Clean fish finder screens? Over the years my electronics screens have taken on more importance. I’ve noticed that these screens get wet / dirty , especially when making runs in the...

Chuck56 Loc: Texas

Over the years my electronics screens have taken on more importance. I’ve noticed that these screens get wet / dirty , especially when making runs in the boat for distances and getting water spray like what happens at my home lakes. . Since I can’t run with my screen covers on , I hope to learn of a way that I can possibly keep in my boat storage . I’ve used windex / ammonia type stuff, and it removes most of the funky stuff, but I still have these weird looking spots . Since I don’t know if there’s some kind of coating on the glass on the screens , so I don’t want to get too aggressive if possible. Anybody got any good suggestions , would be greatly appreciated …..my 2cents…

audigger53 Loc: Severn, MD

Chuck56 wrote:

Over the years my electronics screens have taken o... (show quote)

Try 91% Isopropyl Alcohol, It drys quick and leaves no film. Costs about 50 Cents a pint more than 70% which will leave a film. 91% will not harm electronics if allowed to dry when the equipment is turned off. Learned that doing computer and computer system repair.
44 years worth! LOL Back when we had to clean disk and tape deck heads.
Don't ever buy 100% as 5 minutes after opening it will go to 91%.
It will suck the moisture out of the air. Save your money!

The Outcast Loc: NE Michigan

https://www.google.com/search?q=Sonar+screen+cover+holders&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari

Chuck56 Loc: Texas

The Outcast wrote:

https://www.google.com/search?q=Sonar+screen+cover+holders&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari

Didn’t know about the cover straps.will look into that for sure .thanks mr. Outcast…..my 2cents

Chuck56 Loc: Texas

audigger53 wrote:

Try 91% Isopropyl Alcohol, It drys quick and leaves no film. Costs about 50 Cents a pint more than 70% which will leave a film. 91% will not harm electronics if allowed to dry when the equipment is turned off. Learned that doing computer and computer system repair.
44 years worth! LOL Back when we had to clean disk and tape deck heads.
Don't ever buy 100% as 5 minutes after opening it will go to 91%.
It will suck the moisture out of the air. Save your money!

Thank you sir .will check that out .

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Chuck56 wrote:

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Hey Chuck. On my Hook2 (Lowrance), they warn not to use any type of glass cleaner or solvent type cleaner. They recommend tap water, and dishwashing liquid if its really bad. I keep a spray bottle of tap water, and a dedicated microfiber cloth on the boat. It works great to get all the minerals and algae from the spray off. I'm going on 6 yrs and my screen looks like new. Good luck my friend.

1Oldboat42 Loc: Kearney, Nebraska

Chuck56 wrote:

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I use the fishing line conditioner spray to clean my screens along with a soft cloth. Not sure what all is in it but it works good for me. Also I do travel down the highway with my Lowrance cover on, secured with a small adjustable strap.

Doug Lemmon Loc: Rochester Mills, PA

Fredfish wrote:

Hey Chuck. On my Hook2 (Lowrance), they warn not to use any type of glass cleaner or solvent type cleaner. They recommend tap water, and dishwashing liquid if its really bad. I keep a spray bottle of tap water, and a dedicated microfiber cloth on the boat. It works great to get all the minerals and algae from the spray off. I'm going on 6 yrs and my screen looks like new. Good luck my friend.

I'll second the suggestion of the microfiber cloth. No streaks and gets into the corners well. 👍🏻

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

Chuck56 wrote:

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Chuck I've been using this for several yrs now.

Spray n wipes. Wife luvs it for windows mirrors n all screens.
Using a micro towels helps also.
No lint or dust from paper.

Get mine at Advanced Auto 👍

Allen D Loc: Texas

I had same problem so I cleaned glass real good and installed glass screen protectors from Precsion glass...it seems easier to clean plus I have screen glass protection from lures and jigs hitting them.
Sometimes we get a little wild with hook sets lol

E.pa.al Loc: Martin's Creek

Allen D wrote:

I had same problem so I cleaned glass real good and installed glass screen protectors from Precsion glass...it seems easier to clean plus I have screen glass protection from lures and jigs hitting them.
Sometimes we get a little wild with hook sets lol

😳😳😂
Guess we're all a little guilty of that