2005 CTS-V Navi Screen cleaner?

[wallacetw]

This is absolutely the best automotive forum I have ever seen. I just bought my first 2005 "V" and I am correcting all of the little things that need fixing, i.e. radio knobs and buttons, updating Navi system, ordering mats & touch up paint, programming the Home Link & personal settings. I have found all of this information and vendors on this forum, which is great.

Now I am trying to find something to clean my Navi screen. It looks to have some type of coating on it with some light scratches or marks on it. I am hoping there is a cleaner that will eliminate most of this. Can anyone tell me what they are using?

Thanks

[onebadcad]

My clean thumb, but if I am at home water and rag do fine. WTF could be on the Nav Screen other than dust,,,

[wallacetw]

Thanks for the reply, I think..... I really don't know what could be on the screen; it looks like some sort of coating applied by the factory? In the sun it is distracting, at night, not so much. I am hesitant to use just anything on the screen, as they can be sensitive to a lot of cleaners. One thing I do know, the "clean thumb" does not work, that was my first attempt also.

I want to again thank this forum for being a really great asset to anyone looking to learn, maintain, improve, and most of all, enjoy their CTS-V. So far I have ordered “V logo” mats, navigation software upgrades and DVD’s, touch up paint, and custom radio knobs from the vendors listed here. I have also learned a lot about the common quirks and fixes associated with this model. I have owned many high performance cars in the past, and a forum like this would have greatly enhanced the ownership experience.

[teer1998]

I used the Monster screen cleaner for flat panel monitors. Its a little pricey, but its pretty amazing stuff. Use it on my laptop and TV as well. Little goes a long way, and the version I bought at a computer store had an extra micro fiber clothe that I keep in the car to clean up dust as necessary.

CWW

[mikemjohnson]

Originally Posted by onebadcad

My clean thumb, but if I am at home water and rag do fine. WTF could be on the Nav Screen other than dust,,,

it does play DVDs...eww....
found this for you, when you do get it cleaned up maybe invest in one of these? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Scree...2em118Q2el1247
15 dollars shipped, so its not much of an investment if it doesnt work out. never used one myself though

[wallacetw]

I used the Monster screen cleaner for flat panel monitors. Its a little pricey, but its pretty amazing stuff. Use it on my laptop and TV as well. Little goes a long way, and the version I bought at a computer store had an extra micro fiber clothe that I keep in the car to clean up dust as necessary.

Thanks, I will locate some and try it. It sounds like it will do the trick. After I get it cleaned up I will try Mike's suggestion for a screen protector.

[B-1 Buddha]

I keep a microfiber cloth from a pair of sunglasses inside the armrest (CTS conversion) for keeping it dust free.

However, for splattered-on schmutz (reference the DVD comment earlier), spray the cloth with isopropyl alcohol first. DON'T SPRAY THE SCREEN. You can use diluted alcohol down to 50/50, or a vinegar/water mix. Make sure to use distilled water (get it at a drug store) so you don't leave any tap water residue.

Source--search the internet for laptop screen cleaning. The V's nav screen, since it isn't touch, has the same anti-glare coating.

[heavymetals]

Try some of the MEGUIRES face shield cleaner.

Works great on plastic.

[smoothmarine187]

Originally Posted by wallacetw

Thanks for the reply, I think..... I really don't know what could be on the screen; it looks like some sort of coating applied by the factory? In the sun it is distracting, at night, not so much. I am hesitant to use just anything on the screen, as they can be sensitive to a lot of cleaners. One thing I do know, the "clean thumb" does not work, that was my first attempt also.

I want to again thank this forum for being a really great asset to anyone looking to learn, maintain, improve, and most of all, enjoy their CTS-V. So far I have ordered “V logo” mats, navigation software upgrades and DVD’s, touch up paint, and custom radio knobs from the vendors listed here. I have also learned a lot about the common quirks and fixes associated with this model. I have owned many high performance cars in the past, and a forum like this would have greatly enhanced the ownership experience.

My screeen looked like what your describing so when I took it in to get a new battery, I had them replace the screen also.