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My diamond has a few hairline scratches how do I remove it?

What do I use to remove the scratch? thx.

slikr said:
What do I use to remove the scratch? thx.
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I see a kit for ipod for that exact thing a few years ago - maybe its worth asking.

i dropped my diamond and the screen has a very nasty looking scratch along the botto of the screen.
please advise what i can do to fix or do i have to replace it for a new touch screen.
if i need a new screen where in th uk is the best place to have it re fitted
thanks

I think it's called Displex scratch remover or similar - try it out it will fill the hairline scratch and make it invisible.

salada2k said:
I think it's called Displex scratch remover or similar - try it out it will fill the hairline scratch and make it invisible.
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Are you sure this will work? Displex melts a bit of the acrylic plastic on most screens so that it fills up the scratches. Last I heard, the Diamond's screen is glass.

OnePointOh said:
Are you sure this will work? Displex melts a bit of the acrylic plastic on most screens so that it fills up the scratches. Last I heard, the Diamond's screen is glass.
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If its the screen I'd be carefull applying anything as you risk the display becomes blurred (same reasons thet don't remove scratches on glasses). If it's made of glass maybe consult a car repair shop reparing wind screens. Let's hear what you find out.

OnePointOh said:
Are you sure this will work? Displex melts a bit of the acrylic plastic on most screens so that it fills up the scratches. Last I heard, the Diamond's screen is glass.
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The outer layer is not glass. It's the layer underneath the digitizer that is glass. Have you noticed that you can indent the screen when you touch it, say, with the stylus? That should prove it for you.
As far as the displex goes I personally haven't tried it as I use a screen protector (which on a side note I have ruined today as my stylus has developed a sharpness that has scratched the crap out of it). So the idea is to replace it when it's gone bad with a new one. If you've scratched the actual outer surface then you could look at replacing it (I'm not sure how you'll go about doing that) or you could try the displex.

Attention: use only on non-coated surfaces and plastics; when used on mobile phones, treat only the transparent portions of the display lens. Not for use with touch screen displays.

JayZee2 said:
Attention: use only on non-coated surfaces and plastics; when used on mobile phones, treat only the transparent portions of the display lens. Not for use with touch screen displays.
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Uh-oh... Haha I think I recommended Displex to someone before... I've seen people use it on GPS displays and it worked fine, even with touch screen... But if they say no, don't risk it.

looks like it will have to be a new screen,
is the outher screen a seprrate part to the glass section of the screen ??
does anyone know where i can have it replaced in the uk?

If your going to replace it then I'd have a go at polishing it first and see what happens. What you got to loose.
I once used a bit of Brasso on the screen of my car headunit, got the scratches out a treat.

silkw0rm said:
looks like it will have to be a new screen,
is the outher screen a seprrate part to the glass section of the screen ??
does anyone know where i can have it replaced in the uk?
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If you're going to have a new screen anyway I'd first experiment with some of the various proucts discussed. If it works you save the repair, if not then no harm done as you'l get a new dispaly (at the cost of a new TD likely).

update
managed to get hold of a new screen for a reasonable price too
link
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/product/17042.htm?referer=FR_PROD-PR-P-17042
now can someone please direct me to where i can have this fitted,
or better still if you know how to change the screen can you please show me instructions of this and tools required.
regards

silkw0rm said:
update
managed to get hold of a new screen for a reasonable price too
link
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/product/17042.htm?referer=FR_PROD-PR-P-17042
now can someone please direct me to where i can have this fitted,
or better still if you know how to change the screen can you please show me instructions of this and tools required.
regards
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Search for the tech. manual on the net. It explains step by step how to do it. Good luck with it. I cannot recall where I found it, but even somewhere in xda is a link I think.

http://www.pdacenter.ru/razborka/raz...touch-diamond/
it was in my housing replacement thread before...
very difficult job from what i can tell for replacement
almost as annoying as iphone DIY since it has the most annoying housing ever

this may sound stupid but it is stuff that works
take a piece of microfiber cloth
a banana
toothpaste
and any glass cleaner
1st take a small piece of banana and rub it on the screen for about 3 minutes and take your microfiber cloth and whipe it off... (do not use water) and do not use paper towel or toilet paper!!!!(it will ruin the screen
now flip your microfiber to the clean side and set it down...
take your tooth paste (white colgate is the best) and rub it over the screen for 5 minutes again take the clean side of microfiber and rub off the toothpaste... it will smell minty for a couple of days but eventully it will go away!!!
please try this it works take the time it will work and again do not use any water!!! that means dont put water on cloth and wipe off
hope it helps

htcfanboi said:
this may sound stupid but it is stuff that works
take a piece of microfiber cloth
a banana
toothpaste
[..]
hope it helps
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Right... I can understand using tooth paste, but a fricking bannana? How funny is that? I honestly would like to see a guy polishing his £350 phone with that.
You've made my day
Ps. I'd suggest using a carrot and then a potato afterwards

