Cleaning Clear Plastic on the Instrument Panel

**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...

**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

Originally Posted by Neofate

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...

**pt91** · 03-22-2008, 07:35 PM

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

Originally Posted by Fishing

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.

For 15 years, this -- https://www.autopia-carcare.com/1z-9...l#.XGtjZqKQH3g
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.