(Bubble free and) dry application

English translation: anti-bubble and dry-application method

21:08 Jul 17, 2014
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Marketing - Telecom(munications) / An Ad. A Description of a Screen Protection for a Smartphone
English term or phrase: (Bubble free and) dry application
My regular Russian client asked me for a favour: to proofread his small ad: a description of a screen protection for a smartphone (He translated it himself)

Bubble free and dry application makes it really easy to install and remove for washing.

Is it correct to use the word "application" in this case? Might be "applying"? And what about "dry application"? Is it correct?

Thank you in advance for your help.
Natalia Volkova
Russian Federation
Selected answer:anti-bubble and dry-application method
Explanation:
Your suggestion is fine, though I think it's more common to see 'dry-apply/install/mount/application screen protector', but here's another suggestion.

Most dry-application protectors will let you carefully lift them off the phone and take care of misalignment and dust particles before trying again. Some even come with an electrostatic paper band to help you get rid of annoying dust.

http://www.phonearena.com/news/PET-TPU-or-Tempered-Glass--al...



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Note added at 1 hr (2014-07-17 23:02:19 GMT)
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Dry vs Wet Mount

There are two methods for installing a screen protector - dry and wet. The method is usually specified on the box.

PET, TPU, or Tempered Glass – all you need to know to choose a screen protector
The dry method keeps the protector glued to the screen with static electricity. There's no adhesive involved, and the application is very straightforward. In short, you're supposed to enter a dust-free environment (either outside, or in your humid bathroom, preferably naked to prevent dust specs from your clothes), clean your phone thoroughly, align the protector and apply it. After a few tries, you will end up with near-perfect results. You don't have only one shot at this. Most dry-application protectors will let you carefully lift them off the phone and take care of misalignment and dust particles before trying again. Some even come with an electrostatic paper band to help you get rid of annoying dust.

PET, TPU, or Tempered Glass – all you need to know to choose a screen protector
The wet application method works by spraying liquid on the underside of the screen protector. It's a convoluted and awkward ordeal. You're tasked with the very precise placement of a thin, wet sheet of plastic - quite frustrating, because the liquid adds weight and gets the protector folding and dancing in every direction but the right one. Allegedly, wet protectors are easier to place without forming air bubbles or trapping dust, and are more resistant to peeling.

http://www.phonearena.com/news/PET-TPU-or-Tempered-Glass--al...

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Note added at 2 hrs (2014-07-17 23:22:42 GMT)
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I would use 'dry-application method' but there seem to be a great many ways of putting it and someone else might come up with a better suggestion ;-)
Selected response from:

Helena Chavarria
Spain
Local time: 18:23
Grading comment
Thank you, Helena!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



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(bubble free and) dry application
anti-bubble and dry-application method


Explanation:
Your suggestion is fine, though I think it's more common to see 'dry-apply/install/mount/application screen protector', but here's another suggestion.

Most dry-application protectors will let you carefully lift them off the phone and take care of misalignment and dust particles before trying again. Some even come with an electrostatic paper band to help you get rid of annoying dust.

http://www.phonearena.com/news/PET-TPU-or-Tempered-Glass--al...



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Note added at 1 hr (2014-07-17 23:02:19 GMT)
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Dry vs Wet Mount

There are two methods for installing a screen protector - dry and wet. The method is usually specified on the box.

PET, TPU, or Tempered Glass – all you need to know to choose a screen protector
The dry method keeps the protector glued to the screen with static electricity. There's no adhesive involved, and the application is very straightforward. In short, you're supposed to enter a dust-free environment (either outside, or in your humid bathroom, preferably naked to prevent dust specs from your clothes), clean your phone thoroughly, align the protector and apply it. After a few tries, you will end up with near-perfect results. You don't have only one shot at this. Most dry-application protectors will let you carefully lift them off the phone and take care of misalignment and dust particles before trying again. Some even come with an electrostatic paper band to help you get rid of annoying dust.

PET, TPU, or Tempered Glass – all you need to know to choose a screen protector
The wet application method works by spraying liquid on the underside of the screen protector. It's a convoluted and awkward ordeal. You're tasked with the very precise placement of a thin, wet sheet of plastic - quite frustrating, because the liquid adds weight and gets the protector folding and dancing in every direction but the right one. Allegedly, wet protectors are easier to place without forming air bubbles or trapping dust, and are more resistant to peeling.

http://www.phonearena.com/news/PET-TPU-or-Tempered-Glass--al...

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Note added at 2 hrs (2014-07-17 23:22:42 GMT)
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I would use 'dry-application method' but there seem to be a great many ways of putting it and someone else might come up with a better suggestion ;-)

Helena Chavarria
Spain
Local time: 18:23
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 8
Grading comment
Thank you, Helena!
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thank you, Helena. So dry-application method or dry-mount method will be all right to use in the description?

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