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[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] whiteangelcl:
Noted on that. We will take a look at changing the container thanks for the feedback. Sorry about all the mess.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Pyr0x64:
These posts with leaky bottles and not having enough LOCA for the application are not filling me with confidence :(
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] henderjr:
Mine just shipped a day or two ago. Hope I don't have the same mess. Should put the Loca in a zip lock bag or something for extra protection.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] TBarb169:
Yeah, everything BUT the LOCA was packaged nicely. There needs to be some form of seal on the LOCA bottles/container so it cannot leak all over. Shouldn't be that difficult and I am sure would save them a ton of money from having to re-ship fluid a second time. I would guess that the temperature swings does not help it with a tiny bottle with a cap screwed on by hand. Temp up and down likely loosen the caps and then the LOCA just starts leaking.

I was happy that my package arrived in 2 weeks from order, but now i will have to wait at least 2 weeks for replacement LOCA...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Incredible_Culp:
Update

Should have cleaned up the phone a little better before taking pics... ha

A couple days after i received my package, i went and looked around for replacement loca.. Given what i said below, i wasnt pleased with the end result. Whitestone doesnt sell replacement loca and i wasnt willing to wait another 3+ weeks just for loca. So i went on an internet search and came across this little guy at amazon https://www.amazon.com/10ml-LOCA-UV-GLUE-Viscosity/dp/B00IOPYLJE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

its not loca 1000 so its not ridiculously sticky (and cant take it off easily)

its not loca 2500 so its not thick and runs slow

its loca 2000.. somewhere in the middle.. Yes it runs slower than the included loca sgfresh supplies, but if you have patients, it'll be fine.. took about 15-20 min for the loca to spread fully. This loca gives you 20ml of loca.. 20! for $10 shipped.. Was a no brainer.. if i messed up, i wouldnt have to worry about running out.. So i gave it shot.

There is a negative though, you have to eye ball the amount of loca you put on your phone.. I had an idea of how much to put on from the first go around (when i didnt have a enough in the bottle - So i poured more than i remembered came in my sgfresh's bottle) -- hell, you eye the ball screen protector sgfresh gives you, why not be follow up and eye ball the loca too :silly:

The end result? Amazing.. I took off the screen protector very carefully, cleaned the phone and sgfresh's protector and applied the loca in the middle and used everything in sgfresh's box to apply it.. the only difference is that i used different loca... Used sgfresh's technique to get rid of a bubble that popped up at the bottom corner and it worked flawlessly .. touch responsiveness is unaffected, no haze, 100% clear.

Been using it ever since and all in all, sgfresh's screen protector is arguably the best in the business right now in terms of coverage. just wish it wasnt so long to get. I have plenty of loca left over so all i would to order is screen protectors when/if this one breaks..

Satisfied. :good: (Would have been satisfied a long time ago if my original loca didnt spill while being shipped).

Case: Diztronic Matte Black (love the raised lip)

-Been using their cases for years.. Minimal, light weight, stock phone with a matte feel (non-slip), 1-2mm raised lip to place the phone face down.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] jonkillops:
Has anyone tried the InvisShield with Google's Live Case with Dual layer protection?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] chowae:
Hey whiteangel, I was just wondering if you have an estimate timeline as to when you'll be shipping to Canada again? Debating whether to settle for the whitestone again or wait for your product. Thanks in advance!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] whiteangelcl:
Hi there thanks for checking. It won't be anytime soon sad to say as we are still unable to find a reliable shipping provider at the correct cost for shipments to Canada.

Sorry about that :(
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Tigerman7777:
Product looks awesome. Any way to get shipping discount code? Looking to order 3 screen protectors. Thanks.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Drozd75:
Hey whiteangel,

Sent an email and subscribed to your YouTube for that 50% off shipping code...

Couple of things though:

1) Any idea when you'll have kits for the Pixel 2 (not XL) back in? (I have one Pixel 2 and 1 Pixel 2 XL to do)...

