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[G Tablet General] aaron19953:
I gotta ask, what's your rain-x bottle made out of, and can you still see through it ?? haha

I seriously doubt rain-x is going to harm anything.. Rain-x isn't permanent, which means at some point it's going to rub off..

Oh and the rain-x idea worked great on my tab..

PS, i've used rain-x on my motorcycle helmet visors for years with zero problems
[G Tablet General] TeutonicWolf:
I agree on the RainX tip -- I've used it on my phone (which is more often subject to rain than this tablet) for a while and it seems to help keep the screen clear.

I'll apply it to my tablet as well (it's starting to get grungy already so overdue for a cleaning)

BTW:

I tried LCD density and I liked how it looked on Vegan Beta 4 -- there were a few odd glitches (Notifications pull down was mis-sized) but it fixed the odd appearance of the shutdown menu when in Landscape mode...

May be my imagination, but it seemed to help the viewing angles a bit -- but not sure how (??)
[G Tablet General] nicholas621:
so basically lotion o.O ?
[G Tablet General] Darkeyce:
Clear, smooth, sexy fingerprint resistant lotion :)
[G Tablet General] stormin:
Treated my Gtab w/ rain-x as well last night and all is good so far. Definitely less fingerprints/oils hanging around.

Great tip
[G Tablet General] kashmir581:
You would need... ahem... Armor All for that. :D
[G Tablet General] mmracing:
I applied the Rain-X and it works great. No change in viewing and fingerprints are much easier to get off. I guess the only way to completely get rid of the fingerprints is to use your nose... then deal with the noseprints. :D
[G Tablet General] cutterjohn:
Nook Color's screen seems to be better than iPad, 1024x600 @ 7" IPS.
[G Tablet General] stugots101:
i just went out and bought some rain-x and i can confirm it works. 98% of the smudges are gone, and unit maintains that smooth sexy out the box look, compared to smudges galore. Very impressed.
[G Tablet General] whosloosin92:
I just applied Rain-x to my tablet and its great! Does anyone know how long the coating should last? For example if i use a microfiber cloth to wipe dust and fingerprints off would the rain-x coating come off easily?
[G Tablet General] bittrix:
I've only got a few days experience with rain-x on the touchscreen, but if my car windshield is in any way a valid comparable it should be good for a month or so.

I've also been reading back up on the physics of surface tension (university was many moons ago). The Rain-X is really only half a solution...good for repelling polar molecules like water, but not designed to repel skin oil. Finger sweat has both.

Sputtering antimony vapor is not really a DIY project so i went looking for a molecule with something like teflon on one end and silicon on the other. Also needed to be put on glass easily (my Wife is supportive but draws the line when i want to convert her microwave oven into a little nuclear accelerator) ... Anyway, I FOUND ONE made by Dow Corning and sent an email inquiring about getting a sample... hopefully will hear from them after the holiday.
[G Tablet General] LuisB3:
Interesting...please keep us posted. For now...Rain-X is working well. I especially like the smooth gliding across the screen. Fingerprints are also less prevalent but still exist.
[G Tablet General] cbmoore9:
Thanks, tried it and it worked great. I followed the directions on the little yellow bottle. Reduces prints and smudges about 90%. Oh yeah, it looks out of the box sexy too. Appreciate the tip!
[G Tablet General] mgrankin:
I was told about the rain x trick by a viewsonic rep. I have tried it and like other who have, found that is does reduce the finger prints. While using the rain x, I did notice a black smudge on the rag. I can only conclude that it came from the plastic frame. I would use care not to get the rain x on the black case of the g tab.
[G Tablet General] oodasbobooo:
+1 on the rain ex tip......works amazing and makes the tab much more fun to show off with the slick screen sans fingerprints lol
[G Tablet General] ralcos1:
Rain-x Wipes

FYI: I just bought a pack of the rain-x wipes and used it on my gtab. works great!! thanks for the tip!

