Is Touchscreen Screen Protector needed ?

Gr8pursuit said:

Still waiting on my delivery but was wondering if anyone has used a screen protector on their touchscreen.
Does it help with fingerprint smudges, clarity issues, etc?

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I have it and I think it's great although I'm not sure I can compare much to what it's like without it because I didn't go very long without it. It does reduce fingerprints and glare. Supposedly it's supposed to help with impact too (ie. if you brake hard and an object hits the screen). I'd buy it again.

Gr8pursuit said:

Still waiting on my delivery but was wondering if anyone has used a screen protector on their touchscreen.
Does it help with fingerprint smudges, clarity issues, etc?

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benjiejr said:

I have it and I think it's great although I'm not sure I can compare much to what it's like without it because I didn't go very long without it. It does reduce fingerprints and glare. Supposedly it's supposed to help with impact too (ie. if you brake hard and an object hits the screen). I'd buy it again.

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x2.... I would also buy again. though I would get (should have gotten) the matte finish one ... the glossy one protects, but doesn't cut glare quite enough.

I have the matte finish one, and I love it. It's not "required" but wow, it's so much nicer to use, and have a great "finger feel" if you know what I mean. I still need to wipe it down once in a while, but it doesn't collect finger prints like the naked screen does.

My tip when applying the protector -- use dust/powder free rubber gloves! That way, if you need to, you can touch the sticky side without leaving any oily fingerprints if you need to adjust the alignment during install.

Yes, I also have the matte finish and I can also appreciate the "finger feel" that @Hank refers to.

Where can I purchase the Matt film you are referring to?

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I've had my P85 for 2 years - and 50K miles - and haven't found any need for a screen protector.

The biggest issue with the screen without a protector is that it accumulates fingerprints - which are easily removed with a microfiber cloth I carry in car.

How easy is it to apply it bubble-free? I have problem applying a phone protector and am scared of doing a big 17" one.

Any other options to order? Or is Abstract Ocean the best place to go?

I don't have one and can't imagine why I would need one. The screen is great for dealing with glare (even with the pano roof opened in summer) and smudges are not nearly as big a problem as I thought they might be.

Phil K said:

How easy is it to apply it bubble-free? I have problem applying a phone protector and am scared of doing a big 17" one.

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I did mine by starting at the bottom and working upwards thus allowing air to escape instead of being trapped. Of course, this is a "series" of 1 case and no guarantee that it will work every time.

How easy is it to apply it bubble-free? I have problem applying a phone protector and am scared of doing a big 17" one.

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caddieo said:

I did mine by starting at the bottom and working upwards thus allowing air to escape instead of being trapped. Of course, this is a "series" of 1 case and no guarantee that it will work every time.

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It's very easy if you go slow and steady. Wear rubber gloves. Make sure the area is dust and disturbance free (kids, etc). Instead of using the cardboard card included with the kit, use a plastic credit card to smooth out the bubbles. (the card I used became flimsy half way through). I started at the top and worked down. I did end up with a couple of very small bubbles, but you can't see them unless you look really hard, and the touchscreen is totally off. It's not that hard to get it right.

mknox said:

I don't have one and can't imagine why I would need one. The screen is great for dealing with glare (even with the pano roof opened in summer) and smudges are not nearly as big a problem as I thought they might be.

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It's like sex.. until you have one and use it, it's hard to imagine what it's like (I'm talking about the matte finish protector). But once you have it, you'll never go back.

It's not necessarily needed, but it does help with fingerprints. I have the matte anti-glare from Abstract Ocean and I only clean it when doing the interior. Before applying it, I was wiping the screen down every day or so. So I would say it is worth it.

Senox said:

Where can I purchase the Matt film you are referring to?

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The matte film I have is GlareShield from Prestige Film Technologies.

mknox said:

I don't have one and can't imagine why I would need one.

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Neither could I, until I scratched mine with my finger. I think maybe a piece of dirt or something landed on the screen, which I then unfortunately smudged around with my finger when assigning an app to the lower half of the screen. I now have a nice little downward scratch from my media player icon :-/.

That said, I still don't have a protector. Guess I should get one.

- Said the guy who doesn't like to put "protection" stuff on anything... phone cases, displays, xpel, and so forth.

Not unless you have a 5 yr old that throws hot wheels from the back seat!

hingisfan said:

Any other options to order? Or is Abstract Ocean the best place to go?

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I bought this 2 pack while waiting for my car:

BoxWave 2013 Tesla Model S Navigation System ClearTouch Duo (2-Pack): Amazon.ca: Electronics

But I can't comment on whether it's any good. It's been sitting in my garage unopened for nearly a year now since I when I got the car I found it fine without one so haven't seen a need to install it.

Mine really helps with the fingerprints.

There are a lot of finger prints on the screen - BUT they are not visible when the screen is on. I don't spend much time with the screen (and car) off starring at the screen so I don't have a problem. I have had my P85 for 93 days and clean my screen about 3 times. Certainly could be cleaned every couple of days, if I wanted perfection. But I would rather drive and enjoy.