2) idea for blocking the speaker ports...what about getting a mass of silicone (or other material) plugs made to be included...should fit in the ports to keep LOCA out, be non absorbent, and may help with alignment without having to do a full out install jig.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] whiteangelcl:
MORNING everyone. Just answered you guys either through PM or email.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] luigidk:
Im waiting for my second reorder of loca due to failed installs. Hopefully with the improved video help for removing those corner bubbles i only need to try once more. But 3 weeks to get the replacement loca isnt working for me.

I'll give this loca a try, but is it More difficult to use due to a slower flow, especially if i get bubbles?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] stumpy352:
Did you test some Loca cured to see how easy to remove it would be? Does it have the same rubbery texture as the Loca from InvisShield?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] def-g:
Got my Kit on Wednesday. Installed it yesterday. Here my review.

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I live in Canada. Took 20 days to arrive. Which is excessive. Kit is so well packaged. All my parts where intact, except on bottle of Loca was half filled. I VERY GOOD at installing protectors. But this wasn't easy. First attempt left 2 bubbles in the middle. To avoid this, once u place the place the LOCA on the middle of the screen. Tilt the phone slowly till it touches the Protector and starts to spread BEFORE u start pulling the sponge out. Then you'll be fine. If you get bubbles in the middle. IT SUCKS!!! U have to just take protector off and clean off all the LOCA from the phone and the SP. It's messy and not fun. So order 2 to be safe. Attempt 2 went flawless. 2 bubbles on the edges, but video showed how to remove and patch any gaps. Works Great.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] def-g:
The protector looks BEAUTIFUL once installed. So GOOD makes the long wait time almost worth it. Lol. The coverage is great. Works great with the GOOGLE case and is tight with the Spigen Tuff Armor. It works but cause slight bubbling on the side. So to solve this I just dremeled the edge of the case a bit and all is work. Great Product, FANTASTIC support. My only suggestion is fix the shipping. 3 weeks is rediculos. Also put something to cover the speaker grills. Got loca in mine and had to toothbrush to get it to sound good again.

G
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] kaped31:
[MENTION=8634819]whiteangelcl[/MENTION] After a week of use I'm noticing some sort of air bubble? underneath the sides of the protector.

Any idea how this happened? I cured each section for 3 minutes each.

And patched the edges. I'm in no hurry to redo the process since they aren't near the actual screen.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] whiteangelcl:
Hi there. Are they the ones near the bottom right etc? As I can't see which ones are reflections and which are the bubbles.

It could be due to wiping and the inner adhesive getting pulled out together when wiping.

Have you tried patching the sides?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] kaped31:
Yes. There are on all 4 corners. I did patch all the sides before fully curing. Will it cause problems? What do you suggest?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] whiteangelcl:
Try patching the corners to see if the UV adhesive will fill up the gaps in between. Is your case pushing against the tempered glass?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] luigidk:
Ha. Finally got my protector installed. Its worth the wait and the hassle.

The new install video was what did it.

However, when i reordered the loca i also had a minor leaking issue. I ordered 4 vials and 1 had a slight leak

Once the shipping and packaging issues are resolved the invisishield tgsp is the leader for the 2xl tgsp.

Until then, be patient. The customer service is excellent and the product is also.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] whiteangelcl:
Thank you for letting us know our installation video works.

We are going to try a new container for the LOCA and see if it works this time.

Thanks for your feedback.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Pyr0x64:
My screen protector just turned up :)

Ordered on the 18th arrived on the 26th

Opening the package, I was really happy to see two intact vials of adhesive with no leaks.

The bottle of True Fit Cleaning Solution is completely empty, and the plastic case/sleeve for the screen protector is all cracked and broken, but the protector inside looks ok on initial inspection.

Fingers crossed for an easy install
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] sc954rr:
[MENTION=8634819]whiteangelcl[/MENTION] I am having the same issue after about a month after installation except my corners are the inner ones closer to the speakers. This is happening on 3, of the 4 inner corners. Also I am in not in much of a hurry to fix as it isn't getting worse and is only the corner. I will try to get pictures up for better clarification.

