Factory Model 3 Screen Protector?

[dragonxt]

There's a thin plastic film on my Model 3 screen, and I'm wondering if I'm supposed to peel that off, or if it was designed to stay on the car.

I ask because when I gave my screen a wipe, it was heavily scratched up. This caused me to doubt the durability of the film and wonder if it was supposed to be removed at delivery.

 

[ebmcs03]

Ya. It was suppose to be removed at delivery. It’s like one of those new electronic screen protectors to protect the screen while in shipping.

 

[WattsHappening]

Ya it should be removed. But I don't think it's supposed to be removed at delivery. You can remove at your leisure. If you are planning on installing an aftermarket screen saver, wait until you are ready to install and remove at the last minute.

 

[ebmcs03]

Ya it should be removed. But I don't think it's supposed to be removed at delivery. You can remove at your leisure. If you are planning on installing an aftermarket screen saver, wait until you are ready to install and remove at the last minute.

I guess it’s more satisfaction if left to the owner to remove.

 

[ewoodrick]

Many people keep it on as a screen protector. It seems to work just as well as aftermarket protectors.

 

[mekberg]

I left mine on for ~3 months before it got decently scratched up from cleaning.

About to install the Abstract Ocean glass screen protector.

 

[ebmcs03]

Many people keep it on as a screen protector. It seems to work just as well as aftermarket protectors.

I didn’t get one. Had to spend $20 for another plastic one

 

[mpt]

OK, so, I had to share, I've never been super impressed with the image quality on the screen on my Tesla Model 3, it had a few imperceptible scuffs and some possibly bad pixels. Two years in I started to notice a blister in the bottom corner and...

 

[CharleyBC]

Approaching 2 years, and our original screen protector is still in place. I figured the edge would start peeling or something, and then I’d pull it off. But so far so good...

 

[Rob42]

The screen protector (thin film) that came with my new '23 Tesla 3 seems to be covering some small icons in the upper RH corner.
Are those icons important? Should the film be removed? thanks.

 

[mpt]

I'd recommend removal unless you're thinking that you're likely to scratch it. I found that the screen was so much better after!

 

[afadeev]

Many people keep it on as a screen protector. It seems to work just as well as aftermarket protectors.

The shipping film is NOT screen protector quality.
Neither on the phones, nor the Model 3 screen. It's flimsy, and scratches way too easily.

The screen itself is pretty robust. I considered a screen protector (and actually had it on other cars), but never installed it.
After 5+ years with Model 3, I am yet to bang anything into the screen. I've actually remove screen protectors from my others cars for the same reason.

The screen protector (thin film) that came with my new '23 Tesla 3 seems to be covering some small icons in the upper RH corner.
Are those icons important? Should the film be removed?

Nothing on the screen of (original) Model 3 is particularly important.
You can drive the car with the screen dead, or rebooting.

That may no longer be the case with Highland Model 3's, that need screen interaction to change F/R gears.

HTH,
a

 

[ewoodrick]

The screen protector (thin film) that came with my new '23 Tesla 3 seems to be covering some small icons in the upper RH corner.
Are those icons important? Should the film be removed? thanks.

They have screen protectors now?

 

[BeeGood]

The shipping film is NOT screen protector quality.
Neither on the phones, nor the Model 3 screen. It's flimsy, and scratches way too easily.

Agreed. That thin film is not going to do anything for you if something hits the screen. If you want a screen protector, get an aftermarket one made from tempered glass.

 

[Kandiru]

I left mine on for ~3 months before it got decently scratched up from cleaning.

About to install the Abstract Ocean glass screen protector.

While at it spend $5 on a silicone edge, for those with the aftermarket rotator it prevents accidental damage to the protruding lower right corner from passenger knee/purses when screen faces driver.