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Old May 1, 2009 | 10:02 AM
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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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Old May 1, 2009 | 10:06 AM
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I use Prima's 'Clarity' on all the clear stuff on my cars.
 
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Old May 1, 2009 | 10:51 AM
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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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Old May 2, 2009 | 11:23 AM
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Sorry, I didn't click the "sarcasm" button when citing Botswana.
 
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Old May 2, 2009 | 11:54 AM
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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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Old May 3, 2009 | 06:59 AM
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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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Old May 3, 2009 | 10:15 AM
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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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Old May 4, 2009 | 10:05 AM
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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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