NAVigation/Entertainment screen cleaning cloth?

**Marc Hufnagel** · 03-28-2018, 08:56 AM

What are you all using to clean these sjhiny Navigation/entertainment screens these days? I'm thinking a glass cleaner is 'ok' but what about the cloth to use on them?

**h8dirtycars** · 03-28-2018, 09:02 AM

I use a lens cleaning cloth with lens cleaner sprayed on the cloth. Also use this for the instrument cluster plastic. Been doing it for a year on my new car and has worked perfectly.

**Setec Astronomy** · 03-28-2018, 09:03 AM

I usually use Meguiar's Quik Interior Detailer (QID), which you can buy here or at retail (I also use it on my computer screens, etc.). I usually use a low-nap 16" microfiber towel. Fold it in quarters and turn to a clean side frequently or you'll redeposit dust on the screen. I also recommend spraying the towel, rather than the screen. Wipe the screen with the wet side, then turn to the opposite side of the towel to dry.

**Marc Hufnagel** · 03-28-2018, 09:05 AM

Any thoughts on these pretty slick-feeling 'nav screen' cloths? I'd think a little nap is needed, like you are mentioning.

**h8dirtycars** · 03-28-2018, 09:08 AM

I think those are just lens cleaning cloths renamed to cost more. A lens cleaning cloth and cleaner, such as Zeiss made for cameras with super expensive lenses should work fine be and has worked perfectly for me.

**Marc Hufnagel** · 03-28-2018, 09:15 AM

Originally Posted by h8dirtycars

I think those are just lens cleaning cloths renamed to cost more. A lens cleaning cloth and cleaner, such as Zeiss made for cameras with super expensive lenses should work fine be and has worked perfectly for me.

I will check them out today, thank you

**Goonie75** · 03-28-2018, 09:15 AM

I agree with both h8dirtycars and Setec ... either would work and I've used both. I tend to go with Setec's method more just because It's already there and fewer cloths maybe... but both are good methods... get this though... we detailed my dad's Jeep Grand Cherokee a few months ago not, first time since he bought it new to him at the dealer.

Anyway, the Nav Screen had 4 'dots' on the screen and turned out the owner was a woman that used A LOT of make up, it was all over the place, wheel, shifter, etc. It was make up on the screen, or the oils really, that had 'penetrated' the screen and was 'forever' in there... anyone else experience this?... i tried but couldn't get it out... just wanted to share that little story...

peace

**Setec Astronomy** · 03-28-2018, 09:26 AM

When I say low nap, I'm talking about something like this, as opposed to a shaggy towel: Forrest Green Edgeless Polishing Cloth

**Hammer77** · 03-28-2018, 09:40 AM

This product does a great job at cleaning, and leaves a slick feel.

Ultima Screen Cleaner & Protector Bundle 4 oz.

**Goonie75** · 03-28-2018, 09:45 AM

Originally Posted by Hammer77

This product does a great job at cleaning, and leaves a slick feel.

Ultima Screen Cleaner & Protector Bundle 4 oz.

Thoughts on a product like that helping with the 'oil' that has penetrated the screen?...

or does a problem like that mean 'new screen'...?

I wish i had a good picture. My bad for only getting a poor one... It's as if she pushed the same 2 or 3 'buttons' on the Nav Screen more often than others and the 'fingerprint' that was oily from the make up seems to just be permanently there... any thoughts?

thanks