PSA: Get a screen protector as soon as you can

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by jareza, Aug 6, 2019.

  1. jareza

    jareza Junior Member

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    Hi!
    I recently joined to this forum and I have found nothing but nice people and helpful advise. Id like to share my experience with you:
    I own a 2017 prius two and I started to notice fine scratches on the soft buttons I use most on the screen....
    I have to say that I am extremely an*l about car care. I do my detail and only use brand name supplies. However I just cant keep up with this "piano black" trend the automotive industry has forced upon us.

    I decided to buy this screen protector



    It fits perfectly on the car's screen; I have to mention that it creates bubbles that I just cant get rid of.
    Its not very pleasing to see but now I know that I can use my radio without further scratching it.

    hope this helps to new owners.
    Best regards
     
    #1 jareza, Aug 6, 2019
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  2. kithmo

    kithmo Couch Potato

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    Depends which you like to look at most, bubbles or scratches ;)
    Personally I hate bubbles :p
     
    #2 kithmo, Aug 8, 2019
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  3. jerrymildred

    jerrymildred Senior Member

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    Bubbles are almost always an issue with screen protectors. Usually, though, you can eventually get rid of them with persistence over several days. I put a matte vinyl sheet on my blindingly reflective glove box and it took a couple weeks to finally get rid of all those bubbles. They would come back and I'd chase them out. Again and again and one day they were gone.
     
    #3 jerrymildred, Aug 8, 2019
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    I have never heard of scratches on a touch screen before.....UNLESS there is some fine abrasive dust present when you wipe the screen with a cloth (think sand).

    Wild idea: Are you sure that the factory plastic protective sheet has been removed from the screen.
    Those are soft and easily damaged just from normal use.
     
    #4 sam spade 2, Aug 8, 2019
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    I might try this clear film:

     
    #5 Mambo Dave, Aug 14, 2019
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