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Old 03-25-2004, 09:48 AM
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Anyone have suggestions on what to use to clean the screen? Does Acura recommend anything specific?
Old 03-25-2004, 09:50 AM
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i would use Endust, or something made specifically for LCD screens, just make sure it doesnt have ammonia...
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Apple Store has a really good one...

I picked up a LCD cleaner from the apple store. it had 2 small bottles and a special cloth to prevent scratching.
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The manual suggests just using water or possibly lens cleaner and a soft lint free cloth. I use a glass cleaning cloth and it works well without water. Someone posted on another thread that dryer sheets do a great job of removing smudges.
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i use my cleaning duster(compressed air in cans) to clean my aftermarket GPS. luckily i have a remote control for it so my screen doesn't get that dirty


a small tip....you can use a stylus pen that are used for PDA's to lessen the amount of thumb prints on the screen
Old 03-31-2004, 01:37 AM
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If I can throw my 2 cents on this one, I have a recommendation. I have used anti-static monitor wipes (made by Falcon) that I use to clean both my laptop screen and the LCD monitor on the back of my digital camera and I think they work great. They come in a canister like baby wipes (70 count). You can probably find them at any computer store in your area.
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I use a screen protector from www.strongengineering.com. If you use the one for the TL< you will NEVER have to worry about cleaning it as these things work GREAT!

I think it is part number AN700

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Yup, the Strong screen protectors are great. Do a search, there were prior threads about this product. Or just go to the link in the above post and buy one - they're only like $4 apiece. Highly recommended.
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A microfiber cloth will work well also. You don't need to use any chemicals or anything. Maybe a bit of water for a spot or something here and there.
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I always use a damp towel I used while drying my car after wash and works great for me.
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Originally Posted by joganjani
I always use a damp towel I used while drying my car after wash and works great for me.
You're supposed to use a soft fabric to clean the navi screen. A damp towel will scratch up the screen...
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Originally Posted by `ill*tl
You're supposed to use a soft fabric to clean the navi screen. A damp towel will scratch up the screen...
Well! it's a 100% cotton fieldcrest towel. If it does not scratch the clear coat IMHO it will not scratch the nav screen.
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Originally Posted by joganjani
Well! it's a 100% cotton fieldcrest towel. If it does not scratch the clear coat IMHO it will not scratch the nav screen.
The navi screen is much more sensitive than the clearcoat.
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Originally Posted by rynpamn21
a small tip....you can use a stylus pen that are used for PDA's to lessen the amount of thumb prints on the screen
Great idea, thanks.
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I'll make a note of this. Thanks.
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How's about the cloth along with Cellular phone? My T610 comes with one, it's ok.
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I've had good luck with the Lenscrafter's spray. It's fairly cheap and won't scratch any lens.
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