LCD Protective Films

Comparison of anti-glare / matte film next to the original screen.
Monitor off - Larger Image	Anti-glare film applied to the left screen. - Larger Image
From the photos above you can see how the anti-glare film reduces the distinct reflections that the glass like surface creates (right side monitor). It is true that you do not get something for nothing, so the question is what is lost with the application of the anti-glare film? The answer is not clear in the photos above so if we look a little closer, we can see that with the anti-glare film some image contrast and some brightness (~10%) is lost. See close-up photo Thus the anti-glare films are not recommended for color critical applications. Our "AR" crystal clear film would be best for color critical situations but then the only benefit is the protection that the film offers.

Larger image These films adhere directly to the surface of your screen via a silicone resin layer, on the screen side of the film. To make a purchase or check quantity discount pricing,use the links in the left colunm.

Film Features: Silicone resin adhesion - No residue from glue or paste No color tint Removable if needed Direct impact protection H3 - Hard coat finish does not easily scratch Operation temperature: -30C to 75C (-22F to 167F) Good protection from the elements UV protection by 90% from 300nm~500nm Choose "crystal clear" for best visibility - 98% light transmittance Choose "anti-glare/matte" finish for glare reduction Glare Visual Our Crystal Clear (MXA) Film Gives You Invisible Screen Protection

Uses Include: Automotive navigation systems* Flat Panel Displays Laptop notebooks Touch screen displays* Tablet screens * GameBoy type displays ipods* Digital cameras Mobile phones Digital video camera PDA's Digi-frames Industrial touch screen devices* Sewing machine touch screens* * Thinner touch-screen MXT material recommended. These films have been noted to work well with Electromagnetic (active), Wacom digitizer devices, toughbooks laptops, PDA screens and many more.

Protect Your Screen from: Screen Cleaning Errors Surface Scratches Environment - Sand, Dirt and Dust Ink and Permanent Markers Finger Prints Screen protector films are available in many precut sizes or we will custom cut our films for you for a minimal $2.50*. See Custom Cut Category. This material will not need to be replaced often as the hardened outer surface provides outstanding scratch resistance. Under normal specification conditions replacement time is estimated to be 24 months plus. Your replacement time will vary based on usage, amount of abuse and your environmental factors. Our screen protection films adhere directly to the surface of the screen. Adhesion is provided by a silicon resin layer over the entire screen side surface of the film. There is no residue to this type of adhesion to clean up if the film is removed, nor will this adhesion layer harm your LCD. We have removed films after 18 months of use on a laptop without damage to the screen, in fact the screen looks as good as new. We recommended using a quality microfiber cloth and solution for cleaning your LCD protective film once installed. We have several such kits available. We offer precut size sheets for the most common size screens. There are hundreds screen sizes, so we do not have every size screen precut. We do offer cut-to-size films with instructions for cutting and mounting. Or we will cut them for you for a $2.50* fee per film. Protective film is easily cut to size. Simply measure, mark film and then cut to size using a rota-trim paper cutter or razor blade and straightedge. Clean the LCD with the microfiber cloth provided, remove the protective film backing and apply the film. Our installation video on YouTube The thicker .2mm material is easiest to apply bubble free and is recommended for larger applications such as flat screen TV's. These Films are for the most part manufactured of PET type materials.

