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[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] amirudinnordin:
in my opinion,

1. Thickness - I'm not too concerned of how thick or thin the glass is. as long as it does it's job well.

2. Smoothness - the utmost importance. I've had some fair share of experience with multiple screen protectors. some are rather rough to the touch where the finger couldn't glide smoothly

3. Rounded edges - the rounder it is the better. especially when swiping down or sides

4. Clarity - never really had an issue with clarity so... yeah.

hope that helps :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] whiteangelcl:
Thank you. Looks like Smoothness is the most important to you.

It helps. With more feedback we know what to look out for moving forward.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Amritttt:
Its been 2 days I've ordered and i still haven't received the shipping details.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] JBeXX:
Just for some other feedback [MENTION=8634819]whiteangelcl[/MENTION]. Mine is fantastic. I use speck and spigen cases and no issues with those brands pushing on the glass.

As far as quality. I am actually very happy with it. Extremely smooth as good or better than the actual screen. I haven't had a drop to speak of the protection but for me quality seems great. I've installed on mine and my wife's Pixel 2 xls. The installation like mentioned several times, takes some practice to get it perfect. But once you have it it's great.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] thacounty:
Will you post the specific cases you have that work well with the protector?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] JBeXX:
Sure.

Speck candyshell grip

Spigen tough armor

Spigen rugged armor

I've also had no issues with a couple others I unfortunately don't have the name of right now but I'll post up when I do. But those are the 3 I rotate and all work great.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] thacounty:
None of these push up against the glass at all? Mine butts right up against it and is causing lifting.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] JBeXX:
No, mine are great. I'm in the mountains with the Speck on right now so I can't look closely at the spigen ones right now. But there is just the perfect amount of space on the Speck to avoid pushing.

Only one I've tried that didn't work out was a zizo case I had tried.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] whiteangelcl:
Thanks for sharing and glad you are happy with the product :)

Yes it does take practice to get it right but the final results are great
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Amritttt:
I have emailed you the ordered number please check thanks.:o
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] whiteangelcl:
Thanks so much. Email received.

Have answered you via email :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Budwise:
I really dislike the practice of pricing lower than the competition only to make insane shipping costs to hide that they actually cost the same. This is likely why they are not on Amazon, they don't allow such shenanigans.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] whiteangelcl:
I don't quite understand this. :)

We are shipping it out from Singapore and you can see the rates based off here. We don't earn a single cent off shipping for this.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] arcticnights:
Hi guys! Does anyone know if the protector will work the with supcase unicorn beetle clear?

https://www.supcase.com/google-pixel-2-xl-unicorn-beetle-clear-hybrid-case.html

Thanks! :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] sc954rr:
I am using the same case and I noticed that the top right corner by speaker curve and bottom left corner by speaker curve is now starting to lift also I have only had mine in for a little over a week now.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Spartan117H3:
Late to the party with LOCA TGSP. What's the benefit of these compared to regular (non LOCA) full screen adhesive TGSP assuming no rainbow effect, no sensitivity loss, and no bubbles?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] whiteangelcl:
A full adhesive tempered glass has no sensitivity issues as there is a layer of cured adhesive between the glass and the display.

Furthermore, there is no risk of dust going under the tempered glass even after long usage as it is totally filled up.

Lastly, there are no black borders around the edges as it is a totally transparent piece of glass making the tempered glass blend in with your display and looking virtually invisible.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Spartan117H3:
Fully adhesive ones don't have sensitivity issues, at least not the ones I use.

Dust doesn't get under for the same reason, and I install mine by steaming up my bathroom so dust doesn't get under during install.

Black borders depends on what screen protector you buy, some have fully transparent, some have black borders, I always thought that was personal preference.

Any other reasons you can give me? I'm just genuinely curious, but I don't see the benefit just yet.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] whiteangelcl:
When you refer to full adhesive do you mean Hero Shield type of full adhesive? Or which type are you referring to?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Spartan117H3:
Yeah like adhesive on the entire glass. Not the ones that only have adhesive on the black borders. Completely clear (non Black edges) screen protectors are usually adhesive on the entire glass. So from my understanding it's like yours except you use LOCA but they just use adhesive.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] stumpy352:
The difference is, for this phone, there aren't any good full adhesive protectors. They are either cut too small & don't cover all of the visible display, or are too large, hanging out over the curve & having Halo around the edge due to not sticking to the curved edge. Or, you have edge adhesive protectors that have all kinds of issues.

The problem with "normal" full adhesive glass is that the curve of the screen on this device starts inside of the visible display.