COuld be the small amount of acids in it.
A lemon may be too strong. Banana has a fine 'polishing' structure too.

it works man.... banana is my friend......
delicious too

htcfanboi said:
it works man.... banana is my friend......
delicious too
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Hehe, My apologies then, I'm gonna give it a go as soon as I spot the first scratch

[Q] how to clean my screen D= ?

after 2 weeks of using, my screen is super dirty now.......... i am looking for the most efficient way to clean it..... (wipe on my shirt doesnt clean it at all....) and i am constantly getting the rainbow effect on the screen........... anybody has a solution?

buy a good microfiber cloth
I use a "dust off" for all my electronics and that works wonders.
i wouldnt advise you to use your shirt though

slowz3r said:
buy a good microfiber cloth
I use a "dust off" for all my electronics and that works wonders.
i wouldnt advise you to use your shirt though
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Exactly! I use a microfiber cloth everyday and use LCD/Plasma cleaning spray when it gets real dirty.
Warning! Cleaning solutions used for LCD screens are not confirmed safe for your device!

SugarMouth said:
Exactly! I use a microfiber cloth everyday and use LCD/Plasma cleaning spray when it gets real dirty.
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ya, even then, i dont think i would ever use any type of "chemical" that isnt water

DO NOT USE CLEANING SOLUTIONS.
This phone has an oleophobic coating on it, unlike LCD/Plasma TV's. Unless someone does a study on the effect of cleaning solutions on that coating, I wouldn't risk messing it up with a cleaner.
Here's how I clean my screen. You have a clean microfiber cloth, which is good. I start by going over the screen in circular motions, using medium pressure (I'm not a buff guy, so use lighter pressure if you are). Then i gently blow on the screen to very slightly fog it up, and immediately go over it again with circular motions. Switching between clockwise/anticlockwise helps. If any spots are left, I go over them with slightly harder pressure, but never in a scraping motion ... just circular buffing.
Note that the cloth used for cleaning needs to actually absorb the oils, so maybe yours isn't in such great shape and is just smearing the oils around (hence the rainbow effect).

Since there have been so many threads on this, someone should go out and make a tutorial video on cleaning your screen

Are y'all playing in the mud or something?
I have had no problems wiping the screen the few times it has had a print or two on it...

ravidavi said:
DO NOT USE CLEANING SOLUTIONS.
This phone has an oleophobic coating on it, unlike LCD/Plasma TV's. Unless someone does a study on the effect of cleaning solutions on that coating, I wouldn't risk messing it up with a cleaner.
Here's how I clean my screen. You have a clean microfiber cloth, which is good. I start by going over the screen in circular motions, using medium pressure (I'm not a buff guy, so use lighter pressure if you are). Then i gently blow on the screen to very slightly fog it up, and immediately go over it again with circular motions. Switching between clockwise/anticlockwise helps. If any spots are left, I go over them with slightly harder pressure, but never in a scraping motion ... just circular buffing.
Note that the cloth used for cleaning needs to actually absorb the oils, so maybe yours isn't in such great shape and is just smearing the oils around (hence the rainbow effect).
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LMAO... yea according to samsung/google there IS a coating on it.... they said its like fingerprint or oil resistant.... but... yea.... its not working at all... BTW ur like a professional LOL
slowz3r said:
Since there have been so many threads on this, someone should go out and make a tutorial video on cleaning your screen
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haha! a video tutorial will be super handy!
okay.... so... im about to buy a microfiber cloth as you all suggested! YAY!

Get a good microfiber cloth. I personally love Fossil's (the watch company). I use it for my glasses mostly.
Hold the phone with your left hand, cover it with the microfiber cloth, use the bottom of your palm on top of the screen, wipe like crazy in every direction for 2-3 seconds, you're done.
LOL. You can wipe it anyway you want, no particular way, just wipe. It's fine.

+1 on Micro Fibre.

