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Old Nov 9, 2006, 09:27 AM
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ideas to prevent scratching on instrument cluster ?
I was thinking of overlaying a piece of clear plastic (much like the clear headlight protection film) on my instrument cluster so i can wipe it down and prevent it fron being scratched to ****. Has anone tried this ? and where to buy that stuff ? thanks
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Old Nov 9, 2006, 09:35 AM
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Why not just use a microfiber towel?
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^^i tried that but it still leaves marks
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Old Nov 9, 2006, 09:42 AM
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Really? Maybe your towel is a little rough or old?

I guess your idea of the plastic film is good. Maybe try looking into the the helmet visor "peel offs". Know what I'm talking about?
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Really? Maybe your towel is a little rough or old?

I guess your idea of the plastic film is good. Maybe try looking into the the helmet visor "peel offs". Know what I'm talking about?
oh yeah, thats good. thanks a lot. Those scratches that are already there drive me nuts. If I put a clear film over the cluster I doubt they will still be visible.
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Maybe only when the sun hits it at certain angles. Good luck.
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Mine got scratched like that over time, I took the plastic piece off of the cluster and buffed and sealed it. Looks good as new
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Originally Posted by eve-slow
Maybe only when the sun hits it at certain angles. Good luck.

thanks, i was really just wondering if somone has tried it yet.
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Yea, I use a microfibre towel and the Maguires interior detail spray, and I have no scratches at all. Heres my question though. Does anyone have any ideas about preventing scratches on the clock? Those scratch so easy, and I knew that from my old Lancer oZ so I tried to prevent it this time. Still got scratched somehow....
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^^ i was just thinking the same thing. i need some stuff 3M uses for the clear bra, i would attempt to cover both
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Old Nov 9, 2006, 10:57 AM
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my guage cover and clock were scratched when i bought my car brand new...tiny scratches but nothing major..probably did it when they were cleaning the car up
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i thought I was picki .. i hate those scrathes too. Tnks for the idea
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you can get 3M clear film from ebay. i got a piece to do my head light and side mirrors.
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I think any part on the Lancer will scratch just by looking at it. I'm never owned a car with such cheap components.
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