LCD BACK SILVER STICKER - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / testgear

author: samson
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 27, 2023, 12:02:47 am
content: Hi, could any one tell were I can buy the silver backing that there is on all LCD meters watches ect. What is it called?I have a fluke Multimeter and the lcd is find but the silver backing that is on the back of the lcd has faded.any help would be appreciated.

author: Swainster
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 27, 2023, 06:33:24 am
content: I would have thought that the reflective layer is built into the rear polarizer, so maybe search for 'LCD reflective polarizer'?

author: jpanhalt
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 27, 2023, 10:17:32 am
content: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832866449206.html?pdp_npi=2%40dis%21USD%21US%20%248.98%21%248.08%21%21%21%21%21%402101d1af16748145352793759e57b5%2112000026801341406%21btf&_t=pvid%3Adbcd03e8-c494-4a6f-8186-9bc7d5773603&afTraceInfo=33052763958__pc__pcBridgePPC__xxxxxx__1674814535&spm=a2g0o.ppclist.product.mainProduct&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=USAnd others.

author: shakalnokturn
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 28, 2023, 11:17:36 pm
content: Any links for a semi-transparent version, usefull if you want to add backlighting to a LCD that wasn't backlit from scratch?

author: Gyro
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 29, 2023, 09:55:20 am
content: Irrc, the magic word used to be 'transflective'. I don't know if it still is.

author: samson
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 29, 2023, 09:57:49 am
content: Thank you for the reply. This one goes on the front of the LCD. I need the silver one that goes on the back . It is not see thru and it's got a self adhesive and very thin

author: samson
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 02, 2023, 11:10:07 am
content: Any help please as I am a lost were to buy this silver backing tape.

author: eswan
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 02, 2023, 03:28:16 pm
content: I've used 'Aluminum Foil Tape' in the past with good results. Managed to find it in 8 inch widths. Used in sealing HVAC ducts.

author: Gyro
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 02, 2023, 07:43:57 pm
content: Silver reflective Polyester / Mylar tape seems quite common on ebay.P.S. I don't know whether the adhesive would be sufficient to give the desirable matt finish.

author: jpanhalt
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 02, 2023, 08:11:26 pm
content: You seem desperate and none of the suggestions seem to have helped. Have you considered checking out "window tinting + silver". Lots of hits, some call it security tinting. Even Amazzon sells it:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=silver+window+film&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7_bSvNH3_AIV3DizAB1h1A3cEAAYAyAAEgLj6vD_BwE&hvadid=174266262177&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9015589&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=2855478611731995545&hvtargid=kwd-253406574&hydadcr=8434_9618941&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_82oexfuudb_eAs a last resort, mirrors are silvered (front or back surface) with Tollens reagent. It's ancient technology and works well. The only expensive reagent you need is silver nitrate. Scan down to "in silver mirroring:"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tollens%27_reagent