Best Way To Clean Digital Dash

MidnightRiderM · 12-13-2020, 06:49 PM

I've been trying to find the best way to clean the digital dash but for some reason smudges still remain. Anybody got a tip or trick to keep it looking like the below picture?

BMWZ4 · 12-13-2020, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MidnightRiderM

I've been trying to find the best way to clean the digital dash but for some reason smudges still remain. Anybody got a tip or trick to keep it looking like the below picture?

I've been using these w/o issue

https://www.amazon.com/iCloth-Small-...60&sr=8-16

MidnightRiderM · 12-13-2020, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWZ4

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Originally Posted by MidnightRiderM

I've been trying to find the best way to clean the digital dash but for some reason smudges still remain. Anybody got a tip or trick to keep it looking like the below picture?

I've been using these w/o issue

https://www.amazon.com/iCloth-Small-...60&sr=8-16

Sweet I'll give them a try, thanks.

rob175 · 12-13-2020, 07:46 PM

Save some money.....a little isopropyl alcohol on a microfiber cloth and wipe gently....then, stop touching your digital dash!.....lol. For dusting, a can of anti-static air works great.

jlin101 · 12-13-2020, 08:41 PM

microfiber cloth sprinkled with detailing spray from Meguiar's or Turtle Wax work well on most of the interior surfaces (leather/vinyl, wood, plastics, etc)

shoptb · 12-13-2020, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by rob175

Save some money.....a little isopropyl alcohol on a microfiber cloth and wipe gently....then, stop touching your digital dash!.....lol. For dusting, a can of anti-static air works great.

I would also suggest buying a glass screen protector. Fits like a glove and makes the possibility of scratches a non issue. Got one for the instrument cluster and the iDrive screen. Installation was super easy.

https://www.lfotpp.com/collections/b...01-accessories

BMWZ4 · 12-13-2020, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by shoptb

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Originally Posted by rob175

Save some money.....a little isopropyl alcohol on a microfiber cloth and wipe gently....then, stop touching your digital dash!.....lol. For dusting, a can of anti-static air works great.

I would also suggest buying a glass screen protector. Fits like a glove and makes the possibility of scratches a non issue. Got one for the instrument cluster and the iDrive screen. Installation was super easy.

https://www.lfotpp.com/collections/b...01-accessories

Agreed. I picked one up for the iDrive wish they made one for the non-live cockpit version (2020 X3MC)

shoptb · 12-13-2020, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWZ4

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Originally Posted by shoptb

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Originally Posted by rob175

Save some money.....a little isopropyl alcohol on a microfiber cloth and wipe gently....then, stop touching your digital dash!.....lol. For dusting, a can of anti-static air works great.

I would also suggest buying a glass screen protector. Fits like a glove and makes the possibility of scratches a non issue. Got one for the instrument cluster and the iDrive screen. Installation was super easy.

https://www.lfotpp.com/collections/b...01-accessories

Agreed. I picked one up for the iDrive wish they made one for the non-live cockpit version (2020 X3MC)

Yep, that was my challenge with my '19 m40i. Grrrr

VrmmVrmm · 12-14-2020, 06:45 AM

I use my spectacle cleaning spray and a spare spectacle lens cloth...100% smear free.

MidnightRiderM · 12-14-2020, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by shoptb

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Originally Posted by rob175

Save some money.....a little isopropyl alcohol on a microfiber cloth and wipe gently....then, stop touching your digital dash!.....lol. For dusting, a can of anti-static air works great.

I would also suggest buying a glass screen protector. Fits like a glove and makes the possibility of scratches a non issue. Got one for the instrument cluster and the iDrive screen. Installation was super easy.

https://www.lfotpp.com/collections/b...01-accessories

I never knew they made this. I'm probably gonna pick them up.

rob175 · 12-14-2020, 09:10 AM

Seems silly to buy a "screen protector" for either the instrument panel or the iDrive Screen. You'll still get finger prints on the screen protector if you touch them. Why even touch the instrument panel with your finger?...I get that some use touch for the iDrive screen but even then just wipe that screen with a microfiber cloth......and you're DONE!

Protective screens make sense for smart phones which can get dropped or scratched accidently but I can't understand how you'd damage your instrument panel or iDrive screen......did you "drop" the car?....LOL, LOL

GS - X3 · 12-14-2020, 09:58 AM

Thanks for the recommendation shoptb!
With the multiple item discount, the $40 delivered price is cheap insurance against the inevitable scratches that can happen over time.

csm7djs · 12-14-2020, 10:18 AM

Glasses cleaning wipes for me... 100% smear free

Paavju · 12-14-2020, 10:28 AM

I just spray a bit of water (from a spray bottle) and then wipe with a microfiber cloth.

