Cloudy Instrument Panel

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That clear plastic over my instrument panel has some cloudy spots. What can I use to get them out and restore it?

I think I used a cleaner or dressng on a towel and got too close to the panel. The cloudiness is along the bottom right and right edges. There are also a couple of lines that look like miniature drips where I was probably spraying onto a towel and a droplet wafted onto the plastic. I don't know when it happened or what I might have been using. I'm even considering that It was like that when I bought it in Jan., and there was some kind of protectant covering up the cloudiness. I only just noticed it today for the first time when I used DP Total Int. Cleaner on it, and I don't think that is what caused it.

Any suggestions? Please help. It bugs the hell out of me...
 
Oh btw, I have Klasse Cleaner/Protectant. Is that safe to use on the clear plastic, or will it give me more problems?
 
Mother's Plastic Polish... Would that be anything like Meg's PlastX?? I have some Meg's on hand!

Plexus... Would that really polish out the haze or is it more of a protectant? How does it compare to DP Plex-All? And can you use Plex-All on tint like Plexus?
 
Okay, I just read the product descriptions for both of the Mother's and Meg's products. It looks like I will give the Meg's a try since I have it on hand. Thanks for the suggestion, I forgot I had it and the bottle doesn't say anything about instrument panels (although the webshop does) so I would have ruled it out.

I will also throw a bottle of either Plexus or Plex-All in my cart for future cleaning and protection needs. If anyone can chime in with comparisons or info on Plex-All on tint that would be great.

Thanks so much for your feedback guys. I feel better all ready!
 
plexus is a great product. haven't used it to remove severe scratches in plastic. I tend to use other plastic polishes such as meqs, novus, etc.
after you correct the plastic, plexus and a very fluffy, clean MF should be used to clean the area.
 
:::houseofbunny::: said:
Okay, I just read the product descriptions for both of the Mother's and Meg's products. It looks like I will give the Meg's a try since I have it on hand. Thanks for the suggestion, I forgot I had it and the bottle doesn't say anything about instrument panels (although the webshop does) so I would have ruled it out.

I will also throw a bottle of either Plexus or Plex-All in my cart for future cleaning and protection needs. If anyone can chime in with comparisons or info on Plex-All on tint that would be great.

Thanks so much for your feedback guys. I feel better all ready!
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Meg's PlastX is more aggressive than Mothers. Meg's is good for correction like on headlights but it will leave a slight haze that is especially noticeable off axis on sensitive optical surfaces.

You will need to finish with something like Mothers (Meg's makes a milder polish called #17?) to really get it clear. This is less important on headlights but you can notice it on an instrument cluster plastic.
 
DP Plex All, or Plexus will get it mixed for you.
 
"Meg's PlastX is more aggressive than Mothers. Meg's is good for correction like on headlights but it will leave a slight haze "

I went ahead and tried the PlastX. I didn't notice any marring, but PlastX leaves a protective film that may be covering that up. It did a pretty good job and removed maybe 80% of the problem. What remains is evidently deeper damage, but I am pretty happy with how it came out. You would really have to look hard from a particular angle in the right light in order to see anything.

Thanks Megan, I am going to give the Plex-All a try. I'm liking the DP line.
 
Glad to hear that you got the dash plastic clean. I just read about your problem. I think most of the time the problem is let go so long there is a build up and it's been baked on by the warm temps inside the vehicle. I have seen the cloudy look you spoke about on the inside of the plastic. Which can not be removed without taking the entire dash out. Big Problem & $$$$ Stay on it, do not neglect this area.
 
:::houseofbunny::: said:
"Meg's PlastX is more aggressive than Mothers. Meg's is good for correction like on headlights but it will leave a slight haze "

I went ahead and tried the PlastX. I didn't notice any marring, but PlastX leaves a protective film that may be covering that up. It did a pretty good job and removed maybe 80% of the problem. What remains is evidently deeper damage, but I am pretty happy with how it came out. You would really have to look hard from a particular angle in the right light in order to see anything.

Thanks Megan, I am going to give the Plex-All a try. I'm liking the DP line.
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I am glad it worked for you.

The marring is not always apparent and may depend on the plastic material. I was doing some side by side comparisons on CD cases and noticed the difference but it was not a dramatic difference.

My instrument panel sits at a poorly designed angle so reflections are a problem so surface issues are more noticeable. I have used Meg's first too but I thought it could be better. I then went back to practice on CD cases to be sure I knew how the polishes broke down when I discovered the difference and ended up finishing it with Mothers. For many Meg's may be sufficient.
 
Many people have had success with using the plastic polish on a Mothers powerball.....may be an option for that last 20%.
 
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