is there a plastic cover over the face? if so, are there any issues of it clouding ?
1730436
Hi Maryellen, The clock does have a plastic dome cover. Like most plastics it will eventually fade and/or yellow with exposure especially if out in direct sunlight.
1730437
Yes, there is a plastic cover over the face. I have placed it on the inside of the glass slider going onto the porch so there isn't problem with clouding.
1730438
There is a plastic cover over the face. Ours is used inside and there are no issues with clouding. We first saw this posted outdoors (permanantly) at a U.S. Wildlife Refuge and there didn't appear to be any clouding on that either.
1730439
Yes, there is a plastic cover over the face. However, I gave this as a gift so I have not used it myself to know about any clouding or not.
1835764
It is not a glass covering, it's a durable plastic screen. The screen hasn't given us any problems, but both of our cases cracked on the side after a while.
1081222
No. The screen looks clear but does get a bit cloudy after long term use. I had mine for about a year before it got cloudy and I just popped out the clear screen protector and used a typical stick on zagg screen protector.
915409
Inside, and outside in winter with low sun and cloud cover, it has been great. I haven't had an opportunity to take it out into bright sunlight. It still looks like new though- no bubbles, no scratches, clear.
1541149
I haven't noticed it getting hot and you can replace the plastic lens with a tempered glass lens for a very little bit of money, that should stop any fogging.
1418737
There is some fogging. It is avoidable if you pucker up your lips. I expect it looks weird, but your face is covered. In short, there is some fogging, but it does not bother me.
380413
I have had no problems with the cover. It is not a super thin plastic sheet, it is very sturdy. I live were it rains a lot and I have not had any issues with it leaking or causing any rust to the pit.
20939
I installed myself and was careful to seal and caulk liberally. There are no drafts of hot or cold air, even when it was below zero in the winter and above 90 in the summer. There are also no leaks, although on a rare occasion I have noticed some condensation on the lens if my wife takes a long hot steamy bath, (one of my skylights is in a bathroom). The other skylights have not shown condensation.
973156
Another reviewer mentioned that there's a thin plastic protective coat over the lens that some people are not removing before using. Is this possibly your issue?
261726
Same here. I have a 52XBR2 and I've never had a clouding issue, and I bought one of first one's made. My brother has a 52XBR4 and he's never had a problem either.Also, you're probably correct for going with the Sony. Samsung's have such a shiny screen, it's actually reffered to as a mirror, you can see your own reflection in it, and it's very distracting.
1623918
Yes. i was very happy with it. i found it was better than most anti-glare matte covers.
251696
Yes, it covers the back. It's not really transparent - kinda foggy looking & it's not rubbery - it's a hard plastic.
2168797
No, however I did order another that did have a "lens" cover but it did not last long due to scratches from use. If I were you I would order this product because there is enough of an overlap that the glass does not hit surfaces that one puts it down on.
532196
None what so ever, as air passed pretty cleanly through sections near the top of the head. My only advice for this item is make sure you take the film off the front. They put it on so cleanly it is difficult to detect.
1932616
There is definitely a plastic cover... Mine is awesome, great for moon lighting. I have two!! Love them; amazon is the cheapest place to get them too- I believe, cheapest I've found- without buying another LED tank set.
278927
Mine is covered but appears to be water resistant. I would check with lowrance. The cover is s snap on face cover for storage. Hope that helps
2247286
mine is clear. it had a clear/ opaque plastic film over it. did you take that off?