What is the best thing to use on my humminbird 1197 and 597 screens? I thought about trying the stuff they sell at walmart for eyeglasses.
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What is the best thing to use on my humminbird 1197 and 597 screens? I thought about trying the stuff they sell at walmart for eyeglasses.
Screen cleaner used for TV and computer screens.
From the FAQ’s on the Humminbird web site:
What products can be used to clean my display?
Humminbird recommends using Windex® Vinegar Multi Surface (in the spray bottle). Do NOT use any wipes products (which can also be available as the brand name Windex Multi-Task). The lens contains a special coating which improves visibility. It is recommend to use the above cleaner because we have tested and proved this cleaner. It does not deteriorate the coatings on the lens.
Humminbird: America
It sounds kinda yucky but...
I use a microfiber cloth (for eyeglasses) and spit...
Rickie
Use white vinegar Diluted with water if not bad. If you have hard to remove water spots soak a paper towel in straight vinegar then lay over screen and let soak. Don't use towel to wipe. Remove towel and rinse with damp microfiber cloth.
I use some stuff called Krystal Vision. Made to clean gun scopes and binoculars. This stuff is the bomb.
When using wipes make sure they are the Alcohol free ones. The alcohol eats into the plastic screen causing scratches, yes there are many alcohol free wipes on market made for electronics. I got mine at Wally world. Many binocular wipes contain alcohol as binoculars have glass lens..................and yes Windex with vinegar is a alcohol free cleaner.
I use vinegar and water.
Alcohol and water 50/50 mix. Use a very soft cloth like a microfiber, and dont rub hard just swipe the surface. Always us a clean micro never one used to dry hands after landing a fish or anything like that.
I use computer monitor wipes.
"Windex" Multi-Surface with Vinegar. Its clear in color. looks like water. Works real good
humminbird greg- I bought the windex spray bottle with vinegar, what should I use to wipe it off with?
X2!!! But it works!!!:crazy:Quote:
Originally Posted by rnvinc
No toilet paper.Quote:
Originally Posted by mkeller
Soapy water on a rag works good.
I use one of my tee-shirts. Just make sure its been warshed.Quote:
Originally Posted by mkeller
I like to use the micro-fiber type cloths.Quote:
Originally Posted by mkeller
A clean soft tee-shirt would do though.
Especially if its used! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Cane Pole
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Originally Posted by Cane Pole
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Originally Posted by Humminbird_Greg
This works good on LCD TVs too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Little Skeeter
Anyone ever try line conditioner? Spray it on and wipe it off.
Well I have a HB 777c2 that is about 4 yrs old. The screen had water spots and some kinda pattern from the neoprene cover that I use. I had this in my cleaning bucket and decided to use it, thinking that if I screwed up the screen I would test in small spot. Its called a " clay bar" and my brother got it at autozone. I worked on the screen for about 20 minutes, rubbing the clay bar on screen then wiping, rubbing some more then cleaning some more. This thing looks brand new. I will continue to use this product.
this information on the website says its safe on plastics.
The Facts About Using Clay Bar : Exterior Car Care
Rain-X window cleaner here, 4 years now and no water spots and no problems with screens.
Never heard this before as unit cleaner, but I ain't that old either.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fisherman_Wantabe
Works pretty good. I started using it due to the water spots. Just spray on a micro fiber towel and clean, water just rolls off. FF may fall apart one day from it, don't know, but so far so good.
U use the RainX cleaner (clear bottle) or the cleaner plus protectant yellow bottle as i have both in the garage.
This is the new stuff, it's about the same as the old. Sorry about the pic, but it's Sat night!Quote:
Originally Posted by HookItBait
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Mine must be the old stuff same container only it doesnt say New or weatherbeater rotfl. I will give it a whirl next cleaning or maybe tomorrow just to get the protectant on. I love it on the car.
It's has worked for me so far! But like i said they may fall apart tomorrow, don't know?? But it will clean the glass and housing pretty good. I spray contact cleaner in the connection on the back after cleaning the unit. :highfiveQuote:
Originally Posted by HookItBait