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so... how do you clean the cluster?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by mrb1218, Aug 27, 2019.

  1. Aug 27, 2019 at 7:56 PM
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    mrb1218

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    Hey guys,

    I just realized how easy to scratch the cluster. What kind of plastic do they use? I used my finger to "touch" remove dirt and boom... fingerprints and the cluster was scratched. I was shocked!!

    So, what do you guys use to clean it?
     
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  2. Aug 27, 2019 at 7:58 PM
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    shakerhood

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    A Swiffer Duster wont scratch it.
     
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  3. Aug 27, 2019 at 8:01 PM
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    Junkhead

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    Swiffer. I also apply a coat of wax which hides most of scratches. Try it, works great.
     
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    ICU1

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    Use can air to blow off dust first
     
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  5. Aug 27, 2019 at 8:06 PM
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    Mtn Mike

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    Glasses cleaner spray with a microfiber cloth.
     
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  6. Aug 27, 2019 at 8:06 PM
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    Dubiousveracity

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    Foaming glass window cleaner and a detailing rag
     
  7. Aug 27, 2019 at 8:08 PM
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    Junkhead

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    But then dust goes in that little round opening where the brignhtness control comes out of. Stupid design, should have some kind of rubber seal around it.

    Yes, my ocd is pretty bad.
     
  8. Aug 27, 2019 at 8:20 PM
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    SpeySquatch

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    You could always order a clear cluster cover off eBay (much like you put on your phone screen) and put it on once it is clean
     
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  9. Aug 27, 2019 at 8:28 PM
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    bagleboy

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    Pull the whole fucking panel and soak it clean, just like the center console. Mine is really clean for about two days out of every year. Kinda like underwear.
     
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  10. Aug 27, 2019 at 8:34 PM
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    :rimshot:
     
  11. Aug 27, 2019 at 8:40 PM
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    Xx_Evilvirus_xX

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    You most likely had more than dust to scratch the cluster. Small gains of dirt/sand most likely
     
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  12. Aug 27, 2019 at 8:44 PM
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    Might have to send it to the lab for testing.:evil:
     
  13. Aug 27, 2019 at 8:56 PM
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    Hobbs

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    Yep…
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    Clean it???
     
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    Too late for me, I already scratched the plastic enough with a microfiber cloth the first time.
     
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  15. Aug 27, 2019 at 9:11 PM
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    May as well use sandpaper as that what it'll look like soon enough :rofl:
     
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    Ive used both a micrfiber cloth and a swiffer duster no issues
     
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  17. Aug 27, 2019 at 10:36 PM
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    Get the glass screen protector for the stereo/camera from Amazon, then wipe away......
     
  18. Aug 28, 2019 at 1:07 AM
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    Plexiglass are all like that.
    Use Meguiar's PlastX. It'll get out fine scratches and polish it. Don't use too much pressure. Microfiber only. No matter how dusty, you can't wipe it dry.
    Having OCD sucks. Mines a bit minor but sucks nevertheless.
     
  19. Aug 28, 2019 at 2:17 AM
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    Baby diaper and wd40 works great.
     
  20. Aug 28, 2019 at 3:01 AM
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    only way not to scratch it , is never touch it with anything,
     

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