I can see some bubbling on the edge so know there is a protective covering on the PCC but I don't know if I should remove it. I don't think I've ever seen anything scuff as badly as these PCCs do and don't know if removing the covering would help or hurt. I keep them sitting on a rubber thingy for opening jars all day so they're not even on a hard surface except when laid on my patio table outside and this thing already looks like I've had it a year instead of a month. The only other way I use it is sliding it in and out of a cloth bag I protect it with in my purse. Granted, it can only be seen when closely examined (tilting back and forth in good light/sun) now and don't want to risk removing the cover if it will get worse and be more noticeable. Has anyone removed the film from their PCC? Thanks.