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05-01-2009, 11:02 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Pocono Mountains
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Cleaning the Gauges
Any new ideas or suggestions for cleaning the speedometer and tach? Even though I'm not a real detailing kind of guy, I did go out and spend almost $150 on cleaning supplies from Griot's Garage. But I can't find something for cleaning the plastic lenses on the instrument panel. Is there any reliable commercial product I can use to remove fingerprints or coffee splashes? I'd prefer something I can run out and buy as opposed to having to order some $50 secret detailing juice only available from Botswana.
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"The eagerly awaited Mini has arrived with the emotional appeal of a puppy, the high-style gloss of a fashion magazine and the technological edge of a Los Alamos lab." —New Car Test Drive
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05-01-2009, 11:06 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: The Netherlands
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I use Prima's 'Clarity' on all the clear stuff on my cars.
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Dnc - A British Expat living in the Netherlands after 2.5 years in Southern California.
'06 MCS - Astro Black on Astro Black: "Black Sunshine"
'02 A6 2.5 TDi Quattro Sport Avant Arctic Silver.
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05-01-2009, 11:51 AM
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Merry Motorer
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Square one
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Plastic-X works well on plastic lens if there are any light scratches. Clarity or any "GOOD" glass cleaner will clean them. I use a QD(quick detailer) on them also.
All these products, except the Clarity, are available at most auto stores. What detailing products come from Botswana 
Mark

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05-02-2009, 12:23 PM
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3rd Gear
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Pocono Mountains
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Sorry, I didn't click the "sarcasm" button when citing Botswana.
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05-02-2009, 12:54 PM
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~ Mass Motoring Club ~
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: South Shore, MA
Posts: 763
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I normally only have to dust the bezels.
I use a 1 inch soft natural bristle paint brush from an art shop and use it on the speedo/tack and air vents while at stop lights or stuck in traffic......They cost is about 5 bucks.
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05-03-2009, 07:59 AM
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3rd Gear
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 202
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I really like meguiars quick interior detailer for the gauges and radio area. You can buy it anywhere
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05-03-2009, 11:15 AM
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6th Gear
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Vancouver, WA
Posts: 1,827
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I polished my gauges last weekend with a pad that I had used to apply Metal Polish on my chrome, I wiped it off with a fine MF, it woked just fine!! 
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05-04-2009, 11:05 AM
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6th Gear
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Garage or music room...
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from Griot's i would use WindowCleaner and the glass MF towel.
but for my cars, i use PrimaClarity and DP's glass MF towel. 
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