Fix iPhone 3G back scratches!!

[TAEWING59]

http://www.radtech.us/Products/IceCreme.aspx#

this is supposed to remove all scratches from it... NOT the orginal iPhone just the 3G, also it fixes iPod scratches too! Im going to order this to fix the scratches/wear that my case created... then if i ever get the chance order an invisibleSHEILD from Zagg.com... has anyone used the invisibleSHEILD? does it work? is it worth it?

[MileHighRob]

What case are you using that has scratched your 3G?

[PapaST]

I have Zagg or BestSkinsEver on both my V1 and 3G phones... they both look brand new.

[Cart2579]

What case are you using that has scratched your 3G?


He's probably running around with a naked Iphone.

[ravman]

I would recommend the Bodyguardz over the Invisible shield.


http://www.radtech.us/Products/IceCreme.aspx#

this is supposed to remove all scratches from it... NOT the orginal iPhone just the 3G, also it fixes iPod scratches too! Im going to order this to fix the scratches/wear that my case created... then if i ever get the chance order an invisibleSHEILD from Zagg.com... has anyone used the invisibleSHEILD? does it work? is it worth it?

[thelarster]

TAEWING59 - Have you used this cream? I have a few minor scratches on the Apple and wasn't sure if this would help.

[mc751n]

I've used this way back when on my video ipod and the results are no where near what they claim to be. It might look better but you're still left feeling unsatisfied. I even had my ipod sent to them for them to "professionally" do it and it came back with swirl marks/scratches and still some light scratches.

[tbs]

I would recommend the Bodyguardz over the Invisible shield.

Can you elaborate on why you like the Bodyguardz better than invisibleSHIELD.

[TAEWING59]

I just ordered it... ill see if it works... its GARUNTEED to, if it doesnt send it back!

[ravman]

BG covers the iPhone more, it doesn't have that orange peel effect, it doesn't have that rubbery feeling, plus you get two guards with BG, you only get one with Invisible Shield. So if you mess up one, you have a second to use.

Plus Zagg (the makers of Invisible shield), has horrendous customer service.


Can you elaborate on why you like the Bodyguardz better than invisibleSHIELD.

[tbs]

BG covers the iPhone more, it doesn't have that orange peel effect, it doesn't have that rubbery feeling, plus you get two guards with BG, you only get one with Invisible Shield. So if you mess up one, you have a second to use.

Plus Zagg (the makers of Invisible shield), has horrendous customer service.

Thanks for the response. I put the invisibleSHIELD on my husband's iPhone and I know what you mean about the orange peel effect. I just ordered the BodyGuard for my iPhone. It will be interesting to compare the two.

[ravman]

You'll find the corners of the BG go down a lot easier also. Just don't get them too wet and they go down perfect first time. If you find they are too wet, use a hairdryer (cold setting) to dry them off, then they get all sticky again.


Thanks for the response. I put the invisibleSHIELD on my husband's iPhone and I know what you mean about the orange peel effect. I just ordered the BodyGuard for my iPhone. It will be interesting to compare the two.

[S-Man]

He's probably running around with a naked Iphone.

Running around naked with an iPhone might contribute to the frequency of scratches on one's back.
You have to trim a B's nails.:gasp:

[iconone]

Where can you buy the bodyguard other than the net. Like a best buy or frys?

[Witness]

Does this product work for clearing the scratches on the chrome?

[TAEWING59]

Does this product work for clearing the scratches on the chrome?

"Ice Creme allows you to expertly remove the scuffing, scratching and abrasion which tends to occur on highly polished acrylic, polycarbonate and bright (plated) metal panels"

So i think it does... just not the original iPhone backing

[iMeth]

invisibleshield is nice... my phone is naked but protected... love it. takes awhile to install but feels great to install.

[ravman]

Best Buy sell the Invisible Shield, but it's more expensive than buying it online. Bodyguardz has a section on their website, telling you where you can buy their product. But both companies sell their product cheaper via their own websites.



Where can you buy the bodyguard other than the net. Like a best buy or frys?

[stevetim]

I ordered and use the IS. Love it. However, I do find my self treating my phone a little more harshly than I would if I didn't have the shield on.

It took about a good week for all the leftover mini moisture bubbles to disappear, but once they did, it looks absolutely flawless.

[TAEWING59]

so has anyone used this?

[scudder]

Zagg really have terrible customer service and are rude! I ordered one on the 30th August and cancelled the same day using their website option to cancel. I had read poor reviews of their product and service so went with BG. Three days later I received an email from Zagg saying that because they had not received my cancellation before they had shipped my order I was unable to cancel. I could of course return it for a refund (not including my postal charges). now they sent it from ireland UK but I was expected to pay for a return to the USA... how unfair was that! So I tried applying it anyway as i had paid for it... result was terrible orange peel effect and corners that would not stick. Their response was that the orange peel effect was normal and part of the product material!!! Absolutely dreadful service and response times. Wasted £15 of my money. The Bodyguard looks and feels superb and I still have a spare and the pair cost less than the IS. Hate IS with a passion now and would not recomend them to ANYONE I liked

[mobilehavoc]

Who the hell cares? I have a 16Gb white that I only put a screen protector on, I don't ever plan on using a case. It's a phone...it's unbelievable what a cottage industry has grown over all these cases/skins...it's just a phone. Keep repeating that and you'll be fine.