This protector curves over the edge of the glass, covering past the viewable display by about 2mm, glueing the whole glass down. No gaps, no bubbles. This & the Whitestone dome are the only to that work well. But the Whitestone doesn't cover quite as much.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Spartan117H3:
Yeah I noticed how much farther this covers. I would have considered trying it out but shipping is half the cost of the protector itself... They should get a US supplier to cut shipping costs. I did notice some people asking for them to go through Amazon.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Spartan117H3:
Still ~7 bucks, taking it to almost 40. What's the thickness of the glass, I didn't see that anywhere. And finally, I'm hoping that using a case won't cause it to lift, I saw someone had issues with a Ringke. I'm using a Griffin Survivor clear case. They did say to make sure to align it very well but I don't think you could be that far off with these things cause of the cutouts.

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[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] evanwier:
Anyone here who has installed it - how long did you run the UV light for each time? No where on any video or any guide I can find do they mention the times for running the UV light. It says things like "6 min total" or "4 times each side" but never says how long each side each time - does anyone have specific instructions for the UV light?>
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] sc954rr:
I ran with 30 seconds per section and I did 3 passes on phone so in total about 90sexonds per section
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] evanwier:
Sounds good - you've had no issues?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] sc954rr:
Nope no real issues yet. Just light lifting by speaker corner but I think that is from my ringke clear case
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] evanwier:
Excellent - thanks for the reply, I will use that as my guide. Protector should be showing up this week for me...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] sc954rr:
Best advice I can give is watch the video multiple times as well as video to remove air bubbles should some occur and last take your time. Should have no problems and you will love this tgsp it's great.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] sid3track3d:
Wish this screen protector was more case friendly. The Ringke Fusion is my go to case and I wish this combo didn't have issues with lifting. [emoji52]

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] sc954rr:
I like this case but I was looking at buying this one expect it's way more expensive to find out it doesn't work although someone else said the speck case worked good with this tgsp

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B075...+2+xl+case&dpPl=1&dpID=31-T-EBw4eL&ref=plSrch
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] sid3track3d:
That's a pricey clear case. [emoji50]

I wonder if this sp has issues with the Spigen Liquid Crystal. [emoji848]

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] stumpy352:
7 bucks for shipping isn't much. It's a fairly large package & it's coming from Singapore. I live in Australia. You can't even get an envelope sent to here with tracking for double that.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Spartan117H3:
It's not, just complaining about overall cost being $37, 2-3 times what I've spent on a protector in the past. I did order one.

Well in the US, we're pretty spoiled with packages from China with free shipping. I know how some of them make it so cheap and sure the wait is long but some of us don't mind it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] stumpy352:
Yeah, I know it's expensive, but this isn't your regular protector either. With the light, the glue, and all the extras that come with it, it's a decent package. I balked at the price at first. Nearly $60 Australian. I'm glad I got it though. Now I've got all the kit & if I need another, I can just buy the glass.

We can get free shipping from China too, but the tracking sucks. They track it until it leaves China & then nothing for 3 weeks & it turns up at your door. I'd much rather pay extra for DHL. We've only just got Amazon in Australia, so I haven't had much experience with shipping through them.

But enjoy the protector, it'll be well worth the money.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] vil-2:
I've received my Whitestone but I was misled by the "Dome" name. It's not a dome at all as it is utterly flat! I am disappointed.

I think i 'll ask for a refund on amazon and order this one which is curved, that's what I'm looking for.

Are there any accurate comparisons out there?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] wmuflyer:
Can anyone share pictures of this installed with the Spigen Rugged Armor case? Thanks.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] thacounty:
Turn the light on by itself to test, but mine has a timer. I ran it until it shut off then went to the other half.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Hyflex:
The curve is very slight on this one apparently, if you're looking for a full curve you still be out of luck.

The Whitestone one is more than good enough, it doesn't quite cover as much as this one but it is better for case compatibility.

The Whitestone is also easier to install because of the jig.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] ginfest:
Installed thus and the Whitestone. I prefer the fit of the IS. The jig does help but once you install one loca-based you figure out what not to do pretty quick!

My only complaint is the loca in the speakers. Almost impossible to clean before its cured as the protector moves around very easily when wet. If fact imho not moving the glass when wet is key to a good install.

All in all great product and customer service.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] stumpy352:
The InvisShield is the same cut as the intelliarmor 3d. Pretty good coverage.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] drewlim:
Yeah if they had given a good amount of clearance for the speaker cut out then it would have save the speaker from a little spill. You can cover the speaker before installation but it has to be exactly the same size of the speaker hole maybe you can get away with 1 or 2mm more. The size of the tg ends almost exactly where the hole for the top and bottom speakers as well as the sides.

