Head Up Display Cleaning

SEXY-BEAST · 09-07-2015, 02:35 AM

Hi everyone-- noticed while cleaning my car that the glass (or plastic) display on top of the dash that projects the HUD image collects a fair amount of dust. The manual says not to use any household cleaners or chemicals or liquids on the displays and to only use a microfiber cloth. But I'm thinking if a liquid wasn't used it would cause scratching-- even with a microfiber. Wondering what you all do to clean your displays?

G4BR13L · 09-07-2015, 02:46 AM

Use warm not hot water to soak the cloth then wringe the cloth so it does not drip and clean it. So basically with a moisturized cloth. I use it on my glasses too because from my experience a dry cloth microfibre still leaves scratches.

SEXY-BEAST · 09-07-2015, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by G4BR13L

Use warm not hot water to soak the cloth then wringe the cloth so it does not drip and clean it. So basically with a moisturized cloth. I use it on my glasses too because from my experience a dry cloth microfibre or not still leaves scratches.

Thank you!

SEXY-BEAST · 09-29-2015, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by G4BR13L

Use warm not hot water to soak the cloth then wringe the cloth so it does not drip and clean it. So basically with a moisturized cloth. I use it on my glasses too because from my experience a dry cloth microfibre still leaves scratches.

So I've tried the damp micro fiber cloth on my HUD and iDrive displays. While I agree that this is the method stated in the manual, my screens are left with water marks. The manual says not to use any cleaning solutions. I can live with the water marks as it doesn't affect function. But it's a little messy to look at it. Any ideas?

G4BR13L · 09-29-2015, 01:27 AM

You should use a moisturized cloth not weth cloth. If you have water marks then the cloth was too wet. It should really be only a tiny bit moisture.

The only reason it has to be moisturized and not dry is because the dust particles on a dry cloth will be like using sandpaper hence it will scratch the display.

SEXY-BEAST · 09-29-2015, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by G4BR13L

You should use a moisturized cloth not weth cloth. If you have water marks then the cloth was too wet. It should really be only a tiny bit moisture.

The only reason it has to be moisturized and not dry is because the dust particles on a dry cloth will be like using sandpaper hence it will scratch the display.

Gotcha. Will try again. Thanks!

Kortho · 09-29-2015, 09:45 PM

I found the best option is to use a feather duster and vacuum

Place the vacuum near the hud void not in it to create a negative pressure zone and use the feather duster to disturb the dust particles.

I've found that a natural feather duster will not scratch soft materials.

SEXY-BEAST · 09-30-2015, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Kortho

I found the best option is to use a feather duster and vacuum

Place the vacuum near the hud void not in it to create a negative pressure zone and use the feather duster to disturb the dust particles.

I've found that a natural feather duster will not scratch soft materials.

Great idea- thanks!

Powaup · 02-09-2016, 04:17 PM

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Great idea- thanks!

did it work? i think i have some condensation under the glass, which sort of blurs out the HUD at night

SEXY-BEAST · 02-10-2016, 12:18 PM

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did it work? i think i have some condensation under the glass, which sort of blurs out the HUD at night

I actually never tried it cuz my detailer cleaned it!

Powaup · 02-10-2016, 01:40 PM

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I actually never tried it cuz my detailer cleaned it!

I hate you right now lol

SEXY-BEAST · 02-10-2016, 01:52 PM

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I hate you right now lol

How did you get condensation under the HUD glass? I don't think that is something you can just wipe away.

Powaup · 02-10-2016, 01:57 PM

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How did you get condensation under the HUD glass? I don't think that is something you can just wipe away.

I have no clue, and yea they'll have to take a apart the dash and put it together hence why they didnt't just do it and had to ask corporate first before doing the work

MFNATIK · 02-20-2016, 10:46 AM

I've lightly sprayed Windex and wiped worth a microfiber cloth with no issues. Not my first go around with a HUD. No issues so far.

TourStageFan · 12-30-2021, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MFNATIK

I've lightly sprayed Windex and wiped worth a microfiber cloth with no issues. Not my first go around with a HUD. No issues so far.

Thank you for chiming in! I think I will follow your lead and use my eyeglass cleaner lightly sprayed on a microfiber cloth.

jfritz27 · 12-31-2021, 09:41 AM

... resurrection....

I'd imagine something like this should be safe and do the trick:

https://www.amazon.com/Zeiss-Pre-Moi...NsaWNrPXRydWU=

09-07-2015, 02:35 AM	#1
SEXY-BEAST Second Lieutenant 210 Rep 296 Posts Drives: F82 M4 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Head Up Display Cleaning Hi everyone-- noticed while cleaning my car that the glass (or plastic) display on top of the dash that projects the HUD image collects a fair amount of dust. The manual says not to use any household cleaners or chemicals or liquids on the displays and to only use a microfiber cloth. But I'm thinking if a liquid wasn't used it would cause scratching-- even with a microfiber. Wondering what you all do to clean your displays? __________________ 2004 E46 6MT 2008 E92 6MT 2015 F82 M-DCT 2018 F82 ZCP Last edited by SEXY-BEAST; 09-07-2015 at 02:48 AM..
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G4BR13L Major 523 Rep 1,105 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Hasselt (Belgium) iTrader: (0)	Use warm not hot water to soak the cloth then wringe the cloth so it does not drip and clean it. So basically with a moisturized cloth. I use it on my glasses too because from my experience a dry cloth microfibre still leaves scratches. Last edited by G4BR13L; 09-07-2015 at 01:32 PM.. Reason: Typo
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G4BR13L Major 523 Rep 1,105 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Hasselt (Belgium) iTrader: (0)	You should use a moisturized cloth not weth cloth. If you have water marks then the cloth was too wet. It should really be only a tiny bit moisture. The only reason it has to be moisturized and not dry is because the dust particles on a dry cloth will be like using sandpaper hence it will scratch the display.
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Kortho Private 74 Rep 78 Posts Drives: 16' SO F80 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Cali iTrader: (0)	I found the best option is to use a feather duster and vacuum Place the vacuum near the hud void not in it to create a negative pressure zone and use the feather duster to disturb the dust particles. I've found that a natural feather duster will not scratch soft materials.
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MFNATIK Blocked from G80/G82 for having an opinion 3498 Rep 3,729 Posts Drives: Trek Domane Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Mexicali iTrader: (1)	I've lightly sprayed Windex and wiped worth a microfiber cloth with no issues. Not my first go around with a HUD. No issues so far.
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jfritz27 Major 1110 Rep 1,308 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 CS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	... resurrection.... I'd imagine something like this should be safe and do the trick: https://www.amazon.com/Zeiss-Pre-Moi...NsaWNrPXRydWU=
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