I guess if you plan on keeping your iPhone 3g for another 3-4 years then I see protecting it, knowing me I'll be upgrading/getting something new almost yearly so why should I care?

[Bolty]

Who the hell cares? I have a 16Gb white that I only put a screen protector on, I don't ever plan on using a case. It's a phone...it's unbelievable what a cottage industry has grown over all these cases/skins...it's just a phone. Keep repeating that and you'll be fine.

I guess if you plan on keeping your iPhone 3g for another 3-4 years then I see protecting it, knowing me I'll be upgrading/getting something new almost yearly so why should I care?

It's just an EXPENSIVE phone! Why wouldn't you try to look after it?

This is the first phone that I've ever paid for since being on a contract after promising that I'd never pay because it's "just a phone" things are now a bit different, an iPhone isn't just a phone, it's a proper multiuse gadget and I for one would like to look after it!

[fasttoys]

I just ordered it... ill see if it works... its GARUNTEED to, if it doesnt send it back!

ScratchX for cars which removes swirls and fine scratches should work the same for the back of 3g iphones.

[S-Man]

Who the hell cares? I have a 16Gb white that I only put a screen protector on, I don't ever plan on using a case. It's a phone...it's unbelievable what a cottage industry has grown over all these cases/skins...it's just a phone. Keep repeating that and you'll be fine.

I guess if you plan on keeping your iPhone 3g for another 3-4 years then I see protecting it, knowing me I'll be upgrading/getting something new almost yearly so why should I care?

That's somewhat true...Think about it, what was the last phone that you kept for more than 2 years anyway? By then they're wearing out and breaking down, numbers rubbing off and screens discoloring etc. Phones were made to upgrade periodically.

That said, the only reason I keep a case mate on my phone is in case I drop it, I don't want the screen to shatter or anything else to break. The case mate provides pretty good protection against shock. Its just a shame that I have a white 3G and it now looks black because of my black Case Mate Signature case.

[S-Man]

ScratchX for cars which removes swirls and fine scratches should work the same for the back of 3g iphones.

You could also probably try Meguiar's Plast-X rubbing compound specially formulated for plastics and polycarbonate headlight lenses and stuff. It buffs the haze out of my headlights really well.

[cliffeman]

I have Ghost Armour on mine. (which is essentially the same as InvisibleSheild) I got put on for free. The guys working at the place i got it had some problems with their iPhone and i helped them re-jailbreak and unlock it on 2.0 (this way back in July). So they didn't charge me for it. :)

[wigwam_salesman]

He's probably running around with a naked Iphone.
Heaven forbid. Has anyone called CNN yet? I'm only asking because normally they are first with disaster stories.

[Cart2579]

Heaven forbid. Has anyone called CNN yet? I'm only asking because normally they are first with disaster stories.


I know this is why they make covers and cases. To protect the iphone. Granted their are some people out there that love to show off their phone, specially if they go the white 16GB model. Just to show, "ya, I paid extra for it" or "my phone is better than your phone" either way, if you don't want it to scratch......throw a case on it. Whether a thin protective film or a full on case, if you don't want to damage it cover it.

[wigwam_salesman]

I was being sarcastic. I have a 8gb black phone that is naked. I don't care if it gets scratched. If it gets too bad I will throw it out of a window and get a new one with my insurance. I really can't see the point of investing in an iphone (which let's face it has a main attraction of aesthetic appeal) and then wrapping it up in a very thick condom.

[tbs]

Thanks for the response. I put the invisibleSHIELD on my husband's iPhone and I know what you mean about the orange peel effect. I just ordered the BodyGuard for my iPhone. It will be interesting to compare the two.

Okay... so I got the BodyGuard and installed it on my iPhone 3G. It went on seamlessly. It does have a little orange peel but nothing like the invisibleSHIELD. The corners laid down with no problems and I have no air bubbles. I did have some for a day or so but that was it. I would highly recommend the BodyGuard over the invisibleSHIELD. You can hardly tell BodyGuard is installed on the iPhone. The bonus is you get 2 sets of skins. I put the invisibleSHIELD on my husband's iPhone and his silence button broke on of Sunday and he had to get a new iPhone so now I can install the extra shield on his.

p.s. I received the BodyGuard in a couple of days vs. invisibleSHIELD that took forever.

[tbs]

I guess if you plan on keeping your iPhone 3g for another 3-4 years then I see protecting it, knowing me I'll be upgrading/getting something new almost yearly so why should I care?

Exactly... When it's time to get that new phone you can sell your old phone on eBay for serious money since it won't have any scratches. That's what I did with my VZ Voyager. I sold it for pretty much what I paid for it.

[lild7hina]

i have a 16gb white 3g and i got the invisibleshield... took two days to ship out and a week to receive it.. the corners worked perfectly for me and was pretty good... except i dont think i aligned it very good on the bottom.. overall im satisfied with it but i noticed i slight discoloration on the edges of the invisibleshield