How do I clean my instrument panel without scratching it?

[Chris Desjardin]

I mean the plexiglass that`s over the gauges. I need to clean it on my 2004 Camry, but it looks like the dealer already put scratches on it, and I hate to make it worse. Is there a recommended method of cleaning it?

[dgraupman]

Try Plexus, it`s a cleaner/polish for plastic. Spray it on the plastic panel in front of the gauges and gently wipe it in until it disappears. It`s also a good anti-static and repels dust very well. Works good on all other plastic car parts inside and out.



I think the Autopia store sells it.

[stevet]

I use Plexus. I spray it on and wipe off with the softest MF towels I have.

[6318]

Definitely Plexus

[togwt]

Welcome to Autopia Chris Desjardin



~One man’s opinion / observations ~



Vehicle headlights, Brake lights or Instrument panel (polycarbonate) –



Wipe surface with a damp waffle weave towel; apply Plexus Plastic Cleaner, Protectant and Polishâ„¢ to 100% cotton Microfiber cloth and rub glass surface with a light to medium pressure Safe for all types of clear and coloured plastics, Perspex, Lucite, Mylar (window tinting) and clear acrylics, apply 303 Aerospace UV Protectantâ„¢ to a 100% Microfiber cloth, rub surface with a light to medium pressure, let cure for 15-25 minutes and lightly buff



~Hope this helps~



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[imported_pugoman]

Where is this Plexus available from?

[imported_Sullybob]

http://store.yahoo.com/autopia/bgi-20214.html



Hope that helps.

[Mindflux]

Plexus really wont (IMO) help you prevent scratches. Unfortunately I`ve learned this the hard way, as my gauge cluster has plenty of fine scratches in it now from wiping it down (both dry, wet, plexus`d etc).



It sucks, i hate that it`s scratched and i can see them, but I don`t think it can be polished out.. atleast not with the products I have tried.

[Buick_guy]

I tried Meguiars PlastX, and it worked great. It also removed the marks left from the previous owner that sprayed something like Armor All on the face plate, and it ate away at it.

[Pats300zx]

Novus #1 :up