Help Oleophobic coating worn off?

[Kookas]

Some reason I have a real serious problem with rainbow smudges in recent times, even when my hands aren't that oily. Was fine when I first had it. Is it possible that the magic coating has gone?

 

[Turdbogls]

yup...i noticed mine smudging more easily about 5 months after purchase. it sucks, but i deal with it.

 

[Kookas]

yup...i noticed mine smudging more easily about 5 months after purchase. it sucks, but i deal with it.

Right, so is this just the nature of oleophobic coatings or an issue with the Nexus alone?

 

[Crashumbc]

I don't notice a difference in mine, but I never thought it was particularly special anyway... :/

 

[aurora40]

What do you use to clean it? I'm sure soaps, alcohol, and other types of cleaner probably significantly shorten the life of the coating.

I have an original iPad that has a similar coating, and it still works well. I only wipe it down with water and that cloth that comes with it (or on my shirt, etc)

 

[Kookas]

What do you use to clean it? I'm sure soaps, alcohol, and other types of cleaner probably significantly shorten the life of the coating.

I have an original iPad that has a similar coating, and it still works well. I only wipe it down with water and that cloth that comes with it (or on my shirt, etc)

Never bothered cleaning it to that extent, so it can't be that. I just wipe it on my shirt, or I might dab my hand in water and wipe the screen.