now i messed it up!

Posted by: Mebike

now i messed it up! - 28/05/02 05:42 AM

confused I was cleaning the dash and instrument panel with armorall and some of the armorall got on the speedometer and so I used some amorall app purpose cleaner to get it off. Well not IM not sure if a chemical reaction happened or is this cloudy film is on the inside of the clear plastic has and body seen this happen? And how do you take it apart to get to the inside to check if it is on the inside of the plastic.
Posted by: ATFrontier

Re: now i messed it up! - 28/05/02 06:22 AM

You've permanently etched the plastic bezel on the instrument cluster. Replace it or live with it.
Posted by: xterrapin

Re: now i messed it up! - 28/05/02 07:31 AM

Part number: 24813-9Z000
List price: $6.35

Easy to replace, should take ya' less than a half hour.
Posted by: trwinship

Re: now i messed it up! - 28/05/02 09:30 AM

I've done this with ArmorAll as well--in my case, leaving the truck out in the heat seemed to enhance the etching. Replacing the plastic is probably the most efficient way to go, but you could also clean off the etching with a very fine plexiglas scratch repair paste, available at hardware stores or catalogs like Sporty's.
Posted by: Xrugger

Re: now i messed it up! - 28/05/02 10:18 AM

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Originally posted by trwinship:
I've done this with ArmorAll as well--in my case, leaving the truck out in the heat seemed to enhance the etching. Replacing the plastic is probably the most efficient way to go, but you could also clean off the etching with a very fine plexiglas scratch repair paste, available at hardware stores or catalogs like Sporty's.
Get a fine grit wet sanding kit. They usually contain 2000, 4000, 8000, 12000 grit sanding pads. Work though each grit, removing the scratched from the previous grit. Then after you et to the finest grit pad. Use a polish (regular Crest toothpaste works ok) to polish out the last swirls. Lastly dip it in future floor wax and let dry. Should look good as new.

YOu can find the sanding pads and the polish at MicroMark .
MICRO-MESH FINISHING KIT
Posted by: trwinship

Re: now i messed it up! - 28/05/02 12:08 PM

Yep, that's exactly what I used.
Posted by: Mebike

Re: now i messed it up! - 28/05/02 12:19 PM

polishing sounds like to much like work im leaning forrepace ment for 6 or so bucks or i havent taken it apart yet i wonder if its just some in the inside of the plexiglas
Posted by: BoarderPhreak

Re: now i messed it up! - 28/05/02 12:27 PM

I try never to even touch that clear plastic... I use a vacuum or a brush, or if I have to, give it one or two quick wipes with a damp rag. It's so freakin' soft, it shows swirls and stripes if you use anything rough.

It would be cool to have some sort of "anti-glare" texture, but not the matte kind - still polished, just roughened. Would hide any blemishes, and still be cleanable.
Posted by: Mobycat

Re: now i messed it up! - 28/05/02 04:35 PM

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Originally posted by BoarderPhreak:
I try never to even touch that clear plastic... I use a vacuum or a brush, or if I have to, give it one or two quick wipes with a damp rag. It's so freakin' soft, it shows swirls and stripes if you use anything rough.

It would be cool to have some sort of "anti-glare" texture, but not the matte kind - still polished, just roughened. Would hide any blemishes, and still be cleanable.
You can buy de-glossing spray. Used in video production. Don't know the cost offhand...maybe $5-10 per bottle. No more shine.