General topics » TFT cleaning

Perhaps a completely irrelevant topic for some and generally completely non-critical but...

how do you clean/wipe your TFT screen to avoid leaving marks/swirls? Let's say 'clean' until the first rain/ross or whatever else inevitably mucks it up.
[by swirls I mean cleaning/water marks not damage/scratches]

I'm by no means detailing my bike to some crazy standards and it is a 'working' bike and no garage queen with ~1000km a month minimum. But with the whole thing nice and shiny I can't figure out the TFT.

I've tried window cleaners, plastic cleaners, smartphone cleaners, all the microfibres, drying by hand, letting it dry in the shade etc.
I guess I can take some completely demineralized water mean for steam irons...

I put a screen protector on it, which doesn't leave swirls or marks. Cheap to buy, easy to fit, easy to clean.

Beerman

Mine has a screen protector on it, and it doesn't get any special attention, cleaned the same as the rest of the bike.

I don’t have the TFT, but I didn’t go with a screen protector because it wasn’t as critical, but yeah, for a TFT, the screen protectors will eliminate the problem. If it gets mucked up and looks bad, change it with a new one rather than risk damage to the TFT directly.

I didn't think a screen protector would be needed but the TFT screen really water spots and does not easily wipe off.
This year I started to use a screen cleaner and it does a decent job.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01054...0?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Probably and computer monitor or TV screen cleaner will work.

Zitat von Beerman im Beitrag #2

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I put a screen protector on it, which doesn't leave swirls or marks. Cheap to buy, easy to fit, easy to clean.

Beerman

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I'll look into screes protectors thanks all

On a side note I don't suppose protector has any negative side effects regarding TFT legibility in general and/or direct sunlight? (glares etc.)

Zitat von Valks im Beitrag #7

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I'll look into screes protectors thanks all

On a side note I don't suppose protector has any negative side effects regarding TFT legibility in general and/or direct sunlight? (glares etc.)

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This is the one I have on my RS...BMW Motorrad logo in bottom left:

https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/bmw-...?sku_id=1755211

Mine was £9.99 from Amazon. Then again, it doesn't have BMW branding...

Beerman

I was going to point out that $50 is akin to daylight robbery

Screen protector here also. I just wash the TFT when I wash the bike, then dry off with a Metrovac Sidekick (very useful device).

You guys who've fitted these things (non-OEM versions) - can you provide any links to any specifically reccomended items? I could do with one myself...

Likewise, has anyone fitted one successfully to a Nav V, specifically to combat glare? I find it dreadful in bright sunlight, despite a sunshade. There's the added difficulty of the screen being touch-sensitive, of course

Zitat von Freddyfruitbat im Beitrag #13

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You guys who've fitted these things (non-OEM versions) - can you provide any links to any specifically reccomended items? I could do with one myself...

Likewise, has anyone fitted one successfully to a Nav V, specifically to combat glare? I find it dreadful in bright sunlight, despite a sunshade. There's the added difficulty of the screen being touch-sensitive, of course

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Zitat von Ali-bear im Beitrag #11

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I was going to point out that $50 is akin to daylight robbery

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