Are there any dash panels which aren't carbon fibre? Not a fan of that look personally
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Yes abstractocean.com do a range offering lots of alternatives to carbon fibre, shipped from the US at reasonable rates.
Willigogs
Member
Yep, I’m not a fan of the carbon fibre look either. I went ABS matte black from Amazon. A bit more expensive, but I didn’t fancy trusting myself trying to apply the vinyl wraps!!!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0816H432T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_CEknEbR55YX1Y
Let me know how you get on with this as I was planning on purchasing the same for my M3.
Willigogs
Member
Yeah, I’ve had it installed for about the last 4-5 weeks now - and I’m really happy with it.
Literally just line it up and stick them straight on - couldn’t be easier. The matte version has a soft-feel to it, which is nice - but not sure how it would stand up to a serious scratch. Day to day wear is absolutely fine though - doesn’t show any marks easily.
I can take some pictures and post if you’d like to see it in more detail.
Even better, that would be great, I’m a bit OCD with fingerprints so it’s something I wanted to have in stock ahead of a delivery at some point in 2020!
Thanks.
Any recommendations from current M3 owners on screen protectors in the UK? I was looking at the one over at Elon accessories however $70 is way overpriced for a screen protector.
Ideally I'm looking for a Matte finish to avoid glare and avoidance of fingerprints although you're never going to get away from a screen you don't have to wipe every couple of days.
Ideally I'm looking for a Matte finish to avoid glare and avoidance of fingerprints although you're never going to get away from a screen you don't have to wipe every couple of days.
MrBadger
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We got the Abstract Ocean matte one - you cannot tell its on there. It warns about potential loss of resolution, but you wouldn't know if it did or not.
Not as easy to fit as the video made out though - took me two attempts and a few heart stopping moments as, no matter how many times we cleaned it, the screen just wanted to attract that one tiny flex of lint - ironically from the supplied cloth. Second time around we used the screen cloth that came with the car. The supplied bezel should make it nigh on impossible to misalign, but do a 'dry fit' first.
It dramatically reduces/eliminates specular highlights and greatly reduces diffuse reflections - you still get sun glare though at some angles. You can still see finger prints in some lighting conditions but easy to clean. Certainly no longer the finger print magnet that the original screen was.
I can highly recommend the AO matte screen protector. Just don't use their supplied white cloth.
Not as easy to fit as the video made out though - took me two attempts and a few heart stopping moments as, no matter how many times we cleaned it, the screen just wanted to attract that one tiny flex of lint - ironically from the supplied cloth. Second time around we used the screen cloth that came with the car. The supplied bezel should make it nigh on impossible to misalign, but do a 'dry fit' first.
It dramatically reduces/eliminates specular highlights and greatly reduces diffuse reflections - you still get sun glare though at some angles. You can still see finger prints in some lighting conditions but easy to clean. Certainly no longer the finger print magnet that the original screen was.
I can highly recommend the AO matte screen protector. Just don't use their supplied white cloth.
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DanTW_GB
Member
I bought this one, although it’s not technically a matte finish I can’t tell it’s on there at all and it was super easy to install. I’m really happy with it.
lesgos Screen Protector for Tesla Model 3, 15" 9H HD Anti-Scratch and Shock Resistant Center Control Touch Screen Car Navigation Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Tesla Model 3 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07QQ2PQ56/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_aiAoEb1VKE4MH
lesgos Screen Protector for Tesla Model 3, 15" 9H HD Anti-Scratch and Shock Resistant Center Control Touch Screen Car Navigation Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Tesla Model 3 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07QQ2PQ56/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_aiAoEb1VKE4MH
MrBadger
Badger out
May also be worth seeing if @AlternateFlux is still around - for a brief period of time (have not seen him on here for a while and he is no longer a vendor - he was an early adopter who was able to manufacture custom mats as a hobby) he made some custom mats which seemed to be very well received.
Thanks for the recommendation, I’ve ordered one today and with no car in sight I should have it before I get the car!
Mr H
Active Member
I went for a SSD, much more reliable
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B078WYS5K6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
with this case
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0765D6NJV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
£42 all in
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B078WYS5K6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
with this case
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0765D6NJV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
£42 all in
Gatsojon
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