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Old 05-18-2009, 08:50 PM
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cleaning the NAV screen

Im having the worst luck cleaning the nav screen,

there are streaks that are very visible when hit with direct sunlight and i am unable to clean it!

I've tried

water
eye glass cleaner
LCD cleaner
with microfibre and paper towl and no luck!!!!

any suggestions?
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i just just windex and a bounty paper towel and mine comes out fine no streaks.
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i didnt try windex, afraid due to the alcohol content but at this point im willing to try it
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i had the car since may of 08. and i been using that since and never had any problems. and idk this might sound weird but i use mistolin on the leather lol and still comes out good
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i wouldnt go with windex, never know what the amonia might do, i mean should be safe but i just use a microfiber towel and water, does the trick every time and gives me peace of mind, but up to u just my .02 cents.
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Originally Posted by CrAZyVeGAsBoY
i wouldnt go with windex, never know what the amonia might do, i mean should be safe but i just use a microfiber towel and water, does the trick every time and gives me peace of mind, but up to u just my .02 cents.

On W211 section, someone use Windex to clean the NAVI screen causing some permanent scratch on the screen (screen had to be replace). I used water with the microfiber towel. It's squeaky clean (I had "display clean" solution (no amonia or alcohol) to clean my flat screen TV & computer monitor but water is the best, when using the microfber towel).
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Microfiber + Water for sure

works on mine very well
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You better try the windex...
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Buy a good LCD screen cleaner with microfiber cloth. That's what I use and it works like a charm.
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Originally Posted by SoCal208
On W211 section, someone use Windex to clean the NAVI screen causing some permanent scratch on the screen (screen had to be replace). I used water with the microfiber towel. It's squeaky clean (I had "display clean" solution (no amonia or alcohol) to clean my flat screen TV & computer monitor but water is the best, when using the microfber towel).

i dont see how windex can cause a scratch, it sounds more like the towel they used scratched it.
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Originally Posted by micropower99
Buy a good LCD screen cleaner with microfiber cloth. That's what I use and it works like a charm.
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i been using the windex since i got my car which is almost a year now so yeahhh no scratchs or nothing i dont get how a Liquid could cause a scratch but okayy
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Originally Posted by kevinwithdabenz
i been using the windex since i got my car which is almost a year now so yeahhh no scratchs or nothing i dont get how a Liquid could cause a scratch but okayy

yes but windex is bad due to the ammonia in it which is a chemical that will dye ur tinted window if used for long periods of time.
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Originally Posted by micropower99
Buy a good LCD screen cleaner with microfiber cloth. That's what I use and it works like a charm.
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Sound like the OP got something on the screen that won't come off with just water. Could be from the factory or when the dealer got possession.

I'd go with windex and after its clean, use plain water to get any remaining ammonia off.
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I use Meguiar's Quik Detailer Interior and it works wonders. I even use it on the MB-tex.

An alternative solution if you want to use Windex is getting the "green" bottle of Windex specifically made without ammonia intended for automobiles. I think I got mine from Wal-Mart.

And always use a microfiber cloth.

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