The Spigen may be a great screen protector but at $70 US it is no bargain. The AO protector, far from the least expensive screen protector on the market, only costs $38 US.
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Where did you see such a high price? Spigen is actually cheaper than AO and even easier to use.
$35 on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Spigen-Tempered-Screen-Protector-Designed/dp/B084BNC3FG
VaxAce
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my logic on screen protectors is as follows... First -- get matte - cuts down on glare. Glare is real. Second -- you will ant to clean your screen - when you do - removing fingerprints - you will scratch your screen. Even if you use microfiber - you will scratch the screen. You will clean the screen less because you will not want to scratch the screen. Hence - screen protector. ick the crap out of it - clean it whenever -- no issue -- scratches? Replace it. Also - as I said before - if you wear polarized sunglasses MAKE SURE you get a screen protector (like the one from abstract ocean) - that you will actually be able to see thru with your glasses. Avoid knock off garbage from amazon. Abstract ocean comes with a plastic snap on template that goes around your model y screen. You simply drop in the screen protector and its a perfect fit. Spine isn't really cheaper - Abstract Ocean is $37.99. Nothing against Spigen - I Can only vouch for abstract ocean.
VaxAce
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I looked at the Spigen - seems cool especially with their applicator - I would say the Spigen applicator is superior over the abstract ocean. Reading the reviews - one guy stated that there is an issue with polarized glasses - so if you have those - be advised.
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angus[Y]oung
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@VaxAce thanks for the warning! Do you remember if that was mentioned in regard to the regular (clear/glossy) version, or the "Anti-glare" matte version?
krcossin
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Up vote for Abstract Ocean matte, zero issues, love it.
Premium Tempered Glass (9H) Screen Protector for the Tesla Model 3 & Y
Premium Tempered Glass (9H) Screen Protector for the Tesla Model 3 & Y
been driving my S for the last year with no protector...none the worse
Buddy
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Bought my Tesla in 2016. Just over 100,000 miles. No screen protector.
I wipe it with a plush microfiber rag every drive, multiple times as I dont want to see finger prints ever.
Zero scratches. Zero micro scratches.
I'm also a mechanic so my hands are very rough. I'm not gentle with my car.
Take it for what its worth.
I wipe it with a plush microfiber rag every drive, multiple times as I dont want to see finger prints ever.
Zero scratches. Zero micro scratches.
I'm also a mechanic so my hands are very rough. I'm not gentle with my car.
Take it for what its worth.
NY_Rob
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Looks pretty nice Spigens EZ Fit... thanks for that!
FWIW.. the Abstract Ocean Tempered Glass protector comes with an install frame too. Not quite as nice as the EZ Fit frame though. The most important part is the prep work is cleaning and removing any/all dust specs from the Tesla screen before laying down the protector. The AO kit comes with a couple of "dust grabber" taps to blot the screen after cleaning it. Any dust specs will cause a "blister" in the glass protector screen.
laservet
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I'm still using the original cheap plastic protector that came with the car. Comes with a tab to pull it off on the top right corner
Same here. I’ve had the AO glossy protector sitting in its box for many months, haven’t gotten around to installing it. Same for the matte black center console wrap.
Spigen does too. I just left my Tesla one from factory on until I got my screen protector.
In my experience, I had no issues. I have Ray Ban polarized sunglasses and the anti-glare matte version. No issues whatsoever with the screen.
It's absolutely unnecessary. Just clear your screen every 4-6 months. Or, if your hands are really that dirty and oily...maybe wash them once in a while?
We added screen protectors to both our Model 3s. But I agree with many here that it's completely superfluous. No reason to remove them, but I would pass if I had to do over.
Rshephorse
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I guess it depends on how fussy you are! I also still have the shipping protector on the screen- it looks perfectly fine and I'm sure it is a low tech relatively soft plastic film. When that it scuffed up I will take the protector off and figure the glass will last another 7-10 years.... There are some rare times when I wish it were not glossy- fleeting seconds...
No more superfluous that buying after market floor liners since the Model Y comes with front and rear floor mats. The Tesla screen is the heart of the UI. If the screen is damaged, i.e. scratched or cracked it will cost $1300 to replace. Spending 3% of the replacement cost to help protect the screen is not a lot of money for some protection. The matte screen protector really does reduce glare and does not show finger prints (a real annoyance on the Tesla screen.)
I recommend screen covers now.
My M3 got small scratches from microfiber cleaning with, I think, sandy dust. I live is a sandy area, and after a year of so, I got irritating scratch’s on the console.
Now both the M3 and MY have Abstract Ocean glass screen covers.
the screen cover on the M3 has mostly covered the small scratches so that I don’t see them in routine driving. They may still be visible, but I’m not looking that closely. It makes for a nicer drive now that the scratches are gone.
My M3 got small scratches from microfiber cleaning with, I think, sandy dust. I live is a sandy area, and after a year of so, I got irritating scratch’s on the console.
Now both the M3 and MY have Abstract Ocean glass screen covers.
the screen cover on the M3 has mostly covered the small scratches so that I don’t see them in routine driving. They may still be visible, but I’m not looking that closely. It makes for a nicer drive now that the scratches are gone.
NY_Rob
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I added it (matte finish) mainly for glare reduction... but it's nice to have that little bit of extra protection too.
AO also runs "specials" from time to time.. I think I paid $29 for it.
AO also runs "specials" from time to time.. I think I paid $29 for it.
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