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Remove and replace your scratched up instrument cluster plexiglass

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Blazingbluesport, Jul 30, 2017.

  1. Jul 30, 2017 at 12:09 PM
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    desertrunner24

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    Could you put some sort of ceramic coating on it to keep it from happening again?
     
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  2. Jul 30, 2017 at 12:46 PM
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    PapaBear

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    I wanna see if these 2 would work :thumbsup:
     
  3. Jul 30, 2017 at 7:22 PM
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    Beerpayzdabillz

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    OP, thanks for posting.
     
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  4. Jul 30, 2017 at 7:52 PM
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    Thanks for posting this. I just happened to order this part this morning to replaced my badly scratched plexi. I have had my truck for a week and it kills me to see all the fine scratches.
     
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  5. Jul 30, 2017 at 8:59 PM
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    so how does everyone recommend cleaning these then?
     
  6. Jul 31, 2017 at 7:51 AM
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    Blazingbluesport

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    Compressed air.
     
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  7. Jul 31, 2017 at 7:57 AM
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    Anyone find a protector that fits it like on iPads?
     
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  8. Jul 31, 2017 at 8:15 AM
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    Blazingbluesport

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    I haven't but I think if someone could make one that was easy to apply they would make a mint.
     
  9. Jul 31, 2017 at 10:08 AM
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    3M 90000 Paint Defender Spray Film - 17.5oz Clear

    "The Liquid spray dries to an invisible film that is safe for clear coat and removable when desired so that you can keep your car looking newer longer."
     
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  10. Jul 31, 2017 at 10:59 AM
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    It seems to have gotten good reviews. I think I am going to give this a shot on my old one and see how it works out.
     
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  11. Jul 31, 2017 at 1:34 PM
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    Man am I glad to hear I am not the only one... Thought I was going crazy with the fact there we so many scratches.

    @Blazingbluesport please do, I'd like to see some pics before doing my replacement
     
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  12. Jul 31, 2017 at 1:40 PM
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    This and dont let anyone else wash your truck....
     
  13. Jul 31, 2017 at 1:43 PM
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    Dang Im tempted to try this out on my hood and bumper..
     
  14. Jul 31, 2017 at 1:47 PM
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    Nevermind...after reading some reviews this sounds like a pain to use on the paint job.
     
  15. Jul 31, 2017 at 5:09 PM
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    Be careful with compressed air. Some people have used it and it forced dust into the hole where the reset knob comes through, then you'd have to remove the plastic to get to the dust anyway.
     
  16. Jul 31, 2017 at 6:12 PM
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    Well, there's nothing wrong with cutting out an oversized one to fit, the only concern I would have is the chemicals in the glue doing something to the plexiglass. Same with the paint people are talking about here- that's why you are not supposed to use even mild windex on airplane windshields- it makes the plexiglass get milky.
     
  17. Jul 31, 2017 at 6:25 PM
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    Blazingbluesport

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    So two things came today I am going to try on the plexiglass that I took out.

    IMG_2916.jpg

    IMG_2917.jpg
     
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  18. Jul 31, 2017 at 7:32 PM
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    I pharted on it this morning...does that count? LOL

    Good write up OP...!
     
  19. Jul 31, 2017 at 7:35 PM
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    Honestly I just clean my gauge clusters once every few months then use plastic polish with a towel and it comes out great looking..
     
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  20. Jul 31, 2017 at 8:32 PM
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    I was wondering if the iPad Pro largest screen protection film will fit on it or not.
     
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