Cleaning instrument panel/gauges, what to use?

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Will Dunion

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My plastic gauge panel gets dusty real quick so what do I use to clean it without scratching? Just water and a microfiber? Finish with 303? Or do I need to buy something like a plexi-cleaner/polisher, if so which product?
 
Plexus - it ROCKS for instrument panels and LCD displays. Easy to spray in tight spots, sprays on like a foam and doesn't drip all over the place, and for the money ($7.95) it'll last you quite some time.
 
Like John N says Plexus is good. Use a very soft 100 % cotton cloth or microfiber to clean clear plastic---same as you would use on paint.
 
I have had great success with Novus Plastic Polish. The lowest grade in the blue bottle is the basic cleaner and I have used it on my tail lenses and instructment clusters. Good stuff...:xyxthumbs
 
I use Stoner GUST Air Duster for weekly dusting. If there is a stain or if any cleaning is needed, I use a damp MF. The Plexus sounds really interesting though. I think I'll try some soon.
 
I used Plexus for the 1st time today on a friends Z3 rear window which was scummed up. While it didn't remove all the serious scuffs it did remove the crud and leave a nice slick finish. I plan to use it on my IP and wood-applique dash. So far I'm impressed.



Plexus = :up :up
 
I've been using Meguiars #7 plastic cleaner and #10 plastic polish on my Z3 rear window. I've gotten very good results. The window is crystal clear .... for awhile. The gasous fumes inside the Z cause the plastic to become cloudy. My Z is only 6 mos old and I suppose I'll suffer this problem for some time yet.

My reason for this is......will Plexus do a better, longer lasting job?

I went with Meguiars because my BMW salesman reccomended the product line to me. This is my first car that I've detailed.
 
I just use a damp MF towel and that seems to keep it clean enough for me. The above products should work great, too.
 
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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by fredz3 [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>I've been using Meguiars #7 plastic cleaner and #10 plastic polish on my Z3 rear window. I've gotten very good results. [/b]</blockquote>
I also have used the #7 and #10 for the clear plastic gauge cover with very good results. I used it on my motorcycle windscreen too. It is a VERY light polish. I would guess that it is all chemical-based. I doubt it even contains a fine abrasive or anything.
 
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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by MichaelB2 [/i]
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I also have used the #7 and #10 for the clear plastic gauge cover with very good results. I used it on my motorcycle windscreen too. It is a VERY light polish. I would guess that it is all chemical-based. I doubt it even contains a fine abrasive or anything. [/b]</blockquote>Thank you for that information MichaelB2. I have been hoping someone would give information on these products and your info told me they are not what I need. Thanks for saving me some money. :up
 
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