I have some minor scratches all over the plastic peice that covers the tach area. I would assume someone used a paper towel at one time or another in its lifetime (I would never). Is it possible to rub them out using some compound or similar? You can only see it in certain lighting situations, but it still annoys me.

I've have considered scratchX... but I am afraid since there is grit in it, that it may not be the best idea. Has anyone had a similar experience?

 

bump. I also have some plastic polish for our headlights. But I think thats mainly for oxidation. (Works real well) Anyone?

 

The only thing I've used is plasticx which is for headlights. I think it might be worh a shot though.

 

I am not sure though. Seems like the scratches on the plastic are so fine they must have come from a paper towel, or similar. If thats the case, the fine grit in the scratchX would do the same. (I would assume) I think I may be SOL.

 

i read the label on the bottle of plastX i have. it claims to clean and polish clear plastics, including instrument clusters.

scratchX and plastX are not the same product. scratchX is much more aggresive so i would not recommend it.

 

Thanks bro. I'll look into plastX.

 

It does a good job on the headlights and some other household items like our microwave.

 

Plastx should be fine for the instruments. Work slowly, rather than rub a large amount on. You'll just have to rub it in with a good quality micro fiber cloth. You can even thin it out with a bit of water if you like. You'll have to clean up the fine dust that results, so make sure you keep it out of the edges and cracks on the dash.

 

Robert, is that you?

 

I know this sounds crazy, but a little "standard Armor-All" will always shine up your instrument cluster and your Climate Control screen...

Get the "Pre-Soaked Pad", ring it out real, real good and lightly rub over your instrument cluster. This will fill in any minor scratches and make it look great.

From then on, use and eyeglass cloth to clean these surfaces

 

Armor-all will absolutely never find itself in my garage. Anyway, it was the clear plastic window, not the gauges.

However, thanks guys... the polish worked wonderful! I would post pics, but its was impossible to see the scratches without seeing them with the naked eye. Damn dealerships.

 

vaughn-I would never suggest the Armor-All on any surface in the car. I found this little "fix" on my old Camry a few years ago and it fills in or hides little scratches or imperfections on the "plastic window" over the gauges and the climate control screen...

Anyway, I am glad you got it sorted out!! ;-)

J

 

Your'e kidding! I would have never guessed! Not being sarcastic either. I wonder what science is behind that.