Cleaning the MFD ???

BethlehemPrius · 02-12-2007, 06:10 PM

What does everyone use to clean the MFD ? Fingerprints fudge it up pretty quickly. I didn't want to try anything in fear of scratching so figured I would ask the question here.

I didn't see it in the manual unless I overlooked it.

Thanks!

Proco · 02-12-2007, 06:15 PM

I use a soft cloth and a little water. I know some have other things they use, but I haven't had any problems with this way.

qbee42 · 02-12-2007, 06:30 PM

I use an auto swiffer for dust, and for dusting all the plastic inside the Prius. For fingerprints and more serious cleaning of the MFD, I use a cleaning kit made for notebook computers and LCD displays. It has a brush, applicator, and a spray bottle with cleaning solution. You can get them at BestBuy and other computer stores. Make sure to clean it when the car is off, or temporarily turn off the display, otherwise the touch screen will make all sorts of selections.

Tom

BethlehemPrius · 02-12-2007, 07:05 PM

Thanks for the suggestions!

Bill Merchant · 02-12-2007, 08:20 PM

A slighly damp microfibre cloth cleans just about anything without damaging it. Never spray liquid directly on the MFD screen.

I'd like to also recommend cleaning and treating all the plastic with 303 Aerospace Protectant which makes dusting and cleaning it easier.

Godiva · 02-12-2007, 08:30 PM

I have a screen protector on mine. I clean it with the same product I use on my laptop screen.

Recently I rented a Prius that had some major smudges and prints on the screen that would not come off with the screen cleaner. With the car off I cleaned it with Meguiar's PlastX and it worked great. Looked good as new. (I also use it on the plastic cupholders are under radio area.) Once is fine but I wouldn't do it repeatedly.

If a damp cloth doesn't do it, I'd use the laptop screen cleaner and then put a protector on it on it.

richard schumacher · 02-12-2007, 08:50 PM

Windex and an old cotton sock.

paprius4030 · 02-12-2007, 10:24 PM

Nice to see you here BethlehemPrius, Pocono's here. I use a swifter duster to and sometimes gasp windex and a tissue

Charles Suitt · 02-13-2007, 01:50 PM

I keep a small microfiber cloth [like used to clean eyeglasses] in the small storage nook below the MFD for cleaning the MFD.

HINT: I don't clean the MFD with the Prius "ON" - to avoid inadvertantly pressing "buttons" - as in resetting the mile readings, etc.

**Danny** · 02-13-2007, 02:06 PM

This is what I got (because I'm a "buy it in a kit" kinda guy):

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02-12-2007, 06:10 PM	#1
BethlehemPrius Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bethlehem, PA Posts: 174 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	What does everyone use to clean the MFD ? Fingerprints fudge it up pretty quickly. I didn't want to try anything in fear of scratching so figured I would ask the question here. I didn't see it in the manual unless I overlooked it. Thanks!

02-12-2007, 06:15 PM	#2
Proco Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The Beautiful NJ Shore Posts: 2,414 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #5 Thanks: 62 Thanked 93 Times in 53 Posts Friends: 9	I use a soft cloth and a little water. I know some have other things they use, but I haven't had any problems with this way.

02-12-2007, 06:30 PM	#3
qbee42 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 10,477 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #7 Thanks: 95 Thanked 390 Times in 290 Posts Friends: 10	I use an auto swiffer for dust, and for dusting all the plastic inside the Prius. For fingerprints and more serious cleaning of the MFD, I use a cleaning kit made for notebook computers and LCD displays. It has a brush, applicator, and a spray bottle with cleaning solution. You can get them at BestBuy and other computer stores. Make sure to clean it when the car is off, or temporarily turn off the display, otherwise the touch screen will make all sorts of selections. Tom

02-12-2007, 07:05 PM	#4
BethlehemPrius Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bethlehem, PA Posts: 174 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Thanks for the suggestions!

02-12-2007, 08:20 PM	#5
Bill Merchant absit invidia Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA \| Oregon \| Portland area \| 97004 \| Posts: 4,100 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #5 Thanks: 18 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts Friends: 60	A slighly damp microfibre cloth cleans just about anything without damaging it. Never spray liquid directly on the MFD screen. I'd like to also recommend cleaning and treating all the plastic with 303 Aerospace Protectant which makes dusting and cleaning it easier.

02-12-2007, 08:50 PM	#7
richard schumacher Destination: Eschaton Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: United States Posts: 5,510 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: #6 Thanks: 99 Thanked 93 Times in 66 Posts Friends: 0	Windex and an old cotton sock.

02-12-2007, 10:24 PM	#8
paprius4030 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pocono's, Pa. Posts: 1,296 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts Friends: 1	Nice to see you here BethlehemPrius, Pocono's here. I use a swifter duster to and sometimes gasp windex and a tissue

02-13-2007, 01:50 PM	#9
Charles Suitt Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 1,624 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #6 Touring Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	I keep a small microfiber cloth [like used to clean eyeglasses] in the small storage nook below the MFD for cleaning the MFD. HINT: I don't clean the MFD with the Prius "ON" - to avoid inadvertantly pressing "buttons" - as in resetting the mile readings, etc.