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Mine is doing the same thing but the inner corners by the speakers.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] sc954rr:
Just sent you an email with a few pictures attached showing what is going on.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] whiteangelcl:
Received with thanks. Have replied you via email
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] sc954rr:
Just replied back to your email with the info requested
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Incredible_Culp:
Any more difficult? Not at all.. It's identical to how the 'original' was/is -- The speed doesnt effect the amount of bubbles that comes up or not.

The only difference is the wait time -- I didnt even hold the protector in place.. After I pulled that little wedge sponge piece away form the phone, i let it do its thing .. I even walked away and did other things while it was spreading.. I came back every now and then to check on it.

Nope, i only had that one protector. Wasnt going to try and remove it just for 'testing' purposes. I wouldnt expect for it be any more difficult.. Actually, after a couple days with the original loca, it the protector started to lift.. I had to mash it back down every once in awhile.. The loca im using now, still looks perfect after a few weeks. So i believe the loca im using is sticker than invissheild, but not much more difficult to remove.. Give it a try, and let us know! Or, supply me another protector and ill do it for ya :silly:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] blueescalade88:
I believe I am experiencing something similar. I have had it on for a little more than a week and on the lower left side (not over the screen) there are too spots that have formed that look like a line of very small air bubbles. maybe 10 in each spot that are extremely small individually but the line is sizable. I did cure for at least 3 mins if not a little more. Not sure if this is the same type of issue you are experiencing?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] stumpy352:
Just put some of your Loca on some other surface, cure it and see what consistency it turns out. Some Loca sets quite hard and brittle. I'd hate to see you destroy your phone trying to remove that thing.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Pyr0x64:
Well what a disaster that was lol

The top section was fine. The bottom had two bubbles, one in each corner.

The first bubble came out fine.

The second was tiny and every time I lifted the corner, the bubble would move further and further up and towards the centre.

As the glue had began to cure, after lifting the final corner a few times, the adhesive sort of spider-webbed out instead of being fluid and caused LOTs more tiny bubbles.

At this point I had to give up as there was no way of getting them out and I removed the protector and started cleaning up.

LOCA had managed to get into the bottom speaker and out of the sides and into the tiny seam between the glass and the body of the phone.

Cleanup took a while as every time I thought I'd gotten it all, the cloth would pick up another speck and smear it across my screen.

The protector is taking even longer to clean up and just looks a bit hazy now and I'm not sure if it will be detrimental to my display even if I could apply it correctly.

I don't usually have any problems with normal protectors and friends will come to me to apply theirs.. But this was not easy and rather messy and after 2 hours (yes it has taken me this long to screw it up and clean up most of the mess) I still don't have a protector fitted yet.

If it wasn't for the tiny bubble moving, it would have been ok apart from the glue in the speaker and the leakage on the sides I didn't spot soon enough.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] PootieThang:
I had a terrible experience with mine. I should have just gone with another type of full adhesive screen protector. I ordered 6 total for myself and my family including a few replacements.

I received my two packages on Friday. One of the packages was covered / soaked in adhesive. It leaked all over and was super sticky.

1st Attempt, adhesive got into both of the speaker grills. Couldn't call or hear any one. After trying to clean the microphone grill / bottom speaker grill, it pushed into the phone. I literally had to take the bottom grille out to fix the issue. Glass screen protector cracked and broke when I tried to remove adhesive to re-do.

2nd attempt, many micro bubbles that weren't visible at time of UV curing. It completely covered the screen so I had to do it again. Screen protector broke when taking it off.

3rd attempt turned out somewhat okay.

