Comments on: iPhone 3GS Oleophobic Coating Wearing?

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:33:34 +0000

I have the same problem. My 3gs coating has worn off which is VERY likely not “highly unlikely” like the author claimed. It’s very possible since many of us use the phone obsessively. I called 2 local Apple stores non of them have even heard the word “oleophobic”. One didn’t even know the 3GS came with fingerprint preventive surface. As of now i have no solution yet. But with follow up research Im sure there is some sort of wax you can apply on it that’ll work. Maybe like a car wax or glass polish. Any ideas? ill test it on my phone. email me alex@thesystemto.com

By: SheiknetChris

SheiknetChris — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:51:16 +0000

sfditty: The manual entry is in “iPhone 3GS – Important Product Info and Safety Guide” on apple.com/support

By: Harold

Harold — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:29:17 +0000

Yeah I’ve had mine since June 24th and it doesn’t stop finger prints nearly as good as it did when I first got it. Now my hands have to be like really clean.

By: dman

dman — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:21:46 +0000

What you mean Apple products might not be perfect????

By: sfditty

sfditty — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:08:47 +0000

@Nat: I couldn't find a any reference to the coating in my 3GS manual, never mind a reference to it wearing off. Where is it in the manual?

I hope it lasts for a year, this is a big improvement over the 3G for those of us who go "commando".

By: Matt Sawyers

Matt Sawyers — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:54:58 +0000

@Icebike It was my pick od the week last week.

I personally don't use a screen protector - I don't see a need for one. Although I Did have one on my old iPhone obny to kill the glare.

I like the coating a lot especially since I tend to eat and mess with my iPhone at the same time.

By: GodKillzYou

GodKillzYou — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:41:43 +0000

Looks like an issue of not keeping it clean.

By: ermax18

ermax18 — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:25:49 +0000

Like Icebike said, coatings don’t last forever. I always get anti-glare coatings on my glasses and they really don’t lest that long unless your anal about using a microfiber cloth every time you clean them which isn’t practical if you ask me. For all we know this user put a acetone on a rag and wiped his screen with it. Apple doesn’t make invincible products despite all the Apple tax they charge. This coating is nothing more then a convenience that will not last for ever. No big deal.

By: Chobbs1

Chobbs1 — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:33:39 +0000

Looks like user abuse. Then the user is trying to make a big deal so that he can claim the phone is defective. That way apple will replace it. He did something to it and is not willing to take resposibility.

By: Bre Bre

Bre Bre — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:25:12 +0000

I agree with Jack dodson