How to Remove Anti-Glare Coating From a Garmin
Garmin is one of the companies known for manufacturing global positioning systems (GPS). Most Garmin GPS units come with anti-glare coating on their screens. The purpose of this coating is to reduce the glare caused by sunlight or artificial light, so owners can better read the screen. Sometimes, this coating becomes damaged, and it may be necessary to remove it.
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Things You'll Need
- Ammonia or alcohol-based cleaner
- Rag
- Lambswool buffer
- Armour Etch abrasive
- Steel wool pad
Instructions
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Apply a brand name product such as Armour Etch to the display. Armour Etch is a very fine abrasive that works by buffing off the anti-glare coating.
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Use a lambswool buffer to apply the Armour Etch. Without pressing too hard, rub in a circular motion.
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Leave the Armour Etch on for several minutes.
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Wipe the screen with a warm, wet rag. You may have to repeat this step multiple times to get the desired effect.
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Apply a small amount of ammonia or alcohol-based cleaner to a rag.
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Rub the rag over the location where you want to remove the anti-glare coating. Repeat as many times as necessary until the coating is completely gone.
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Scour the display screen with a steel wool pad. Use the cleanser described in Step 5 to wipe away the anti-glare residue. This option is most likely to lead to permanent scratches on the screen's surface.
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Tips & Warnings
Using Armour Etch and lambswool may lead to fine scratches on the glass.
Using a cleanser applied to a rag may leave a cloudy film on the screen where the coating once was.
Using a steel wool pad may leave noticeable scratches on the glass. Use this option only if you have no other alternatives.
Be careful not to get any of the abrasive or cleaner into the Garmin. If fine particles or liquids get into the electronic components of the GPS, it could damage the unit.
