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Old Sep 9, 2002 | 01:43 PM
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Plastic Guage Cover

Does anyone else seem to have a problem with the clear platic cover over the guages getting easily scratched? I just got my car a month ago, and I noticed if I do anything to try to wipe any dust off of the cover, it scratches it without any effort. Im wondering why they are of a material that scrachtes so easily.
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Old Sep 9, 2002 | 01:47 PM
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Hmmm... what are you wiping it with? I use a paper towel with some Windex once in a while and my guages are fine
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Old Sep 9, 2002 | 02:37 PM
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i use a vaccum with the brush... works perfect and no scratches.
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Old Sep 9, 2002 | 02:53 PM
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instrument glass

Guys, I am happy using those new "grab it" mitts on my glass. They are delicate, and won't scratch ......besides, they attract dust anywhere on the dash panel well. If you were too aggressive and scratched the cover, get some plastic polish used for motorcycle faceshields etc, polished with a cotton diaper, works great. QuickRick
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Old Sep 9, 2002 | 08:42 PM
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Thanks Rick.
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 08:22 AM
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If the gauge is already scratched, go out and buy some Plexus and a eyeglass cleaning cloth. Plexus can help to remove some of the swirls you are seeing.
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 08:51 AM
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Where can I get Plexus from? Never heard of it ...
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 05:23 PM
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Try some toothpaste on the scratches I believe you will be surprised how well it works.
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Old Sep 12, 2002 | 10:08 AM
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Tiger ..... go back to AW.com ........
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Old Sep 12, 2002 | 03:32 PM
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Microfiber towels people! Microfiber.

Use 'em and love 'em.
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Old Sep 16, 2002 | 10:11 AM
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What is AW.com? And just for your information NITWIT, toothpaste works very well on scratches on all types of plastic.
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