Now, i need to find some 3M Carbon Fiber vinyl so i can make my own skin!
[G Tablet General] y0chang:
I would also think the rain-x would last longer than on a windshield thanks to not being subjected to dust and rain hitting the GTab at 65 mph. I think I will try the wipes next time i get the chance.
[G Tablet General] insight3fl:
Tried an alternative product I forgot that I had laying around: DUSTOFF for ceiling fans. It is made to lay down a slick barrier like rainx. You can buy it at ceiling fan dealers.....works great. Tried a web search but not found. Will check my local dealer again for availability.....
[G Tablet General] tedlogan42:
Adding my two cents - I did this today. It does work. After following the steps, I goofed around with the tab for a bit to see how many fingerprints were left. Not many, not many at all. Then I tried Fruit Ninja, a game that, because of the slice motions, has always left a lot of fingerprints behind. After going long enough to consider it a full game (like 200 or something), I quit and looked for fingerprints. Still looked great.

Thanks so much for this tip!
[G Tablet General] oodasbobooo:
::NOT TRYING TO HIJACK THREAD!!::

If you are looking for a carbon fiber skin for the back of your GTAB, you HAVE to check out this guys work! Its amazing, and sounds like EXACTLY what you are looking for lol.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=858094
[G Tablet General] nochancenine:
Hmm, I'm not 100 percent sure it's related, but since applying the Rain-X a couple days ago there are what look like "smudges" appearing that almost look like they are on the other side of the glass and can't be wiped away. At first there was just one, but now three. They can only be seen in certain light with the screen off and at the right angle, but they are there. Can tbe Rain-X penatrate the glass or something? Has anyone else seen these appear?
[G Tablet General] bittrix:
I've seen them on mine too. They soft of look like little lens flares from a certain angle. I think it's just reflection of leaked LED backlight making its way between the digitizer and the LCD panel (which has its own 0.5mm glass under the touch panel). I might be looking inside mine soon to see if the inside screen surfaces need cleaning (not coating, just cleaning :D )

Rain-X attaches to the outer molecule layer of glass. It can't actually penetrate or soak through to the other side. There shouldn't have been enough on your application cloth to worry about puddling/leaking past the bezel to the internals of the machine.
[G Tablet General] proengin:
Yes, I can confirm those tiny reflective dots/lens are on the glass when there is strong light shinning from the side when I disassembled the unit with the LCD panel removed. These dots also lined up more like a grid so they could be part of the digitizer or part of the forming process of the glass itself. When you try to clean the inner surface of glass, please be aware of tiny dust deposited as soon as you finish the overlapping swirls. Always have a LED torch shinning the glass and LCD from the side, any dusts or fibres on glass surface can be more visible. Control your breathing and cover your hairs while the glass or LCD surface is exposed to air. Scotch tape can also help to gently pick up those remaining dusts. It could be very annoying to see them after you put everything back.
[G Tablet General] bittrix:
:eek: Again, I would

not

recommend using Rain-X to treat the

inside

surfaces of either the LCD panel or the touch panel. a dry, clean microfiber cloth should lift any dust, hairs or surface film. The glass on the LCD panel is *very* delicate, so apply very little pressure if you clean it.
[G Tablet General] proengin:
I second - definitely no Rain-X or such on the inner surface or LCD panel, and be gentle too.
[G Tablet General] computerwiz_222:
I just tested the use of Rain-X as a finger print repellent and it works great! I posted about it at my website (link in my signature).
[G Tablet General] copperdawgnc:
wow

just rainexd my screen most impressed with the results.

I did several coats (as I do on the car)
[G Tablet General] treenuts:
Doing several coats must be the key... I only applied one coat after a thorough cleaning and although it looked and felt great a week ago, at this point it's back to the same old smudgefest!
[G Tablet General] JohnShaft69:
worx great!

Just did this with 2 coats, and it is like a new tablet!

its worth noting how much more responsive the surface is also.

Thanx guys!!:)
[G Tablet General] mdamron2@gmail.com:
holy crap. it works. im going to do this on my gtab and elocity
[G Tablet General] kodakeos:
Guess Ill try thing tonight - the fingerprints were worse on this than my Archos but man, both are pretty terrible compared to the Gorilla glass on my X
[G Tablet General] MisterKrispy:
2 coats here and it feels great. Very happy with the results.
[G Tablet General] GeeVee628:
Alright, alright. So I tried rain-x. I have to say it definitely reduces finger smudges. Plus the response has also improved.:cool:

Side note: Aaron thanks for carbon fiber backing for the grab. I plan to order mine soon...:D
[G Tablet General] XANAVirus:
I also tried Rain-X. Obviously, the best thing I ever did because there are no finger smudges anymore and after I use it there still isn't any. :)

I had to have someone else put it on the screen for me, though, but that's a different story.

