I just got my new dark dune Hamilton tote and applied pieces from an iPad screen protector to the hardware. Just wanted to share some pictures.
First, I attached a piece to the hardware on the front of the belt underneath where the lock hangs. You'll notice that I cut around the raised corner sections of the plate because the screen protector sits best on flat surfaces.
Second, I added pieces to the metal rod where the lock hangs. You'll notice the front and two side pieces. Sometimes the lock hangs from either the left or the right side of the rod, so I covered both sides. I tried to cover the curved corner, but couldn't get the screen protector piece sized correctly.
Third, I covered the top hook of the lock. You can see the edge of the screen protector pretty clearly in this picture. I also covered the back side of the lock to prevent scraping there, as well. It's hard to see the screen protector on the back of the lock, but it's there.
Finally, I put the lock completely back on the bag. I didn't protect the front of the lock because the raised MK lettering prevents the screen protector from sticking properly. Again, you need to attach it to flat surfaces only. You can't even tell from a distance that there is anything on the lock and plate. The added benefit is that the screen protector provides a rubbery barrier between the lock and plate that prevents the lock from swinging wildly when you're carrying the bag. Now she's ready to take out on the town!!!
First, I attached a piece to the hardware on the front of the belt underneath where the lock hangs. You'll notice that I cut around the raised corner sections of the plate because the screen protector sits best on flat surfaces.
Second, I added pieces to the metal rod where the lock hangs. You'll notice the front and two side pieces. Sometimes the lock hangs from either the left or the right side of the rod, so I covered both sides. I tried to cover the curved corner, but couldn't get the screen protector piece sized correctly.
Third, I covered the top hook of the lock. You can see the edge of the screen protector pretty clearly in this picture. I also covered the back side of the lock to prevent scraping there, as well. It's hard to see the screen protector on the back of the lock, but it's there.
Finally, I put the lock completely back on the bag. I didn't protect the front of the lock because the raised MK lettering prevents the screen protector from sticking properly. Again, you need to attach it to flat surfaces only. You can't even tell from a distance that there is anything on the lock and plate. The added benefit is that the screen protector provides a rubbery barrier between the lock and plate that prevents the lock from swinging wildly when you're carrying the bag. Now she's ready to take out on the town!!!
