Cleaning Live Cockpit Pro screen

S7tia · 07-31-2023, 08:02 PM

guys looks like a got a somewhat permanent smudge/stain on my dash screen on my '21 X5. Anyone have any luck cleaning this off?

pic attached

capese21 · 08-01-2023, 05:43 AM

A good quality glass cleaner on a clean microfiber. Gentle wiping.

Meguiar's Perfect Clarity Glass Cleaner.

unluky · 08-01-2023, 09:39 AM

I usually start with a lens alcohol wipe to get the crud off then hit it with a LITTLE glass cleaner on a microfiber and wipe dry.

clutchdj · 08-01-2023, 09:45 AM

Just use a clean microfiber towel with no tags on it. One mist of water on the towel after folding down to 1/4 size. Then wipe the screen. Most chemicals leave a haze that can been seen in direct sunlight.

330DW · 08-02-2023, 05:32 PM

I'd recommend a small amount of glass cleaner on a towel to make it slightly damp and then go back over it with a clean glass microfibre dampened with a bit of water. The water gets rid of any residues left behind by the glass cleaner and the glass cleaner will tackle the oils from the fingerprint type mark.

christianb5s4 · 08-03-2023, 12:58 PM

A light mist of water (be sparing) has worked best for me on the X5, and if it doesn't fully remove it on the first pass, just repeat the process. It's the only way to clean without leaving residue or streaks.

mrmike44 · 08-10-2023, 06:05 AM

I typically use Maguiars Intetrior Detail Spray on screens and instrument clusters (shake well, spray a small amount on a microfiber towel, wipe gently, then use a dry portion of the towel to wipe off any excess). Works great.

https://www.meguiars.com/automotive/...16-16-oz-spray

MBoriPerf · 08-10-2023, 04:20 PM

rinseless wash mist, waterless wash, gentle glass cleaner on a glass microfiber towel

stormtrooper.g83 · 08-22-2023, 09:12 PM

This is what scared me on my 6MT. After taking delivery, I installed a tempered glass screen protector on both the iDrive and gauge cluster. I can be as rough as I want now when wiping it down. I recommend you do the same once you clean it up!

DoubleDave · 08-22-2023, 10:30 PM

Start with a tag less microfiber and a spritz of water first and lightly rub.

If that doesn’t work, try a rinseless car wash diluted to the rinseless concentration next. Step up to the waterless concentration next (if you need it). One of those three should work and not damage the screen.

I wouldn’t use glass cleaners as many have alcohol and it can dry out the plastic screen.

07-31-2023, 08:02 PM	#1
S7tia Registered 6 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2021 X5 Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Usa iTrader: (0)	Cleaning Live Cockpit Pro screen guys looks like a got a somewhat permanent smudge/stain on my dash screen on my '21 X5. Anyone have any luck cleaning this off? pic attached Attached Images
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capese21 Private First Class 37 Rep 108 Posts Drives: 5 series Msport G30 530e Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Warwickshire UK iTrader: (0)	A good quality glass cleaner on a clean microfiber. Gentle wiping. Meguiar's Perfect Clarity Glass Cleaner.
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unluky Major 7675 Rep 1,261 Posts Drives: 04 z4 3.0 Sport & 15 X5 35i XD Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Sedalia, MO iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW X5 XDrive 35i [0.50] 2004 BMW Z4 3.0 Spo ... [0.00]	I usually start with a lens alcohol wipe to get the crud off then hit it with a LITTLE glass cleaner on a microfiber and wipe dry. __________________ 2015 X5 XDrive 35i - 2004 Z4 3.0 Sport
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clutchdj Colonel 2101 Rep 2,497 Posts Drives: a few cars Join Date: May 2015 Location: NY iTrader: (6)	Just use a clean microfiber towel with no tags on it. One mist of water on the towel after folding down to 1/4 size. Then wipe the screen. Most chemicals leave a haze that can been seen in direct sunlight.
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330DW Private 49 Rep 88 Posts Drives: X3 G01 30D Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: North West iTrader: (0)	I'd recommend a small amount of glass cleaner on a towel to make it slightly damp and then go back over it with a clean glass microfibre dampened with a bit of water. The water gets rid of any residues left behind by the glass cleaner and the glass cleaner will tackle the oils from the fingerprint type mark.
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08-03-2023, 12:58 PM	#6
christianb5s4 Captain 1576 Rep 966 Posts Drives: Built 2001 Audi S4 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Newport Beach, CA iTrader: (0)	A light mist of water (be sparing) has worked best for me on the X5, and if it doesn't fully remove it on the first pass, just repeat the process. It's the only way to clean without leaving residue or streaks. __________________ 2024 M3 CompX Dravit Grey - MP HAS - Millway - MHC+ carbon - CS software - Fabspeed - MAD - PPF 2019 G05 X5 x40i, built 2001 600whp B5 S4.
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mrmike44 New Member 9 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2018 M240i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: New Hope, PA iTrader: (0)	I typically use Maguiars Intetrior Detail Spray on screens and instrument clusters (shake well, spray a small amount on a microfiber towel, wipe gently, then use a dry portion of the towel to wipe off any excess). Works great. https://www.meguiars.com/automotive/...16-16-oz-spray
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MBoriPerf Private First Class 59 Rep 145 Posts Drives: 2019 Audi Q5 Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	rinseless wash mist, waterless wash, gentle glass cleaner on a glass microfiber towel
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stormtrooper.g83 @stormtrooper.g83 67 Rep 134 Posts Drives: M4 G83, X6 G06 30d, G22 420i Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Melbourne, Victoria iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW M4 G83 Com ... [10.00] 2022 BMW X6 G06 30d ... [10.00] 2021 BMW 420i G22 M ... [10.00]	This is what scared me on my 6MT. After taking delivery, I installed a tempered glass screen protector on both the iDrive and gauge cluster. I can be as rough as I want now when wiping it down. I recommend you do the same once you clean it up! __________________ ~ Alpinweiß G83 ~ Mineral White X6 G06 30d M Sport ~ Sapphire Black 420i G22 M Sport Sold: 6MT M4 G82
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DoubleDave Captain 1214 Rep 621 Posts Drives: 2022 M3 6MT Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Pacific Northwest iTrader: (0)	Start with a tag less microfiber and a spritz of water first and lightly rub. If that doesn’t work, try a rinseless car wash diluted to the rinseless concentration next. Step up to the waterless concentration next (if you need it). One of those three should work and not damage the screen. I wouldn’t use glass cleaners as many have alcohol and it can dry out the plastic screen.
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