 For those of you with hazy gauge cluster covers |
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 Jan 21, 2005 - 4:09 PM
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I finally found a product that works great to restore them. Mine used to be very hazy and looked bad, so I tried various products but nothing seemed to work.
Then yesterday I went to my local Schucks auto parts store and got some Meguiar's PlastX. It's a clear plastic cleaner and polish, and it works very well. I applied about a pea-sized amount to a wax applicator and rubbed it hard into the plastic on one half of the cover. Then I wiped it clean with a clean towel and did the other side, and now my gauge cluster is very, very clear and sharp inside the car. No more haziness at all.  I figured I'd post since I know I've had a ton of people ask me if my gauge cluster cover from the parts car is in good shape because theirs is hazy.
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Jan 22, 2005 - 2:05 PM
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Ooooh Coomer drive to Natalies today & give us some lol
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Jan 25, 2005 - 1:03 PM
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How much was that bottle? Seems like an awfully large bottle for this single application. I wonder what else it'll work on.
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Jan 25, 2005 - 1:23 PM
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Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Online Reputation: 14 (100%) |
QUOTE(Supersprynt @ Jan 25, 2005 - 10:03 AM) How much was that bottle? Seems like an awfully large bottle for this single application. I wonder what else it'll work on. [right][snapback]238103[/snapback][/right] It was $6 or something...I probably have enough of this stuff in the bottle to make every 6GC member's cluster clear again.  It says it can be used on things like the back plastic windows in convertible tops, tail-lights, motorcycle windshields, etc. -------------------- New Toyota project coming soon...
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Jan 25, 2005 - 1:29 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
Show us a pic of ur cluster.
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Jan 25, 2005 - 1:47 PM
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Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Online Reputation: 14 (100%) |
QUOTE(Supersprynt @ Jan 25, 2005 - 10:29 AM) Show us a pic of ur cluster. [right][snapback]238118[/snapback][/right] Here's one for now...it's all I've got. I can take a better shot tonight though.
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Jan 25, 2005 - 1:56 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 30, '03 From O-town, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
What happened to red gauges? and the VVT light?
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Jan 25, 2005 - 2:02 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 18, '04 From Portland OR / Vancouver WA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I dont think thats his yelliceli
...i think its his purplenurple haha This post has been edited by amysmojo: Jan 25, 2005 - 2:02 PM -------------------- |
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Jan 25, 2005 - 3:06 PM
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no thats the yellow one - cuz of the cd player
yeah coomer come to my house this weekend :-) -------------------- Cruisin down the street in my Infiniti...always lookin for my next trip to Sin City
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Jan 25, 2005 - 3:45 PM
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QUOTE(BlackCelicaGT94 @ Jan 25, 2005 - 12:06 PM) no thats the yellow one - cuz of the cd player yeah coomer come to my house this weekend :-) [right][snapback]238154[/snapback][/right] can I go too? |
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Jan 25, 2005 - 4:06 PM
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Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Online Reputation: 14 (100%) |
Yes, it's the Yelli Celi. The gauges and climate control unit are back to stock green lighting. The red climate control unit modifications I did didn't make it look like stock-quality, so I went back to a factory setup so that the car looks more professional to potential buyers. Also, I love change.
And the VVT light isn't on because the key is in the ignition on position when that pic was taken. If I'd had it in accessory(or if the engine was actually running and I hit VVT), it'd be on. 
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Jan 25, 2005 - 6:27 PM
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would that work for light scratches? I heard metal polish worked but I might have to try that instead
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Jan 25, 2005 - 6:41 PM
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Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Online Reputation: 14 (100%) |
QUOTE(gh0st_d0g @ Jan 25, 2005 - 3:27 PM) would that work for light scratches? I heard metal polish worked but I might have to try that instead [right][snapback]238266[/snapback][/right] The bottle says it does.
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Jan 26, 2005 - 9:43 AM
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QUOTE(gh0st_d0g @ Jan 25, 2005 - 6:27 PM) would that work for light scratches? I heard metal polish worked but I might have to try that instead [right][snapback]238266[/snapback][/right] It worked for mine and all i had was a sample. It works great on head lights. --------------------  All I have in this world is my Balls and my Word and I'm not breaking em for no one,- Tony Montana Team 6gc 2005 |
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Jan 26, 2005 - 10:42 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From ny to philly Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
sweet. I'm also curious how long it would last? I've got some scratches on my s-afc and my ipod that need taking out
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Jan 26, 2005 - 7:40 PM
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i bought the same kind of product (mothers plasic polish). i tried it and it didnt work for me. it looks like some kind of paint or something like that. anybody wanna sell me the CLEAR plastic piece that covers the gauges??
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Jan 29, 2005 - 10:03 AM
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QUOTE(juBz86 @ Jan 26, 2005 - 7:40 PM) i bought the same kind of product (mothers plasic polish). i tried it and it didnt work for me. it looks like some kind of paint or something like that. anybody wanna sell me the CLEAR plastic piece that covers the gauges?? [right][snapback]238743[/snapback][/right] I bought Mother Plastic Polish yesturday and used it on my gauge inside and out ..and damn that stuff works great.... but i did have to use it twice.. cause i did it wrong the frist time.. i didn't let the stuff dry all the way... -------------------- |
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Jan 29, 2005 - 11:37 AM
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I bought meguirs scratch X and it worked perfectly before a wax. I waxed after it, and my baby looked great for a couple months
then it rained, and for some reason all my scratches came back |
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Jan 30, 2005 - 4:26 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 30, '03 From O-town, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
We're talkin about interior plastic pieces and stuff mang
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