1 thing that I like about the invisishield is that the ends of the tg is smoother than the whitestone's which is sharp!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] JazzMozz:
You're positive about this? I have the 3d installed and my case (Carved) does not touch the tg. So I was thinking of ordering the InvisShield but I didn't want to risk incompatibility with my case.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] stumpy352:
I compared it to mine. I installed the InvisShield the day I removed the intelliarmor. Maybe not cut identically, but same width & height. The only difference I could see was the shape of the speaker notches was ever so slightly different.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] whiteangelcl:
We have got the dimensions of the tempered glass listed on our website. Do you think it would help
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] I7210I:
as far as i saw, the all magic is when the adsehive is spread so according to these i can but just glue and to buy any other tempered glass, cause the uv thing isn't make the glass curve at all, these is what i saw in youtube till now, what do you think?

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[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] whiteangelcl:
It's true if you meet 2 points

1) The UV Glue used us suitable for the application. Not too viscous and not too strong.

2) The glass is totally transparent and not warp. It has to be flat. There were some glass that we got from our suppliers which we just had to reject. It forms a u shape which causes the LOCA not to flow to that area.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] JazzMozz:
Dunno, I don't know the dimensions of the 3D
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] I7210I:
so flat glass plus loca 2500 will do it fine as i understand
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] noranyan:
[MENTION=8634819]whiteangelcl[/MENTION]

Hello there.

Just a couple of quick questions before I attempt the mission to install the glass.

1. What are the guide stickers for?

2. When cleaning the glass before installation, wiping away excess LOCA or patching the edges etc., should I use a dry cloth or always use a damp cloth with alcohol?

Does it make a difference?

A million thanks! :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] whiteangelcl:
Hi there.

1. the small guide stickers are actually of no use. There is a bigger sticker that is meant for dust removal. Sticking up any dust. :) it comes in a set so we took that set from our supplier.

2. Use a damp cloth with alcohol. What happens when using a dry cloth is the possibility of the adhesive sticking to the cloth and as you rub through it, it gets stuck and pulls out the adhesive beneath the glass as the cloth moves over.

Good Luck and happy installing. Patience is the key.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] whiteangelcl:
Any glass will do find as long as it it totally clear. But loca 2500 is too viscous for use. Try it and you will understand.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] luigidk:
This tgsp fits well with the pitaka case. It's a great combination.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] whiteangelcl:
Great to hear that. Any photos to share [emoji14]
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Hyflex:
I personally can't find them, maybe post them here... The problem I have is I don't know if the screen protector will work perfectly with my Spigen Tough Armor and I don't want to waste money if it doesn't work. If you guys sold a "TrueFit" version and a "Case Friendly Version" then I would be buying the case friendly version.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] sid3track3d:
This. [emoji111]

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] jonstrong:
I just received my InvisShield today for my Pixel 2 XL. Installation was a bit harder for me than it looks on the SGFreshIdea video's, but after a couple of tries I got the protector on properly and cured the LOCA. Gorgeous screen protector once in place -- I'll share more details and pics later on.

I have two cases at the moment for the phone: a Spigen Rugged Armor and a Speck Presidio Grip. They both fit perfectly with the InvisShield on the phone. The Spigen is a closer fit -- just about touches the screen protector all around -- the only concern is that this might cause the protector to lift over time if the edge of the case flexes in at all. The Speck leaves a bit more clearance.

For the moment, though, the Spigen seems to be a perfect fit, and I love the feel of the case, so I'll be using that combo for a while, and will see how it works out.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Hyflex:
I'd love to see some pictures of how close it is to the edge of the tough armor, at the moment I've got a cheap protector on that is too close and it lifts.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] jonstrong:
I took a few shots...I have to apologize in advance :D I didn't clean the phone too well before taking these and the lighting is a bit harsh, but they should illustrate the fit. You'll see a couple with the Spigen on, and the a couple of shots with the Speck Presidio Grip on. As I noted before, the InvisShield fits with the Spigen, although it's very close (touching?), and the Speck offers a bit more clearance. The fit with the Spigen seems to be OK. No obvious lifting, but I've only had the combo on the phone for a few hours so far...

With the Spigen:

With the Speck:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Hyflex:
Is it the same width gap or lack of gap all the way round? Perfectly equal on your install?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] stumpy352:
Here:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] jonstrong:
With the Speck Presidio, the gap is pretty much identical all the way around. With the Spigen, there really seems to be no gap on either side, and a tiny uniform gap top and bottom. The cutouts for the speakers, front facing camera and proximity sensor are all precise -- if you line these up properly with the corresponding items on the phone itself, and pay attention to the alignment all the way around before you cure the LOCA, the spacing / alignment with the cases is just about perfect.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] pemz82:
I have one on the way, just a quick question... How is this protector when it comes to removing it. Will it peel off cleanly with a bit of force. Or will the glue be left behind on the phone screen?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] I7210I:
how about that ,that to put glue on the screen can do something bad to the screen?

