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Old Dec 2, 2017 | 03:40 PM
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Hey everyone, I just got a T/A instrument cluster to swap into my camaro and the clear plastic face is VERY dirty. I was wondering how everyone is cleaning these without scratching them. Also if there are some scratches under this dirt how might I fix those.
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Any mild cleaner that doesn't contain ammonia should be fine.

For restoration, it's similar to restoring any other type of plastic lens: Compound if scratches are deep, polish (you can start here if the scratches are superficial), and seal with wax/sealant for protection during future dusting. I have used the 2-step 3M lens cleaner & polish for this before - but the cleaner might be more aggressive than you need depending on the condition.
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Old Dec 3, 2017 | 03:10 AM
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RPM nailed it. Any mild cleaner should do you well. If it does need polishing, there are a multitude of plastic lens polishes available for just that.
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Well got it apart and clean and sure enough it's got plenty of scratches
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Old Dec 3, 2017 | 09:57 AM
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Use Swiffer Sweeper sheets, they won't scratch.
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Mothers and McGuire's have plastic polish and it is great way to improve plastic by hand or powerball. Think they both have UV protection also.
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I'll swing by the checker and see what They got. Try to hand polish it.
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