How often do you guys change your microfiber cloth? Mine's getting a bit grimy from constant use and dust. Is it even washable? I'm using one that came with my Ipod Touch.
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In my wheelhouse now.
Ceres66 said:
How often do you guys change your microfiber cloth? Mine's getting a bit grimy from constant use and dust. Is it even washable? I'm using one that came with my Ipod Touch.
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This is quoted from Autogeek.net http://www.autogeek.net/mi101.html
Wash your microfiber in the washing machine with detergent only. Tumble them dry on low heat or no heat. High heat will literally melt the fibers while fabric softener and bleach will eliminate the electric charge that makes microfiber so effective. Avoid those three laundry habits, and your microfiber will last indefinitely.

[Q] What should I use to Clean my Xoom Screen?

What is the best thing to use to clean the Xoom screen?
Thanks.

I use alcohol wipes that we have at work for cleaning computer screens and the like. After that take a lint-free cloth to remove streaks. Works like a charm!

funnycreature said:
I use alcohol wipes that we have at work for cleaning computer screens and the like. After that take a lint-free cloth to remove streaks. Works like a charm!
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Thanks I'll give it a try now.

I buy "Electronic Cleaning Wipes" by Nice'n Clean at the all mighty wal-mart. You can use them on any electronics. They were a little pricey but worth every penny. I use them on my keyboard, xoom, and my daughters face very versatile.
The packaging is very similar to the attached only the electronics version has a monitor on it. Has a flap you can open and close. Keeps them moist. If you ever had kids they are like baby wipes or at least thats what the wife says, cause you know I'm a man and would never change a diaper thats womens work.
I kid people relax....

zone23 said:
I buy "Electronic Cleaning Wipes" by Nice'n Clean at the all mighty wal-mart. You can use them on any electronics. They were a little pricey but worth every penny. I use them on my keyboard, xoom, and my daughters face very versatile.
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Have you used them on laptop monitors, the plastic ones? Does the alcohol in it not mess with the plastic, I know it is not relavent for the Xoom as it has glass, but if I buy it for the Xoom will want to use it on my phone, HD tv, laptop, and everything.
Any ideas?

SnakeManJayd said:
Have you used them on laptop monitors, the plastic ones? Does the alcohol in it not mess with the plastic, I know it is not relavent for the Xoom as it has glass, but if I buy it for the Xoom will want to use it on my phone, HD tv, laptop, and everything.
Any ideas?
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I have used them on my laptop without issue. I would think that they would have considered that when they developed the product. Sure would be a lot of pissed of costumers when there monitor turned to hazz. But ya they seem safe. Says on the package "Alcohol Free" so no sense in eating them i guess.
Attached actual image of product:
One more thing .. don't stick them in your eye..

Alcohol should not be a problem. However, if you used nail polish remover (acetone, ethyl acetate) then you're in trouble. Of course you shouldn't immerse the plastic in alcohol but giving it a quick rub doesn't hurt. I used the wipes on LCD screens, keyboard, mice, trackpad etc. and everything is still working.

Thanks guys.
Will try look for that product or the equivalent here.
Cheers

Costco optical cleaning kit
You can buy a kit in the Costco optical department that has two really nice microfiber cloths and 2 spray bottles of gentle cleaner for $5. They even let you refill the solution bottles for free.
I use these items to clean my phone, xoom, TV, laptop, etc. Works great!

ktel70 said:
You can buy a kit in the Costco optical department that has two really nice microfiber cloths and 2 spray bottles of gentle cleaner for $5. They even let you refill the solution bottles for free.
I use these items to clean my phone, xoom, TV, laptop, etc. Works great!
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Yes I use a microfiber cloth as well. The kind they give you with a screen protector which I never use anymore.

Most electronics manufacturers agree that a 50/50 blend of distilled water and isopropyl alcohol (90%+) works best (don't use rubbing alcohol, it has additives). Spray the solution on a microfiber cloth and clean just about any screen without worry. Never use glass cleaner on LCDs as many have a plastic coating that can fog from the ammonia.

PengLord said:
Most electronics manufacturers agree that a 50/50 blend of distilled water and isopropyl alcohol (90%+) works best (don't use rubbing alcohol, it has additives). Spray the solution on a microfiber cloth and clean just about any screen without worry. Never use glass cleaner on LCDs as many have a plastic coating that can fog from the ammonia.
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Hi. That sounds great. Do you have references for this information?
Don't mean to sound distrusting, just want to see who says it, because if it works, then this will be the solution for me. Because I am a Chem masters student, so isopropanol is really easy to get hold of for me, I can get the really pure stuff.
Thanks

On a quick search, I found 7 different sites all recommending isolpropanol solutions for cleaning LCD screens specifically. So I believe you now. This is good news for me. Just need to buy little spray bottle, and figure out what a microfibre cloth is.
Are they the cloths that come with sunglasses and spectacles?

