Aaaarrgggg! Screen needs cleaning

BigKutta · 05-02-2012, 10:47 AM

Ok, so there was this screen scratched thread (that was closed due to BS) and of course I started to notice my screen even more closely. So just yesterday, I noticed 2 tiny specs on my screen, which I think are 2 tiny droplets of saliva that may have shot out of my mouth during an exciting conference call taken from the car.

So there you have it, the screen needs to be cleaned! And now I am scared, I knew this day would come. I am going to clean it with a LCD wipe and report back. Wish me luck!

LiveLarger · 05-02-2012, 10:49 AM

Good luck!!

miotoo · 05-02-2012, 12:58 PM

Good luck.

I read the other thread you talk about and personally don't have anything stuck on the nav screen (yet..) but I also read on another forum a guy even had fountain pen ink marks from a previous owner that wouldn't come off. Eventually he got the advice to use alcohol & it worked..

The coating on the panels is delicate to mechanical pressure/aggressive cleaning but the right tool/substance for the right job is the best option.

Even Micro fiber cloth should not be used like scotch-brite on an old rice pot ;-)

ImperialBlue · 05-02-2012, 01:52 PM

i bought zeiss lens cleaners for idrive screen and wood trim... Havent used them yet... I had scrathes on the trim when i took the dleivery in welt... so i am assuming it will be very hard to kepp them away...

The X Men · 05-02-2012, 02:21 PM

I have been using this stuff for all the plastic screens in my car, works great and more importantly, will not damage the screen.

http://xcln.com/

bobblehead · 05-02-2012, 02:32 PM

steady hand pressure.

Think as you are the surgeon doing brain surgery.

Do NOT go back & forth with the wipe. The key is to do ONE steady wipe.

GL. You will need it.

blackberrycubed · 05-02-2012, 05:47 PM

First remove all the dust particles using compressed air can OR a duster. Tiny dust particles will scratch and hurt like a B**ch!.

Russkey · 05-02-2012, 06:04 PM

I use "Klear Screen iKlear Complete Cleaning Kit"...Works great with my apple products and the car's screen...

chinese_food · 05-03-2012, 01:25 PM

The screen is not meant to be touched

BigP535I · 05-04-2012, 04:26 PM

I wish I read up on the screen before I went at it, now I have fine scratch on them if the sun light hits it on a good angle...bmw should've used glass instead of whatever it is that they used. Now I do only 1 swipe with micro fiber and screen cleaners for PC monitors, since its anti-static I also have gotten less dust to settle on the screen.

shanoeB · 05-07-2012, 03:44 AM

There's nothing to worry about. You can clean your screen on your own.

NYCE90DRIVER · 05-07-2012, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigKutta

Ok, so there was this screen scratched thread (that was closed due to BS) and of course I started to notice my screen even more closely. So just yesterday, I noticed 2 tiny specs on my screen, which I think are 2 tiny droplets of saliva that may have shot out of my mouth during an exciting conference call taken from the car.

So there you have it, the screen needs to be cleaned! And now I am scared, I knew this day would come. I am going to clean it with a LCD wipe and report back. Wish me luck!

I started that thread... and it "was closed due to BS" which was started when childish, useless comments were posted by.. (well just let's say the abbreviation for his screen name is C.F. which is meant to describe a certain inauthentic Asian cuisine) and I attempted to defend my post. Since I see that C.F has posted a similar useless comment on this thread, it's clear that in this Forum, the receivers of BS are censored rather than the perpetrators of it. That being said, I'm calling BMW NA right now about this issue. The screen is TOO F@#KING DELICATE...PERIOD.

tmac99 · 10-15-2012, 08:38 PM

Hi, I am new to the forum but wanted to ask a quick question. I am looking at buying a 2013 550xi from the dealer that was driven by the owner for about 3500 miles. As I was about to purchase the car I noticed that the speedo and Tach cluster has a scratch on the lower part of the cluster. The dealer gave me $400 credit but does anyone have any idea if this can be buffed out with anything? Would hate to buy the car and find out that there is nothing I can do. Any help would be great. Thanks

bobblehead · 10-17-2012, 03:23 PM

For $400 credit, I can overlook that.

Better yet, use a $100 bill cover the affected area ...

