How to Remove light scratches from Gauge Cluster

Bloo · 05-12-2008, 12:36 PM

Hello,
I noticed there are some light scratches (like swirl marks) on the clear plastic cover of my Gauge Cluster. I was wondering what would be the easiest way to remove these? Is there a product that can be used to remove very light swirl marks from clear plastic that can be applied by hand? I am sure a buffer would do the trick, but I am hoping I can find a solution that doesn't involve removing the gauge cluster (I've done it before and it is a PITA). Thanks!

rs_wrx_sti · 05-12-2008, 12:44 PM

There are products available for polishing plastics.

upncummr · 05-12-2008, 12:47 PM

Try Plexus helmet visor cleaner and polish.

A google search should help you find a source.

Gary

Bloo · 05-12-2008, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rs_wrx_sti

There are products available for polishing plastics.

...nevermind....

Bloo · 05-12-2008, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by upncummr

Try Plexus helmet visor cleaner and polish.

A google search should help you find a source.

Gary

Thanks for the suggestion. I did some searching on this product, and it looks like it is more of a wax/filler than it is a polish.

Anyone have other suggestions? Thanks!

upncummr · 05-12-2008, 01:57 PM

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Bloo · 05-12-2008, 02:23 PM

I will just try Meguiar's PlastX. Thanks!

***BoostJunkie*** · 05-12-2008, 05:33 PM

The only way to really remove the scratches is by machine polishing. Taking it out is really easy, takes 2 minutes.

***jnprn2003*** · 05-12-2008, 05:45 PM

Plexus is great on soft plastic windows (like on a boat top) but it really does nothing on hard plastic...

Rain · 05-12-2008, 05:49 PM

Dunno if this might be a bit too aggressive, but check it out

Wolfgang Plastik Lens Cleaner will clean and clarify plastic lens covers!

Bloo · 05-15-2008, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoostJunkie

The only way to really remove the scratches is by machine polishing. Taking it out is really easy, takes 2 minutes.

Not when you have a stock boost gauge mounted on the steering column

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04STiguy79 · 05-15-2008, 03:01 PM

Blue magic makes a plastic and acrylic polish. I used of on my cluster with near top notch results, it can be had at your local pep boys.

Bloo · 05-15-2008, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 04STiguy79

Blue magic makes a plastic and acrylic polish. I used of on my cluster with near top notch results, it can be had at your local pep boys.

Awesome, thanks for the info. I will go to Pep Boys and see if I can find it. Did you only have to apply it by hand?

Peleg · 05-15-2008, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 04STiguy79

Blue magic makes a plastic and acrylic polish. I used of on my cluster with near top notch results, it can be had at your local pep boys.

If you have a dremmel tool, you can get a polishing tip for it and use that. Just start at a very low speed and don't apply a lot of pressure.

blindfold · 05-15-2008, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peleg

If you have a dremmel tool, you can get a polishing tip for it and use that. Just start at a very low speed and don't apply a lot of pressure.

do you think this would this be safe on Defi gauge surface?

05-12-2008, 12:36 PM	#1
Bloo Amateur STI Driver Car: STI Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 43 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	How to Remove light scratches from Gauge Cluster Hello, I noticed there are some light scratches (like swirl marks) on the clear plastic cover of my Gauge Cluster. I was wondering what would be the easiest way to remove these? Is there a product that can be used to remove very light swirl marks from clear plastic that can be applied by hand? I am sure a buffer would do the trick, but I am hoping I can find a solution that doesn't involve removing the gauge cluster (I've done it before and it is a PITA). Thanks! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

05-12-2008, 12:44 PM	#2
rs_wrx_sti Junior STI Driver Car: 07 GDB-G WRB STi Fav Mod: shift knob Location: SoCal Posts: 139 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: How to Remove light scratches from Gauge Cluster There are products available for polishing plastics.

05-12-2008, 12:47 PM	#3
upncummr Professional STI Racer Car: '05 CGM Fav Mod: HPDEs Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 836 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: How to Remove light scratches from Gauge Cluster Try Plexus helmet visor cleaner and polish. A google search should help you find a source. Gary

05-12-2008, 01:57 PM	#6
upncummr Professional STI Racer Car: '05 CGM Fav Mod: HPDEs Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 836 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: How to Remove light scratches from Gauge Cluster Deleted

05-12-2008, 02:23 PM	#7
Bloo Amateur STI Driver Car: STI Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 43 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: How to Remove light scratches from Gauge Cluster I will just try Meguiar's PlastX. Thanks!

05-12-2008, 05:33 PM	#8
*BoostJunkie* Sold My Soul For Mods Car: '05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Track Time Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 6,363 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (12)	Re: How to Remove light scratches from Gauge Cluster The only way to really remove the scratches is by machine polishing. Taking it out is really easy, takes 2 minutes.

05-12-2008, 05:45 PM	#9
*jnprn2003* The Stig II Car: 07 STi, 07 Speed 3.. Fav Mod: Meth protune 323+/380+ Location: The Ocean State Posts: 1,689 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: How to Remove light scratches from Gauge Cluster Plexus is great on soft plastic windows (like on a boat top) but it really does nothing on hard plastic...

05-12-2008, 05:49 PM	#10
Rain Junior STI Driver Car: UGM 07 WRX Posts: 76 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: How to Remove light scratches from Gauge Cluster Dunno if this might be a bit too aggressive, but check it out Wolfgang Plastik Lens Cleaner will clean and clarify plastic lens covers!

05-15-2008, 03:01 PM	#12
04STiguy79 Professional STI Racer Car: 04 Platnm Silvr STi Fav Mod: GT35R 450WHP Pump No Meth Location: MD,BASC Club,Team Agile Posts: 615 Join Date: May 2007 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: How to Remove light scratches from Gauge Cluster Blue magic makes a plastic and acrylic polish. I used of on my cluster with near top notch results, it can be had at your local pep boys.