Instrument Plastic Crazed
08-23-2018, 11:02 PM
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Instrument Plastic Crazed
Purchased the car used so unsure how and when this happened. The instrumenter plastic appears to be crazed/clouded, hard to tell. Any idea on what I can use to get it out? It really annoys me. Thanks.
08-23-2018, 11:06 PM
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i used meguiars ultimate compound on my c6 came out perfect. not meant for it but worked great
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08-25-2018, 12:33 AM
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St. Jude Donor '15
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IMO, first, you have to determine if it's inside or outside. That alone will be hard to do. Second, always, always, less can be more or better. Meaning, the least abrasive and chemical-ly you can go, the better. Why? Because you can always go more, but you can't go back to less once it's scratched, or chemically altered (unless you have real skills and know how to re-polish or re-finish plastic).
I don't know if a detailer, or even body shop would know what might work best to use on it. If it were me, I'd try finding out who the mfr. is, and ask them. Short of that, there may be some detailers who know what to use/do, or some plastics company that manufactures around or nearby where you live. Not saying "16" is wrong, just saying be careful or you could end up with a bigger spot and a mess that can't be reversed.
I don't know if a detailer, or even body shop would know what might work best to use on it. If it were me, I'd try finding out who the mfr. is, and ask them. Short of that, there may be some detailers who know what to use/do, or some plastics company that manufactures around or nearby where you live. Not saying "16" is wrong, just saying be careful or you could end up with a bigger spot and a mess that can't be reversed.
08-25-2018, 10:26 AM
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My advice is don't try and fix it. You will probably make it much worse.
Replace it.
You should be able to get it covered under warranty, if its not expired.
Replace it.
You should be able to get it covered under warranty, if its not expired.
08-25-2018, 12:40 PM
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Shine a flashlight at it on an angle. That will display if it is inside or outside.
08-25-2018, 01:46 PM
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Not sure how to clean that up. You'll get some good suggestions,......BUT, use the least aggressive first and work your way up. You may have some old material laying around like that plastic, or an old car to practice on. I have a feeling it would be easy to make it even worse if you don't proceed with caution. Thanks.
08-25-2018, 03:25 PM
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If it is on the outside there is no reason it cannot be carefully "buffed" out. I've done similar many times. What I use is some old Maquiar's that's no longer available. BUT, Maquiar's tech support is nothing less than First Class. Contact them and they'll promptly tell you exactly which of their current products to use and how, along with a specific person to contact for further guidance, if needed.
All the best.
All the best.
Last edited by Avanti; 08-25-2018 at 03:25 PM.
08-26-2018, 12:58 AM
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One of these products. The first on removes scratches or you can try the second that just makes the scratch/roughness shiny so you no longer see it.
http://www.zainostore.com/product/Z-14.html
http://www.zainostore.com/product/Z-16.html
http://www.zainostore.com/product/Z-14.html
http://www.zainostore.com/product/Z-16.html
