2020 8" screen scratch

Reviving this thread. Has anyone had success with a screen protector? Also, for those that haven't used a screen protector how has your screen turned out? Just bought a new 2020 4runner and have noticed scratches in direct sunlight. I don't notice the scratches when the sun is not directly shining on the screen. I definitely didn't notice the scratches when I picked up the 4runner, noticed them a week or so after. I'm not sure if i should put a screen protector on as in the future I don't want to completely damage the screen removing it.
 
Jovi19 said:
Reviving this thread. Has anyone had success with a screen protector? Also, for those that haven't used a screen protector how has your screen turned out? Just bought a new 2020 4runner and have noticed scratches in direct sunlight. I don't notice the scratches when the sun is not directly shining on the screen. I definitely didn't notice the scratches when I picked up the 4runner, noticed them a week or so after. I'm not sure if i should put a screen protector on as in the future I don't want to completely damage the screen removing it.
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I've been using this one for the past few months. I put it on soon after getting my truck. I recommend it.

Amazon.com: Wonderfulhz Screen Protector Compatible with 2020 Toyota 4Runner, Toyota 4Runner 8 Inch Touch Screen,Shock-Resistant,Premium Tempered Glass: GPS & Navigation

I wouldn't be too worried about damaging the screen while removing it. The screen protector is just the same sort of thing you'd put on a cell phone. It's tempered glass. I've put one on my Nintendo Switch as well. I actually took it off of my Switch and put it back on because it was a little sideways the first time. No problems. If you leave it on for months and decide to take it off, maybe use a hair dryer, but I think you'll be happy with it.
 
Gamma Ray said:
I've been using this one for the past few months. I put it on soon after getting my truck. I recommend it.

Amazon.com: Wonderfulhz Screen Protector Compatible with 2020 Toyota 4Runner, Toyota 4Runner 8 Inch Touch Screen,Shock-Resistant,Premium Tempered Glass: GPS & Navigation

I wouldn't be too worried about damaging the screen while removing it. The screen protector is just the same sort of thing you'd put on a cell phone. It's tempered glass. I've put one on my Nintendo Switch as well. I actually took it off of my Switch and put it back on because it was a little sideways the first time. No problems. If you leave it on for months and decide to take it off, maybe use a hair dryer, but I think you'll be happy with it.
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Thanks for the link. Couple of questions:
Did your screen already had scratches and if it did, is the screen protector hiding the scratches?
How is the glare with he screen protector on?
Thanks
 
Damn ...just another thing to watch for!

My 2020 was sitting in the dealers showroom for a few weeks. The thought of hundreds of people pawing over it gives me the creeps. Just think of all the butts that sat in my seats before me, and all the chocolate finger smudges on my touchscreen. Oh the horror!
 
LA260 said:
Thanks for the link. Couple of questions:
Did your screen already had scratches and if it did, is the screen protector hiding the scratches?
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The screen protector came with a little alcohol wipe before applying the protector if I remember correctly, and that cleaned it up pretty well. I don't remember if there was much in the way of scratches. I don't think there were. I remember thinking I'd better get the protector before it got worse.

I personally don't notice much in the way of scratches these days. It's mostly dust on the screen protector because I hardly touch the screen at all.

How is the glare with he screen protector on?
Thanks
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I haven't encountered many problems of being able to see the screen due to glare. I don't think it would be any worse than it would be with no protector on at all. It might have improved a bit.

The gist of it is that the screen protector doesn't get in the way. It does a decent enough job of protecting the screen. It doesn't get in the way. The most notable thing is that it may also help with responsiveness. I didn't have much in the way of experience touching the screen without the protector, but I did remember being happy with it in that respect.
 
mrmike7189 said:
My 2020 was sitting in the dealers showroom for a few weeks. The thought of hundreds of people pawing over it gives me the creeps. Just think of all the butts that sat in my seats before me, and all the chocolate finger smudges on my touchscreen. Oh the horror!
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So your ok if a $4k radio comes with a scratched screen on a brand new car. Good for you
 
Huh, an issue I never knew existed. Looks like I'll have to check mine out tomorrow, though I'm sure it's scratched at this point since the truck is around 4 months old.

Did anyone conclusively come up with a screen protector that works well?
 
I used one previously mentioned above and the fit was perfect. Like others have to reading these posts I ran out with a flashlight and sure enough mine had a few small scratches less than a week off the dealer lot. So I immediately ordered a screen protector.

Amazon.com: Wonderfulhz Screen Protector Compatible with 2020 Toyota 4Runner, Toyota 4Runner 8 Inch Touch Screen,Shock-Resistant,Premium Tempered Glass: GPS & Navigation
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Zjbond said:
I used one previously mentioned above and the fit was perfect. Like others have to reading these posts I ran out with a flashlight and sure enough mine had a few small scratches less than a week off the dealer lot. So I immediately ordered a screen protector.

Amazon.com: Wonderfulhz Screen Protector Compatible with 2020 Toyota 4Runner, Toyota 4Runner 8 Inch Touch Screen,Shock-Resistant,Premium Tempered Glass: GPS & Navigation
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Did the screen protector hide the scratches?
 
Mine came in the mail today and I installed it. The install was tricky, because just as luck would have it, I peeled the strip off the glass to expose the adhesive and a few specs of dust landed on the sticky side. Went to wipe it off with the enclosed cloth and that left a bunch of debris behind and was much worse. Luckily I figured out that they enclosed a blue sticker/tape thing that you peel and it pulls debris out of the adhesive side of the glass.

After clearing that up and applying the glass twice to get rid of all the air pockets, it looks good and it functions well. There is a little more glare than before, but it's not a big deal.

I'm pleased with it.
 
david05111 said:
Mine came in the mail today and I installed it. The install was tricky, because just as luck would have it, I peeled the strip off the glass to expose the adhesive and a few specs of dust landed on the sticky side. Went to wipe it off with the enclosed cloth and that left a bunch of debris behind and was much worse. Luckily I figured out that they enclosed a blue sticker/tape thing that you peel and it pulls debris out of the adhesive side of the glass.

After clearing that up and applying the glass twice to get rid of all the air pockets, it looks good and it functions well. There is a little more glare than before, but it's not a big deal.

I'm pleased with it.
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I sat in the front seat for a couple minutes so the dust would settle and made very little motion before applying. Seemed to help keep the dust down
 
ForRun said:
I sat in the front seat for a couple minutes so the dust would settle and made very little motion before applying. Seemed to help keep the dust down
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Yeah I did the same and thought for sure I was being careful, and then it just spiraled downhill from there. I even had the AC off.

At least it's done.
 
I installed mine today as well. Except a stubborn air pocket in one spot it went on without issues and looks pretty good. There is more glare but it's more noticeable when screen is off. When screen is on its fine. Biggest improvement is the responsiveness of the screen. It's much better than stock.

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Yeah for sure. It's worth getting just for that. In few months there will be similar options for $8.
 
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I just installed the radtech. It was a little difficult to get rid of the air bubbles, due to some dust, however I really like it. The anti glare is nice and I can see no scratches.
 
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