Removing scratches from plastic instrument cluster cover

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neverLift

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Hello,



I've used some meguiars plast-x on my intrument cluster cover to get rid of scratches etc, and it got rid of the noticable ones, but there are still fine scratches when you look at it in a certain light. I'm wondering if there is a finer polish I should use, or perhaps a different technique. And if its an OTC product thats even better. As for application I just used a microfibre towel and buffed by hand.



I am very inexperienced when it comes to detailling so I appreciate any help!



cheers

-Evan
 
bump, because I would like to know as well.....





maybe treat it like a headlight? Use one of the drill based headlight restoration kit?
 
the plastic on the cover is much lighter than any arcylic/plastic headlight so I would be very hesistant to use anything stronger...



though using a buffer in combination with the plast-x may work better
 
Search the net for plastic cleaners and scratch remover. There are two grades in many cases. FINE and FINER. I use dry washnguard CLASSIC formula on my vintage Cougar, the dash has five, 4 inch clusters. Always go opposite the scratches. Go up and down as opposed to going with the scratches. Use a damp micro first....don't push to hard. In fact NOT pushing too hard is better. I have some plastic polish that I used to use when I worked on the space telescope. I know if you search the net they have some real good products. Again I use dry washnguard, I have been using that product since its inception in 1992. I use many products that I have grown to believe in through the years. I have an old saying, many of you I am sure have heard before, If it aint broke don't fix it. Good luck Paintxpert
 
How about scratches in the coloured plastic around the instrument cluster? The sort of ones that are made with assorted keys on a key-ring etc...

I've had a few customers ask if the panels can be re-painted but I'm cautious that they would just chip up over time and look worse.

I've tried heating the plastic with a heatgun and it seems to do the job OK but I'm a bit wary of overheating or melting things in a potentially sensitive area. I'd hate to damage anything behind the steering column.

Any other suggestions? Just dressing it doesn't seem to do anything to hide things.
 
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