Can't Get Film Off my Electronics!

I have only ever used Windex with Vinegar, (no ammonia), and MAD Glass Cleaner on my Garmin electronics. I want to put some glass protectors on as I've already had a few close calls with egg sinkers flying around. But, I can't get rid of this film on my electronics. I can take my finger, even after cleaning, and smear this film around.
I want to be really careful what I use but I'm open to any suggestions as to what to use. I really want them crystal clear and clean before I apply the glass protectors.

I use a good glass cleaner (no ammonia) or a mixture of water & vinegar.

The Mad Fishin glass cleaner is what I use

I use it too but I keep smearing around a film that produces a glare in the sun.

Are you using a clean microfiber cloth? Try drying with a separate one? :dono I haven’t had any issues with mine.

I wonder if it's the brand of microfiber clothes I'm using.

Could be. Could always try a cloth meant for cleaning rifle scope lenses

You sure the "film" is from the screen, or could it be oil from your skin that you're smearing on the screen ??

I've used several in the past with varying results, but I've been using BBS Sonar Screen Cleaner for years now, and it keeps all my electronics clean. Best I've ever used. I also use with a clean eyeglasses microfiber cloth or a riflescope cleaning microfiber cloth. I make sure I clean them regularly. BBS Sonar Screen Cleaner
– Bass Boat Saver

All the best,
Glenn

You're not supposed to use a standard window cleaner on any electronic screens. It removes the protective film made into the screens. Vinegar is an acid.
As another thought, are you using Slab Sauce in the spray bottle? The fine mist really floats everywhere.

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Yea, I’m afraid I’ve messed up my non glare coating. I’m just trying to get them squeaky clean before I put glass screen protectors on.

Interesting read , we just use lake water and whatever cotton cloth is available, but in a pinch we also use our fingers and lake water , fish slime is our enemy ……:Rofl

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Are you using a clean microfiber cloth? Try drying with a separate one? :dono I haven’t had any issues with mine.

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I always use a new microfiber cloth with clean water only. My electronics get as much slime as the fish offer since almost all my fish come off the front right over both screens on the bow of my pointy bass boat. It works great for me. I'm with Crappiepappy, maybe your smearing your own fluids?

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I always use a new microfiber cloth with clean water only. My electronics get as much slime as the fish offer since almost all my fish come off the front right over both screens on the bow of my pointy bass boat. It works great for me. I'm with Crappiepappy, maybe your smearing your own fluids?

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Likely got sunscreen or fish oils or something like that on his screen is my thoughts, not sure but to be sure when they get like that it’s tough to see what is going on in the sunlight

Spit will get it off! :ThumbsUp:ThumbsUp

My Garmin 1022 looks like it has a film on it even after cleaning it. I've come to the conclusion it's just the screen itself. I've never used anything other than Windex with vinegar and I haven't used any type of spray around it.

After a couple of quick searches on Humminbird and Garmin's FAQ I'm going to start using a water and Dawn mixture to clean my screens.

:popcorn

Ive got a small spray bottle of dawn/water and another bottle of clean water, and microfiber cloths I keep in a gallon baggy. So far no issue with film or residue on my 1022 or Helix 10

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My Garmin 1022 looks like it has a film on it even after cleaning it. I've come to the conclusion it's just the screen itself. I've never used anything other than Windex with vinegar and I haven't used any type of spray around it.

After a couple of quick searches on Humminbird and Garmin's FAQ I'm going to start using a water and Dawn mixture to clean my screens.

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That's exactly what I'm dealing with. It was awful today! going to try Dawn and water I guess.

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That's exactly what I'm dealing with. It was awful today! going to try Dawn and water I guess.

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Also mentioned was using "distilled water" along with the Dawn dish soap. :twocents

I’ve been using Zeiss lens cleaner from Walmart. It’s usually found in the eyeglass section. It’s always worked good for me and it’s about $3.00 for an 8 ounce pump spray bottle.

After being a car and boat detailer for 8 years, I have learned that you cannot use a microfiber cloth or terry cloth towel that has been washed in the washing machine with detergent and dried in the dryer with any type of fabric softener or bounce. The fabric softener and detergent will leave a permanent film on the cloths that can never be removed. It will also leave streaks and film on your glass every time no matter what solvent or cleaner you use on the glass. I recommend a glass cleaner called Invisible Glass, and a brand new unused microfiber cloth. To clean microfiber for glass, I always washed them in extremely hot water with no detergents and air dried. If the microfiber was very dirty, I put one drop of dawn and about 2 gallons of water, wash, rinse in hot and then air dry. I hope this helps.


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After being a car and boat detailer for 8 years, I have learned that you cannot use a microfiber cloth or terry cloth towel that has been washed in the washing machine with detergent and dried in the dryer with any type of fabric softener or bounce. The fabric softener and detergent will leave a permanent film on the cloths that can never be removed. It will also leave streaks and film on your glass every time no matter what solvent or cleaner you use on the glass. I recommend a glass cleaner called Invisible Glass, and a brand new unused microfiber cloth. To clean microfiber for glass, I always washed them in extremely hot water with no detergents and air dried. If the microfiber was very dirty, I put one drop of dawn and about 2 gallons of water, wash, rinse in hot and then air dry. I hope this helps.


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I think that's exactly what's going on. I cleaned them last night with just a little Dawn and lightly rubbing wet paper towels. They look a lot better now.

Dawn works good on your eye glasses too.

I keep a canister of these in the boat and have found that they work well for cleaning electronicsAttachment 460647

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