Whoever thought it up to do that is great!

I wonder, will I have to reapply it at a later time?
[G Tablet General] Jack Daddy:
is this the rain x for glass or plastic? I have both.

thanks :)
[G Tablet General] sanvara:
This is a good tip and I was going to do it until I saw g-tablet screen protectors for $12 with discount code. Would it be better to get one of the screen protectors or do people feel this rain x solution might be a better solution than a screen protector? (Obviously not for scratch protection but for screen clarity and smoothness of movement on the screen.)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=904814
[G Tablet General] bittrix:
Glass. The surface layer of the touch panel is a hardened silicate... More like glass than plastic.
[G Tablet General] MDMTahiti:
I RainXed my Gtablet and all I can say is frickingfandamtastic!
[G Tablet General] Prof-KOS:
I finally picked up the RainX and did this and holy crap, I can't believe the difference. :D
[G Tablet General] mcevokm:
Thanks!

Just Rain-X'd my G-Tab, incredible difference, I was really starting to hate touching the screen until now.
[G Tablet General] sykou:
FYI to all you rainXers out there. If in the future you do decide to put a screen protector on your g tab, you must thoroughly remove all rainx from the surface before doing so. Rainx will reduce the adhesion of the film significantly. Dont wanna get into whats safe to use or not cleaning is a must
[G Tablet General] tab_newbie:
Hi there,

Before I dothis to my nice little g tab, has anyone thought about health so far?

Seriously, that stuff really is toxic, does anyone know whether touching rainx all day might be of any harm for e.g. my kids?

thanks!
[G Tablet General] rcgabriel:
See my post back on page 2:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=10222012&postcount=12
[G Tablet General] bittrix:
Most of it is alcohols. It would be mildly toxic if you drank it from the bottle. The silanes would be non-toxic in liquid form, and the molecule-thick layer remaining after application wouldn't pose a threat to anyone. The pthalates in the black plastic case would be more dangerous from a relative-risk point of view.
[G Tablet General] thomasca:
I got to say, this was an awesome suggestion. Who would have thought that Rain-X would help the screen of this device so much?
[G Tablet General] tab_newbie:
Thanks! And sorry for mentioning it again. I had read the thread completely, but I guess it was just too late at night :)

So. let's rainx it...
[G Tablet General] SnakeManJayd:
Do you get rainx in Germany?

This seems like and awesome fix, we just don't have it in South Africa, what is it? Is there any other brands which have a similar product?

Thanks
[G Tablet General] insight3fl:
With all the positive comments here, are you successful users of Rain X suggesting to forgo a screen protector in favor of the RainX treatment? What about using it after you put on a screen protector; does it work on plastic?
[G Tablet General] sjmoreno:
then there's this...

While on my quest to lessen the fingerprint smears and smudges on our tablets, I stumbled upon this. I thought you all would love a chuckle.

Yes, I would be embarrassed to use this in public. I may have to stick to the RainX solution until a more long term solution is discovered.

http://techbuz.net/2010/10/new-finger-cover-to-use-touchscreen-cell-phone/
[G Tablet General] SnakeManJayd:
Finger condoms? Really?:p

Ah, they make me laugh. Those articles are annoying, the ones that say x has y times as many types of bacteria than a toilet seat. So what. The bacteria on a toilet seat will all be of the same type and would more likely be harmful than the ones on your hands that you transfer to your touch phone. There are much less less likely to be microbes associated with STD's on your touch screen than on the toilet seat, regardless of the number of types of microbes overall on either.

ha ha. Journalists love to try scare people...
[G Tablet General] rbadon:
My experinece with this screen protector is that it goes on very easy but there is quiet a bit of drag on the screen when swiping and resizing and also sctratches very easy. I took mine off after 2 days and it was very difficult to pull off I actually ruined it in the process. $12 wasted!
[G Tablet General] ketjr81:
thats unfortunate it didnt work out for you.

I got the Skinomi screen protector too, and its working great for me so far.

cuts down on the fingerprint problems quite a bit.

installed it yesterday and let it sit, been using it today with no problems.
[G Tablet General] csurfer:
Awesome. Makes a huge difference. Thanks for this info:D
[G Tablet General] copperdawgnc:
)

While still a bit extreme (not as bad as finger condoms:D)

I keep a bit of talc nearby when using by tablet to dust my finger tips like chalk for playing pool
[G Tablet General] snipestech:
Skinomi worked for me and reduced the fingerprints
[G Tablet General] sjmoreno:
Same for me. The Skinomi screen protector works great. Fingerprints are much less noticible and after a few days you can hardly tell there is even a protector on the screen. I highly recommend it.
[G Tablet General] MicroChip:
WOW!