What do you guys think about using kimwipes? If they're safe to use on laboratory microscopes, they should be fine with the coatings on these touch screens.

SnakeManJayd said:
On a quick search, I found 7 different sites all recommending isolpropanol solutions for cleaning LCD screens specifically. So I believe you now. This is good news for me. Just need to buy little spray bottle, and figure out what a microfibre cloth is.
Are they the cloths that come with sunglasses and spectacles?
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Typically yes. Most department stores sell microfiber dishcloths and dish towels. I use the dish towel so I don't have to was it as often when cleaning monitors.

vincentm said:
What do you guys think about using kimwipes? If they're safe to use on laboratory microscopes, they should be fine with the coatings on these touch screens.
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They are still not as lint-free as microfiber I find but they do work. You will still need some kind of alcohol or detergent to remove the smudges though.

Coldheat1906 said:
What is the best thing to use to clean the Xoom screen?
Thanks.
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I read, somewhere on the internet, that Rain-X works great. It also keeps down the fingerprints, and smudging. I have not tried this, but it sounds viable.

PengLord said:
Typically yes. Most department stores sell microfiber dishcloths and dish towels. I use the dish towel so I don't have to was it as often when cleaning monitors.
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Thanks for the info.
I have 2 of these sunglasses cloths. I will use one for applying cleaning solution and the other for drying and buffing.
Thanks for the info everyone

craig4855 said:
I read, somewhere on the internet, that Rain-X works great. It also keeps down the fingerprints, and smudging. I have not tried this, but it sounds viable.
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here are two threads discussing it on the nook color
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=894197&highlight=rain
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=954737
it makes the screen slick and fingerprints can be wiped very easily. down side is that you have really work hard on cleaning off all the rain x if you want to apply a screen protector.

Is the Xoom screen Gorilla Glass?

Custom Paint Job on the Battery Cover - 8/10

was getting bored and tried a custom paint job the battery cover, Have already done one a GSM Galaxy Nexus.
This one did not come out as perfect. Did not sand properly and forgot to put masking tape on the inside.
Personally am a sucker for black red

Nice. Would like to see something more elaborate.

Nice!!! Have any shots of it on the phone...would like to see what it's like all together.

will try to get pictures on the phone once I get home, I did a custom paint job my gnex and that looked sick.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1820875
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1890515
In this case I screwed up as I forgot to tape the insides and also did not sand properly. will see if I have time to redo over the weekend as it takes around 4-5 hours for the whole effort.
Glad you guys like it.

The Black and Red GNex is wicked...I was thinking of painting my case (I drop my phone a lot, a case is a must)...I'll look into to doing this.

show us what you come up with bro ...

Will do

Nice work
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did you use car paint sparay?

qwerfv said:
did you use car paint sparay?
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used duplicolor vinyl and fabric paint ...

devilhunter47 said:
Nice work
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Thanks bud ...

Hey munchy_cool,
Im gonna try spraying the white plastic outer shell of the otterbox commuter to black.
Just wanted to know a few things before i get into it..
1. Will a 400 grit sandpaper do ? Couldn't find the 800 one.
2. Also i got this quick drying lacquer spray ( acrylic epoxy) for automobiles, by Bosny, will it be fine.. ?
Couldnt find any adhesion promoter either.. Is it necessary for a lacquer spray ?
3. I found the duplicolor vinyl and fabric and adhesion promoter on ebay, but its way overpriced.. Around 30$ for each can, is it worth buying at that price ? Or will this bosny spray will do.. ?

anikadam said:
Hey munchy_cool,
Im gonna try spraying the white plastic outer shell of the otterbox commuter to black.
Just wanted to know a few things before i get into it..
1. Will a 400 grit sandpaper do ? Couldn't find the 800 one.
2. Also i got this quick drying lacquer spray ( acrylic epoxy) for automobiles, by Bosny, will it be fine.. ?
Couldnt find any adhesion promoter either.. Is it necessary for a lacquer spray ?
3. I found the duplicolor vinyl and fabric and adhesion promoter on ebay, but its way overpriced.. Around 30$ for each can, is it worth buying at that price ? Or will this bosny spray will do.. ?
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hey dude, considering you are in India just go to a paint ship in there and they'll do it for less than what it costs you .
Also, a 400 grit should do , just remove the previous layer of paint if any on the otterbox.
I read that the Bosny epoxy is a primer, do you have the color also in the bosny..if that be the case then you do not need Duplicolor.
Just try on a small piece of plastic first to see how it looks, coz it's one way traffic, if you screw up the otterbox will have to repainted.

