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Old Aug 3, 2023 | 03:40 AM
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What polish is safe for clear dash bezel plastic?

I think one of the detailers my shop sub-contracts for me used something on the dash that left a haze on the clear dash lens (see pic).

Does anyone know of a polish that will safely remove the haze mark?


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Old Aug 3, 2023 | 04:14 AM
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Meguire's #10 and #17 have never failed to polish anything plastic for me.
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Old Aug 3, 2023 | 04:24 AM
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Thank you! Anyone else have any thoughts?
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Old Aug 3, 2023 | 09:02 AM
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If it's just a 'haze' and not actually fine scratches, use Eagle One Nanowax with a very soft microfiber towel. Be gentle! If it's scratches, take it back to the detailer and have them repair it professionally. It's on them, not you.
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Old Aug 3, 2023 | 12:45 PM
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Griots makes a fine hand polish I've had good luck using to work out scratches in headlights
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Old Aug 3, 2023 | 01:18 PM
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This is the sort of thing I would use the old 3M Plastic Polish for, but it appears to have been discontinued. As discussed in another recent thread, I think Meguiars M1008 would be the best substitute, or perhaps Zaino Z-14 (though Z-14 might be too strong if it's really just haze).
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Old Aug 5, 2023 | 05:46 PM
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this stuff is pretty damn good

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Originally Posted by slothman
Just an FYI: That's a good product linked above, but it might be more heavy cut than is needed for simple haze (meaning a finer polish might be needed afterward to restore the original finish). I'd try the Megs M1008 first (or as a follow-up if the PlastX leaves any dullness in the finish).
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Old Aug 8, 2023 | 12:32 AM
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Thanks everyone for all the great ideas!
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Thanks everyone for all the great ideas!
Have you had any success?
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Old Aug 16, 2023 | 01:00 AM
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Hi,

I just got Meguiar's M1008 M10 Mirror Glaze Clear Plastic Polish in the mail from Amazon.

I'm working way too much! ASAP I will go to the Public Storage lot where I keep the car, and try it out.

Will keep you posted when I eventually get to it!
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