Screen protectors

[bravo14]

When I first got the 4/536 I had some old iPhone 4 screen protectors. I have had them on for years on both units. When I send them off to have the RTC replaced the units come back with them on the screen still. Since I got the sds100 Mon I decided to put a iPhone 4 screen protector on. Has any one else done that to your scanners or radios?

 

[K9JLR]

I did my sds100 2 days ago. I just used an unused screen protector designed for an old phone and cut it to size.

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[SCPD]

Helicopter tape works good for scanners and Carbon bike frames

 

[krokus]

Helicopter tape works good for scanners and Carbon bike frames

What are you calling helicopter tape?

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[K2KOH]

https://www.amazon.com/ISC-Helicopter-OG-Surface-Guard-Tape/dp/B07BYM1FBP

 

[cellphone]

For all my portable radios, I just use any smart phone screen protector that I have lying around, and cut it to size with an xacto knife. If I don't have any extras lying around then I will find something on Amazon or eBay. You can get multipacks for around $1 that will last for years.

 

[jeffhochberg]

I just ordered custom screen protectors from a company called BestSkinsEver.com. Someone recommended them on a Facebook forum.

I measured the dimensions of the displays on my SDS100 and BCD436HP and placed an order for them over the weekend.

Based on the tracking details, I should have them later today (Thursday).

I’ll follow up via this thread once I have them in hand to let you know if it was a worthwhile effort and will share the dimensions I provided once I’m able to confirm my measurements are accurate!


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[Peerlessk]

Please post your results . I to am interested in screen protection for the sds100

 

[jeffhochberg]

I received the custom screen protectors earlier today. I’m very impressed!

They are not the traditional sticky-backed screen protectors. Instead you install them with a solution of mild soapy water.

There are a couple of things I’m not 100% satisfied with that I want to clear up with their support team so I give you the most accurate measurements. I just opened a support case and should get a response back tomorrow.

You’ll see my concern in the screenshots for the BCD436HP. I want to see it’s possible to get better measurements for the corners.

In the meantime, here’s what they look like!

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[jeffhochberg]

One point I forgot to make in my last post...the air bubbles in this type of screen protector will disappear over the course of a few days as the solution dries.


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[seth21w]

I just cut a rectangle out of my tablet screen protectors i got from walmart for 3 dollars, it just peel n stick no glue you cant even tell i have one on it. Clear

 

[jeffhochberg]

I tried that approach first. The optical quality of the film was awful and unfortunately my hands shake a lot so I had a difficult time cutting it to fit in a manner in which I was happy with.

The custom cut film is of much higher quality optically and fits perfectly.

I personally prefer the matte finish due to it being less reflective.


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[jfr]

Hi Jeff,
Once you have everything worked out, can you post the dimensions for each unit here? Thanks!

-JR

 

[03msc]

Is it not recessed enough to protect it? I know on the 436 it was not - it was at the surface and even 'rounded' outward slightly - but the SDS100 looks like it's recessed and would be protected.

 

[jonwienke]

The SDS100 screen is very slightly recessed, maybe 1-2 tenths of a millimeter. It's also a rectangle, unlike the 436, which is a trapezoid with the corners chopped and rounded.

 

[jeffhochberg]

Attached is the order confirmation for the screen protectors I purchased for my BCD436HP and SDS100.

I ordered them with the matte finish but you can get glossy as well.

The link to place the order is:

https://www.bestskinsever.com

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[jfr]

Thanks!!

 

[abqscan]

I ordered an Invisible Shield screen protector from Ebay for an old smartphone (Samsung Exhilarate) that is no longer made. It was a whopping $2. I used a new razor blade to trim the sides and it looks great.