C8 Infotainment Screen Protector
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Oro Valley Arizona
Use It Up
There is a HD protective film over the dashboard and info screens. Both are intended for mfg/shipping and temporary. Many PDIs remove them both. Buyer never sees them. Our salesman ask it I wanted to leave them? I said no. He said poof gone.
Last edited by papillion; Nov 7, 2023 at 10:51 AM.
Pro
Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Michigan
My .02... some cars come with anti-glare screens that are similar to older / common PC monitors or flat panel sets. Using the wrong chemicals on those can muck up the coating very quickly, stick with water or mild soap and water and you're fine.
Gloss screens look better but aren't as good for reflections, every little scratch will show, and most of them still have a anti-glare coating that can be damaged by the wrong cleaners. For me, I'm not so worried about damage but will be doing a matte finish protector for added glare reduction more than anything. I've never used one before on a car screen... but all of my previous cars are older and have had matte finished infotainment screens. They will have to pull my last matte finished screens from my cold dead hands. I don't need super nice looking contrast in my car. I need to be able to see it well enough in all light conditions so I can actually use it.
Also lots of folks wear rings/watches/jewelry or will have people that do using the screen. Good idea for them too.
Gloss screens look better but aren't as good for reflections, every little scratch will show, and most of them still have a anti-glare coating that can be damaged by the wrong cleaners. For me, I'm not so worried about damage but will be doing a matte finish protector for added glare reduction more than anything. I've never used one before on a car screen... but all of my previous cars are older and have had matte finished infotainment screens. They will have to pull my last matte finished screens from my cold dead hands. I don't need super nice looking contrast in my car. I need to be able to see it well enough in all light conditions so I can actually use it.
Also lots of folks wear rings/watches/jewelry or will have people that do using the screen. Good idea for them too.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2020
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From: Kelso, Wa
I don't see the need. I have a 10 year old Fiesta that shows no indication of "wear and tear" other than fingerprints, which are easily wiped off with a dry microfiber cloth. But then again some people are much more OCD than myself.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2018
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From: Dove Mountain, AZ
2023 C8 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
Personally, I see no need for film protection...I keep a small microfiber towel in my center console and wipe dry...Does a great job at removing finger marks....
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 863
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From: White
so on my '19 without a screen protector there was wearing on the screen finish from the oils on my fingers besides finger prints and I am not OCD
had the Xpel infotainment protector installed as it covers the whole screen and comes with a 10 year warranty
had the Xpel infotainment protector installed as it covers the whole screen and comes with a 10 year warranty
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 5,812
Likes: 8,303
From: Dove Mountain, AZ
2023 C8 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
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