How to Restick a Screen Protector?

restick a glass screen protector

Updated: August 18, 2023

Did you install the screen protector wrong? Perhaps you want to remove the screen protector glass to clean it? There are various reasons why you may need to restick a screen protector. Let’s take a look at how to reinstall the screen protector without losing its protective properties.

How to Remove Tempered Glass Screen Protector

Before starting the procedure, prepare a workplace. Carry out a wet cleaning to remove dust in the air as much as possible. Prepare cleaning agents, adhesive tape, and wooden sticks for glass removal. If possible, use thin rubber gloves to avoid accidentally leaving prints on the clean surface of glass or film. Also, remove the case or bumper from the phone beforehand so that there is no interference with removing and reinstalling the tempered glass.

Follow the instruction to get a screen protector to restick.

step 1

Lift the glass

Using a wooden stick or toothpick, pull the edge of the tempered glass and lift it gently. Start at the wide edge, gradually pulling the glass over from the ends. If you start with the end faces, the glass may break.

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Remove the glass

Carefully remove the tempered glass screen protector and place it in a clean place with the adhesive base facing upwards.

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Restick the glass

Now you can restick the screen protector. Put the screen protector back in place. Act in the same way as you did when you first installed the screen protector.

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Install tempered glass.

When installing tempered glass, try to install it evenly and avoid air bubbles. If you notice that the screen protector is set to the wrong position, interrupt the installation, remove the glass and install it again. Read also How to make a screen protector sticky again.

To prevent glass breakage, hold the non-glued edge 1-3 cm above the screen.

What kind of glue is used on a screen protector?

Most tempered glass and protective films use silicone, possibly glycerin and other additives. You can find this adhesive on the market in the form of a gel. The gel is sold in small containers and is designed to restore the adhesive coating around the edges of the glass or film. Once applied, the gel pushes air out under the glass or film. It is often necessary to perform several such procedures, and sometimes repeated after 1-2 weeks.

Better and better fix the glass helps UV adhesive. UV adhesive comes with 3D tempered glass. After applying the UV adhesive and installing the glass, you need to shine a UV lamp evenly over the entire area of the glass. The UV light will harden the adhesive and hold the tempered glass firmly in place. You can find containers of UV adhesive or a set of tempered glass and UV adhesive for installation.

Is Super Glue safe for phone screen?

It is better not to use super glue to repair or replace the screen module. For fixing the screen module it is better to use specialized silicone glue B7000. This adhesive is made on the basis of epoxy resin. After curing, B7000 works like double-sided adhesive tape. It creates a strong and reliable airtight connection. And if necessary, the screen module can be easily removed for replacement without damaging the phone.

If you want to fix the tempered glass, then it’s better to use UV adhesive. This UV adhesive hardens when exposed to ultraviolet light. Once the UV adhesive hardens, the tempered glass will be firmly fixed around the entire circumference. And if you need to replace the tempered glass, then just warm the tempered glass a little with a hair dryer, and then the glass is easy to remove.

Video instruction

Conclusion

The article describes in detail how to restick a glass screen protector. The instructions will be useful if the glass is glued unevenly or there is dust under the protective surface, and cleaning is required.

What kind of questions do you have? Leave messages in the comments under the article.

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FAQ

Can I clean the screen protector with alcohol?

Yes. You should wet a lint-free cloth and wipe the glass. Then wipe with a dry cloth to remove alcohol and divorce residues.

How to get rid of dust or hair under screen protector?

It is necessary to remove the tempered glass and remove the garbage. To remove dust or hair that has stuck to the silicone base of the glass, use office tape.

Can you reuse a tempered glass screen protector?

Yes, if the glass is not damaged and the silicone base is not broken.

How to remove broken tempered glass?

It is necessary to glue adhesive tape to the tempered glass, and then gradually remove the glass with a wooden toothpick.

What to do if it is not sticking from a corner?

There are specialized gels on sale, which allow to restore an adhesive layer of glass. It is also worth trying to better degrease the corner where the glass does not stick.

Can I clean the inside of my screen protector?

Yes. For example, with the help of duct tape.

Can you reattach a glass screen protector?

You can reattach a glass screen protector as long as there are no chips or cracks in the glass. Also, the adhesive side must be free of dust and debris. If the adhesive layer is damaged, you must apply a silicone-based adhesive base before reattaching the tempered glass. Do not use superglue or cyanoacrylate adhesive. Because superglue will cause damage to the screen when you need to remove the protective glass.

Will superglue stick to glass?

Superglue can stick to glass. However, superglue should not be used to fix tempered glass or film. Such glue is not designed for fixing, and it can also damage the phone screen. To fix the tempered glass, it is better to use UV glue or silicone-based glue.

How do you fix a peeling screen protector?

You can use UV adhesive. To do this, you need to remove the tempered glass. Then clean the screen and apply the UV adhesive. Then put the tempered glass to the screen and wipe off the rest of the squeezed out UV glue. Then shine the UV lamp evenly on the screen to fix the glass.

How can I make my screen protector stick again?

You need to remove dust and debris from the phone’s screen. Also carefully clean the sticky side of the glass. You should use a UV adhesive to fix the tempered glass to fix it firmly.

Can you reinstall a screen protector?

You can reinstall the tempered glass several times as long as the adhesive backing is not damaged. Once the adhesive layer is damaged, you can clean the adhesive coating and reuse the tempered glass. The best way to fix the glass is to use a UV adhesive to fix the tempered glass.

What kind of glue is used on a screen protector?

Silicone is usually used in combination with glycerin or other additives. Only UV glue is used on 3D glasses with curved edges. This is because curved glass cannot be bonded with common flat glass adhesives.

How do you reapply a screen protector without bubbles?

Before installing the glass or film, it is important to do a wet cleaning. You will need to remove as much dust as possible. When installing the glass or film, it is important to thoroughly clean the screen, as well as to prevent dust from getting on the screen. It is best to use Guide stickers to remove dust. Stickers often come with the glass or film. A large sticker will help collect any dust and debris. Also, during the installation of the glass or film, you need to evenly and carefully remove the air beneath the glass or film.

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I am the author of articles, reviews and videos on the YouTube channel of Androidncomp.com. I have been testing various electronic devices, mobile games and Android applications since 2012.

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