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How to clean speedometer plastic case

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Skeeeza, Apr 26, 2017.

  1. Apr 26, 2017 at 1:20 AM
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    Skeeeza

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    i usually clean it with microfiber, but see scratches. Is there a proper way to clean it and if I could take out the scratches. Thank you in advance
     
  2. Apr 26, 2017 at 2:04 AM
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    dont touch it, is the only way to keep it from getting scratched..
     
  3. Apr 26, 2017 at 2:16 AM
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    Yes.
     
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    Hand buffing it with plastic polisher would be worth a shot if you already have scratches. Does wonders in clearcoat on guitars...
     
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  5. Apr 26, 2017 at 2:40 AM
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    can buy a new lens for around 20 bucks or so..
     
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    Maybe get one of those compressed air cans that you use to clean out computer keyboards with.... Or an air compressor...
     
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    I use a Milwaukee mini leaf blower, plush microfiber, and Meguiars interior cleaner.
    Blow most of it off with the blower, then I spray the cleaner on the microfiber; wipe, lift, turn the cloth; never wiping with the same area of cloth. Then buff with a dry plush microfiber.
    I have zero scratches.
     
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    I've used Meguire's Plastx cleaner/polish before on Lexan polycarbonate motorcycle windshields before with great results, and it is the best out of the many other plastic scratch removers / polish that they sell.

    I always have a bottle of it on hand as I have two street bikes that both have Lexan windshields, and after application of it, it seems to make dust not adhere to the surface as easily.

    http://www.meguiars.com/en/automotive/products/g12310-plastx-clear-plastic-cleaner-polish/
     
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    I would just suck the dust off with a vacuum and a soft bristle attachment. Then I would clean it with a very clean micro fiber towel with a mild cleaner with no Ammonia.
     
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    Baby fingers will scratch it.
     
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    this^^^ I've always put some kind of micro scratches in them
    trying to clean em. If it's just dust and shit, a small can of compressed
    air does a good job.
     
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    Mine is scratched to hell, and I am very gentle cleaning it with a microfiber. Doesn't matter, the plastic is so soft.
    What I plan on doing is purchasing a brand new clear lens (~$20) and immediately wrapping it with a clear screen protector before installing.
     
  13. Apr 26, 2017 at 7:27 AM
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    I like that idea.
     
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  15. Apr 26, 2017 at 7:50 AM
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    Before you posted up about putting a protective clear wrap on a new lens cover, I thought about having tear offs for the lens cover that would work just like tear off's used by motorcycle and car racers.
     
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    I thought about that too. But if the proper protective film is used.. you should be able to wipe it down a lot and not worry about any scratches. Tear offs would be a pain
     
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    is it easy to remove? This is the only idea that sounds like it will make a difference.
     
  18. Apr 26, 2017 at 8:00 AM
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    I was thinking that a lightly gray tinted protective film would look a lot better and not show scratches as easy, as long as it didn't make the gauges hard to see.
     
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