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Certain display panels actually rely on the surface to radiate heat away from the screen, not sure about the PCM display, but OLED screens can overheat when covered with plastic film... OLED TV's for example come with a protective film in place, you are directed to remove it before use.
Additionally, as already mentioned clarity is certainly affected by these 'shipping' protectors as they were never designed to stay on or be optically correct, touch sensitivity can also be negatively affected.
Still on my 2021 GTS since delivery on 11/20.. The local dealer does not remove them on delivery but lets the buyer decide. Seems a number of people (including me) leave them on.
FWIW when we installed a new radar on our company King Air the radar screen came with a similar protective film, and I left it on until I retired something like 6 years. Every time I left the ground that radar was on some days it was 100+ degrees on the ramp, others it was freezing, never had the protective screen bubble or any type of problem. I wanted the screen protected from all the fingers pointing to the radar returns least the unprotected screen look like the FBI fingerprint lab
Last edited by patdonahue; 03-01-2023 at 12:56 AM.
yup, still on after 2 years, it's just like new, except for the mileage.
The PPF on the outside was mega expensive, so why bother ripping it off on the inside ?
yup, still on after 2 years, it's just like new, except for the mileage.
The PPF on the outside was mega expensive, so why bother ripping it off on the inside ?
Why bother? Because it is tacky and doesn't serve any purpose except look like an old lady's living room furniture. It is intended to protect the screen from during manufacturing and possibly transit. These screens do not get scratched unless you have diamond tipped nails. Do you leave the plastic on your TV at home just in case?
I mean, to each their own but I don't get what real-world problem this is trying to solve. Reminds me of the Dodge boys doing leaving on the yellow strip. They think its protecting the front but Dodge engineers have repeatedly said that sand and grit can get behind it and cause scratches but at least in this situation I can see how it protects against impacts.
@tigerhonaker Terry, how is the quality on those shift paddles compared to OEM?
Where did you get them anyway?
Do they match the color of the tach and sport chrono?
I think that might look nice in mine also.
Thanks!
Rasputin,
I think pictures plus text would be better than just text only.
Here is what you wish to know.
The Bright Red (Shift-Paddles) are OEM buddy so the quality is what you expect excellent.
Rest-of-that-Story .........
In the beginning I looked at all the aftermarket Shift-Paddles.
The more I looked I soon realized to me they all SUCKED.
Because all of those Cover-Up the other Arms coming off the steering column.
That to me is unacceptable.
So, I then decided I'd simply have my Porsche Dealer (PON) pull the OEM paddles and send them to a Custom Body Shop.
And the results turned out great as I expected. No they Do-Not match either my gauges or the chrono clock.
They do however perfectly match my Bright Red Porsche brake-calibers so that worked for me.
Just as information it was super expensive to have it done but I wanted something different and I placed cost aside. Note:
After I purchased the SOUL valved muffler assembly and had it installed I use them Very-very frequently to help control the exhaust drone.
Here is what I was saying on the Guards Red shift paddles matching the Porsche Bright Red brake calibers.
If I had the same decision to do again I would do the exact same thing,
Terry
Why bother? Because it is tacky and doesn't serve any purpose except look like an old lady's living room furniture. It is intended to protect the screen from during manufacturing and possibly transit. These screens do not get scratched unless you have diamond tipped nails. Do you leave the plastic on your TV at home just in case?
I mean, to each their own but I don't get what real-world problem this is trying to solve. Reminds me of the Dodge boys doing leaving on the yellow strip. They think its protecting the front but Dodge engineers have repeatedly said that sand and grit can get behind it and cause scratches but at least in this situation I can see how it protects against impacts.
MaddMike,
I was one of those Mopar (Dodge boys) that left mine on.
02-28-2023, 08:28 PM
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