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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 05:50 AM
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Default Cleaning GPS/Navi screens

My Garmin is constantly getting dirty from fingerprints.
I finally decided to put a protective film on the screen but I would like to give it a good cleaning before application.
Obviously, I'll use microfiber cloth but I'm unsure what glass/plastic product to use to give it proper cleaning.
I have Stoners Invisible Glass, Plexus, and few others potential products.
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 06:28 AM
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Meguiars Quick Interior Detailer works great
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by EOE' date='Jan 21 2009, 07:28 AM
Meguiars Quick Interior Detailer works great
Yeah, that's a good one. As is Einszett Cockpit Premium.

For my own Tom Tom, I spray a little Invisible Glass onto a microfiber, and wipe the screen off with that.
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:29 AM
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If you're cleaning it to put a protective cover on it, you'll want to use something that doesn't leave any oily residue or lint.

Personally, whenever I am applying something like that I always just use isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) and a cotton ball from the wife's makeup bag. just put a little bit on the cotton ball and clean away. It'll clean off all oil or anything else that is on the screen. Don't go crazy with it, just a little will go a very long way. I've done this on numerous MP3 players, my phone, my old in car dvd screen, the windows when hanging up christmas lights...etc.

Now...if I am going to do just some basic cleanings while cleaning the rest of the car, I just use some quick detailer and a MF cloth.
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:40 AM
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i like plexus, and have been recently using a product that i use on my motorcycle face shields... am blanking on the name, but they make several products- all blue - i use the spray on the garmin and they also make a wax which i use on my glasses. maybe we have a fellow biker who can help my memory!!
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 10:00 AM
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Sorry to go off topic,

I've found many places to order the Plexus... wheres the cheapest place you guys have found to order Plexus? So far I found $16 shipped for the 13oz ones.
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 10:18 AM
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[quote name='vincewchan' date='Jan 21 2009, 11:00 AM'] Sorry to go off topic,

I've found many places to order the Plexus... wheres the cheapest place you guys have found to order Plexus?
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 10:19 AM
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thx to penforhire for the answer to the original riddle-


http://www.zooke.com/
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 02:52 PM
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http://www.autogeek.net/lcd-screen-cleaner-kit.html

Made for LCD screens, navi, gps, et al.
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 06:31 PM
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I normally use a damp cloth.
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