Keep your LCD screens protected and looking like new! Most damage to Flat Panel/LCD screens come in the form of scratches or wear to the antiglare coating applied to the outermost surface. One type of anti-glare coating consists of thousands of microscopic transparent plastic balls fused into the polarizing surface.Because this coating is non-repairable, it is good reasoning to consider protecting your investment. It is no fun having to look at or through a scratched or worn screen. Another thing that we hear about is where people have used Windex on there screens and have partially removed the antiglare coating of the display. Avoid this by installing one of our protective films. These films and your other displays can be cleaned with our specialty screen cleaners. Each film order contains: Film One test / sample piece of film One microfiber cloth with each order Installation Instructions Options Include: Film Installation Kit (see below) Expedited Shipping Optional Film Installation Kit available during checkout, is sold with most larger films and is recommended if you do not have a good screen cleaning products available. This film installation kit includes: 1 - 11.25 x 9.25" microfiber screen cloth 1 - 2oz Photodon Ultra screen cleaner 1 - 2oz bottle of Anti-Stat solution 1 - Pair of latex-free rubber gloves 1 - Piece of Tacky Tape Custom Services Available: Film Installation Service: Send your monitor(s) or devices to us and we will install our films in our facility. Call for Pricing. Kits: LCD protective film makes a great add-on or accessory pack item. For OEM manufacturers of GPS, PDA other hand held devices we offer our films in kits. Lcd protective film custom cut to size in with a microfiber cloth and instructions for proper installation. Die Cutting is an option, we can provide for special shapes and sizes. Custom Cutting sizes up to 24.5"(62.0cm) vertical dimension x 48"(121.9 cm) horizontal dimension available, larger horizontal dimensions available from roll if not dimensioned vertically. Contact us For these or other custom services: call 847-377-1185 EST. 30 day guarantee!* *Film that has been installed or custom cut is not returnable.

Note:

• These films only work on flat screen type displays. They do not conform to the surface of older style curved CRT screens.


• These films are not brightness reduction films such as a neutral density filter might reduce brightness.


• The anti-glare type films are not recommended for color critical applications.


• These films do require some skill and patience to install. A clean dust free screen and a clean area to work in is important to ensure a proper installation. Our Film Installation Kit is recommended especially for larger film installations. This kit is available during checkout and is standard with some of our larger film sizes.


• Detailed instructions are included with each order, and we offer the Photodon installation / screen cleaning kit as an up sale, at a reduced price, to all persons purchasing film products. Look for this option during checkout.

Hello,I just received the LCD Protection Film for my Laptop with X-Brite display -a very reflective display. This is exactly what I needed; it created justenough of a matte finish to be able to view my display outside. Thanks for a great product and quick shipment! Kristopher

The terms "Anti-Glare", "Non-Glare" and matte finish are used interchangeably.

The terms "High Contrast" and "Crystal Clear" are used interchangeably.

Choose MXA (high contrast) or the MXT (antiglare) films for inking / touch screen applications.

Choose "crystal clear" for best visibility - >95% light transmittance

Choose "anti-glare" finish for glare reduction - >88% light transmittance.

See below for comparison photos of Non-Glare and Crystal Clear films.

To order: Select the correct film type or match your device brand from the Category links on the left side of the page. If your device / screen is not listed, select the next largest size from the "Universal / Standard Cut" link at the left, then specify the cut to size for custom cut during checkout. All films are normally in stock item that ships same day or next day. --- Film FAQ's

We currently have 5 film types:

Comparison / Film Proprieties

Film Type	Thickness	Adhesion	Anti-Glare Property's	Surface Hardness	Transmittance*
MXS	.009" (.228mm)	silicone resin	Good - Identical to MXT	> 3H	88%
MXT	.006" (.152mm)	silicone resin	Good - see photos below	~ 3H	~ 90%
RJ1	.006" (.152mm)	silicone resin	Non speckling - High Definition	> 3H	~ 93%
MXA	.006" (.152mm)	silicone resin	NA - Glossy	> 3H	> 95%
DSTCC	.005" (.127mm)	silicone resin	NA - Glossy	~ 3H	> 90%

--- Additional Film Type Comparison Chart (pdf)

* Transmittance the amount of light that will pass through this film. Note these are not neutral density filters, used to reduce the brightness of the screen.

Surface Reflectivity Comparison Photos:

MXA series High Contrast	MXT & MXS Anti-Glare / Matte	RJ1 series Anti-glare film

Glare Reduction Test

In this test we recorded the amount of Reflection of the films.

Inexpensive PDA film, no glare reduction		Glare diffusion MXT on Left - RJ1 on Right
Competitors digital camera LCD film, some glare reduction		Clarity shown using anti-glare film
Photodon film, good glare diffusion		Showing light diffusion with anti-glare film