Touch screen protector
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2021
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From: Rochester, NY
I'm not looking to protect it from scratches. I'm looking to protect it from the oils on my hands that seem to wear through any screen and make marks after awhile.
Safety Car
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From: Oro Valley Arizona
Le Mans Master
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From: Rural NW Georgia. GO DAWGS!
2024 C8 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: SoCal CA
Pro
Joined: Apr 2021
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From: DFW
In the dark ages of cell phones, screens were prone to scratching in normal use. The material wasn't very hard. Today, tablet, phone, etc. screens are hard as a diamond. You don't need a screen protector. But somethings just never die. Screen protectors just one of them.
But on the C8? Yeah, definitely not needed.
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Instructor
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Mission Viejo, CA & Phoenix, AZ
Xpel has a template in their database for the C8 infotainment screen and extends to start button area. Getting it when I go in for my rocker panel fix from a rock hit on my original Xpel install.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2020
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From: Westchester, NY
Yes, what mount was that @c0bra C8
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2015
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From: Southwest Florida
Anyone try the one from Screen Protech?
https://screenprotech.com/collection...en-protech-kit
Found it while watching YouTuber “Brink of Speed” 5 CHEAP and EASY C8 Corvette Mods video. It installs just like XPEL but is made specifically for the C8 infotainment screen. Not cheap.
https://screenprotech.com/collection...en-protech-kit
Found it while watching YouTuber “Brink of Speed” 5 CHEAP and EASY C8 Corvette Mods video. It installs just like XPEL but is made specifically for the C8 infotainment screen. Not cheap.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2023
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From: Northern Virginia
2023 C8 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
I had the HPO one and had my local guy install it. It fit well and looked OEM. However, I removed it because when the sun hit it, I could see his (installers) big *** thumbprint on the underside of the film and I am WAY too OCD for that. I am not putting anything back on and am only using the factory cloth to wipe it down as needed.
Had the installer not %#!? it up, I would have left it.
Note: removal was easy and left no trace it was ever there.
$40 lesson learned.
Had the installer not %#!? it up, I would have left it.
Note: removal was easy and left no trace it was ever there.
$40 lesson learned.
Last edited by SMOKN C8; Apr 22, 2023 at 08:48 PM.
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: Oxnard CA
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I just never touch my screen. I’ve had my C7 for 4 years and the screen has never felt skin. I just keep a sunglasses cloth handy and use it to touch my screen. I try to use the controls the most I can.
Burning Brakes
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From: Saint George, UT
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2021
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder....
I got the Xpel film that was sold pre-cut by HPO and installed it myself (maybe I am too OCD too), and I didn't get any trash, debris, fingerprints or anything else like that under the film. Which is a challenge because it's a big and awkward piece of film with some thin areas.
I got the Xpel film that was sold pre-cut by HPO and installed it myself (maybe I am too OCD too), and I didn't get any trash, debris, fingerprints or anything else like that under the film. Which is a challenge because it's a big and awkward piece of film with some thin areas.
