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    Real talk!! Instrument cluster swirls?!?!

    Whats your favorite way to remove the light swirls on the plastic in front of the cluster?

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    Re: Real talk!! Instrument cluster swirls?!?!

    I like using Meguiar's PlastX on suede microfiber applicators (basically, lens cloths). I wad a small piece of one inside another and make a little nickle sized "pad". Prime the pad with a drop of product with your finger and then work just a drop or two of additional product into the surface. Work it until it turns into a smudge-y film. Then I use diamondite plastic cleaner to remove the remaining residue. Too much pressure on that remaining residue may cause additional swirls. That's why I use the diamondite.

    It's easy to make a bad panel much better. It's difficult to make a nice panel perfect. That is, if you're working with the lenses in place with limited room to work.

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    Re: Real talk!! Instrument cluster swirls?!?!

    Dressing. It will not remove them but you will be shocked how much of that white noise goes away by just moisturizing the plastic.

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    Re: Real talk!! Instrument cluster swirls?!?!

    I use Meg's PlastX. Only go over small actions at a time. I use enough to keep it clear for 3 minutes of polish, then wipe clean and repeat until I get the results I want.

    If I can still see fine scratches, in bright sunlight for example, I use Meg's Plastic Cleaner #17 & Clear Plastic Polish #10. But this really takes a lot of time and patience.

    I have best results if I can remove the trim to open up the entire cluster.


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