Tempered Glass

Adhesive, Privacy & Matte — what buyers check (Tempered Glass)

Full-glue sheets avoid the rainbow patches and lifted edges that partial-glue film develops after a few weeks of pocket use. A full-adhesive sheet and an edge-only sheet look identical in the box; the difference only shows up weeks later as rainbow patches. Oleophobic coating wears from the centre outward, so coating durability is judged on a used sheet, not a fresh one. Tempered Glass tooling is retained, which makes reorders an exact repeat rather than a fresh cut.

Coating life is judged on a used sheet, not a shelf sample — a distinction most price-only suppliers would rather not discuss.

Specs and checks that matter

• Finishes: Clear for the brightest image, matte for glare and prints, privacy for a narrowed viewing angle
• Coating: An oleophobic layer handles fingerprints, and its durability is judged on a used sheet
• Thickness: 0.33 mm is the usual flush fit; a thicker sheet trades profile for impact resistance
• Hardness: 9H is a claim; real durability rests on the tempering process and the edge polish
• Adhesive: Full-coverage adhesive avoids the rainbow patches and lifting that edge-only glue develops

Buyer questions

Why do customers get bubbles?

Nearly always trapped dust rather than a bad sheet, which is what the install kit is for.

Is the glass case-friendly?

Yes, it is sized to clear the lip on a fitted case, so a cover will not push the edge up.

Privacy, matte or clear — which do I stock?

Privacy for offices and travel, matte for gaming and outdoor use, clear for the brightest picture — most ranges carry all three.

Can you cut for an older model?

Yes — tooling for older models is often retained, so send the list and we confirm what is still on file.

Related in this range

• back covers
• small parts
• camera modules
• All tempered glass