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Instrument Cluster Shield Removal Help.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by R.Shaw, Jul 21, 2016.

  1. Jul 21, 2016 at 2:01 PM
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    Wanted to replace my instrument cluster shield and replace myself since I've ruined my current one.

    Do any of you TW brothers have steps for this process, greatly appreciated if you can assist.
     
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  2. Jul 21, 2016 at 9:23 PM
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    Can't help, but I did that myself on an old Sebring once that was subjected to cleaner overspray. Wasn't too bad. Just exposed the cluster by removing lots of trim, broke off the old plastic oval, then glued a fresh plexi piece back on it (shaped with an exacto knife). Good luck.
     
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  3. Jul 21, 2016 at 9:28 PM
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    Did you get a complete gauge cluster or just the front clear plastic??
     
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    All the plastic pieces pop out. Pull straight out.
     
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  5. Jul 21, 2016 at 9:49 PM
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    Just the front plastic in my case. A rectangle sheet that I cut to fit.
     
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    What happened to it?
     
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    Probably scratched up. Mine scuffs very easy and I am always careful cleaning it with a microfiber. I would like to order a new replacement clear plastic lens, then cut out a piece of screen protectant and put it over asap.
     
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  8. Jul 22, 2016 at 9:11 AM
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    I scratched mine, use extra fine cut, then polish wax with a dermel on low to buff came out awesome
     
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  9. Jul 22, 2016 at 9:13 AM
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    A little plexus goes a long way.
     
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    what is plexus
     
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  12. Jul 22, 2016 at 12:03 PM
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    That's the one. It's a really fantastic cleaner originally just for acrylic and polycarbonate (the piece of plastic in question is almost certainly one of these two materials). Light polishing effect/scratch filler, and then acts like an anti-static and wax coating.
     
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  13. Jul 22, 2016 at 8:40 PM
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    Scratched the shot out of it with a micro cloth believe it. Just a bummer in my ocd eyes.
     
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  14. Jul 22, 2016 at 8:49 PM
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    Mine was scratched from the start, it is annoying
     
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    What's the best way to apply it?
     
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  16. Jul 22, 2016 at 8:52 PM
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    That's what I was thinking.
     
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  17. Jul 22, 2016 at 9:05 PM
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    Well... It's strange, but you spray it on and buff with a soft cloth. (microfiber works well for this, even though it's probably what scratched it to begin with).
     
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    Try using a can of compressed air to clean it off as much as possible first.
     
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