Instrument Gauges cleaning

[Blueline]

Did a search on cleaning the plastic gauges, but found only ones for fixing scratches. No scratches on mine, but they are a little dusty. How does one clean the dust from the plastic without scratching? I remember my old Grand Am that I could hardly see through the lens, and I don't want any marring on my new gauges. Thanks.

[Markus Kleis]

Re: Instrument Gauges cleaning

I think the key is just to make sure are extremely gentle, and spray the area with some product such as Quik Interior Detailer (Fantastic product) and a quality, soft towel like the Supreme Shine.

Basically, think of it like the paint...but even more delicate. You just want to avoid grinding things into the plastic and causing scratches.

[Murr1525]

Re: Instrument Gauges cleaning

Yeah, I'd agree with cleaning as little as possible, and with plenty of QID and a good towel when you do.

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Instrument Gauges cleaning

Good thinking being proactive in preventing swirls and scratches from a place that's important to be clear and difficult to remove defects out of, at least in most cases clumsy to remove defects out of.

Use a premium quality microfiber polishing cloth with a plastic quick detailer like M1808

You can mist some M18 onto the gauge or onto your polishing cloth and then gently wipe the gauge to remove light dust.

Mirror Glaze Clear Plastic Detailer


After wiping the surface clean apply and remove a thin coat of M1008 Plastic Polish.

M1008 Clear Plastic Polish

[Blueline]

Re: Instrument Gauges cleaning

Great. Thank you all.

[imacarnut]

Re: Instrument Gauges cleaning

Mirror Glaze Clear Plastic Detailer

great product, been using it for years with great results. this is my choice for cleaning sensitive plastics, etc...

[cryogenic419]

Re: Instrument Gauges cleaning

I have had good results with using a really soft bristled paintbrush to loosen up/agitate dust and a shopvac close by to shake up the dust. I'll also run the bristles across the hose opening of the shopvac to loosen up and remove anything in the paintbrush.