Gauge lens cleaning

[imported_uber]

Sorry if this has been discussed before, I did a search and couldn`t come up with much. Maybe my search techniques need refining.



Anyway, I just had the instrument cover (gauge lens) replaced on my new Acura because it was badly scratched in a swirl pattern. It was that way when I picked up the vehicle which is why it was replaced under warranty. I asked the technician not to clean it so now I have a perfect lens and want to keep it that way. My question is how do I keep it looking like new? MF towel with 20-20? Vacuum with a brush? Advice appreciated. Thanks.

[Jngrbrdman]

Just don`t spray it with any of the dash protectant you use. That stuff stains the plastic sometimes.



I guess you could always get fancy and go buy some scrap Clear Bra material or Xpel or something. You could have it laminated with something else to protect it perhaps. I think that as long as you just dust it and don`t touch it with your fingers then you should be fine.



I bought some of those Swiffer towel things and that keeps the dust away nicely. I don`t even have to treat my dash very often. Most of the time its just dusty anyway.

[Detailing NY]

Clearkotes Quick shine will work great for that.

NO streaks and you can use it on the rest of your windows, chrome and paint !!

Awesome product

[GreenArrow]

I use Plexus, check here: http://store.yahoo.com/classic-motoring/plexplasclea.html. I spray it on instrumental panel lens, taillight lens, headlight lens, and interior light covers and on window tint film. I buff it off with MF cloth. Plexus cleans the surface and minimizes light scratches.



For deeper scratches, I recommend Novus. You can buy the starter kit, check here: http://www.spadepot.com/products/005novus.htm.



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[Deanski]

I have some of the Megs Plastix and it works very well on hard plastic. It didn`t do squat for my Armorglove paint film, as it`s soft, but for anything hard plastic it works well. It`s a cleaner/polish in one.



I`d go with the film covering (Xpel, Amorglove, Stoneguard) and while you`re doing that, get some for the headlights. No more sandblasted lights!



I have Armorglove on my SC430, front air-dam, hood, headlights, fender by headlights, side mirrors, rockers and door cups. See it here: Deanski SC430 (http://www.autopia.org/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=9599&thumb=1)



I highlighted the Armorglove with polish at where it ends otherwise it`s hard to pick up in pics, let alone you have to be very close to the car to see it. Best investment I made!



Regards,

Deanski

[show car]

Novus 1, Plexus would work best with good MF towel with VERY light presure..., just enough to polish.

I had a few scratches and hazy looking guages, after polishing with Novus 1 and 2 they look NEW:)

[chris0626]

Yep. Novus 1 or Plexus for maintenanace of a new gauge cluster. And be SURE (as show car suggested) that you`re really using a good MF towel, not one of those el-cheapo WalMart MFs. :up

[Jngrbrdman]

I still think that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Don`t touch the gauge pod and keep it dusted. You don`t need to use anything else if you keep it dusted. I`ve never used anything wet on my gauge pod because I just dust it. :nixweiss

[wash_me]

When you vaccum be careful with those hog hair attachments, I think they can scratch instrumental panel if the vaccum attachemnts are dirty.

[imported_uber]

Thanks to everyone for all the great input. I`m going to try dusting it with a VERY soft cloth then using Plexis with a MF cloth.



This forum deserves its reputation as the best and most helpful source of detailing information on the web. Thanks again.

[478100]

`06 Porsche 911. Gauge lens has some residue/adhesive and what looks like finger print stains. I tried some vinger and water no luck, then baking powder and water, again no change.



Anyone with ideas?

[GS4_Fiend]

Meguiars interior quick detailed is what I use.