How do you all clean/ dust the instrument cluster plastic?

[20ABM06MT]

Hey all- wondering how you all go about cleaning / dusting the clear plastic that covers the gauge cluster?

The plastic in my VW was very soft and I never found a safe method.. I landed on a soft microfiber from Adams and some of their detail spray.. but still got a few swirls.. (only visible in direct sun)

Is the plastic used in the civic any better? How do you all go about cleaning it?

Appreciate it!

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[blitz]

The important part in cleaning that area is to ensure there is no debris (dust, etc). If you have a hand Swiffer, you can easily remove dust from that area. If you want to take it a step further, then after using the Swiffer, spray a dash cleaner (Turtle makes one) that leaves no residue/streaks, and very gently wipe the area dry. There is no need to press hard when drying the area. I haven’t had a need except once to use a spray to clean so far in the past year. The Swiffer picks up the dust so easily.

 

[jayy_swish]

Tbh the plastic on the instrument cluster isn’t soft, I have yet to see any swirl marks on mine as long as you use a clean microfiber tower and some sort of interior spray cleaner to keep it lubricated you should be fine. Never clean in circles, always clean in one direction. Up & down or side to side

 

[SCOPESYS]

Tbh the plastic on the instrument cluster isn’t soft, I have yet to see any swirl marks on mine as long as you use a clean microfiber tower and some sort of interior spray cleaner to keep it lubricated you should be fine. Never clean in circles, always clean in one direction. Up & down or side to side

The Good news: The cost of a complete replacement Transparent part of the Instrument cluster is not that high -- approx $35
The Bad News: Total PITA to swap out yourself, and a small fortune if the Dealer does it .

 

[bluehatch17]

Keep a microfiber towel in glove box. No liquid needed...

 

[20ABM06MT]

Appreciate all the suggestions- happy to hear you all haven’t had issues!

 

[ipin]

I have a car since 2016. On the plastic there are spots that I just can’t wipe off.

 

[20ABM06MT]

If you have a spot you cannot get off - need light correction I have had good luck with meguires plastic cleaner and polish:

https://www.autogeek.net/megglascarki.html

 

[biosses]

Hey all- wondering how you all go about cleaning / dusting the clear plastic that covers the gauge cluster?

The plastic in my VW was very soft and I never found a safe method.. I landed on a soft microfiber from Adams and some of their detail spray.. but still got a few swirls.. (only visible in direct sun)

Is the plastic used in the civic any better? How do you all go about cleaning it?

Appreciate it!

i don't clean it. I leave it as it is.

 

[Thatguyraw]

Foam glass cleaner for lubrication and clean plush microfiber.

 

[McDavid]

One of them air pressure cans and a qtip works fine

 

[CPA1989]

I dust the plastic weekly with a microfiber cloth. Haven't had need to use a solution yet, but I'd recommend Meguiar's Ultimate Interior Quik Detailer. I use it about monthly and it cleans up the interior really nicely. Its safe if it gets on the touch screen a little too.

 

[EkSean]

I use a microfiber towel to get the dust off and a soft bristle paint brush to get in the cracks. Works great for all the little cracks in the interior.

 

[darrvao777]

Dunk a microfiber towel in a bucket of ONR (diluted 1:256)

Best way to lightly clean an interior and get rid of dust without imparting scratches

 

[nizarz]

I use the disposable Swiffer duster as they're excellent at picking up dust and dirt. Then I wipe it down with an interior cleaner and a clean microfiber towel.

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