MJE60 · 12-14-2020, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by MidnightRiderM

I've been trying to find the best way to clean the digital dash but for some reason smudges still remain. Anybody got a tip or trick to keep it looking like the below picture?

Micro fibre glass (spectacle) cleaning cloth. I would avoid any solvents/alcohol as well as general cloths (like a duster) as these could cause micro scratches. For dust removal, I find the tacky soft auto cleaning gel/putty is great, you just dab the dust away.

jlin101 · 12-14-2020, 01:43 PM

the instrument panel and iD screen both have a satin finish; adding a glass screen protector may cause unwanted reflection/glare.

BMWZ4 · 12-14-2020, 02:00 PM

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the instrument panel and iD screen both have a satin finish; adding a glass screen protector may cause unwanted reflection/glare.

Can't speak to any added glare on the instrument panel since I don't have a protector installed, but definitely no glare from the screen protector on my iDrive - can't even tell there's one installed

BMWZ4 · 12-14-2020, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by rob175

Seems silly to buy a "screen protector" for either the instrument panel or the iDrive Screen. You'll still get finger prints on the screen protector if you touch them. Why even touch the instrument panel with your finger?...I get that some use touch for the iDrive screen but even then just wipe that screen with a microfiber cloth......and you're DONE!

Protective screens make sense for smart phones which can get dropped or scratched accidently but I can't understand how you'd damage your instrument panel or iDrive screen......did you "drop" the car?....LOL, LOL

I'm not in the habit of touching the instrument panel, but having owned ~9 BMW's over the years, all with iDrive screens, I can say with certainty it's only a matter of time before the screen is scratched or some other defect appears...LOL LOL

shoptb · 12-14-2020, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by rob175

Seems silly to buy a "screen protector" for either the instrument panel or the iDrive Screen. You'll still get finger prints on the screen protector if you touch them. Why even touch the instrument panel with your finger?...I get that some use touch for the iDrive screen but even then just wipe that screen with a microfiber cloth......and you're DONE!

Protective screens make sense for smart phones which can get dropped or scratched accidently but I can't understand how you'd damage your instrument panel or iDrive screen......did you "drop" the car?....LOL, LOL

The reason is because unless you prevent any other human being from getting in your car, tiny scratches will appear. Been there, done that...not doing it again.

shoptb · 12-14-2020, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jlin101

the instrument panel and iD screen both have a satin finish; adding a glass screen protector may cause unwanted reflection/glare.

Can't speak to any added flare on the instrument panel since I don't have a protector installed, but definitely no glare fr the screen protector on my iDrive - can't even tell there's one installed

I've experienced no glare issues.

MALOW_ · 12-15-2020, 07:13 AM

M performance protective glass installed some weeks ago... very happy with it.

zilla91 · 12-15-2020, 07:24 AM

Does that protective glass reduce the amount of finger prints on the screen?

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rob175 Major 687 Rep 1,110 Posts Drives: BMW X3 xiDrive30 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	Save some money.....a little isopropyl alcohol on a microfiber cloth and wipe gently....then, stop touching your digital dash!.....lol. For dusting, a can of anti-static air works great.
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jlin101 First Lieutenant 107 Rep 398 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40i, 2016 750i Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	microfiber cloth sprinkled with detailing spray from Meguiar's or Turtle Wax work well on most of the interior surfaces (leather/vinyl, wood, plastics, etc)
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VrmmVrmm Private First Class 66 Rep 164 Posts Drives: BMW X3 XLine G01 Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	I use my spectacle cleaning spray and a spare spectacle lens cloth...100% smear free.
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rob175 Major 687 Rep 1,110 Posts Drives: BMW X3 xiDrive30 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	Seems silly to buy a "screen protector" for either the instrument panel or the iDrive Screen. You'll still get finger prints on the screen protector if you touch them. Why even touch the instrument panel with your finger?...I get that some use touch for the iDrive screen but even then just wipe that screen with a microfiber cloth......and you're DONE! Protective screens make sense for smart phones which can get dropped or scratched accidently but I can't understand how you'd damage your instrument panel or iDrive screen......did you "drop" the car?....LOL, LOL
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GS - X3 Best of Both Worlds 86 Rep 89 Posts Drives: ‘20 X3 M40i - ‘19 R1250GSA Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: N. WI - S. AZ iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the recommendation shoptb! With the multiple item discount, the $40 delivered price is cheap insurance against the inevitable scratches that can happen over time.
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Paavju Private 117 Rep 50 Posts Drives: G01 X3 30e Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	I just spray a bit of water (from a spray bottle) and then wipe with a microfiber cloth.
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