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Nexus6 · 07-07-2009, 11:34 PM

http://www.amazon.com/Novus-Polish-P...7027600&sr=8-1

all they do is plastic polish

bobby35ny · 07-08-2009, 12:48 AM

We need custom film like we use on our smartphones to go over the radio face.
Maybe the vinyl guys will come up with something.

-bobby

Rogue Leader · 07-08-2009, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nexus6

http://www.amazon.com/Novus-Polish-P...7027600&sr=8-1

all they do is plastic polish

I'll have to pass on that, reading the reviews it seems this stuff is not for anything with a screen/faceplate.

Incidentally i tried that headlight polish stuff last night and it did precisely 0.

69er · 07-08-2009, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ozman2005

I use Plexus plastic cleaner. It has worked great for me with removing minor scratches in very sensitive plastic (gauge clusters, radio screens, etc) and it also cleans great without any type of residue or streaking. Heard about it a few years ago from some motorcycle buddies who swore by it for cleaning their windshields. Might be worth a shot.

I have a couple biker buddies that swear by this stuff for use on their paint! Just for touchups, but it leaves no residue and scratches either.

ucbran · 09-15-2009, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobby35ny

We need custom film like we use on our smartphones to go over the radio face.
Maybe the vinyl guys will come up with something.

-bobby

OK someone act on this so I can buy one...I also scratched mine and am SO scared to try to fix it, did anyone have anyluck with the metioned items? I am so sick and thinking maybe I should call my dealer and replace it? Would love any help before I go to the length to have it back to normal!

Michael_Js · 09-15-2009, 06:00 PM

"Plexus plastic cleaner" - yes, I use that on my motorcycle & helmet shield. That and Honda Spray Polish. They both work great! Just don't use too much. It does clean up nicely though...

glambert1 · 09-15-2009, 06:38 PM

i have used this on my radio works good leaves it totally clear also I've used it on my bumper areas for road debris

Susantroy1 · 09-16-2009, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobby35ny

We need custom film like we use on our smartphones to go over the radio face.
Maybe the vinyl guys will come up with something.

-bobby

I know that the 3M product that is used for the front clear bra can be purchased other than for the front end you could trim a piece to fit. I might try that as well.

glambert1 · 09-16-2009, 03:26 PM

they sell it at office max in sheets just peel it and stick removes easily

brooks35 · 09-16-2009, 08:54 PM

Use the Mequires swirl and scratch remover. (It is the professional swirl remover 2.0) It will take out the fine scratches in the plastic and leave it looking like new. Put a small amount on a super soft cloth (old cotton t-shirt works best)and just rub it into the face and then wipe off the remaining glaze when you are finished.
I use this method to restore the plastic lenses on overhead lightbars and it works awsome. I just did the face on my own radio and it worked perfectly.
This is also a great thing to use to clean your gauge faces.
DO NOT USE PAPER TOWELS AND WINDOW CLEANER ON YOUR GAUGES OR RADIO FACES. IT WILL LEAVE FINE SCRATCHES EVERY TIME AND MAKE THEM LOOK FOGGY. IF THEY NEED TO BE CLEANED USE THE MARQUIRES AND A SOFT CLOTH ONLY. This will keep your radio face and gauges looking like new.

ucbran · 09-18-2009, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brooks35

Use the Mequires swirl and scratch remover. (It is the professional swirl remover 2.0) It will take out the fine scratches in the plastic and leave it looking like new. Put a small amount on a super soft cloth (old cotton t-shirt works best)and just rub it into the face and then wipe off the remaining glaze when you are finished.
I use this method to restore the plastic lenses on overhead lightbars and it works awsome. I just did the face on my own radio and it worked perfectly.
This is also a great thing to use to clean your gauge faces.
DO NOT USE PAPER TOWELS AND WINDOW CLEANER ON YOUR GAUGES OR RADIO FACES. IT WILL LEAVE FINE SCRATCHES EVERY TIME AND MAKE THEM LOOK FOGGY. IF THEY NEED TO BE CLEANED USE THE MARQUIRES AND A SOFT CLOTH ONLY. This will keep your radio face and gauges looking like new.

