ok maybe i slept thru this as well.... but what is the "proper" way to clean the glass on a plasma display or for that matter an lcd display......

ok real answers first then you guys can make all the fun of me you want and flame the crap out of me......

"hire a pro" does not constitute a real answer....... also i have patent pending on "hire a pro" i will also be selling t-shirts that say" hire a pro!" on one side and " i am the pro?" on the other.....

ed

Ed, we just use a soft, damp cloth. The big box guys are selling some M0n$t3r brand crap (useless as the rest of their gear, IMHO).

As for the T-shirts, print 'em. I'll buy.

Better be careful the vice squad doesn't see em'. That statement can be misinterpreted.
The m@nst3r "crap" is blue deionized water and a soft cloth. It has no minerals in it to leave streaks. I am sure the stuff is about 50 cents a gallon but they do put it in a nice little 25 cent spray bottle.

Gotta love that Mon*&Y%er sh*t, I recently witnessed a BB installation of 2 plasma tv's(which was like the old joke about how many people does it take to screw in a light bulb)

And after the 3 of them hung the 61" Pioneer plasma ( on the 3rd try ) and put their mother f'ing fingerprints all over the screen, one of the techs(I should'nt use that term) took out a spray bottle of the mon**&$r stuff and proceeded to spray it directly all over the screen until it dripped down.

I will say that afterwards, which I didn't point out to the customer, the
nice reflective coating had been somewhat marred by this technique, and that you could still see the drips and such.

I just use a damp soft cloth with a tinge of glass cleaner applied to the cloth first and gently wipe the screen...works perfect.

You best bet is a polishing cloth designed for eye glasses, available from most opticians. Its designed for cleaning delicate optical surfaces with out marring them For really sticky finger prints though, it may not work as well. If you are gonna use glass cleaner, use the vinegar based stuff as opposed to the ammonia based stuff, (standard windex), and spray it lightly on the cloth first, not directly on the screen. rub lightly, as the protective coating on most plasmas is pretty sensitive. Always be sure and educate the customer too, and make sure they pass this info on to any maids, cleaning crew etc. that they have. If you have met the maid while working on the job, it doesnt hurt to pass this along yourself. I have seen the result of to much standard windex, over time, the screen surface takes on a crackle finish when viewed at the right angle

I like to use cloth diaper, that have been through the washing machine a few times. Soft enough for a baby's butt.

The only real problem is finding cloth diapers. I don't think the Amish even use cloth diapers anymore.

I was going to be a smart A*s and say newspaper and comet.

I prefer Barkeepers Friend to Comet. It really makes the logo shine.

SOS/Brillo pads?

Actually, I also recommend the microfiber cloth from eyeglass (or camera lens) cleaning kits. About $5 at your local 1hr eyeglass store and/or Ritz/Wolf camera.

As for solution, only IF it's nasty smudgy peanut-butter fingerprints from the toddlers, a touch of vinegar and water solution, then dry thoroughly.

PAPER TOWELS are a no-no.

Old diapers suffer from having laundry soap soaked into the fabric, so I wouldn't recommend them unless you boil them first to get all the chemicals out.

Just my $.02 worth.

Fred Forlano
Higher Defintion

p.s. - Costco has Brillo pads in bulk for $7 a gross..... :p

yeah brillo , comet or barkeeper onmy plasma...you guys are funny.... some idiot will actualy do it then blame you guys when he ruins his plasma....

ed

dont use any amonia based products. theyll screw up the anti reflective coating. i always try to use a lint free cloth that is damp.

Have there been enough real answers yet?

Hi pressure sprayer, 1500 psi or so, DO NOT SPRAY DIRECTLY ON PLASTIC ESCUTCHEONS OR TRIM PIECES as this may damage the TV.

We just use a microfiber cloth and a little "ha ha ha ha"......you know the sound you make when you want to fog up a pair of sunglasses :-)

I'm a real stickler for having clean hands and not touching the glass during the hanging process so for the most part it's just a little touch up here and there.

Like others have said, no ammonia, no windex, no furniture polish, no abrasives, etc.

p.s. i like the t-shirt idea....i would buy one.

Hear that, Ed. That's 2 of us ready to buy your shirts.

Microfiber cloth, and eye glasses cleaner from walmart vision center. Amonia free. Costs like 2.00 for a 12 oz bottle. Lasts a long time...

put your money where your mouths are...i'll have some made up

ed