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Which cleaner for the plastic gauge cover

Discussion in 'Prius c Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by rowekmr, May 18, 2017.

  1. rowekmr

    rowekmr New Member

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    Which solvent/cleaner is safe to use on the clear plastic that covers the gauge cluster? Mines is dusty with smudges from previous owner.
     
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    "solvent/cleaner" sounds a little ominous. Best bet, maybe something designed for cleaning eye glasses? And: spray it on a cloth, not directly on the display.

    I get these small spray bottles of solution from my optometrist. Fine for coated plastic lens, and I use it on camera lens filters and the like.

    Google:

    Alcohol-free Anti-Reflective eyeglass cleaner

    Something like windex is probably fine too. Again: spray onto cloth, not directly.
     
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    Fred_H Misoversimplifier

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    I use exclusively dihydrogen monoxide in combination with a clean microfiber cloth.
    Dihydrogen monoxide is a strong solvent, but completely safe for all plastics.

    Edit: No, this is not a joke.
     
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    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    I'd most likely start with a soft cloth, soaked in warm water with a shot of dish wash liquid, then well rung out.
     
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    I prefer to use industrial strength HIJKLMNO.
     
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    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    Oh, I just figured out what dihydrogen monoxide is: clever clogs :p
     
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    when I come off the oil drilling rig after a long hard 12 hr shift, I jump right in my prius and smear greasy sludge all over the interior. and I just leave it there. It no longer looks like a sissy car.
     
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    This is what I use. Works like a charm. :)
     
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    I use Pledge Mulit-Surface on the dash and gauge cover. Applied using a microfiber towel. Honestly you're not going to hurt it unless you use an orbital sander or a paint stripper. Worst case scenario you're cleaner streaks, Windex, vinegar and water solution, etc. will be good options too.
     
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    What about Pee ?
     
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    No solvent or cleaner is good for clear plastic. Gently blowing off the dust with compressed air and following with a damp microfiber cloth is the best. The more you rub, the more the clear plastic gets scratched and hazy.