05-02-2012, 10:47 AM	#1
BigKutta Lieutenant Drives: 2012 528i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Washington DC Posts: 529 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 528i [0.00] 2012 BMW 528i [0.00]	Aaaarrgggg! Screen needs cleaning Ok, so there was this screen scratched thread (that was closed due to BS) and of course I started to notice my screen even more closely. So just yesterday, I noticed 2 tiny specs on my screen, which I think are 2 tiny droplets of saliva that may have shot out of my mouth during an exciting conference call taken from the car. So there you have it, the screen needs to be cleaned! And now I am scared, I knew this day would come. I am going to clean it with a LCD wipe and report back. Wish me luck! Last edited by BigKutta; 05-02-2012 at 01:48 PM.
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ImperialBlue First Lieutenant Drives: 2012 535XI-M Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: nj Posts: 302 iTrader: (1)	i bought zeiss lens cleaners for idrive screen and wood trim... Havent used them yet... I had scrathes on the trim when i took the dleivery in welt... so i am assuming it will be very hard to kepp them away... __________________ 2012 535XI-M Sport, ImperialBlue, Oyster/Black-NAPPA, Anthracite Wood, Cold Weather Pkg, Premium Pkg, Premium Sound, Driver Asst Pkg, Tech Pkg, SAT, Ceramic, HUD, Top View, Side View Cameras, BMW Apps, Convenience Service. Mods::BMW Plus:CQuartz:XpelUltimate:AirBlue80:Euro Spoiler:WeatherTech

05-02-2012, 06:04 PM	#8
Russkey First Lieutenant Drives: '12 BMW AW 550xi Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 330 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 550xi [5.00]	I use "Klear Screen iKlear Complete Cleaning Kit"...Works great with my apple products and the car's screen... __________________ '12 AW 550xi / Dinan S2 / Eisenmann Race / MORR VS8.2 / ACS Springs / CF Goodies Last edited by Russkey; 05-02-2012 at 06:27 PM.

10-15-2012, 08:38 PM	#13
tmac99 Enlisted Member Drives: 550ix, X5 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: PA Posts: 41 iTrader: (0)	Gauge Cluster Scratch Hi, I am new to the forum but wanted to ask a quick question. I am looking at buying a 2013 550xi from the dealer that was driven by the owner for about 3500 miles. As I was about to purchase the car I noticed that the speedo and Tach cluster has a scratch on the lower part of the cluster. The dealer gave me $400 credit but does anyone have any idea if this can be buffed out with anything? Would hate to buy the car and find out that there is nothing I can do. Any help would be great. Thanks

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05-02-2012, 10:49 AM	#2
LiveLarger Second Lieutenant Drives: F11 520d M-sport Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oslo Posts: 255 iTrader: (0)	Good luck!!

05-02-2012, 12:58 PM	#3
miotoo New Member Drives: F10 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 7 iTrader: (0)	Good luck. I read the other thread you talk about and personally don't have anything stuck on the nav screen (yet..) but I also read on another forum a guy even had fountain pen ink marks from a previous owner that wouldn't come off. Eventually he got the advice to use alcohol & it worked.. The coating on the panels is delicate to mechanical pressure/aggressive cleaning but the right tool/substance for the right job is the best option. Even Micro fiber cloth should not be used like scotch-brite on an old rice pot ;-)

05-02-2012, 02:21 PM	#5
The X Men Major Drives: 2012 535xi 2013 X3 35i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: MA Posts: 1,264 iTrader: (0)	I have been using this stuff for all the plastic screens in my car, works great and more importantly, will not damage the screen. http://xcln.com/

05-02-2012, 02:32 PM	#6
bobblehead Colonel Drives: warp speed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, On Posts: 2,544 iTrader: (0)	steady hand pressure. Think as you are the surgeon doing brain surgery. Do NOT go back & forth with the wipe. The key is to do ONE steady wipe. GL. You will need it.

05-02-2012, 05:47 PM	#7
blackberrycubed Private First Class Drives: 535i Xdrive Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: CA Posts: 151 iTrader: (1)	First remove all the dust particles using compressed air can OR a duster. Tiny dust particles will scratch and hurt like a B**ch!.

05-03-2012, 01:25 PM	#9
chinese_food Enlisted Member Drives: BMW 528 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: United States Posts: 45 iTrader: (0)	The screen is not meant to be touched

05-04-2012, 04:26 PM	#10
BigP535I Second Lieutenant Drives: F10 AW Mtech Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 241 iTrader: (0)	I wish I read up on the screen before I went at it, now I have fine scratch on them if the sun light hits it on a good angle...bmw should've used glass instead of whatever it is that they used. Now I do only 1 swipe with micro fiber and screen cleaners for PC monitors, since its anti-static I also have gotten less dust to settle on the screen.

05-07-2012, 03:44 AM	#11
shanoeB Registered Drives: none Join Date: May 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4 iTrader: (0)	There's nothing to worry about. You can clean your screen on your own.

10-17-2012, 03:23 PM	#14
bobblehead Colonel Drives: warp speed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, On Posts: 2,544 iTrader: (0)	For $400 credit, I can overlook that. Better yet, use a $100 bill cover the affected area ...