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Secret Squirrel · 07-04-2012, 09:25 AM

Is there a way to remove the swirl marks/scratches from the radio face plate?

nUcLeArEnVoY · 07-04-2012, 10:03 AM

Polish then ghost armor it, cause if you don't, they'll come back. Guaranteed.

Secret Squirrel · 07-04-2012, 10:23 AM

any particular polish you would recommend?

smokingcamaro · 07-04-2012, 10:32 AM

I have used plastic X on my radio screen and it worked pretty well. You can get it at any of your automotive shops.

Secret Squirrel · 07-04-2012, 10:33 AM

awesome. thank you. I'll pick some up today.

Fiveg56 · 07-04-2012, 01:49 PM

There is a service bulliten on this also if you want the dealer to fix it. My dealer did a nice job on mine and it still looks great.

Secret Squirrel · 07-04-2012, 10:18 PM

What does the dealer charge to fix it? I picked up the plastiX today. Haven't tried it yet though. If I can't fix it, I may have to try the dealer option.

CooG · 07-04-2012, 10:26 PM

There are polishes on the market specifically for polishing clear plastic. I use to work in a custom audio/video field (back in the early 90s) and the repair dept. had this polish to clean up the faces of VCRs, stereo receivers, etc.....

EDIT: Looks like Mother's makes a polish that will work. http://www.mothers.com/02_products/06208.html

Fiveg56 · 07-05-2012, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Secret Squirrel

What does the dealer charge to fix it? I picked up the plastiX today. Haven't tried it yet though. If I can't fix it, I may have to try the dealer option.

Free...under warranty

Grimlock · 07-05-2012, 01:22 AM

I got the Ghost Armor film and IMO it's not worth it. You may be better off getting an iPad screen protector and cutting to size. The Ghost armor leaves a tad too much space around the edges. Plus the applicator fluid they send left streaks between the radio face and film. Though it doesn't bother me too much, you may be better off with the old fashioned ton of water to drop of liquid soap ratio.

bowtie628 · 07-05-2012, 01:23 AM

ghost armor film FTW! iv had it since i bought my car..

Coop 2010 · 07-05-2012, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Secret Squirrel

Is there a way to remove the swirl marks/scratches from the radio face plate?

This is the cheapest one around look on
http://www.thecamarodecalstore.com/

This guy was fast with shipping and cheaper than anyone else.

Came out clear, easy to apply.

Agent WD-40 · 07-05-2012, 12:49 PM

I've had good luck with Plexus Plastic Cleaner, Protectant & Polish on mine. You need to reapply it but it does seem to hold up fairly well.

Griots Garage also makes a Plastic Cleaner and Polish and I've had good luck with in the past (it worked great on the plastic gauge cover on my last car). It even helped out hazed headlights but it wouldn't last as long on the outside of the vehicle though.

07-04-2012, 09:25 AM	#1
Secret Squirrel Drives: 1965 Chevelle Malibu Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 472 View My Garage	plastic radio screen scratches Is there a way to remove the swirl marks/scratches from the radio face plate? __________________

07-04-2012, 10:23 AM	#3
Secret Squirrel Drives: 1965 Chevelle Malibu Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 472 View My Garage	any particular polish you would recommend? __________________

07-04-2012, 10:33 AM	#5
Secret Squirrel Drives: 1965 Chevelle Malibu Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 472 View My Garage	awesome. thank you. I'll pick some up today. __________________

07-04-2012, 10:18 PM	#7
Secret Squirrel Drives: 1965 Chevelle Malibu Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 472 View My Garage	What does the dealer charge to fix it? I picked up the plastiX today. Haven't tried it yet though. If I can't fix it, I may have to try the dealer option. __________________

07-05-2012, 01:23 AM	#11
bowtie628 Auto body and paint guy Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 815	ghost armor film FTW! iv had it since i bought my car.. __________________

07-04-2012, 10:03 AM	#2
nUcLeArEnVoY Oldbie that nobody knows Drives: 2011 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Homestead, FL Posts: 3,459 View My Garage	Polish then ghost armor it, cause if you don't, they'll come back. Guaranteed.

07-04-2012, 10:32 AM	#4
smokingcamaro Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 394 View My Garage	I have used plastic X on my radio screen and it worked pretty well. You can get it at any of your automotive shops.

07-04-2012, 01:49 PM	#6
Fiveg56 Drives: - Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: MN Posts: 1,654 View My Garage	There is a service bulliten on this also if you want the dealer to fix it. My dealer did a nice job on mine and it still looks great.

07-04-2012, 10:26 PM	#8
CooG RIP - Convertible SS Drives: '13 Mustang Boss 302 - RED Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 960	There are polishes on the market specifically for polishing clear plastic. I use to work in a custom audio/video field (back in the early 90s) and the repair dept. had this polish to clean up the faces of VCRs, stereo receivers, etc..... EDIT: Looks like Mother's makes a polish that will work. http://www.mothers.com/02_products/06208.html

07-05-2012, 01:22 AM	#10
Grimlock dey see me rollin Drives: the magic school bus Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vault 101 Posts: 823	I got the Ghost Armor film and IMO it's not worth it. You may be better off getting an iPad screen protector and cutting to size. The Ghost armor leaves a tad too much space around the edges. Plus the applicator fluid they send left streaks between the radio face and film. Though it doesn't bother me too much, you may be better off with the old fashioned ton of water to drop of liquid soap ratio.

07-05-2012, 12:49 PM	#13
Agent WD-40 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MI Posts: 601	I've had good luck with Plexus Plastic Cleaner, Protectant & Polish on mine. You need to reapply it but it does seem to hold up fairly well. Griots Garage also makes a Plastic Cleaner and Polish and I've had good luck with in the past (it worked great on the plastic gauge cover on my last car). It even helped out hazed headlights but it wouldn't last as long on the outside of the vehicle though. __________________ L99 - 440 RWHP Livernois 2c Cam & VVT/DOD Delete Roto-Fab Intake Stainless Works 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers Corsa Exhaust