Fingerprints on the Touchscreen

I've used one of those microfiber mitts and it works pretty well. I've also used a damp paper towel.

 

Once you get it clean, suggest that you get a screen protector, such as from www.screenpatronus.com or another company.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mccorma1 @ Mar 14 2007, 01:07 PM) [snapback]405638[/snapback]</div>

I use the premoistened wipes made for computer monitors. I got mine at Compusa but imagine they would be available at most electronics or office supply stores.

 

I keep a small micro-fiber cloth in the drawer below the center console for cleaning the MFD - the kind used to clean eyeglasses. Does the trick without moisture.

TIP: Clean the MFD with the Prius OFF to avoid inadvertantly making changes in the setup.

 

First, clean the screen while the car is off.

I use a lint-free cloth and Kensington screen cleaner both made for cleaning laptop screens.

Once I had it clean, I put a screen protector on it.

BTW for the plastic on the cup holders and under the screen I use Meguiar's PlastX and a microfiber cloth. I use a swifer duster for dusting between cleanings.

 

I bought a screen protector form http://www.nushield.com along with the klearScreen wipes they sell. The screen fits perfectly and you cant tell its there. The wipes I bought came with a small microfiber cloth. A quick pass with the cloth wipes the fingerprints right off. I have been using the KlearScreen wipes for years and they work very well. It usually keeps monitors and LCDs dust free for months.

 

You could take it back and demand a new car! And in the future, always check the PH of your sales person to make sure they are a alkaline, not acidic.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Jillie @ Mar 14 2007, 01:51 PM) [snapback]405626[/snapback]</div>

I bought at Walmart, those individuallly packaged wipes for cleaning lenses on your eyeglasses. When fingerprints crop up on the screen, I take out one of these and clean the screen; and since the wipe is still damp, I do a little dusting all around inside the front of the car. Nice little touch up.

 

Windex sprayed onto an old cotton sock.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(richard schumacher @ Mar 26 2007, 04:49 PM) [snapback]412596[/snapback]</div>

You should never use anything containing amonia (aka windex) on LCD screens. At almost any Apple store/CompUSA you can pick up (For $10) a laptop screen cleaning kit containing a rag and a solution perfect for cleaning your screen.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Jillie @ Mar 26 2007, 06:14 PM) [snapback]412624[/snapback]</div>

You can navigate directly to the correct product on the NuShield website:

www.nushield.com
on the left side is a vertical menu of products within categories
scroll down past
PDA SCREENS
PDA/PHONE SCREENS
GAMES & ACCESSORIES
GPS NAVIGATION
MONITORS
TABLETS & LAPTOPS
to
CAR DISPLAYS

Choose "TOYOTA"

On the resulting screen, look in the upper right corner for the box with the word TOYOTA at the top; there's a drop down box to "Select Your Model" of Toyota.

Looks like one item fits Prius 03-05 and another fits Prius 06-07. $12.99

Good Luck

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Atreides @ Mar 26 2007, 07:17 PM) [snapback]412608[/snapback]</div>

Thanks! Googling the subject says that isopropyl alcohol is safe. Isopropyl (not ordinary rubbing alcohol, which contains skin softeners and perfumes) is available for cheap at many pharmacies.

Driving gloves prevent smudges, but may not be practical for everyone.

 

I use microfiber bought in bulk at Sam's or Costco, with the worlds best glass cleaner, which is Stoner's Invisible Glass. Never had a problem with my other cars using this combo.

 

Thanks for the NuShield info. just ordered mine for my 07 prius, even though the car doesnt arrive till next week.
so i'll be ready.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Russ Dyer @ Apr 4 2007, 03:25 PM) [snapback]417754[/snapback]</div>

Hi Russ,
We ordered their shields for our new cars. They came but the directions said to remove the film before installing. Nobody could find the film.
Nushield said they removed film and put "sticky" marker. Not on ours. So they gave us a "finger rub" technique that works.
Moral. DON'T spend an hour trying to find "film".
Carl

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(malibucarl @ Apr 4 2007, 02:48 PM) [snapback]417827[/snapback]</div>

I am having the same problems. What was the "finger rub" technique?