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imported_HiTek21
03-22-2008, 02:09 AM
What is the best way of cleaning the clear plastic over the instrument panel without scratching the plastic?
On my tacoma it has 3 round openings for the gauges so its difficult to wipe with a microfiber towel, the plastic is super soft because I tried to dusting it with the meguiars slide lock brush but the small area I brushed had little scratches, i`ve also tried a can of compressed air but the dust is stubborn.
BigAl3
03-22-2008, 02:19 AM
for cleaning interior plastics, stereo faces, dvd screens, tinted windows, or anything else that is scratch sensitive, i find the eurow shag towels work best IME. these are the only microfiber towels i use that touch those areas...
http://www.euroworeilly.com/catalog/images/10-pack%20ShagR.jpg
imported_DieselMDX
03-22-2008, 02:39 AM
LOVE those towels!
Neofate
03-22-2008, 05:40 AM
What about cleaners for these areas? Anything? Water? Any magical product you`ve found?
Bunky
03-22-2008, 10:05 AM
What about cleaners for these areas? Anything? Water? Any magical product you`ve found?
You can use some glass or multi-surface cleaners on plastics but check the label first. For ex. Surf City claims it is safe for all interior surfaces (glass, plastic, etc). I would moisten the MF towel first and wipe lightly.
There are other products like Meguair`s Plastic Cleaner (#17) that are designed especially for clear sensitive plastic surfaces like the instrument panel or LCD screens.
phahn
03-22-2008, 06:48 PM
I use a soft MF with Plexus, and get outstanding results...
Pete
Eruptiv
03-22-2008, 06:52 PM
I use Nonus #1. Works real good for instrument cluster lenses.
brwill2005
03-22-2008, 07:10 PM
A MF misted with softened water is all you need. I use this for gauges, navigation screens and wood trim.
BigAl3
03-22-2008, 07:30 PM
^^ that works too. i use FK425 in a small 2oz fine mist spray bottle from walmart...
soft, plush CLEAN mf and plexus for me
tom p.
03-22-2008, 07:45 PM
P L E X U S :)
imported_Puckman
03-22-2008, 08:22 PM
I also like and have had great results with Plexus.
Fishing
02-18-2019, 08:42 PM
I was wondering how you guys are cleaning the clear plastic over the gauge cluster. Since this thread was started in 2008 I was thinking maybe there was a newer better method ? Thanx for any help.
Stokdgs
02-18-2019, 09:03 PM
I was wondering how you guys are cleaning the clear plastic over the gauge cluster. Since this thread was started in 2008 I was thinking maybe there was a newer better method ? Thanx for any help.
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Dan F
Fishing
02-19-2019, 09:49 AM
Stokdgs- thnx for the fast help,,,should I dedicate the softest MF that I have for doing this or should I use a glass purpose MF ? Sorry for all the questions but I dont want to scratch it any more then it already is.