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Old 07-15-10, 09:35 PM
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Question Nav screen cleaner?

Maybe I'm a little neurotic on this but I just got my new 2010 LS 460 last week and I hate to see the nav screen get everyone's grubby fingerprints all over it (including mine). Is there a good cleaning solution to the fingerprint problem on these? I know you don't spray cleaner directly on the screen but is there anything safe/effective?

I'm actually thinking of keeping a glove in the car so I can touch the screen w/out leaving prints. I swear I'm not a clean freak but I just think those prints really take a toll on the look of the screen over time.
Old 07-15-10, 10:00 PM
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Get the nav screen protector from aerotect. Then clean it with stoners Invisible glass.
Old 07-16-10, 06:47 AM
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Meg's QID sprayed to dampen a microfiber has work for me with no scratches or other issues. I do the NAV and instrument cluster first with a clean mf then move on to the dash and leather wipedown weekly.
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Originally Posted by jfelbab
Meg's QID sprayed to dampen a microfiber has work for me with no scratches or other issues. I do the NAV and instrument cluster first with a clean mf then move on to the dash and leather wipedown weekly.
plus one for megs QID. it is great because you can get away with using it on just about every interior surface. It also keeps the car smelling crisp an new. highly reccomended. I also use Megs #40 diluted to 1/2 strength every so often to keep the colors of the dash and other panels richer. PREFECT- non greasy/disgusting low budget look. Just a perfect looking dash with that well taken care of detailed look.
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I feel your paint those fingerprints get to me sometimes as well. You can use the DI Microfiber Ultra Plush Two Sided Towel or a DI Microfiber Glove as you stated. For a more thorough cleaning use a microfiber towel and the Einszett 1Z Cockpit Premium. Let me know if you have any questions.
Old 07-18-10, 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Lust4Lexus
plus one for megs QID. it is great because you can get away with using it on just about every interior surface. It also keeps the car smelling crisp an new. highly reccomended. I also use Megs #40 diluted to 1/2 strength every so often to keep the colors of the dash and other panels richer. PREFECT- non greasy/disgusting low budget look. Just a perfect looking dash with that well taken care of detailed look.
So are you saying it is ok to use Meg QID on the leather seats ? Purchased es350 2010 in March with Cashmire Interior and loking for something to keeep seats in clean and pristine condition. I've also seen Leather Masters mentioned in these threads..any suggestions..thks
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Originally Posted by JRey350hou
So are you saying it is ok to use Meg QID on the leather seats ? Purchased es350 2010 in March with Cashmire Interior and loking for something to keeep seats in clean and pristine condition. I've also seen Leather Masters mentioned in these threads..any suggestions..thks
Yes, as a quick pick me up to take off dust, it is a perfect solution.
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1z cockpit use it on my IS-F works perfect
Old 07-18-10, 11:39 PM
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QID works for me!
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1z Cockpit Premium.
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i use the wipes for eye glasses and those seem to work also.
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no need to waste your money on cleaners. Just wipe it down with a damp microfiber. If you want to buy something the megs QID will work fine. I only say to buy that because you can clean other interior parts of your car as well.
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