thanks
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] thacounty:
I actually broke mine and had to remove it last night. The glue was all left on the protector! This actually helped it stay together as well. I went ahead and wiped the screen with alcohol just in case, but there was no glue left on the screen and it was apparent by how the back of the protector felt compared to the screen. The protector broke from a pretty serious drop just in case anyone is worried. It was definitely my fault. Stupid mnml case is a skin, not a case.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] I7210I:
to put glue on the screen can do something bad to the screen?

thanks
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] ilal2ielli:
No.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] I7210I:
did you try it? it a bit scary
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] ilal2ielli:
Yes.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] drewlim:
Anyone know if this is compatible with rhinoshield bumper?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] I7210I:
what does the UV Light ?

he is Dryer?

and someone may have picture of the glass before applying it?

and for how much usage does the loca is enough?

thank you
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] stumpy352:
The UV light cures the Loca. (makes it change from liquid to solid) Without the light, it will stay liquid.

SGfresh Loca comes in a little tube. One tube does one install.

Use the light 30sec top & 30sec bottom. Clean with alcohol. Then use the light 1min top & 1min bottom.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] I7210I:
thank you,

after the instalation you mean to Use the light 30sec top & 30sec bottom. and thanClean with alcohol the screen protector . Then use the light 1min top & 1min bottom?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] stumpy352:
Yes.

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@I7210I

https://youtu.be/eq3_K3XECs0
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] I7210I:
so it's better to buy 2 glasses and 2 locas in case of something went wrong,

by the way whats the different between these and the whitestone?or what's better?

also what will left on the screen when the glass will be removed if needed?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] eushaun99:
Does anyone knows how long it takes to deliver to Australia? I'm out of country atm and I'm trying to time my order so that I can collect it when I arrive.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] stumpy352:
Mine took about 3 weeks to Brisbane. But I was one of the initial orders & there were delays due to stock availability. If you get DHL shipping, I would expect it within 10 - 12 days.

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The kit comes with 2 loca. If you mess up, you can clean the Loca off & try again. But 2 glass is better than one.

Whitestone is cut smaller & is flat. It goes past the edge of the screen, but doesn't curve.

InvisShield is cut larger & curves over the edge, but may not work with all cases.

If you remove the protector, the Loca will be mostly stuck to the protector & you can clean any off the screen with alcohol.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] eushaun99:
Is the glass easy to break while installing? Or rather any tips on what NOT to do to ensure the glass doesn't break? This will be my first time doing this by myself.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] I7210I:
my cases are Diztronic Slim-Fit and Ringke [FUSION] and Spigen Rugged Armor, i think it looks like it will be good with them, you have one of these?

in case of remove how does that the loca will only stick to the glass? how it connect to the device if so??

and my question is how you can remove it after a long time (year or so) it won't hurt the device?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] taoh:
I think they only ship on Mondays. I tried to set my delivery address for where I'll be when the package arrives when I ordered on a Tuesday, but I didn't get a tracking number until the following Monday. You might want to ask them when they'll ship.

So far, it's been 9 days since I received tracking and my order is either sitting in New York or on its way to California. If I'm lucky, DHL will deliver by Friday, otherwise it'll be another two weeks before I'm back in San Diego to receive this package.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] whiteangelcl:
Thanks for checking. In reply to taoh thanks for answering too. We generally ship about 2 days to 3 days after the order.

DHL will come collect and send it back to their facility to be processed. Once we get the tracking number we will process it.

We started using them on the 18 Jan and we are slowly seeing the orders being updated to delivered.

If there are any orders passed their promised delivery time, we are able to file an enquiry 31 calendar days after the shipment tracking number is provided.

For Australia it generally takes 4 to 5 working days for it to be delivered much faster than USA. We tend to see USA shipments delivered as an example 18 Jan tracking number provided, 3 Feb delivered though we do have some still stuck at their status as I guess DHL is waiting for the country delivery to be updated before updating their site status.

Hope this helps.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] eushaun99:
Thanks this definitely clears things up. From what I've seen in this thread so far your TGSP seems to be the best one around, plus having an XDA representative here is a huge benefit. I'll definitely be ordering sometime this week or next week. Now I just need to wonder if I need one or two glass. Has anybody ever cracked the glass while installing?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] eushaun99:
Email sent.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] I7210I:
any possible to pay with paypal?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] whiteangelcl:
Hi we currently only accept credit card payments as our payment processor does not allow PayPal. Thanks
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] stumpy352:
You can't really crack the glass while installing it. You don't apply pressure. You just lay it down on the Loca glue & the glue spreads itself. All you have to watch for is alignment. Then cure with the UV light.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] I7210I:
here is great feature to support ... paypal[emoji2]