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What to polish / buff Instrument cluster plastic viewing window with?

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What to polish / buff Instrument cluster plastic viewing window with?

So, moving on with my build, getting round to the instrument cluster. So I have a few scratches and scuff marks, all surface level stuff nothing too deep. So question is does anybody know what to clean with and buff or polish with to try and remove the scratches? Obviously needs to be clear and see through, don’t want to be left with a cloudy mess or swirl marks. 

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over hear it is Plastix polish, I have also used Brasso to clean the Crystals on my watches over the years.

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Never heard of the "plastix" stuff so will check that out thanks. As for the brasso, I used that for something else one time and totally ruined it lol. Don't remember what it was but it went all cloudy. Think it was a chemical reaction not a gritty reaction if you know what I mean.

Mk1 VW 1989 Cabriolet (Clipper Kit) in restoration
Mk1 VW 1986 Cabriolet Wolfsburg Triple White (in queue)
Ford Escort RS Turbo, Wide Body (in queue for restoration)
Roush Mustang 485BHP 4.6L Supercharged Blackjack

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Technically you can use any polish with a mild abrasive in it. 

But look for a good polish recommended for headlights.. plastX is a megs product sold everywhere, but there's loads of headlight polishes out there. 

Just don't use a too abrasive pad, something nice and soft. 

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Roach said

Technically you can use any polish with a mild abrasive in it. 

But look for a good polish recommended for headlights.. plastX is a megs product sold everywhere, but there's loads of headlight polishes out there. 

Just don't use a too abrasive pad, something nice and soft. 


Yep I used to use the Brasso alot and my Sea Farer patch pocket pants.  I was in a Aviator in a US Nautical Branch,  that wasn't the Navy or Marines…. I used to jump out of planes with no parachute.  Helicopters, and it was the U.S. Coast Guard…

Use a soft cotton cloth and rub vigorously as the warmth that you generate helps it as well not too fast or hard but steady.

What do Divorces, Great Coffee, and Car Electrics all have in common?

They all start with GOOD Grounds.

Where are my DIY Links?
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