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      04-17-2023, 08:57 AM   #1
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How to clean Digital Gauges?

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I have a Pre-LCI G30 with the partial digital gauge display. I was wondering what the best way to clean this would be, without harming or scratching it?

Looks like a previous owner/detailer used something that left some fingerprints and streaks.

Would you use a wet/dry microfiber? glass cleaner? Do it with the car/LCD off or on?

Thanks!
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I’m sure will pipe in but personally I’d go with the least intensive method first
I would try a micro fibre cloth that is just damp with water and gently see if that Lifts any dirt

Obviously if there are scratches that’s a whole different thing

Anyway that’s what I’d do
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Hello!

I have a Pre-LCI G30 with the partial digital gauge display. I was wondering what the best way to clean this would be, without harming or scratching it?

Looks like a previous owner/detailer used something that left some fingerprints and streaks.

Would you use a wet/dry microfiber? glass cleaner? Do it with the car/LCD off or on?

Thanks!
I found using a LCD TV specific cleaner with a microfiber to work well. Make sure the microfiber is clean as it can be finicky to leave a completely streak free clean. Good luck.
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This may surprise some people, but I find ONR at its normal ratio on a nice soft MF cloth is ideal.
Mix it with distilled water. Use a super soft cloth and barely add pressure. It cleans screens so well and there are no possibly harmful chemicals.

for other interior surfaces, I love Beadmaker or Griots Best of Show Detailer... they're both incredible on polished surfaces like the piano-black stuff or 'wood' panels.
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