the phone in between the shield. Is there any way to clean the shield and reapply it? I tried to re apply and sort of clean it with the squeege but I think that just made it worst. Any ideas?

  • atlong

    @iphonefan Well I tried the dishwashing solution you told me about and it seems to do the trick, although I think I put in a little too much soap in the mixture. Thanks for the help.

    I also noticed this morning on the front piece of the shield, there was specks of dust/dirt that is on the phone in between the shield. Is there any way to clean the shield and reapply it? I tried to re apply and sort of clean it with the squeege but I think that just made it worst. Any ideas?

  • atlong

    @iphonefan Well I tried the dishwashing solution you told me about and it seems to do the trick, although I think I put in a little too much soap in the mixture. Thanks for the help.

    I also noticed this morning on the front piece of the shield, there was specks of dust/dirt that is on the phone in between the shield. Is there any way to clean the shield and reapply it? I tried to re apply and sort of clean it with the squeege but I think that just made it worst. Any ideas?

  • atlong

    Sorry just another question, when I tried to apply the back it seems like the shield does not cover the chrome around the phone. Is it supposed to cover it or just before it? I would have to stretch the thing to cover both sides and it would only cover it barely. Its kinda frustrating but trying to work out the kinks.

  • atlong

    Sorry just another question, when I tried to apply the back it seems like the shield does not cover the chrome around the phone. Is it supposed to cover it or just before it? I would have to stretch the thing to cover both sides and it would only cover it barely. Its kinda frustrating but trying to work out the kinks.

  • atlong

    Sorry just another question, when I tried to apply the back it seems like the shield does not cover the chrome around the phone. Is it supposed to cover it or just before it? I would have to stretch the thing to cover both sides and it would only cover it barely. Its kinda frustrating but trying to work out the kinks.

  • Dean

    I found the entire installation frustrating – even the front. The cut-outs for the iPhone 3G are not accurate and that’s what screwed me up. The back corners were tricky but didn’t give me too much problems. The “adhesive” side is a dust magnet and I don’t know if I could ever put one one without some form of dust on it. I would rather have my IS on smooth and “invisible” but I don’t think that’s possible – I guess I’m fine with the dust/bubbles as long as it protects it from scratches.

    I wonder if I could pull the IS off, wash it with soap and water and re-apply it?

  • Dean

    I found the entire installation frustrating – even the front. The cut-outs for the iPhone 3G are not accurate and that’s what screwed me up. The back corners were tricky but didn’t give me too much problems. The “adhesive” side is a dust magnet and I don’t know if I could ever put one one without some form of dust on it. I would rather have my IS on smooth and “invisible” but I don’t think that’s possible – I guess I’m fine with the dust/bubbles as long as it protects it from scratches.

    I wonder if I could pull the IS off, wash it with soap and water and re-apply it?

  • Dean

    I found the entire installation frustrating – even the front. The cut-outs for the iPhone 3G are not accurate and that’s what screwed me up. The back corners were tricky but didn’t give me too much problems. The “adhesive” side is a dust magnet and I don’t know if I could ever put one one without some form of dust on it. I would rather have my IS on smooth and “invisible” but I don’t think that’s possible – I guess I’m fine with the dust/bubbles as long as it protects it from scratches.

    I wonder if I could pull the IS off, wash it with soap and water and re-apply it?

  • marc

    This video is no longer available due to a copyright claim by a third party.

  • marc

    This video is no longer available due to a copyright claim by a third party.

  • marc

    This video is no longer available due to a copyright claim by a third party.

  • larry

    any way you can repost the 2nd video iphonefan? would love to see how you’re doing the corners!

  • larry

    any way you can repost the 2nd video iphonefan? would love to see how you’re doing the corners!

  • larry

    any way you can repost the 2nd video iphonefan? would love to see how you’re doing the corners!

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