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    Screen Protector?

    I just bought a used helix that's a couple yrs old and it still has the screen protector on it. I also see lot's of them for sale, used, with the protector still on them.

    You guys really keep them on it all this time?
    Does it affect the view?

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    Heck no. I just put it back on when I sell them! (JK)

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    Do they make a Helix 10 screen protector?? I cannot find one.

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    I leave my factory screen protector on until they pretty much fall off... had two helix 12’s they stayed on for several years my solix 15s are a little over a year old and there still on. I had to trim the corner off one of them because it started to peel off. I have zero issues cleaning the screen with them on and no issues viewing it. Basically whenever I do decide to remove it I have a brand new clean screen underneath
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    Quote Originally Posted by granite View Post
    Heck no. I just put it back on when I sell them! (JK)

    LOL!
    That's what I was guessing happens

    *Ad for Sale* "Still has factory screen prtector!!" lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by catch5nRide View Post
    I leave my factory screen protector on until they pretty much fall off... had two helix 12’s they stayed on for several years my solix 15s are a little over a year old and there still on. I had to trim the corner off one of them because it started to peel off. I have zero issues cleaning the screen with them on and no issues viewing it. Basically whenever I do decide to remove it I have a brand new clean screen underneath

    That's what I fugured. Might as well keep it as clean as possible for as long as possible.

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    Actually, I use tempered glass screen protector from RMP or Graph Glass on all my Helixes. Provides impact protectoon and ease of cleaning. Small investment with hig payoff if you ask me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Smokinal View Post
    That's what I fugured. Might as well keep it as clean as possible for as long as possible.
    Yes it affects the view, not meant to remain on. If you want to protect it get a glass one that will. That original plastic is only for packing. JMO Bob
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ohbasser View Post
    Do they make a Helix 10 screen protector?? I cannot find one.
    Try one of the board sponsors (Precision Sonar).
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    https://www.precisionsonar.com/our-brands/graph-glass

    We offer one!

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    If you are talking about the film that comes on the unit when new, that should be removed. If subjected to a lot of sunlight it will be a bear to remove later. If you are talking about something like Precision Sonar Graph Glass, I wouldn't have a Helix or Solix without it. Not only does it protect the screen but it also keeps water spots to a minimum and barely shows fingerprints on Solix touch screens. Also, it makes the Solix touch screen even better because it is slicker so your finger slides easier and more smoothly. My only word of caution is that the Anti-Glare does make the normally bright crisp screen dull and fuzzy. They even have a disclaimer about this on the Graph Glass web site. I love the Clear... Didn't love the Anti-Glare.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ohbasser View Post
    Do they make a Helix 10 screen protector?? I cannot find one.
    Just bought 2 new ones for my new Helix 10's!



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    Custom step in place of center seat
    Trick Step

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    And Precision Sonar stand behind their glass.
    They have replaced mine on my solix 10 for just shipping!


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    Quote Originally Posted by OK_BassBum View Post
    And Precision Sonar stand behind their glass.
    They have replaced mine on my solix 10 for just shipping!

    yep put mine on as soon as I put the unit on the boat took the plastic off and put thiers on