Hi folks - first cry for help, or advice..

The dash clear cover over the tacho and clocks appears to have been over sprayed with some solvent which has 'etched' it (see below), anyone know of a product to clean or polish clear plastic back to.... clear plastic?

 

Hmm you might go to like Advance Auto or Auto Zone and ask them if they have anything, they would definitely be able to provide you with the correct info. My first thoughts would be to drive into town and see what they can do for you. But if you really just wanna get something online, then you might go for something like this I would assume. http://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-G1231...cmu_pg__header

Curious as to how you got that out, cause I wanted to see if I could change the dash colors to like a blue :P Hmmmmm

 

It's real simple to remove and I did take pictures/video.
Remove cover surrounding clocks with firm pull
Remove 4 crosshead screws to remove black cowl
Remove another 4 screws to clock assembly
Remove both electrical connectors at rear by firmly lifting/prying the plastic cam strap over the notch on the top of connector
All with power off and takes couple of minutes only

BTW: Mothers Plastic Polish appears to be the product with favorable reviews

 

CarlStev, I would first try to use a little bit of mineral spirits on a piece of paper towel. It would be preferable to have some automotive paint reducer (higher quality mineral spirits) as that will be a lot less likely to cause a problem with plastic (not that mineral spirits normally does).

After that, I would get some 1500 grit liquid polishing compound. Use that with a cotton cloth and that will clean up what you are seeing.

 

Personally, I wouldn't take a solvent to the plastic. I'd use something like this 3M Plastic Polish combo. I've had reasonable luck with it three or four times. Works well enough people keep stealing it from me at work.

Amazon.com: 3M Plastic Polish Combo with Plastic Cleaner and Plastic Polish: Automotive

Cheers,

 

how about using the kit used to clean hazy headlights?....turtle wax makes one for $8...worked great on my headlights....but practice it on a spare piece of plexiglass first

 

Did you see any significant lights back there? Like would it be possible to change all the light colors? :P Just wondering, all feedback is MUCH appreciated! Sorry for threadjacking you.

 

appreciate the suggestions folks, thanks a bunch.

I went to my local Automotive Car and Truck Parts - Find Parts in Canada - PartSource: Automotive, Truck Parts & Accessories store to see the lineup on their shelves, all other Mothers products but no "Mothers Plastic Polish" (highly recommended in other forums)

Did see this though "PlastX" clear plastic cleaner and polish, see what you think of the results;

I'm pleased as punch

First image I have polished about half of the dash on the right, second image is complete

 

Sorry, wasn't looking but like I said only takes a couple of minutes to take apart with one 5" long cross head screwdriver (8 screws) and one 3/16" wide flat head screwdriver (to lever the electrical connector locking cam)

 

looks great...well done!

 

Awesome job, kudos to you

 

Whew, that was a close one...

Great job on find the right product and using it correctly!
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