Gauge and dash cleaning?

[howardm4]

What do you guys suggest for streak & scratch free cleaning of the dash and in particular, any plastic covering(s) on the gauges (tach, speedometer)??

I was thinking something like lens cleaner (as used for eyeglasses) and proper tissue

[Kiddersdetailing]

I use air, then stoners invisible glass with a microfiber.

[PA DETAILER]

https://www.autogeek.net/mckees-fast-interior-detail.html

Tissue will scratch. Use a MF towel.

[howardm4]

the tissue I was going to use is Kimwipe which is the standard for cleaning delicate optics. Or Zeiss lens cleaner for eyeglasses.

Point taken on using a MF.

[PA DETAILER]

Yes sir. The plastics used on the gauge lens are super soft. They will scratch just looking at them.

Another new product you can look into...

https://www.autogeek.net/ultima-screen-protect-4oz.html

[Rsurfer]

What ever you use, do not, I repeat do not wipe the gauge lens with a dry cloth.

[surly73]

The problem is only partly the cloth - its mostly the grit that's all over the plastic. I've had good luck using a swifter sister (the poofy blue or yellow thing, not the white cloth) first. I use a meguairs plastic detailer on cotton or MF to get it super clear as soon as it's grit free

[ducksfan]

the tissue I was going to use is Kimwipe which is the standard for cleaning delicate optics. Or Zeiss lens cleaner for eyeglasses.

Point taken on using a MF.

Are you sure Kimwipe is ok for plastic? Most optics are glass and won't scratch as easy. Also, I was under the impression most of these higher end wipes were more geared to prevent lent.

[Rsurfer]

Are you sure Kimwipe is ok for plastic? Most optics are glass and won't scratch as easy. Also, I was under the impression most of these higher end wipes were more geared to prevent lent.

To prevent lent, you must be a non Christian.

[Belair]

^^ hahahahahaha, good one. (Bet he doesn't get it.)

[howardm4]

in the end, Im going to use a pre-moistened Zeiss plastic eyeglass/lens cleaner or the McKee's stuff on MF.

I've used the Kimwipes w/ liquid eyeglass cleaner and have never seen any scratches.

[sweatthedetails]

Microfiber wet with ONR

[UncleDavy]

I use a microfiber towel with Meguiars Quick Interior Detailer. It gently cleans the dust and I have never had a problem with scratches.

[Bruno Soares]

I used a dry MF towel. With the right lighting now I see tons of swirls :(
Most of the time I can’t see it though. But I was pissed that a soft towel put that many scratches on my gauge.