Steinheil Ultra Crystal screen protector install and review

[Garemlin]

Just arrived in the mail today. I must say I am really impressed with how fast it shipped considering it was just released on July 14th.

Package contents:
It comes with two screen protectors. That is it and that is all you need. It came packaged in a large envelope and sandwiched between two pieces of cardboard.

Installation:
Installation was a snap. Took a total of five minutes from package open to install complete. I installed mine in the bathroom with the shower running on hot to create a humid environment. This helps keep dust down. I cleaned my screen with a microfiber cloth and a few squirts of eyeglass cleaner. After that I cleaned it again. That is just the OCD in me. I laid the protector down on the screen to make sure it fit and to see what alignment would be before removing the protective film. Peeled part of the back film away and aligned it with the top and slowly applied it downward using a credit card to smooth it as I went. When application was done I used the credit card to smooth out the edges. Then I peeled the top protective layer off. Finished!!!

Results:
I must say that I am extremely impressed with these protectors. I have a regular Steinheil on my Droid and it was cut just very slightly big so it never laid flat on one corner. Not the case here. There is only a very slight gap at the top and bottom. When I say slight I mean hairline. Unless you look really close you can't even tell that a protector is installed. There are zero bubbles or raising. Clarity is unaffected. Touch is just slightly less smooth than bare glass but nothing that affects performance. And nowhere near anything like you get from went apply films.

Conclusion:
I highly recommend. Get over to SGP Store and order one now.

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EDIT:

Removal and Reinstallation:
Well the situation came up that I had to return my X for a new one. I know the regular Steinheil could be carefully removed and reapplied so I figured the same would apply for the Ultras. Well that is actually the case. Removed it from the first one and it went on the new one with zero issues. Just like it was a brand new protector.

This is what I did:
-Took a piece of scotch tape and ran it across the very bottom edge of the protector when looking at it in portrait mode. I left a tiny bit of overhang. I then too another piece and ran it straight down the middle of the protector from top to bottom leave about an inch overhang. Be sure to use good Scotch brand tape. Not that gummy generic junk. Then I gently pulled the top piece of tape back pulling the protector with it. Comes off with zero issues or residue. It was going to be sitting out for a few hours so I put it in a tupperware container with the lid on to prevent any dust. Then when I got home with the new phone I just held both ends of the tape and lined the protector up with the top edge and slowly laid it back down on the screen. I used a business card to smooth out any bubble as opposed to using a credit card which may scratch the protector. That is it. Good as new.


UPDATE:

Well I had to take back phone number two so obviously the Steinheil had to come off. Went back on phone number three just like it was brand new.

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[pacmantravis]

Nice, thanks! Ordered one of these on the 15th, hope to get it soon.

[bamfsig45]

Didn't order mine till yesterday so i wont get them till next week. Thanks for the review.

[LowNSlow]

I have one on order as well. How easy is it to wipe your prints off of it? I've used other brands in the past and it took a bit of effort after prints were caked on so to speak.

[BigN8ive]

I am not sure about this particular ultra crystal protector but for my droid I used the anti-fingerprint protector from steinheil. I loved it, I have one on the way for my x. It works for me because I am ocd about prints on my screen. It does have a little bit of a texture (almost matte finish) but the trade off for not having to wipe the screen is worth it to me.

[Garemlin]

I have one on order as well. How easy is it to wipe your prints off of it? I've used other brands in the past and it took a bit of effort after prints were caked on so to speak.

To be totally honest it is a little harder to get fingerprints off than the bare screen. But it is a fair trade-off IMO. Not like you have to scrub or anything. Just have a couple of micorfiber cloths handy. I have one in the car, one in the tour pak of my bike and one in the house.

[LowNSlow]

Sound good. I had to ask because there was a line in their product description about fingerprint removal. Just wanted to know if it was marketing or not.

[WcHorse]

You said you had a regular one on your Droid so how does the transparency differ between the two since the newer one is the Ultra Clear version? Also, from your pictures it does not appear to have any "orange peel effect" but can you notice any with your naked eye? Thanks.

[Garemlin]

You said you had a regular one on your Droid so how does the transparency differ between the two since the newer one is the Ultra Clear version? Also, from your pictures it does not appear to have any "orange peel effect" but can you notice any with your naked eye? Thanks.

Well in all honesty comparing the two is difficult because of the screen size difference. I just held them both side by side and they both look pretty much crystal clear. Can't say one is better than the other. Also you will not get orange peel with these because they are rigid. They are not like the soft films that Zagg, Ghost Armour, PhantomSkinz, etc all use. The orange peel effect with all of those usually comes from bad installation. It is usually caused from using the squeegee, dry, too much or with too much pressure to try to get bubble out. You will not get it with these because they apply dry.

[WcHorse]

Well in all honesty comparing the two is difficult because of the screen size difference. I just held them both side by side and they both look pretty much crystal clear. Can't say one is better than the other. Also you will not get orange peel with these because they are rigid. They are not like the soft films that Zagg, Ghost Armour, PhantomSkinz, etc all use. The orange peel effect with all of those usually comes from bad installation. It is usually caused from using the squeegee, dry, too much or with too much pressure to try to get bubble out. You will not get it with these because they apply dry.

Awesome. Thanks for your prompt reply.