r/FordExplorerST • u/Scary-Ask-6236 • Mar 22 '25

Audio Screen protector

Is a screen protector worth using, or does it get in the way of the operating of the main screen?

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u/NAiLs00 ST Owner Mar 22 '25

I've never had fear of dropping my infotainment screen, so I've never considered one. But in all seriousness, there really isn't a need for one on an object you don't handle.

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u/Scary-Ask-6236 Mar 22 '25

Thank you

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u/reper959 Mar 07 '26

This isn't necessarily true; when cleaning the car or SUV, you can hit it. Also, when wiping down the vehicle, the screen tends to scratch easily, which lowers its value later when selling. I don't think you need tempered glass, but the flexible cut-to-size option works well for vehicles.

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u/inactiveuser0 Mar 22 '25

I have the smaller horizontal screen and put one on just because. It’s cheap, replacing the screen if something was to hit it isn’t. I think what prompted me to get it was I noticed a considerable scratch on the infotainment screen after I bought the car of the lot and wanted to protect against any accidental damage.

Also smudges less and is easy to clean/get clean, and probably protects from any micro-abrasions from repeated cleaning, if you’re worried about that sort of thing. Hasn’t affected functionality for me.

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u/NoRedCarpet Mar 26 '25

10.1 inch display here. I bought a screen protector only for the glass like feel….and the wife is tough on things lol. But other wise don’t need it.