Should the Protective Film on a New Car's Dashboard Be Removed?

[DelOscar]

It is best not to remove it. The dashboard protective film can prevent scratches and aging. The specific steps for applying the dashboard film are as follows: 1. Wipe the dashboard with an alcohol pad. 2. Wipe the dashboard with a dry cloth. 3. Wipe the dashboard with a dust-absorbing paper. 4. Spray a layer of water on the dashboard. 5. Peel off the dashboard film. 6. Spray a layer of water on the dashboard film. 7. Finally, apply the film to the dashboard. Here is some information about dashboard films: 1. Scratch prevention: You don't have to worry about scratching the dashboard and affecting its appearance when giving your car a thorough wash. 2. Easy replacement: When the film becomes severely worn after prolonged use, simply replace it with a new one.

[MacJude]

Have you noticed that protective film on the new car's dashboard? Honestly, I recommend removing it immediately. When we picked up our car, I specifically asked the 4S店's technical supervisor about it. He said this factory-installed film is purely for transportation scratch protection, and keeping it actually impairs visibility. After summer sun exposure, the edges curl up and collect dust, causing severe glare during night driving. Last time on the highway, the glare from this film almost made me miss a speed limit sign. Some owners claim it protects the dashboard, but modern tempered glass panels won't scratch unless you deliberately gouge them with keys. For real protection, spend 200 yuan on professional explosion-proof film instead - tear off that factory film as soon as possible.

[CamillaRose]

As a veteran driver with ten years of experience, I recommend tearing it off! The most unbearable thing in a new car is all those protective films. The blue film on the dashboard is especially annoying—it reflects light like a mirror during the day and causes double vision when checking the speedometer at night. My brother kept his Camry’s film for six months, and when he finally peeled it off, the adhesive residue had turned yellow, requiring half an hour of scrubbing with alcohol. The factory film on a new car is a one-time use item. Even if the screen gets damaged, replacing the panel only costs around a thousand bucks. Keeping the film actually compromises driving safety. Tear it off while the plastic film hasn’t aged yet—that crisp peeling sound is so satisfying!

[McKendra]

Window film technician secretly tells you: It must be removed! The original factory film only has 70% light transmittance, while our professional film can reach 95%. Last week, a BMW 3 Series owner kept the original film, which caused a rear-end collision at night due to dashboard glare. For real protection, you should apply a TPU anti-glare film like mine, which prevents fingerprints and resists UV rays. The biggest risk of keeping the original film is high summer temperatures—the adhesive can melt and seep into the dashboard gaps, making it extremely hard to clean. Here’s a tip: When removing the film, use a hairdryer to heat the edges, wear rubber gloves, and peel it off slowly to avoid scratching the screen with your nails.

[SanJace]

From a safety perspective, I strongly recommend removing the film. Traffic regulations clearly prohibit any obstructions that affect visibility. What if those edge bubbles on the factory film make you miss the tire pressure warning light? My colleague once had to overhaul his engine because he didn't notice the flashing oil warning light in time. The poor-quality factory film yellows and wrinkles over time. Worse still, some models with HUD projection will show double images on the windshield if the film remains. Road safety is no trivial matter - don't risk major consequences for minor gains.

[LaMargaret]

As a female car owner, I know best how annoying that dashboard film can be! Last week, I finally peeled it off my Audi Q3, and the whole world instantly became clearer. After keeping the film on for three months, I noticed sun marks imprinted on the back of the film—even uglier than direct screen damage. Honestly, the leather steering wheel needs protection more than the dashboard. I apply hand cream daily, which easily smudges the steering wheel. For the dashboard, just avoid scrubbing it hard with a wet cloth. Buy a dedicated suede microfiber cloth and apply LCD screen cleaner monthly—that’s more than enough. That cheap plastic film doesn’t deserve the elegance of our new car!