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My 955 NAV screen looks like what appears to be finger wear, by touching screen when using the radio. What is the best way to clear up the screen without fubaring it all up?
What happens is that the oem screen saver material is breaking down - and gets milky or marked up. The alcohol simply removes this layer - it's not needed and makes the screen look brand new once gone. I have an 08 and just did this. If like can add back a screen saver material as well. Here are pictures of mine after the alcohol and cotton ball treatment. May take a few wipes...
Where the MSDS sheet on those? I'd be curious what solvents they contain, if just to make sure what to look for in other products.
Folks, be careful about solvents and plastics. What might look like it "cleans" a surface might harm it. Not necessarily right away. Some solvents and cleaners disrupt the plasticizers in the material. Such that it becomes brittle or prematurely sensitive to UV exposure. I pay attention to this because of problems with cleaning boat surfaces with the wrong stuff. Sure, there's ways to get rid of a stain or problem quickly, only to find the 'cleaned' area turns yellow, cracks and falls apart faster than the areas around it.
Where the MSDS sheet on those? I'd be curious what solvents they contain, if just to make sure what to look for in other products.
Folks, be careful about solvents and plastics. What might look like it "cleans" a surface might harm it. Not necessarily right away. Some solvents and cleaners disrupt the plasticizers in the material. Such that it becomes brittle or prematurely sensitive to UV exposure. I pay attention to this because of problems with cleaning boat surfaces with the wrong stuff. Sure, there's ways to get rid of a stain or problem quickly, only to find the 'cleaned' area turns yellow, cracks and falls apart faster than the areas around it.
I purchased the Porsche ones but haven't opened them yet. I'll check to see if there's a MSDS sheet packaged with them.
The point you make about being careful with solvent/cleaners on plastics is right on. That's why I went ahead and ordered the PCM cleaning pads from Porsche. For only $4.95, why not?!
I purchased the Porsche ones but haven't opened them yet. I'll check to see if there's a MSDS sheet packaged with them.
The point you make about being careful with solvent/cleaners on plastics is right on. That's why I went ahead and ordered the PCM cleaning pads from Porsche. For only $4.95, why not?!
Agreed, $5 for anything from Porsche seems like quite the bargain. I'll definitely add one to the cart on my next order.
I only ask about the MSDS because it'd be convenient if I already have some of that on-hand. That and when you see certain ingredients you can sometimes use that as a guide for what not to use. It's been a while since I wrecked something plastic with the wrong kind of cleaner, so I'm hazy on the specifics. (pun intended)
11-26-2016, 01:57 PM
Clean up NAV screen?
