What do you guys use to clean the iDrive 8 curved display?

WebMaximus · 11-13-2023, 04:31 PM

Seen after having my car for a couple of days how it will of course pick up lots of finger prints.

With such a beautiful display, I would hate causing any micro scratches and thinking what type of cloth to use to make sure that doesn't happen. I'm thinking using the same type of cloth you use for cleaning camera lenses etc might be suitable?

How do you guys keep your curved screen clean?

Or maybe the best option to avoid finger prints all together is by keeping your fingers away from the screen and stick to the iDrive Controller like in the old days 😂

rmedina · 11-13-2023, 06:49 PM

Pledge has some wipes for electronics. No issues so far

WebMaximus · 11-13-2023, 07:30 PM

Thanks, good to hear!

Will see if I can find them where I live or if not, something similar.

Eljefe25 · 11-14-2023, 12:06 PM

These are what I use. Pretty cheap and also reusable.

2 Pack Oversized Microfiber Lens Cleaning Cloth, Reusable and Washable Eyeglasses and Screens Cleaning Cloth (12 Inches x 12 Inches - Dark Blue) https://a.co/d/cirr3oX

chrish_22 · 11-14-2023, 01:35 PM

Tempered glass screen protector and then any regular cleaner like invisible glass!

WebMaximus · 11-15-2023, 09:33 AM

Found this one which I think would work well based on the demonstration in the clip below and all various types of screens it's aimed at.

https://youtu.be/_SPVB98GDIg?si=AZy3j5ZwTmG-jR5x

1QuikWS6 · 11-16-2023, 09:38 AM

I use the OEM BMW Display Cleaning Cloth (83-12-5-A4E-F99)

No liquids to be used - just the cloth

https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...xlY3RyaWMtZ2Fz

WebMaximus · 11-16-2023, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1QuikWS6

I use the OEM BMW Display Cleaning Cloth (83-12-5-A4E-F99)

No liquids to be used - just the cloth

https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...xlY3RyaWMtZ2Fz

Thanks, will check it out and good advice liquid should not be used.

Considering how expensive it would be to replace the screen if it was ruined, this certainly is one of those occasions when you are rather safe than sorry!

Just tried buying this item but learned US only...sigh...

Will see if I can find it somewhere in EU.

1QuikWS6 · 11-16-2023, 12:30 PM

Apparently, some cleaning liquids such as those containing ammonia can damage the screen surface so instructions state not to use any

I would think using plain water, or special cleaner made for computer monitors/TV's would be OK though?

But with the OEM cloth it is made from special material that removes finger marks without using any liquid.

At 1st I thought using this dry this might lead to scratching do to dust/dirt, but I have been using it on all my BMW screens for yrs without any damage

WebMaximus · 11-16-2023, 01:15 PM

Yeah, fact is I bought a product (liquid with a very soft cloth included) which is meant to be used for cleaning computer monitors, laptop screens, TVs etc. I like to think it would have been perfectly safe but I didn't dare take any chances.

So, I returned it and will try to find the original BMW cloth you linked to above if I can only find it here in EU.

chutoy · 11-16-2023, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrish_22

Tempered glass screen protector and then any regular cleaner like invisible glass!

.. this ^

WebMaximus · 11-27-2023, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1QuikWS6

I use the OEM BMW Display Cleaning Cloth (83-12-5-A4E-F99)

No liquids to be used - just the cloth

https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...xlY3RyaWMtZ2Fz

Managed to find one of these and it's really good. Been using it a couple of times already and can confirm how it very efficiently removes finger prints etc from the screen without using any liquids.

Thanks again for pointing me in this direction!

GOLFFRR · 11-27-2023, 08:52 AM

I think BMW makes a cloth for this..ask your service dept.

spicyB48 · 11-27-2023, 11:50 AM

I clean my BMW's screen with single use lens wipes, one wipe is enough for the touchscreen thing and I use another for the gauge cluster. I got a good deal 0 $5 for 100 wipes so I've been using them quite often.

MJBO · 12-05-2023, 12:59 AM

A microfiber cloth I store in the cubby next to the steering wheel. Works great on my sunnies too 😎

Dan B · 12-15-2023, 01:36 PM

I dust it and then use a fresh MF cloth for windows and ammonia free glass cleaner. I spray the glass cleaner on the cloth and not directly on to the screen.

It is part of my regular spot detailing and car was routines. I probably clean it 3-4 times a week.

HFW003 · 12-15-2023, 02:58 PM

Having had other screens get micro scratches all over them I have put a glass protector on mine.

My wife works at OPSM (Lens Crafters in the States) so she bought me home a microfibre cloth and some lens cleaner.

