b smith Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Have a new gps and do not want to get the lens scratched up, what should I put on it? Quote Link to comment
+embra Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Invisibleshield good. I used to buy from StrongEngineering, replacing the protectors every siz months or so. I decided to just put the Invisibleshield on once instead. It's about the same amount of money. Quote Link to comment
+Sputnik 57 Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 I liked the invisible shield so well on my 60C that I got one from my iPod and Treo too. They are great. Quote Link to comment
+ArtieD Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 I got one on my 60 CSx and it works and looks great! Quote Link to comment
+AlohaMatt Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Invisible shield is awesome!!! I have had one on my Vista Cx and it went up against some old, sharp bamboo in Cambodia. Two small scratches on the film but didn't rip the protector or get through. I was actually shocked it scratched the film. It has been bombproof in every other situation. I'm going to test out their lifetime replacement guarantee and replace the scratched film. I tried a different protector before I got this one and it was horrible. It kept peeling off. Aloha Quote Link to comment
Fishysdad Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 I give invisibleshield a thumbs up also. However, be aware it will not protect against everything. I have replaced mine twice ($3 each time). The first time it saved my 60 Cx from what I'm sure would have been a very nasty scratch. Instead, my GPSr was unscathed. The second time I was not as lucky. I put my GPSr in the glove box and the next day there was a gouge right in the middle of my screen. It must have been pressed against something.. it was a sad day. Anyway, even though I got a small a scratch in the middle of my screen I'm certain it would have been much worse without the invisibleshield. I still recommend it. Quote Link to comment
Fishysdad Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 One other thing about invisibleshield... I was kayaking and had my GPSr in a neoprene case (floats better that way). Well the neoprene case has clear vinyl over the screen. Believe it or not my GPSr got a little wet. Long story short... Clear vinyl, water and invisible shield really really like each other. After things dried out the vinyl was stuck pretty good to the invisibleshield. It took some effort, but I got things apart. I didn't think of it at the time, but I bet rewetting the stuck part may have helped get them apart. My neoprene case no longer has clear vinyl. Quote Link to comment
+Thorminator Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Jupps, used a InvisibleShield from shiledzone.com and I love it! Even covered some of the scratches the GPS had before. Have started recomending it to others as well. Quote Link to comment
GreatCanadian Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 I have the invisible shield on my gps as well. However, i didn't do the best job in the world of applying it!! How difficult is it to remove and reapply, keeping in mind that it has been on for a couple of months, and i am also out of the spray solution. Quote Link to comment
+Sputnik 57 Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 The spray solution is highly overrated, IMHO. Put a drop of dishwashing liquid in a cup of lukewarm water, wet thoroughly, and you should be fine. Shield zone used to ship their invisible shields without the spray, and told users to use this method. There was no where near enough spray to get the shield on my Treo (I got the full body case). I never even used the spray. Just went straight to the soapy water method. Quote Link to comment
-Oz- Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I have one for my gps, my ipod, and a canon camera with that huge screen. So far all so good and I've dropped dented, run into, slide along rocks, dropped down ski slopes, etc. Quote Link to comment
Fishysdad Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 How difficult is it to remove and reapply, I wouldn't say it is easy, but it is very do-able. Both times I removed it I was not concerned with reapplying it. The things I noticed was that the backside is sticky and will take finger prints pretty easily, so make sure you got clean hands. Also, you have to pull fairly hard to get it off which will distort it a little but it will regain its shape... you may have to let it rest a few minutes before reapplying. Have the solution described above by Sputnik 57 handy and use it liberally for both removing and reapplying. Quote Link to comment
QuigleyJones Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Oh, I just got an email from shieldzone.com saying they are taking 20% off right now. Quote Link to comment
+SimonTuffGuy Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Was there a discount code with that? I just went to order for my 60CSx, my Nikon D50 camera and my Palm and it's giving a total price without a 20% discount. Quote Link to comment
+SimonTuffGuy Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Ahh... Found it... Go to http://www.shieldzone.com/rocky.html for that deal Quote Link to comment
