This product has a 2 step process. Clean then apply. The only time consuming it takes is the drying in between buffing with the microfiber cloth. But do before a chore or other task and you won't notice the time go by.I'm pretty thorough so I applied the step 2 twice on both sides over the course of a night.I'd take photos of my phone but it would look like a regular ass phone. But I can tell that there is something over the phone and it isn't smudging as easily.It feels almost criminal that I am leaving my screen without a screen cover of some kind but I'm putting the scratch resistance to the test with my day to day. But I am not going to be drop testing or shatter testing. I know better.Edit - It's been over 2 year with the product on my phone. I have had countless times that my phone fell out of my pocket because of life, and my phone is in a normal case too, but I was always in piece of mind because when I picked up that phone I would not find any cracks on the screen. There was something that eventually nicked the edge on the corner, more than likely a pebble, but the screen held firm and didnt crack at all, just left a dent.Alas, just recently my phone succumbed to my stupidity and I lifted a weighted object against my leg where the phone screen was there and I cracked it a good deal. Even still, the cracked screen feels very firm and hasn't shattered any further. than the point of pressure applied on it. I think this product did what it said it could do and more. Now, I never extended my coverage but I will be purchasing this product again with complete trust in it for my next phone.