Stained Speedo & Stereo

[Vang]

Basically my brother decided to use some cheap .99 cent cleaner wipe on the glass/plastic and it stained badly. I cannot seem to get it out. Will I have to replace this, if how? Can the dealer help in any way? Its such a pain because it blocks the view of the speedometer while I'm driving. :frown:

These are the best pics I could get:

http://i41.tinypic.com/1ow2ew.jpg

http://i42.tinypic.com/nq93ix.jpg

As you can see, it looks like someone scratched it badly but it isnt, just stained from cheepo cleaner wipes. Any help appreciated, thanks.

[AlexNet0]

this was covered a few months ago, however I cannot remember what was used to solve it, and I cannot find the thread ATM.

[IllusionX]

1500000000000grit sand paper, and plastic polish??

[1NZYaris1]

use the stuff , thats is used too reco old head lights ,
sorry can't remember the name of it .

[yarisugi]

Whew! After looking the title of this thread I was REALLY hesitant about reading on. Good thing it wasn't what I had initially thought.

How about the plastic restorer they use for restoring headlights like out plastic Yaris headlights? Don't know if it'll work, but if it works for headlights...

[YarisSedan]

use that plastic restore for headlights. Its a really mild abrasive you just use a microfiber cloth and buff out the haze. Will make plastic look like new again. If that dosnt work then use a really mild sandpaper the kind used for clearcoat sanding and wet sand it. Then hit it lastly with the plastic restore it will look like new again.

[supmet]

plastic restoring stuff or mineral spirits

[Vang]

Alright, I'll check that out. Hope it will work. Thanks guys.

[Crims0n5]

umm brasso?

[Shroomster]

FYI for future readers the plastic restorer stuff is called


PLASTIX by Meguiars


and waiting for an update!

[Vang]

went to walmart and they didnt have it, will take a look at autozone or kragen later

[Vang]

UPDATE:
I bought the Meguiar's headlight restoration kit and it worked out ok. It didn't remove all of the stains on the speedometer, but removed everything on the stereo and gave it a new life! Didn't use a drill, just my hands. Took like 15 minutes, I'm satisfied, but wish everything could just go away. :redface:

Here are some before and after pics:

BEFORE:

http://i32.tinypic.com/2vkiakz.jpg

http://i29.tinypic.com/1zlvz48.jpg

AFTER:

http://i26.tinypic.com/258tavk.jpg

http://i31.tinypic.com/2n8c7id.jpg

http://i32.tinypic.com/15wi6ax.jpg

http://i26.tinypic.com/2bp3jr.jpg

http://i29.tinypic.com/mhslzt.jpg

[evil genius]

If you really want to get rid of the light scratches and fog buy a micro mesh kit. Its about $30. Grits from 3200 up to 20000, maybe even 27000.

[supmet]

heh. the streaks make the backing of the speedo look like brushed aluminum :D

[ezhacker1]

wow that Plastix is hot stuff, i should get some for my electronics scratched screens.

[Shroomster]

*NOTE THE IRONY of the title of the track in the 'after' pic lol

and you could have actually just bought the PLASTIX by itself, but you can put the buff ball to use as well!

glad it turned out good for you!