I contacted Google to see if they could help me do anything with the bottom speaker grill. They stated that since it is considered physical damage, it wasn't covered under warranty. Google recommended that I contact uBreakiFix for repair. After contacting them about the grille piece, I was told by the repair store that they simply don't have just that piece and that it's actually connected to the screen. They recommended that I use it as-is otherwise, it is going to cost me $220 to replace the screen now with new speaker grilles. So all in all, I am out over $100 for the screen protectors from SGFreshIdea, and I will also be out $220 for screen replacement since currently my phone is no longer water resistant. The rest of the 3 tempered screen protectors will no be used. Sad.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] evanwier:
Still nothing.

Last tracking update February 5th. At 40 days since ordered now (Ordered Jan 19th).

I don't even know what to do at this point... I didn't think shipping could be this terrible. Paid a small fortune for this screen protector and can't even ship with a reliable carrier. How is stuff with no tracking from Aliexpress and Ebay from China showing up faster than this DHL Shipment?

This is ridiculous.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] kaped31:
The case is definitely not pushing up against the tempered glass. I can see a gap. I just tried patching the corners to see if the LOCA will fill up the gaps and no luck, Anything more I can try out?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] whiteangelcl:
Hi there. As mentioned in the email, we do check all our glass before shipping them out and we are also unsure why there is a haze on the piece that you received.

As mentioned, we will be shipping you FOC a Tempered glass and an application of loca to replace the glass you mentioned and as the previous glass was thrown away, you also do not need to send it back to us. Let us bear the loss on this ;)

We do apologize for the bad experience and do try out the new piece when your receive it and let us know at any point of time you require our assistance.

Nothing goes perfectly but we try our very best to make up for all the imperfections haha

Thanks for your feedback and we will take note of it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] whiteangelcl:
Thanks for this post. We do apologize firstly for the bad experience.

There should be very little leakage from the sides or top and bottom if the installation goes as per the video.

Please note that we do understand that this is not the easiest product to install and we try our best to provide as much tips and installation guidance as we can. The amount of testing and videos that we do are so that we can find easier and better ways to improve our product delivery.

A toothbrush could have been used to clean out any loca that has gone into the speaker (if any) and we will also be doing up a video specially for this so that our future customers will not tear out the speaker grill. (How did the grill come off in the first place?)

We had numerous people that had installations as per the video but of course there will be a few that may have different experiences.

Once again we apologize for the bad experience and if we could have installed it for you, we will definately do so.

Lastly, we are in process of changing our loca containers too as it seems that the air pressure on the plane causes some loca to leak. When we tested it at sea level, nothing leaked. We are looking into how we can prevent this from happening.

Thanks once again for your feedback.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] lukey-55:
The glass cracked after a failed installation.

There were bubbles left 2 hours after the phone sitting there so I took it off as per the uninstallation video, all went okay until half off the loca was peeled off and the glass cracked...I was gutted ?

Can I order just the glass?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] henderjr:
My order (2 glass, 3 loca) arrived in NYC on Saturday so should be to me sometime soon I'd think (Wisconsin). Hoping I don't have any or maybe one vial of leakage. Anyway I've watched a bunch of videos and am pretty confident I'll get it right but my only concern is what is the likelihood of getting loca in my speakers? Is is a near guarantee if I don't cover them? Should I try to get some sort of sticky tack stuff to use to slightly cover the grills? Or is it really easy to soak up any loca that gets near the speakers before curing without messing up the installation? Also my order says I have 1 Oleophobic Nano Coating. You don't include one for each piece of glass?

Thanks for being so responsive [MENTION=8634819]whiteangelcl[/MENTION] ! Pretty awesome customer service.

Also I can't believe I followed this thread since day one and it's on page 50. I've read 50 pages of info on a screen protector! Geez. And that doesn't include the countless other threads I've read!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] kaped31:
Just did!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] whiteangelcl:
Hi Lukey

. Yupz as spoken in email :p
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] I7210I:
it needs some solution to the grils so the loca won't go to the grills it's very important
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Pyr0x64:
Hi,

Thanks for responding to me, but I'm not sure if you have me confused with somebody else as I've not sent any emails yet?

