I am changing the screen protector on my Ranger for the first time.
Last night I removed the prior protector & it left this adhesive film on the screen.
What is the best way to clean this off before applying the new protector?
Once again, I forgot to JFGI first.
From the manual:
Care of the touchscreen
Use only the included stylus or other devices specifically designed for use with touchscreens. The use of ballpoint pens, nails or other sharp objects to operate the touchscreen will scratch and/or damage the unit. Abrasives may scratch touchscreens.
Keep the touchscreen clean by gently wiping the display, using a soft cloth dampened either with clean water or glass cleaner. Do not apply any cleaner directly to the display. Do not use any abrasive cleaners.
Use the screen protectors included with the unit to keep the touchscreen clean and protected. To apply a screen protector, first clean the display thoroughly. Peel the backing from the screen protector. Align the edge, and then drop the remainder onto the display. Use a credit card, if necessary, to squeeze the air from underneath the screen protector.
Unfortunately, there is known issue with off brand screen protectors damaging the screen. IIRC, a screen protector with an adhesive can peal a layer of the screen off when you remove it. You should only use the non-adhesive "static cling" type. Let us know if you were about to clean it up.
BTW, after trying soft cleaning methods, I once took the edge of a credit card and tried to scrap a blemish off the screen, and it make it much, much worse. A credit card on the screen protector is OK, but try it directly on the screen.
Sh*t man. I just used these. The instructions do say to "allow 24 hours and the remaining bubbles will remove themselves."
Those are OK. Those are the "static cling" ones the surveyor suppliers sell that don't have adhesive. You're good. People were using the ones made for cellphones on Rangers and it was ruining their screens.
Looks like you got the screen cleaned up with no damage?
I experienced the exact same thing with the 2007 Rangers, which look to be the same as yours.
It appeared the factory put some type of clear film being almost resinous or lacquer like, on the screen.
Just over a year in, when the (dealer supplied) screen protectors were removed, it started pulling up portions of that coating with the protector.
The film is vaguely similar to raw egg when dried, it scratches off easily,
though on the other hand it does not come off with any kind of "gentle" cleaner.
It pulls off in patches with each change of the screen protector, leaving the screen rough and blotchy, and eventually makes it harder and harder to get a good clear cling with replacement screen protectors.
In my opinion it is definitely a defect in the manufacturing or design, but the dealer played the
"I've never heard of that happening before" card, and followed up with,
"New screens are $1000.00 for that unit"
Oops, meant to say.
A credit card on the screen protector is OK, but never try it directly on the screen.
I've always used JAVOedge screen protectors from Amazon for my Ranger & GRS-1, and I always heat the old one with wife's hair dryer before removing-never a problem.
There is some household stuff called "Goo-Gone" which is orange/citric oil based and it takes tape adhesive residual right off. I don't see why that wouldn't be just fine. It's completely non-abrasive. It certainly wouldn't be as bad as oven cleaner! Duh!
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Bad news, that isn't adhesive, that is the top of the six layers that make up the screen on the Ranger. Those older screen protectors with adhesive are bad for screens unless heated up when pulled off, you'll notice all suppliers going back to the static cling to stop the issue.