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Old Oct 31, 2001 | 05:39 AM
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Default Clear plastic on gauge cluster.

I think this has been covered, but the search turned up nothing for ME. Anyhow, I got some Mequire's vinyl and rubber protectant (Armorall type shiny stuff) on the clear cover to my gauge cluster, and it made the damn thing blurry in spots. It sounds trivial, but everytime, I look at the RPMs, there is this blurry spot near the 7.

Is there any quick fixed to this without replacing the plastic? If my memory serves me right, someone once said to try lemon juice with water, but I don't have a very good memory, so.... help me here if you would.

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Old Oct 31, 2001 | 05:44 AM
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Isopropyl alcohol or ethanol?
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Old Oct 31, 2001 | 05:46 AM
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Cool, I'll try that when I get the hell out of class. Thanks.

By the way, I'll be back if it doesn't work. Hehe!
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Old Oct 31, 2001 | 06:12 AM
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there is a plastic polish you can buy from auto zone, kragen or pep boys. forgot the name though, i'll post again later if i remember.
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Old Oct 31, 2001 | 06:46 AM
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I would be careful because some chemicals can cause the plastic lense to "craze" or fog up permanently. Just use some water with a touch of car wash soap or dish detergent on a SOFT cloth. Wipe it and it should remove all the gunk from the greasy stuff. After you have removed it, it is more approrpriate to use a plastic polish.
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Old Oct 31, 2001 | 08:35 AM
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meguiar's cleaner wax. I did the same thing and I guarantee you it will work.
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Old Oct 31, 2001 | 03:55 PM
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motorcycle window cleaner works good i don't think that's what it's called but if you go to a motorcycle place they'll have it.
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Old Oct 31, 2001 | 04:15 PM
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I think I'll try the Cleaner Wax cause the isoprophyl alocohol did not work. The stuff has been on there for a while. Alcohol would probably work if I had just done it. Thanks for the help boys. I'll let you all know how it turns out tomorrow.
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Old Oct 31, 2001 | 04:36 PM
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here's my post a few months ago on the same topic
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=53465
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Old Nov 1, 2001 | 08:47 AM
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you know I have one, that is in perfect condition. I didn't need it since I put the gauges in my civic. if you want it make an offer
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Old Nov 1, 2001 | 12:10 PM
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is for the civic or integra?
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Old Nov 1, 2001 | 12:28 PM
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integra
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