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Old 09-24-2009, 09:13 PM   #1
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is there a solution?

does smears on the plastic gauge cover from dashboard polisher come off ?
i tried water , soap , alcohol , windex everything
if not where are they sold
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Old 09-24-2009, 09:19 PM   #2
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Smear of what? You can try Past-x by Meguiar's.
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Old 09-25-2009, 10:37 AM   #3
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dashboard polisher on the transperent gauge screen in the middle made a whitish spot that wont come off
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Old 09-25-2009, 06:07 PM   #4
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http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19538

I've gotta do something about what I think are Armor All spray splotches on mine.
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Old 10-07-2009, 01:33 PM   #5
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what polishers are you using for the dash?
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Old 10-07-2009, 02:19 PM   #6
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I use Meguiar's non-shine polisher. Works great.
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Old 10-08-2009, 02:29 PM   #7
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well from what i heard by some pro's is that pretty much your going to need a new plastic cover now, specially after using so much other chemicals on it.
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Old 10-08-2009, 07:03 PM   #8
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3m plastic polish....found in the auto section of walmart or autozone. it's a small black container. you want the one with the pink label, not green.
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Old 10-16-2009, 11:25 AM   #9
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If it is a foggy spot (etched) you might get it out with brasso polishing compound. I have used it for years to make old snowmobile and boat plastic windshields clear as new. Just put some on the corner of a rag and rub it in. I first learned about this from a old watchmaker I worked for that used it to polish up plastic watch crystals. It is amazing stuff!
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Old 10-17-2009, 11:43 PM   #10
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Why are you guys polishing your dash?

Personally, I just keep a micro fiber cloth in the glove compartment and wipe the dash on ocasion. This keeps it looking new.

My Celica is almost 8 years old and has never had anything applied to the dash it and it still looks like new.
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Old 11-07-2009, 04:47 PM   #11
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yes the plastx/ headlight restoration kit by meguirs (found at walmart/autozone) will clean that up!
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Old 11-07-2009, 09:16 PM   #12
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So what does polishing the dash do? Hmm, maybe if mine was full real carbon fibre, but otherwise?
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Old 11-08-2009, 04:38 AM   #13
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does smears on the plastic gauge cover from dashboard polisher come off ?
i tried water , soap , alcohol , windex everything
if not where are they sold
All you need to clean actually most anything inside and outside of your car are two micro rags......One of then wet with water and wrung out .....then use the dry micro rag to remove the water....and Presto You are finished.......No Fuss....No Muss....works great on house mirrors too....
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correct me if I am wrong. ... vinegar and water?
I also use baby wipes for interior dusting between serious detailing.
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Old 07-30-2010, 07:42 PM   #15
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All you need to clean actually most anything inside and outside of your car are two micro rags......One of then wet with water and wrung out .....then use the dry micro rag to remove the water....and Presto You are finished.......No Fuss....No Muss....works great on house mirrors too....
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