removing plastic protector

[Huncowboy]

Has anyone tried to remove the plastic protector from the back? I have bought a used iphone 3G for our 3rd line. It is in good condition but the protector foil is pealing off arund the corners and makes it look horrible. I don't know which make the protector is. I have not used such a thingy on my original 3G that I still have and use.

I am afraid if I peal it off it will leave the sticky stuff on the back and since it is plastic I may not be able to clean it off.

[KabaModern]

Has anyone tried to remove the plastic protector from the back? I have bought a used iphone 3G for our 3rd line. It is in good condition but the protector foil is pealing off arund the corners and makes it look horrible. I don't know which make the protector is. I have not used such a thingy on my original 3G that I still have and use.

I am afraid if I peal it off it will leave the sticky stuff on the back and since it is plastic I may not be able to clean it off.

It sounds like it might be an Invisible Shield or something along those lines. They shouldn't leave any residue that you cannot remove. That would be HORRIBLE product development...

[Huncowboy]

If you love iPhone and you are really am iPhonegeek than do it. And if you do so than a put a protector immediately on it. Cause it will safe the phone from scratches and it is something which you don't want to be on iPhone. Do you?

What are you talking about?

[Huncowboy]

Don't remove the protector if possible protect iPHone in both side so that not only the back but also the front of your iPhone don't get scratched. And about cleaning the sticky off, you are right it will be hard to get cleaned.

Thanks! Any idea on how to get it off, and have you tried it before?

[mramay]

Try Goo Gone or WD40 for removal of sticky stuff. Put either on a paper towel and rub the sticky on the phone, don't spray directly onto the phone.

[Hawk]

Try Goo Gone or WD40 for removal of sticky stuff. Put either on a paper towel and rub the sticky on the phone, don't spray directly onto the phone.


If it is a skin, then just get a piece of tape, start at a corner and use the tape to lift it up. DO NOT USE GOO GONE OR WD40. Keep that crap away from the phone. Then just SLOWLY peel the skin off. Wipe it down with a micro-fiber cloth and you are good to go.

[mramay]

Gotta disagree - WD40, for example, makes a great remover of tape residue, but.... it should be kept away from cracks/crevices to keep it from entering the equipment as it might bring something inside I didn't want. Capillary action will pull it in if it's too heavy an application. I've used it on all manner of electronic equipment with no detrimental effects. If I thought WD40 might create a problem, I'll use a PDS cleaning spray, again on a cloth/paper towel to gently apply it. I've never seen WD40 or the PDS line damage plastic or electronics. As with most things, moderation is the key.

I did a test in the calibration lab one day and found 409 cleaner leaves a surprisingly conductive film behind, but WD40, Windex, and several other cleaning/lubricating solutions did not. I was the high frequency guy in the lab, calibrating the equipment from 400mhz to 21ghz. It was easy to kill the calibration with the wrong cleaner in the connectors!! I got very good cleaning things with isopropyl alcohol and distilled water.

Take care,
Mike

[Hawk]

Gotta disagree - WD40, for example, makes a great remover of tape residue, but.... it should be kept away from cracks/crevices to keep it from entering the equipment as it might bring something inside I didn't want. Capillary action will pull it in if it's too heavy an application. I've used it on all manner of electronic equipment with no detrimental effects. If I thought WD40 might create a problem, I'll use a PDS cleaning spray, again on a cloth/paper towel to gently apply it. I've never seen WD40 or the PDS line damage plastic or electronics. As with most things, moderation is the key.

I did a test in the calibration lab one day and found 409 cleaner leaves a surprisingly conductive film behind, but WD40, Windex, and several other cleaning/lubricating solutions did not. I was the high frequency guy in the lab, calibrating the equipment from 400mhz to 21ghz. It was easy to kill the calibration with the wrong cleaner in the connectors!! I got very good cleaning things with isopropyl alcohol and distilled water.

Take care,
Mike


You are missing the point. All skins come off without the need for chemical help. You use a piece of tape to start lifting a corner, then then you just slowly peel it off. There is absolutely no need for WD40 or any other solvent.

[mramay]

You are missing the point. All skins come off without the need for chemical help. You use a piece of tape to start lifting a corner, then then you just slowly peel it off. There is absolutely no need for WD40 or any other solvent.
True - tape will lift tape sticky.
I've seen people do strange things and some scotch tape or thin doublestick might not be unheard of and could use a little help to get the surface pristine.

Not a biggie.
Mike

[Huncowboy]

OK so I should be abel to just peal it off. Thanks for all the replies.

This is a phone that is for re-sale, and repair purposes and since I am not using a foil on my personal 3G I have no clue who was the manufacturer of the foil.

[Neo-Tech]

Sorry for hijacking the thread but what's the purpose of WD40?

[psylichon]

Sorry for hijacking the thread but what's the purpose of WD40?

It lubricates and protects metal parts. It can also remove rust and sticky things, but it is not something you want to be using on an iPhone.

[mramay]

The propellant (?) in WD40 does a great job dissolving fresh sticky tape residue so it can be wiped off, but leaves behind a slightly oily film. I use it to remove the sticky stuff, then use a cleaner to remove the oily film.