djrza786

Where does it go? I got some polarized film from garage1217 and it doesn't show on their website where to place it. Does it go on the front or the back of the LCD screen where it is white? Thanks for any help!

djrza786

I tried placing the film in front and behind the LCD to see if it would look like it's supposed to...and I wasn't getting the results I'm supposed to. I've never worked with polarized film so I'm sure I'm doing something wrong...any ideas???

krazyscion

the film goes in front of the screen...but u have to carefully remove the existing film on the screen

djrza786

Is the existing film on the front or back of the screen?

engifineer

The front. There are writeups on here for doing it.

You have to use a razor blade to very carefully work the film off the front of the lcd. Then, clean the glue off the best you can with a razor and some goo-gone (careful not to scratch it). Then apply the new film.

djrza786

Cool, thanks a lot! Engifineer...I sent you a pm about a DIY kit for my xB.

WAlterEgo

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r u doing these urself riz? theres ppl in the club that wants this done my friend!

djrza786

I am doing this myself...I just finished putting in all the resistors into the HVAC and this is all I got left. I'll probably have it done in a little bit, I haven't started doing it yet. Who else needs it done?

SquallLHeart

good luck on it!

fyi... an lcd does have two polarizing films.. and whichever you chose to remove is up to you..

djrza786

Which one is easier???

SquallLHeart

the front one is easier to access, but there's really not much of a difference

looks like everyone does the front one though.

djrza786

I just started working on it right now...I'm using a razor blade to separate the existing film from the glass, it sounds like it's breaking the glass though...

djrza786

LOL...just kidding, no breaking glass here...

djrza786

Dude, the hardest part is getting all the goo off the screen...

engifineer

The goo sucks... goo gone barely makes a dent. The trick is using goo gone plus a razor blade. Lay the blade down pretty flat and work it along the glass to remove the goo. Then use a tissue to wipe the rest off.

I actually have never been very impressed with goo gone.

djrza786

Yeah, I got my goo gone and a couple fresh blades here...just a little bit left

djrza786

So my next question is how do you adhere to film to the LCD screen? I thought when I peel the backing off the film it would be sticky...

SquallLHeart

where'd you get the film...? does it have an adhesive side?

if not.. lay it on and shoot... tape the sucker in if you really have to..

djrza786

I got it from garage1217 and it doesn't have an adhesive side. I think I might have to tape it on.

engifineer

I thought he sold the adhesive stuff? There will be a protective film on one side just to keep it from getting scratched when shipping. The other side should have an adhesive backing.