How to protect instrument cluster from scratches?
09-22-2010, 02:57 AM
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Thanks for you comments.
A few years ago I decided that I rather spend my sparse free time with my family than washing my car myself which takes more time away from them. I'm ok with the scratches swirls and other things that happen at car washes, but I do like to keep them to a minimum. Hence my original question.
If nobody else has a suggestion to my original question, I guess we can close this thread.
A few years ago I decided that I rather spend my sparse free time with my family than washing my car myself which takes more time away from them. I'm ok with the scratches swirls and other things that happen at car washes, but I do like to keep them to a minimum. Hence my original question.
If nobody else has a suggestion to my original question, I guess we can close this thread.
On one hand you're worried about scratches on your instrument cluster that typically is NEVER touched to be scratched, on the other hand, you're NOT worried about typical car washes that may actually DAMAGE your paint, that is much more likely to happen than scratches on your instrument cluster.
No one is forcing you to wash the car yourself, so I suggest to minimize the chances of a high school kid scratching your car, just to look for a higher end HAND CAR WASH in your area to safely wash both inside/outside of your car... you can even have a microfibre cloth for them to specifically use for your interior!
09-22-2010, 01:22 PM
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Honestly, your concerns don't make a lot of sense?!
On one hand you're worried about scratches on your instrument cluster that typically is NEVER touched to be scratched, on the other hand, you're NOT worried about typical car washes that may actually DAMAGE your paint, that is much more likely to happen than scratches on your instrument cluster.
No one is forcing you to wash the car yourself, so I suggest to minimize the chances of a high school kid scratching your car, just to look for a higher end HAND CAR WASH in your area to safely wash both inside/outside of your car... you can even have a microfibre cloth for them to specifically use for your interior!
On one hand you're worried about scratches on your instrument cluster that typically is NEVER touched to be scratched, on the other hand, you're NOT worried about typical car washes that may actually DAMAGE your paint, that is much more likely to happen than scratches on your instrument cluster.
No one is forcing you to wash the car yourself, so I suggest to minimize the chances of a high school kid scratching your car, just to look for a higher end HAND CAR WASH in your area to safely wash both inside/outside of your car... you can even have a microfibre cloth for them to specifically use for your interior!
I don't really see paint issues that much since I'm usually in the car. However I am now looking at a scratch on the cluster most of the time.
Again, thanks for the useful comments and tips
09-22-2010, 01:38 PM
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09-22-2010, 02:00 PM
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There are clear films that you can buy that protect the screens of portable navigation devices and phones. Try one of those. Also, make sure your hands are clean ( also, no hand creams or sun tan lotions) when touching any painted interior parts, including buttons. The solvents and oils will eventually ruin those surfaces.
Never take a Porsche to a car wash!...... wash it yourself
Never take a Porsche to a car wash!...... wash it yourself
09-22-2010, 05:37 PM
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Porsche has a product PCM Cleaning Wipes.
Sold in 10 packs...
For GPS screen, dashboard instrumentation, mirror, and electronic surfaces...
Part Number PNA 400 100 19
It is a small DuPont Sontara pad with 4Optix cleaning solution
I also have tried them on my computer screen and they seem to work fine...
I'm sure there are many other products that will do the same job for less money...
Sold in 10 packs...
For GPS screen, dashboard instrumentation, mirror, and electronic surfaces...
Part Number PNA 400 100 19
It is a small DuPont Sontara pad with 4Optix cleaning solution
I also have tried them on my computer screen and they seem to work fine...
I'm sure there are many other products that will do the same job for less money...
09-22-2010, 05:45 PM
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I bought an ostrich feather duster at Casa Depot to dust the plastic surfaces before even attempting a cleaning.
It's so important to remove 99.9 % of the airborne crap from the plastic before putting any pressure on it.
Less cleaning the better.
It's so important to remove 99.9 % of the airborne crap from the plastic before putting any pressure on it.
Less cleaning the better.
09-22-2010, 06:00 PM
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Sorry if I'm not making sense. My intend is not to waste peoples time here. Of course I take my car to a high end car wash. I certainly stay clear of the high-school car washes.
I don't really see paint issues that much since I'm usually in the car. However I am now looking at a scratch on the cluster most of the time.
Again, thanks for the useful comments and tips
I don't really see paint issues that much since I'm usually in the car. However I am now looking at a scratch on the cluster most of the time.
Again, thanks for the useful comments and tips
09-22-2010, 07:09 PM
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09-22-2010, 07:16 PM
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