Okay, so I am a little late in the game here, but here was my experience. First touch screen device for me of any kind, and I ordered the Phantom skinz after reading reviews and going against the Zagg because of others talking about the stickiness or orange peel look. So, got my Phantom Skinz delivered. Followed instructions in package, warm water (not cold or hot to the touch) and a drop of baby soap. My instructions said "baby" soap, and we have a 2 year old, so I happen to have a bottle of Johnsons Baby soap, so that is what I used. Put in one drop, let it sit a minute, dipped the protector in, and then I actually shook it off really well with a few hard flicks, to get most of the water off, then applied by lining up the bottom of the shield and phone, making sure the cut out for the track ball lined up, then rolled it up from there. Went on perfectly. Then I used the card, and squeegeed the excess out to the edges (away from the track ball and speaker at the top) Took me a few minutes with the squeegee, pressed down somewhat firmly. Ten minutes later, you can't even tell it is there. The top edges looked a little wavy until the next morning. Now, you won't even know it is there unless I told you, pefectly clear, no haze, no bubbles, looks like a standard DI with no protector on it. So, yes, you should be able to achieve the same result. If yours it not looking right after 24 hours, I would say re-apply, it should be crystal clear. In other words, don't be satisfied with it until you get it looking the way you want it to, I know it is possible. Hope this helps.