I just wanted to reply to this thread and say AWESOME. I have the cloth that came with my iphone years ago (I have a droid now) which is great for polishing screens. I used that to make the G Tablet screen shine like new, mostly dry, with a few drops of water if something didn't come off. Then I used a RAIN-X wipe and swirled gently on the screen for a while and then let it dry to a haze. Then a soft cotton cloth with a little water, then dry, and then a polish with the iphone cloth again.

I can't seem to leave a fingerprint no matter how hard I try. So I just want to thank those of you who risked your tabs to see if this would work.

Thanks!

MC
[G Tablet General] ld2003:
I've had my gtablet for a week now I love the thing but I'm so hate fingerprint magnets. I look forward to trying this out. As said earlier thanks to everyone that risked tablets for this. \m/

EDIT- Tried the Rain X today and WOW big difference. I wonder how long it will last before another coating is needed.
[G Tablet General] vnbuddy2002:
Can someone give me a link to the working rain-x solution ? I bought a bottle ( spray type ), but it's not working. I still have the finger print magnet.

Thanks .
[G Tablet General] yabbas:
Ok ... done it to the Vega now.

Results - bloody impressive :) :) :)

NOBODY tell Rain-X of this discovery, soon as they catch on the price of the stuff would skyrocket, industry insiders may start using it too hehe ;) ;) ;)

It definitely doesn't work on plastics - the screenprotector on my Galaxy S looks worse.

Incidentally - one word of warning to add. I used a coloured microfibre lens cleaning cloth to apply RainX to the screen. I used a white lens cleaning cloth to buff it off. The white cloth was stained with the colour of the previous cloth. Whatever RainX does - it's strong and potent! I half wonder whether the isopropanol acted as a solvent (though I have used these with lens cleaning solution before without the same effect.)

Overall - do this!
[G Tablet General] ld2003:
Rain-X Original Glass Treatment (3.5 oz) type that into Amazon or whatever but that's what I used.
[G Tablet General] bittrix:
http://www.rainx.com/Products/Windshield_Treatment/Original.aspx

I used the 7oz bottle, the 3.5oz is the same thing. Others have had great results from the wipes.

And no, I don't work for them. I was looking for something to repel fingerprints and the simple silanes in rain-x were the first ting I thought of... But it only repels the water (sweat) part of the fingerprint, not the oils or the dirt - that's why I say that rain-x is a *significant* improvement, but only half a solution.

Rain-x seems to be effective for about 3-4 weeks, and would then need to be reapplied. It is self-cleaning, so there is no risk of build-up.

I have received a sample of what should be the *total* solution for fingerprint repelling - sweat, oils and dirt. Once I get an "end-user friendly" application method worked out I'll report back. This is new nano-scale science - very exciting for nerds like me :D
[G Tablet General] cbinks:
look forward to your update on the "total" solution!
[G Tablet General] linesma:
I am definitely going to try this and adjust the pixel count. Now to find a bottle of RainX on Okinawa.......

I look forward to your next solution! Viva la Nerds everywhere. We have to stick together!
[G Tablet General] SnakeManJayd:
How on earth are you going to get this right? The only thing I can think of is a biological like lipid bilayer that is hydrophilic on the outside to repel oils and hydrophobic in the middle to repel the water part.

But I don't even think that would work in practice.

I'm excited to hear if and how your solution works.
[G Tablet General] scsione889:
x2 Looking forward to finding out if this stuff is a good solution.
[G Tablet General] linesma:
Found some Rain-X here in Okinawa, and did the fix. Talk about a big difference. It feels better than my friends iPad. Thank you for this fix. I had used RainX on watch crystals before I would go out to the field or the rifle range, but I never thought of using it on a PC product. HMMM, I wonder if this would work on my Dell Studio XPS 16? It is one of the greatest fingerprint magnets I own.
[G Tablet General] taruross:
+1 on the Rain-X solution, and looking forward to hear more about the new product.
[G Tablet General] powercrazy:
This definitely works well - at least initially. I've put on two coats over the past few days and while it significantly cuts down on the number of fingerprints appearing on the unit I've noticed a slight 'rim' appearing around the edges on the glass where the glass meets the frame making me wonder if there is some kind of reaction potentially occurring with the frame. It wipes right off which has me also wondering if it is some kind of condensation/heat produced affect but its appearing along the bottom of the tablet (in landscape) where I wouldn't normally hold the device so I doubt its anything being caused by my hands.