Thank you SO much, great advice and fantastic help!!

ucbran · 09-18-2009, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Susantroy1

I know that the 3M product that is used for the front clear bra can be purchased other than for the front end you could trim a piece to fit. I might try that as well.

Did you give this a try yet? Any luck?

sway · 09-20-2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

They'll also look at you funny because that's definately not a Jeep

I stop in at Ancira with my Wrangler ALL The time asking for some random product and they STILL dont' know what I'm talking about. I doubt they'd even KNOW if I showed up one day in the Camaro! ...wait, I did, when the Jeep was in for service....and one salesman walked by and said 'interesting car I havent seen one of these yet'. I thought of telling him to f- himself, and then backed off. Now I wish I wou'dve let him have it. We didn't buy from them, so I need to learn to be a b**** when I deem necessary- especially as little as I get to drive the car!

fireresq157 · 09-20-2009, 08:41 PM

Try a small dab of turtle wax, just wax nothing else in it and work it in slowly with a cotton towel. We had one guy scratch a plastic lens cover on a gate on a call. and it seriously etched the cover we used the turtle wax on it and its like it never happened it's been months and it still looks perfect. Hope that helps.

07-07-2009, 11:34 PM	#15
Nexus6 More human than human Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: The mouth of hell Posts: 1,887 View My Garage	http://www.amazon.com/Novus-Polish-P...7027600&sr=8-1 all they do is plastic polish __________________ 1100 - 10/22/2008 3000 - 05/27/2009 3300 - 06/06/2009 3800 - 06/29/2009 4B00 - 06/29/2009 Warehouse 13 survivor Blood stains,speed kills,fast cars,cheap thrills,rich women,fine wine,i lost my sense i lost control i lost my mind.

07-08-2009, 12:48 AM	#16
bobby35ny Drives: 18 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South East, FL Posts: 3,024	We need custom film like we use on our smartphones to go over the radio face. Maybe the vinyl guys will come up with something. -bobby __________________ 2017 ZL1 M6 Bog City, 2013 ZL1 M6, 2010 2SS M6 ZL1::J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS

09-15-2009, 06:00 PM	#20
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,299 View My Garage	"Plexus plastic cleaner" - yes, I use that on my motorcycle & helmet shield. That and Honda Spray Polish. They both work great! Just don't use too much. It does clean up nicely though... __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

09-15-2009, 06:38 PM	#21
glambert1 HOMER Drives: 2010 camaro 2LT RS SIM Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 527	i have used this on my radio works good leaves it totally clear also I've used it on my bumper areas for road debris __________________ ....do it yourself and be proud when you brag about your mods...

09-16-2009, 03:26 PM	#23
glambert1 HOMER Drives: 2010 camaro 2LT RS SIM Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 527	they sell it at office max in sheets just peel it and stick removes easily __________________ ....do it yourself and be proud when you brag about your mods...

09-16-2009, 08:54 PM	#24
brooks35 Drives: 57Chevy TrailblazerSS 73Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 341	Use the Mequires swirl and scratch remover. (It is the professional swirl remover 2.0) It will take out the fine scratches in the plastic and leave it looking like new. Put a small amount on a super soft cloth (old cotton t-shirt works best)and just rub it into the face and then wipe off the remaining glaze when you are finished. I use this method to restore the plastic lenses on overhead lightbars and it works awsome. I just did the face on my own radio and it worked perfectly. This is also a great thing to use to clean your gauge faces. DO NOT USE PAPER TOWELS AND WINDOW CLEANER ON YOUR GAUGES OR RADIO FACES. IT WILL LEAVE FINE SCRATCHES EVERY TIME AND MAKE THEM LOOK FOGGY. IF THEY NEED TO BE CLEANED USE THE MARQUIRES AND A SOFT CLOTH ONLY. This will keep your radio face and gauges looking like new.

09-20-2009, 08:41 PM	#28
fireresq157 Drives: 1997 SS & 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,027	Try a small dab of turtle wax, just wax nothing else in it and work it in slowly with a cotton towel. We had one guy scratch a plastic lens cover on a gate on a call. and it seriously etched the cover we used the turtle wax on it and its like it never happened it's been months and it still looks perfect. Hope that helps.

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