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SOLVING THE MXT GLARE PROBLEM:

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Hey Fellow MXT Users. A few weeks ago, I asked for some advice on solving the MXT LCD Display glare problem, and received several appreciated responses. Well I pursues them, and while in a store pursuing one of the recommendations. Someone suggested using AUTOMOBILE WINDOW TINTING.
I contacted a local auto glass window tinting service, and asked if I could get some throw-away window tinting scraps, and they complied. They use 3 shades of window tinting, Light;Medium;Dark.
I tried the Medium, but it was too dark, so I responded back, and got the Light shade.
It works GREAT! All you have to do is measure the LCD Display Box (7/8" x 3 15/16"). Either cut out a rectangular block with those measurements, using a pr. of sissors, or go to your local Kinko's Store, and use the sliding paper cutter which has block grids on it. Then take and wet your finger, streak your wet finger across the LCD Display Window, chew on a corner of the window tinting to separate the backing, and carefully place the Light Shade window tinting on your LCD Display. IT WORKS GREAT! Best of all, it did not cost anything, but using gas to travel to and from. The other idea, was to use Overhead Projector Transparency Sheet, but was considerably costly at STAPLES Store. $14.00 pack of 100 Transparency Sheets, 100 count-minimum. Hope this helps anyone interested. LOL/HH.
NamVetLEsTreasureSeeker
 
Thats a good idea. My only question is will it come off easily. I know it is really hard to get tint off of a car window and can even damage the glass if done wrong. Tint also is scratched very easily. Did you use a special kind of tint.
 
Jason, in response to your post, I used the standard tint. I had no previous experience with tinting, and I hope what you're telling me is wrong. But, if not, then that is my mistake, and I hope it's not a big mistake. I'll have to contact the tinting service, question them about removal procedures, and hope for the best. Many thanks for your response. HH/LOL.
 
Hey Gene, before you try it, read Jason's Post, and consider his information before you try it. I don't want to be responsible for anyone damaging the LCD Display, as a result of my mistake. LOL/HH.
 
Hey Art, IT WORKS GREAT! But, read Jason's Post, and evaluate the situation, before you try it. I'm going to contact the tinting service, and inquire about methods for removing tinting, in case I have to. Also, if it can be done safely without causing any surface problems for the LCD Display. HH/LOL. NamVetLesTreasureSeeker
 
Hey man you have been a huge help to me with my detecting. I hope I can be a help to you. If they tell you to use window washing fluid dont, It is seriously abrasive to plastic and I am sure to lcd screens. You wont be able to see your readout if you rub to hard. If you have to take it off, I suggest (if you live in an area of hot weather)"put water(very little so it wont drip "you dont want to damage your electronics". Also dont let it sit too long in the heat so it damages the detector) on the tint and let the metal detector sit with the lcd sitting in the sun for a little while. This will help the tint glue to soften up a little bit. Then try very tediously to slowly pull the tint from the screen. Use the back of a plastic butterknife or something similar to slowly "skin" it off the screen. If you dont damage the tint you probably wont have any trouble and have to remove it, but I would come up with a backup plan just in case. This glue is very adhesive and a pain to take off of glass. Run everything I have said past a professional just to make sure. I have removed tint from glass before but never from plastic. Google has quite a few links to free tint removal resources online but be careful, all the information I have seen has been for glass. Remember many abrasive chemicals will scratch plastic unforgiveably. Anything semi sharp can scratch tint - sand, fingernails, digging tools etc... I hope this helps. I dont know if they work but you may want to try those lcd covers over the tint just to protect it. These may even enhance the sun blocking effect.
 
I would talk talk to whites to. I am sure they would be of some assistance.
 
One thing I forgot. After putting the water on the screen put a piece of black Garbage bag about the size of the lcd screen on the lcd screen after you put the water on it, and before you expose the detector to the hot sun. This will increase the effect of the sun softening the glow by the black plastic absorbing more heat. The plastic will vacuum up to the water and stay in place easily. Be very careful and definitely seek more help before you actually do this. Good Luck.
 
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