Has anyone seen the same thing? But its still such an improvement overall that I'll keep using the rainx ;-)
[G Tablet General] arturyak:
Cool! It works. Bought 2 bottles in US. Brought them to Russia! Applied Rain-X not only to G tablet but on Nexus One also.
[G Tablet General] portudork:
Long time lurker. I tried this and it works great for the touch of the screen. It helps with the deepness of the fingerprints but doesn't stop them. Highly recommended.
[G Tablet General] kvrdave:
Thanks for this. I can't believe how much the fingerprints show on the Gtab. I'll fix this tonight.
[G Tablet General] vnbuddy2002:
hmm -- That was exactly what I bought ... after a few hours, things are back the way it was. I've coated twice.
[G Tablet General] Ironsl8:
I didn't have any Rain-X handy, so I thought I'd try the 'Invisible Glass' by Stoner I had in the car.

It works great! Just spray a little dab on a dry cotton cloth and wipe screen.

Going on 3+ hours, no fingerprints! May not last as long as Rain-X, but it's a major improvement in stopping the smudges & prints.
[G Tablet General] edirector:
First the tech world has ipad on death watch. Second it is like comparing apples to oranges. Any one of us could have bought a ipad but we didn't because it didn't offer enough in tech treats. Apple is Hardly the standard with all the flaws and security holes in their products. Mainly the closed architecture. ALong with the small market share for over twenty five years in business.
[G Tablet General] debh945:
And this has to do with the fingerprint problem how?
[G Tablet General] vnbuddy2002:
I am quite interested in its anti-smudges feature. Rain-X might prevents finger-prints but after a few hours of usages. Smudges are all over places. Let me know if this will last for sometimes.
[G Tablet General] TexanFW:
I have been using RainX on mine for over a month now. Well today the neighbors cat showed up at my door with a litter of the ugliest damn kittens you have ever seen and my dog has a embarrassed look on his face.
[G Tablet General] Ironsl8:
Sorry for the late response, can't post from work.

A day later, no smudges but slight fingerprints, not noticeable unless looking for them.

Overall I'm very impressed and happy with the results. I'll probably recoat it again to keep it looking nice.
[G Tablet General] jasturbo02:
The screen on the G-tab is plastic and the alcohols in Rain-X will eventually cause it to haze up and become brittle. I would suggest a wax type of product which won't dry out the acrylic screen. Brasso has a new product called Brasso Gadget Polish that should work well. You could also get some plastic spray from a window tinting business that is used to lubricate and prevent scratches on window tinting while staying optically clear. I would avoid platic polishes at the autoparts store as they may contain abrasives. Hope this helps someone..
[G Tablet General] manikin13:
Unfortunately you have the facts wrong. The touch screen is actually glass as some people who have unfortunately found out by breaking it. The back is plastic. The rainx solution actually works very well till it wears out, at which time you re apply.

:)
[G Tablet General] majgi1:
I work for a Car Dealership here in MN and we use a product for windshield treatment called Crystal fusion, i have applied to countless phones and now a Gtab lol, it fills all the pits and valleys in the glass and strengthens it 5x the product was first developed for jet fighter windshield's in WWII, i have 1st hand experience with how good it works i had a friend drop thier BB Storm from maybe 1.5 fts from the ground and the screen shattered i had my old storm in a drawer at work so i took it over my head and dropped it screen did not crack chip or scratch, the product is amazing
[G Tablet General] jasturbo02:
Actually you have the facts wrong. The top most layer is acrylic which = plastic. It feels like plastic, scratches like plastic, because it is plastic. I wish it were glass. Either case I think the Brasso Gadget Polish would be the optimal choice since it was designed for this specifically. Anywho... to each his own...
[G Tablet General] s14tam:
I assume no one here is using a screen protector?
[G Tablet General] cardwell1345:
used rainx and woeks great, still has some prints but not as may