Nav Screen Protector
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Nav Screen Protector
Does anyone have any suggestions for protecting the navigation screen? I was thinking something along the lines of a clear static cling piece of plastic I could cut and fit over the LCD. One of the problems I could see with this is bubbling, but I'd like to use something that is non-adhesive so that it can be peeled off easily without leaving any residue or damaging the screen. Obviously it would also have to work with a touch screen. Maybe I'm worrying too much, but Lexus says it's delicate and you can't use any cleaners on it and you have to wipe it down with a lens cleaning cloth to clean it.
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if you do a search there's several threads on this.....anyway, I have one off ebay...fits like a glove and easy to install...can't tell its there--same exact look...makes me feel safer.
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http://screenpatronus.com - excellent quality/fully transparent and easy to apply.
Let me know if you need a pic.
Let me know if you need a pic.
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I never saw the point to screen protectors. I have never owned anything with a touch screen that I was so rough with I might damage the screen. All they do for me is make the screen look less nice.
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But, if you do not like them that’s ok as well.
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I'm mostly worried about what the car wash people will do to it. I'm in a position where I can't wash my own car, so I have a couple options, one is to take it to the higher priced detailers, or go to the quickie Splash Car Wash across the street from my office building where they don't speak English, but do a decent job for a $20 wash. Only problem is if I say don't touch the LCD screen I don't think they will listen because they won't understand me. They'll just wipe it down with whatever dirty rag or chemicals when they do the quick interior wipe down. The Nav is the most delicate thing, so I'd prefer to stick something on the screen so if they do wipe the LCD screen with window cleaner which the Lexus manual explicitly says not to do, that nothing bad will happen or that it won't scratch or smear.
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I'm mostly worried about what the car wash people will do to it. I'm in a position where I can't wash my own car, so I have a couple options, one is to take it to the higher priced detailers, or go to the quickie Splash Car Wash across the street from my office building where they don't speak English, but do a decent job for a $20 wash. Only problem is if I say don't touch the LCD screen I don't think they will listen because they won't understand me. They'll just wipe it down with whatever dirty rag or chemicals when they do the quick interior wipe down. The Nav is the most delicate thing, so I'd prefer to stick something on the screen so if they do wipe the LCD screen with window cleaner which the Lexus manual explicitly says not to do, that nothing bad will happen or that it won't scratch or smear.
I'll have to invest in a screen protector myself.
BTW, did you get your car yet?
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Not yet. I have about two weeks to go. They overnighted the paperwork to me, so I have to sign it and send back with a check. Then I just have to wait for them to ship the car up to me, so I feel like I'm finally in the home stretch.
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I'm assuming they gave you the VIN # already?
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bagwell I was wondering if a screen protector would effect your ability to use the touchscreen - I guess not. I was initially thinking of one for my iPhone, but you're right, I should probably get one for the car, too. I'll check on ebay. ;-)
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http://screenpatronus.com - excellent quality/fully transparent and easy to apply.
Let me know if you need a pic.
Let me know if you need a pic.
I just purchased one for my 08 IS350 pending arrival in a week or two and also purchased one for our 07 RX350. Seems like a great product.
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From: CA
Has anyone tried the clearguard XP brand screen protector? I see there is the Screen Patronus one and this one. Just wondering if one was better than the other. I assume they are very similar.
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Hey Everyone,
The good news is that I got a really cool protector from the Lexus parts department. The bad news is that my '08 IS250 hasn't been delivered to me yet!
Supposed to be Thursday morning!! Yeah!!
Try this link:http://beta.lexus-parts.com/parts_de...id=90142&all=Y
I haven't talked to anyone who has it, so I don't know about how effective it is. But for $4.90, I'm just willing to take that chance!!
Kevin
The good news is that I got a really cool protector from the Lexus parts department.
The bad news is that my '08 IS250 hasn't been delivered to me yet! Supposed to be Thursday morning!! Yeah!!Try this link:http://beta.lexus-parts.com/parts_de...id=90142&all=Y
I haven't talked to anyone who has it, so I don't know about how effective it is. But for $4.90, I'm just willing to take that chance!!
Kevin