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Restoring - General discussions that span across many different groups of years and models => Interior & Trunk => Topic started by: MWM on May 27, 2011, 04:52:16 PM

Title: Cleaning the clear lens at gauge cluster
Post by: MWM on May 27, 2011, 04:52:16 PM

Hello!
I am in the process of restoring my five gauge cluster and want to know what to use to clean and polish the clear plastic lens?  Also, it has a scratches from an over aggressive cleaning, is there a way to get some or all of the swirls out?
thanks!

Title: Re: Cleaning the clear lens at gauge cluster
Post by: carlite65 on May 27, 2011, 05:20:54 PM

i have used meguiars plastic cleaner and polish with good success. if the scratches are very deep you may  have to replace the lens to get the desired result.

Title: Re: Cleaning the clear lens at gauge cluster
Post by: J_Speegle on May 27, 2011, 11:01:06 PM

Semi-chrome polish or similar product will remove allot of damage I use it for headlights (newer plastic ones) on newer cars. Or you can always just purchase a headlight repair/refinsihing kit for the newer cars. Run about $20 and come with an attachment for your home drill

Title: Elbow Grease To The Rescue!
Post by: MWM on May 28, 2011, 07:25:06 PM

Thanks everyone for your suggestions!  I used the meguiars product WITHOUT the drill attachment, but by hand using the cloth supplied.  Most of the scratches and pitting came out and it is very clear!  I am very happy with the results.

Title: Re: Cleaning the clear lens at gauge cluster
Post by: c9zx on May 31, 2011, 09:38:37 AM

3M finessit II swirl remover polish works well when used with micro fiber cloth.  Chuck