munchy_cool said:
hey dude, considering you are in India just go to a paint ship in there and they'll do it for less than what it costs you .
Also, a 400 grit should do , just remove the previous layer of paint if any on the otterbox.
I read that the Bosny epoxy is a primer, do you have the color also in the bosny..if that be the case then you do not need Duplicolor.
Just try on a small piece of plastic first to see how it looks, coz it's one way traffic, if you screw up the otterbox will have to repainted.
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Otterbox doesnt seem to have any layer, just white molded plastic I guess.
Yup i got the flat black color. Didn't want anything glossy, was gonna try it on an old cover first.. Cause I just recently got this case, don't wanna spoil it.
So the steps are
-Wet sanding
-one layer of the paint
-Let it dry for 10mins
-how many layers should I add ?
Also should I sand the surface after the final layer has dried or is it just for cars ?
Will get on with it by the end of this week and let you know.. Thanks

anikadam said:
Otterbox doesnt seem to have any layer, just white molded plastic I guess.
Yup i got the flat black color. Didn't want anything glossy, was gonna try it on an old cover first.. Cause I just recently got this case, don't wanna spoil it.
So the steps are
-Wet sanding
-one layer of the paint
-Let it dry for 10mins
-how many layers should I add ?
Also should I sand the surface after the final layer has dried or is it just for cars ?
Will get on with it by the end of this week and let you know.. Thanks
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after wet sanding wash it with water and then let it dry in the sun.
clean with a nylon cloth so as to remove any dust particles etc just before the first layer.
2-3 layers should be good.
do not sand after the last layer, in case after each layer you see that you have paint bubbles at any place just sand that area so as to remove the bubbles ...
all the best and lemme know in case you need any more help

Ok, just tried the paint on a good quality plastic after wet sanding it, 2 layers.. it came out really good.. nice even matt black finish.. even experimented a bit by sanding it again.. still the color didnt go.. so all in all it was a successful expt..
The only thing stopping me from spraying it on my phone cover is that it has this strong chemical smell to it. The can says it is Lead free but i cant imagine using my phone with the cover smelling so pungent. Dropping the plan to paint the cover for now.. lets see if the smell goes away in the coming days..
Thanks for guiding munchy_cool, much appreciated :thumbup:

pictures or it did not happen

haha.. uploading photos now.. btw.. the smell has gone down drastically.. hardly any there actually.. so maybe by tonight or tommorow it'll go away completely
This is the original color, it was just a trial, so didnt really click pics for before and after..
This is after 2 layers and some sanding again on the sprayed paint

nice work there dude ...

how did you make your phone square shaped ?

How to clean screen???

I love using those disposable lens wipes to clean my phone screens.
But with the flip screen being so fragile, how do you clean it?

Gently with a soft, clean microfibre cloth. DO NOT use any liquids. My wife's cleans up fine this way (even after she used it after a fried chicken meal - sheesh!)

I use a microfiber towel sometimes with a touch of warm water if needed...Works well
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I always used a lens wipe for my note 10... I really wanna do the same with the flip.
I guess that's a bad idea?

Alcohol 75%. I know this might sound bad but use a very little amount each time and you will be fine

AlfaFlip said:
Alcohol 75%. I know this might sound bad but use a very little amount each time and you will be fine
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Samsung specifically warn about alcohol-based cleaners as it eats eat the polycarbonate top screen layer.

lens cleaning cloth used for cleaning spectacle glass

adesonic said:
Gently with a soft, clean microfibre cloth. DO NOT use any liquids. My wife's cleans up fine this way (even after she used it after a fried chicken meal - sheesh!)
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I've use this method for 15 years and it's the best way to clean lens and plastic optics. Water can actually increase the ability of a particle or object to cut into a surface ie wet car tires .
•Use common sense it the screen has something like sand on it, blow it off!
•Shake out the -clean- of cloth before each use.
Wash as needed, rinse very well, never use as kind of fabric softner unless you want streaks.
Best to use RO or deionized water for the final rinse(s).
3Shirts said:
Samsung specifically warn about alcohol-based cleaners as it eats eat the polycarbonate top screen layer.
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Isopropyl can nearly instantly fatally craze acrylic plastics... it will also poison LCD displays, destroying them.
Be very careful on what you use it on.
I stopped using it on plastic glasses many years ago because of crazing.
It's in your face real.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cra...enon that,corresponds to the stress direction.