11-13-2023, 04:31 PM	#1
WebMaximus Private 27 Rep 65 Posts Drives: BMW M340i xDrive Touring LCI Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Stockholm iTrader: (0)	What do you guys use to clean the iDrive 8 curved display? Seen after having my car for a couple of days how it will of course pick up lots of finger prints. With such a beautiful display, I would hate causing any micro scratches and thinking what type of cloth to use to make sure that doesn't happen. I'm thinking using the same type of cloth you use for cleaning camera lenses etc might be suitable? How do you guys keep your curved screen clean? Or maybe the best option to avoid finger prints all together is by keeping your fingers away from the screen and stick to the iDrive Controller like in the old days 😂
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11-13-2023, 06:49 PM	#2
rmedina Second Lieutenant 114 Rep 234 Posts Drives: 2023 M340i Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: San Antonio iTrader: (0)	Pledge has some wipes for electronics. No issues so far
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WebMaximus Private 27 Rep 65 Posts Drives: BMW M340i xDrive Touring LCI Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Stockholm iTrader: (0)	Thanks, good to hear! Will see if I can find them where I live or if not, something similar.
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Eljefe25 Private First Class 95 Rep 144 Posts Drives: 2023 330i xdrive Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: NorthEast iTrader: (0)	These are what I use. Pretty cheap and also reusable. 2 Pack Oversized Microfiber Lens Cleaning Cloth, Reusable and Washable Eyeglasses and Screens Cleaning Cloth (12 Inches x 12 Inches - Dark Blue) https://a.co/d/cirr3oX
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chrish_22 Private First Class 111 Rep 176 Posts Drives: 2023 330i Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Tempered glass screen protector and then any regular cleaner like invisible glass!
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WebMaximus Private 27 Rep 65 Posts Drives: BMW M340i xDrive Touring LCI Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Stockholm iTrader: (0)	Found this one which I think would work well based on the demonstration in the clip below and all various types of screens it's aimed at. https://youtu.be/_SPVB98GDIg?si=AZy3j5ZwTmG-jR5x
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1QuikWS6 No 55mph 1622 Rep 8,476 Posts Drives: F32 435ix MSport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blitzburgh, PA iTrader: (113) Garage List 2022 BMW M440ix Vert [0.00] 2015 BMW 435ix MSport [0.00] 2000 Pontiac Trans Am [0.00]	Apparently, some cleaning liquids such as those containing ammonia can damage the screen surface so instructions state not to use any I would think using plain water, or special cleaner made for computer monitors/TV's would be OK though? But with the OEM cloth it is made from special material that removes finger marks without using any liquid. At 1st I thought using this dry this might lead to scratching do to dust/dirt, but I have been using it on all my BMW screens for yrs without any damage __________________ F32 435ix//MGM//M Sport-Prem-Tech-Driver Assist-Lighting-Cold Weather-Dyn Handling Pkgs//M4 Black Lthr Int w/M4 Alum Blade Trim//HK w/Bavsound Stg3//763M//M4 Euro LCI Tails//M4 Mirrors w/CF Covers//AWCarbon CF F/R Spoilers-Side Splitters-Diffuser 6WB/ID6 HU+HUD/IND M4 Alcantara Armrest//PURE S2 Turbo//AA FMIC+DP//ER CP+TIC//3.5bar TMAP/TS DV//AWE Tuning Exh w/Blk Tips//Turner MS CF Intake//BM3 Cary Jordan Tune//MPerf Diff//PrecRW Ignition Kit
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WebMaximus Private 27 Rep 65 Posts Drives: BMW M340i xDrive Touring LCI Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Stockholm iTrader: (0)	Yeah, fact is I bought a product (liquid with a very soft cloth included) which is meant to be used for cleaning computer monitors, laptop screens, TVs etc. I like to think it would have been perfectly safe but I didn't dare take any chances. So, I returned it and will try to find the original BMW cloth you linked to above if I can only find it here in EU.
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spicyB48 Private First Class 79 Rep 108 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW 330i Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0)	I clean my BMW's screen with single use lens wipes, one wipe is enough for the touchscreen thing and I use another for the gauge cluster. I got a good deal 0 $5 for 100 wipes so I've been using them quite often. __________________ ///M - the most expensive letter of the alphabet
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Dan B Lieutenant 292 Rep 403 Posts Drives: 2024 M440i xDrive Gran Coupe Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Chicago NW Suburbs iTrader: (0)	I dust it and then use a fresh MF cloth for windows and ammonia free glass cleaner. I spray the glass cleaner on the cloth and not directly on to the screen. It is part of my regular spot detailing and car was routines. I probably clean it 3-4 times a week.
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HFW003 Brigadier General 5697 Rep 3,225 Posts Drives: 2024 M340i xdrive Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Newcastle, Australia iTrader: (0)	Having had other screens get micro scratches all over them I have put a glass protector on mine. My wife works at OPSM (Lens Crafters in the States) so she bought me home a microfibre cloth and some lens cleaner.
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