Cleaning the guage cluster?

[JamesV1]

Whats a good method for cleaning the cluster that wont leave streaks?
I have some overspray and dust on mine that i cant seem to get off completely

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[SCOPESYS]

Whats a good method for cleaning the cluster that wont leave streaks?
I have some overspray and dust on mine that i cant seem to get off completely

The Good news is that if you end up scratching the transparent Plastic part of the Gauge cluster, a brand new on is about $15 + shipping.
The actual replacing is not such good news.. getting the cluster out to swap out the front transparent part is quite labor intensive, so if you have your Dealer do it, it will probably cost a fortune .. would be a hard sell to convince the Dealer to do that "Under Warranty" !!

Do it yourself, and its very inexpensive.

 

[pdrumns]

Whats a good method for cleaning the cluster that wont leave streaks?
I have some overspray and dust on mine that i cant seem to get off completely

I have used Meguiars mirror shine clear plastic polish on my previous cars to clean the gauge cluster. I have not had the need yet to clean my current car as I have only had for 3 weeks.

 

[repeet]

Use a soft bristle paint brush to remove any abrasive objects, then use a lens cleaner like you use for a phone. Be careful of microfiber because small firm contamination can scratch the soft plastic.

 

[Fit2Hatch]

Get the softest brush, such as from OG or other high end dedicated detail supplier. Along with a vacuum under the brush to capture the brushed off dust particlates.

I went a few steps more, did a multiple stripping and then coated with leftover ISM last July.

 

[frontlinegeek]

I have had reasonable success with a static charged soft finger duster with fingers that like like those on a wash mitt.

 

[RRsedan]

The Good news is that if you end up scratching the transparent Plastic part of the Gauge cluster, a brand new on is about $15 + shipping.
The actual replacing is not such good news.. getting the cluster out to swap out the front transparent part is quite labor intensive, so if you have your Dealer do it, it will probably cost a fortune .. would be a hard sell to convince the Dealer to do that "Under Warranty" !!

Do it yourself, and its very inexpensive.

Can you link or provide the part # for where I can purchase a replacement transparent plastic part of the gauge cluster? I stupidly sprayed cleaner onto mine while it was a hot surface (car was sitting outside on a hot day) and it left dots on the transparent plastic that can't be wiped away.

Also, if you know of any DIYs on how to replace it yourself, please share.

 

[SCOPESYS]

Can you link or provide the part # for where I can purchase a replacement transparent plastic part of the gauge cluster? I stupidly sprayed cleaner onto mine while it was a hot surface (car was sitting outside on a hot day) and it left dots on the transparent plastic that can't be wiped away.

Also, if you know of any DIYs on how to replace it yourself, please share.

Check out part #
78156-TBC-A01

Make sure it is the right one for your year - model.

Swapping out the lens on the Gauge Cluster is quite easy, but I think you do have to remove the whole Gauge cluster to do so , which is probably quite a bit of work. (I have not done it yet)

 

[RRsedan]

Check out part #
78156-TBC-A01

Make sure it is the right one for your year - model.

Swapping out the lens on the Gauge Cluster is quite easy, but I think you do have to remove the whole Gauge cluster to do so , which is probably quite a bit of work. (I have not done it yet)

Thanks. Yeah, it's more the removing the whole gauge cluster I'm concerned about. Not quite sure where/how to start. I don't want to break anything either! (clips, etc.)

 

[SCOPESYS]

Thanks. Yeah, it's more the removing the whole gauge cluster I'm concerned about. Not quite sure where/how to start. I don't want to break anything either! (clips, etc.)

Maybe someone else, who has done it on the forum, can help ..
I doubt if there are any You-Tube videos. it's not something that is done by many

 

[RRsedan]

Maybe someone else, who has done it on the forum, can help ..
I doubt if there are any You-Tube videos. it's not something that is done by many

Yeah I've looked around (here and YouTube), haven't seen anything yet..

 

[NicKoLi]

Bump, im looking to try and take the plastic gauge cluster off or replace it

 

[Israel]

Whats a good method for cleaning the cluster that wont leave streaks?
I have some overspray and dust on mine that i cant seem to get off completely

Do you have a picture how it looks like?

 

[Israel]

Bump, im looking to try and take the plastic gauge cluster off or replace it

Did you replace the gauge cluster?

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