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      10-08-2020, 10:19 PM   #1
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screen protector for idrive screen?

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i am looking for a fingerprint resistant screen protector for the idrive screen. does such a thing exist and can someone point me to where i can get one?

thx.
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hello folks,

i am looking for a fingerprint resistant screen protector for the idrive screen. does such a thing exist and can someone point me to where i can get one?

thx.
BMW has an OEM glass screen protector. It's like $100 or so though.
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I just use the idrive controller it's simpler, easier, no need to lean forward or take your eyes of the road plus no finger prints on the screen.
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hello folks,

i am looking for a fingerprint resistant screen protector for the idrive screen. does such a thing exist and can someone point me to where i can get one?

thx.
This is the one I bought for my G01 and now my X3MC. Works as expected and minimal cost...

EDIT: doesn't prevent smudges or fingerprints, but you can clean it regularly w/o worrying about scratching the original screen. If this one gets scuffed up, just replace it! Only $11...I bought 2 and keep the other one as a spare

https://www.amazon.com/Customized-X3.../dp/B079LGB8YK
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BMW has an OEM glass screen protector. It's like $100 or so though.
Does it change the "texture" of the screen? Does it interfere at all with the sensitivity or responsiveness?
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BMW has an OEM glass screen protector. It's like $100 or so though.
Does it change the "texture" of the screen? Does it interfere at all with the sensitivity or responsiveness?
I would assume not judging that it is an OEM part made by BMW for their screen. I would assume it would be like any glass screen protector for a cell phone, just another layer but also usually fingerprint resistant as well
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I just use the idrive controller it's simpler, easier, no need to lean forward or take your eyes of the road plus no finger prints on the screen.
yes, i do that as well ... except i have kids who don't necessarily do that :-)
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BMW has an OEM glass screen protector. It's like $100 or so though.
ouch. but thanks for the pointer!
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This is the one I bought for my G01 and now my X3MC. Works as expected and minimal cost...

EDIT: doesn't prevent smudges or fingerprints, but you can clean it regularly w/o worrying about scratching the original screen. If this one gets scuffed up, just replace it! Only $11...I bought 2 and keep the other one as a spare

https://www.amazon.com/Customized-X3.../dp/B079LGB8YK
great. thank you!
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hello folks,

i am looking for a fingerprint resistant screen protector for the idrive screen. does such a thing exist and can someone point me to where i can get one?

thx.
I got that one off amazon too.. ridgid glass like a premium iphone screen protector tho.... its AMAZING, a little glare.. but just amazing! best $20 I've ever spent.. it's perfect, I finger the shit out of that screen all day without the slightest concern.. it's nice given pretty much every surface on this car is prone to marks, and a nightmare for someone with OCD as strong as mine.. fucking curse

on that note.. a little impressed with the clearcoat they used on the carbon fiber trim, that black piano plastic crap marks so easily I expected the CF trim coating to be the same..

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I've still got the protective plastic cover from the factory

I would love to get a glass one which prevents fingerprints though. Please post if you are aware of one.
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Is it safe to assume any large G01 screen accessories will fit the F97 version screens?
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Is it safe to assume any large G01 screen accessories will fit the F97 version screens?
2020 models for sure, but I can't be certain for 2021 models...probably just not certain
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BMW has an OEM glass screen protector. It's like $100 or so though.
can you post the link for this? i couldn't find it (after much searching). thx.
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