+Argus2 Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 (edited) I was always worried about scratching the large screen on my eXplorist XL. I tried cheap PDA protective sheets but they weren't very clear and eventually peeled off. When I came across the invisible SHIELD from ShieldZone, I thought I'd try it. Great product. Easy to install and fits perfect. Although I've only slightly marked the shield surface on a couple of occassions, the marks have disappeared. For the minor stuff, it seems to have "self-healing" capabilities. Today ( 3 months later) it looks as good as the day I put it on. The $11.00 (plus shipping) wasn't much for the peace of mind it brings. Edited March 11, 2007 by Argus2 Quote Link to comment
+Centex Trekker Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 I just ordered one for my 76CSx, iPod video, and Palm LifeDrive. I couldn't find one for my DeLorme Earthmate GPS PN-20. Quote Link to comment
QuigleyJones Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 You can always order a custom size Quote Link to comment
+SimonTuffGuy Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Mine should be in on Thursday. Quote Link to comment
+redcoyote12 Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Love the product and the company. I got one for my PSP that had some weird lines on it, and they replaced it no questions asked. Worth every penny. If you carry your GPSr in your pocket with keys or something and you'll end up hating yourself if you don't have a shield. Good advice about the dish soap, I also had better luck with that then with the spray. Just make sure there is NOTHING on the screen when you apply it, no dust, prints, etc. or you'll be looking at them for life. My 2 cents Quote Link to comment
+The Cheeseheads Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 (edited) I got mine yesterday. I used the included spray and it went on without a hitch. It looks great! Edit: Now I remember where I had heard of this before... The Daily Giz Wiz podcast! Edited March 16, 2007 by The Cheeseheads Quote Link to comment
+Always & Forever 5 Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Does anyone out there have one for a 60Csx? If so, how do you like it? I'm thinking about getting one for mine. Quote Link to comment
+ArtieD Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Does anyone out there have one for a 60Csx? If so, how do you like it? I'm thinking about getting one for mine. I have one on my 60CSx...looks and works great! Quote Link to comment
+Always & Forever 5 Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 I have one on my 60CSx...looks and works great! Good enough testimonial for me! I'm ordering mine today! Thanks! Quote Link to comment
+The Cheeseheads Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Does anyone out there have one for a 60Csx? If so, how do you like it? I'm thinking about getting one for mine. That's the one I have. It's cut to fit to fit the screen, and even has that wavy shape on the bottom where the IN/OUT buttons are. Unlike some PDA screen covers I've used in the past, I can barely tell it's there. Quote Link to comment
+Thrak Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 My first GPSr was a GPSMAP 76CS. I put an InvisibleSHIELD on it. Shortly after that I put a HUGE scratch down the middle of the screen. The shield was toast but my screen was fine. I've got one on my newer 76CSx and I even have one on my watch. This thing is wonderful and I've been recommending it to folks since late 2005. At one point they contacted me regarding a post I had made in these forums and asked permission to use it on their web site as an "unsolicited testimonial". It's not there any more but it was on their site for quite a while. I simply can't say enough good things about this item. It not only saved my first unit from that horrible scratch that would have ruined the screen, it also protected my newer unit when I cleverly managed to fling it face down against the road and some gravel. Quote Link to comment
f5fstop Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 I have one on my 60Csx; also protectors on a Nikon D70 and D200 (top and rear screens), and D2X (both rear screens and top screen). From experiences with the cameras, hiking through places like Fiery Furnace (Arches NP), the Maze (Canyonlands), where clearances between the canyons is less than 1 foot, and the camera slides on the rock, the shields never allow a scratch to go through to the camera screen. I have replaced two rear screens, but if not for the shields, I would have replaced two rear LCS panels at a cost of well over $100 each. All are pre-cut, and install in minutes. I have used a small pair of tweezers to hold one side while fitting to the item. This prevents any fingerprints from showing through after install. Quote Link to comment
Oil Can Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Ahh... Found it... Go to http://www.shieldzone.com/rocky.html for that deal The site says they have free shipping. I was ordering a shield for my Garmin CSX and when it came time to pick out my shipping there is no option for free shipping. Am I doing something wrong? Maybe you dont get free shipping since your getting 20% off. Quote Link to comment
QuigleyJones Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 On one of the checkout pages it will ask you for the type of shipping, select free shipping. Quote Link to comment
Oil Can Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 OK, found it. Kind of hidden at the bottom of the page. Thank you Quote Link to comment
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