I appreciate the offer to replace though. My order number was 1000000644.

I really do think you should find a way to keep the loca out of the speakers too.

Perhaps some extra stickers or something like whitestone provide
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] henderjr:
Thanks for the long reply to my questions! All makes sense to me. I'll be sure to take my time and not put any pressure on the glass in order to avoid getting loca in the grills. Might need a couple of beers to steady the hands first! :) I'll be sure to post my thoughts on installation on here when completed
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Incredible_Culp:
Ah.. Ill do it today after work and Ill let you know
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] whiteangelcl:
We tested stickers before but if you take a look at the cutting of our glass, the allowance between the speakers and the glass is almost non existent..

We are always listening to feedbacks and will keep looking out for ways to improve on this aspect
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] stumpy352:
Well, I've used the skills gained by applying this protector to finally protect my wife's HTC u11. It has a curved glass also and I've had difficulty finding a decent protector for it. One of the crap ones I bought a while ago was an edge adhesive protector with no black border. The entire glass is transparent with only a very inadequate strip of clear adhesive around the edge. No adhesive around the cutouts at all. So I just had it sitting in a cupboard unused. It cost only $2 so wasn't worth returning it.

Well, my wife cracked her slightly less inadequate protector today & I pulled out this clear one, which I'd kept as a backup. And I thought to myself, hmmm, I wonder if I could glue this down with my extra tube of Loca?

And the result is nothing short of impressive. I pulled the clear adhesive off in one piece. Gave the glass a quick clean on both sides with alcohol, glued that sucker down & cured it. Went entirely without a hitch & looks seriously impressive. I'm not sure InvisShield does a kit for the u11, but this glass was perfect for it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] stumpy352:
Another.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] whiteangelcl:
It looks perfect. We can definately look into Htc U11 as an additional option.

Is there a big user base for this model?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] stumpy352:
Not really sure. I think more people went with the u11+ when it was released, but you should check out the screen protector thread over in the u11 forums. (not a happy place)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] steelersmb:
Ugh, I finally got mine yesterday after about 6 weeks and I go to put the glue on the screen and there is nothing in the tube. Now I took my old screen protector off. What a joke. I am not waiting another 6 weeks for them to send me the glue.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] henderjr:
Got mine yesterday. Took 16 days from order and that was with Chinese New Year. I ordered 3 tubes of loca and one leaked maybe 20% of it. The other two held up well. Not sure if that tube has enough loca in it yet so I won't use it unless I have to. Installation tomorrow.

Edit : alcohol was completely empty. Not a big deal.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] def-g:
That SUCKS. Read earlier the dude who bought LOCA off Amazon. Seem to have worked out good for him. The Protector does look and feel amazing once on though. Good Luck.

G
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] kaped31:
Heads up to anyone having those little air bubbles like I did, I highly suggest being careful with them as my screen cracked.
[MENTION=8634819]whiteangelcl[/MENTION] what can I do to make sure these don't happen the next installation? I have dropped you an email a few days back too.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] jonstrong:
Sadly now, my InvisShield seems to be developing very similar gaps in the corners and around the speaker openings...

Sorry for the dust...

It's a shame, as the glass looks perfect over the display itself. Just getting nasty looking in those edge areas. Not confident that I'd wind up with better results if I were to get replacement LOCA and try again, or if the screen geometry is such that this is just a problematic design issue. At something of a loss re: what to do at this point.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] kaped31:
The bubbles just kept getting bigger everyday. Keep an eye out for that
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] jonstrong:
It's been a few weeks since I installed the protector. I suspect I would have done better with the newer technique -- curing the LOCA on one end first, and then resolving the bubbles at the other end. Just wondering now if a different LOCA formulation would hold up better at the ends.

Frustrating when a friend stopped by with his new Galaxy 8+ -- with a curved glass screen protector that seems to be sitting perfectly on his phone. Wish the P2XL design lent itself to such a simple solution that worked well.

*sigh*