uscjeffrey Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 I am the proud new owner of a 2000 GS 300. The glass/plastic covering the instrument panel has several white spots on it. It looks like overspray of something. At any rate, they will not come off. I was wondering if it is possible to replace the plastic or do I have to replace the entire instrument cluster? The turn signal indicators have the same problem but I am planning on replacing with the 01+ surround. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Usually caused by armour all marring the plastic. Using a plastic polish like meguires can remove it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscjeffrey Posted December 6, 2006 Author Share Posted December 6, 2006 I will give that a try and post pics of the before/after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscjeffrey Posted December 7, 2006 Author Share Posted December 7, 2006 I will give that a try and post pics of the before/after. I tried to find meguires number 10 and 17 plastic polish but couldn't find it in a local store. I tried the PlasticX cleaner and didn't have any luck. Guess I will order number 10 and 17. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscjeffrey Posted December 13, 2006 Author Share Posted December 13, 2006 Looked around at a few more stores to try and find a different plastic polish but could not. I decided to give the PlastX another try. This time I managed to get the spots off the turn signal indicators. 1. Removed instrument trim and removed turn signals. 2. Cleaned with windex. 3. Put the PlastX on a microfiber cloth and scrubbed each signal for about 5 minutes, occasionally wiping the indicator with a clean microfiber cloth and reapplying PlastX. I can see faint scratches from cleaning the indicators if I look very closely. As I understand it, the PlastX is an abrasive cleaner so I am not surprised. I think some plastic polish will make it look like new but overall happy with the results. I started on my guages but at 5 minutes a spot it is going to take a long time. I may get one of those powerball polishers you attach to a drill. Anyone ever used? (Tried to take pics but couldn't get any that showed that spots.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Take it to an automotive detailer and let him polish it with a polisher with quick blasts to heat the plastic only slightly and it will come out real fast once removed from the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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