Fogging of clock/temp display

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Dec 29, 2009 | 12:39 PM
  #1  
The plastic covering the temp display, compass and clock has spotting and fogging that looks like overspray from something has discolored it. I only use Aerospace protectant on the interior and never spray directly on the dash anyway. My daughter may have used something else when she cleaned the interior but I don't know. I have tried wiping it and even polishing it with a polish I use on my headlights (Zymol HD cleanse) but it won't come off. Has anyone seen this? It bugs me enough that I want to replace the plastic cover if I have to. Any idea how hard it would be to do this? It looks like there is a small piece to the dash right above that could come off. Thanks! (2005 G35 sedan)
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Dec 29, 2009 | 01:52 PM
  #2  
2001 g35 sedan?
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Dec 29, 2009 | 02:35 PM
  #3  
Sorry 2005, sedan
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Dec 29, 2009 | 02:55 PM
  #4  
You can pop off the whole thing with a flathead screw driver, and maybe you just need to clean the inside of the plastic
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Dec 29, 2009 | 10:04 PM
  #5  
^You can get it off easy. Should be able to pick up one from LKQ on ebay for around $75
But before you replace it I would try taking it out and polishing the outside with PlastX and a buffer.
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Dec 30, 2009 | 09:54 AM
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Can you guys explain exactly how I should take off the plastic piece? It looks pretty fragile and there is like a rim where the clock is inset. I don't want to make it worse or break it taking it out. Thanks.
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Dec 30, 2009 | 12:41 PM
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The trim bezel just prys off. It's one of those 'gentle but firm' kinda things.
After you get it off, the entire display comes out with a few bolts.
You shouldn't need to do anything to the inside of the part, as it is not damaged. Just be careful with it when you're polishing it.
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Dec 31, 2009 | 12:06 AM
  #8  
you don't take out the plastic you take out the whole bezel, you can pry it off with a flat head screwdriver
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Dec 31, 2009 | 07:58 AM
  #9  
I have a feeling you guys may have a different style of display. I will take a pic and post it.
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Jan 1, 2010 | 01:35 AM
  #10  
Mine:
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Jan 1, 2010 | 11:32 AM
  #11  
^ paint it flat black Ash, to match ur dash
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Jan 1, 2010 | 11:00 PM
  #12  
^I'm going to soon. After the computer install
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