{"id":42,"date":"2021-04-09T12:11:41","date_gmt":"2021-04-09T12:11:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.motorhowto.com\/?p=42"},"modified":"2021-10-30T22:48:18","modified_gmt":"2021-10-30T22:48:18","slug":"clean-instrument-cluster-plastic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.motorhowto.com\/clean-instrument-cluster-plastic\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Clean Instrument Cluster Plastic? (Without Scratching)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You probably already know how important your instrument cluster is because that is where you will see all of the important instruments that are necessary for you to drive well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In that case, because the instrument cluster is as important as it is, it needs to be very visible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But there will be times when your instrument cluster plastic case will begin to accumulate dirt and dust. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do you clean an instrument cluster plastic?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Use a mini vacuum cleaner or a hand swifter to remove and dust and debris on the surface. Clean the surface by using a glass or plastic cleaner on a microfiber towel and make sure to wipe the instrument cluster in circular motions to avoid scratching it. To get in the cracks and tight openings, use a toothbrush.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t

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    The instrument cluster is one of the most important parts of a car but it is often forgotten when it comes to the overall care of the vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    So, on your part, be sure to actually clean the instrument cluster plastic regularly to avoid having all of those dust and debris clouding it and making it more difficult for you to see all those important gauges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How to clean instrument cluster plastic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    You can never really overstate how important the instrument cluster is because of how you need to be able to see what is happening to your car while you are driving. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    After all, knowing the speed of your car is crucial for your safety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Of course, you need to use other important instruments as well such as the tachometer and the fuel gauge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In that regard, the instrument cluster really is one of the most important parts of your car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Because of how important the instrument cluster is, it needs to be clear and clean the entire time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    After all, when it becomes too dirty, dusty, and cloudy, it would be very difficult for you to actually see what is happening or even read the different gauges on the instrument cluster. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In that case, it is necessary to make sure that you clean the plastic case that protects your instrument cluster regularly. But how do you clean an instrument cluster plastic?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    First off, when you are cleaning the instrument cluster plastic, the one thing you need to do before you try to do anything is to make sure that all of the dust and debris on the surface is removed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    That\u2019s because trying to wipe the dust and debris without removing them first will probably move them over to the sides and allow them to squeeze through the tight spots of the instrument cluster case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    So, that\u2019s why you need to remove the dust and debris first by using a small vacuum cleaner that will suck off all of the dust and debris that has accumulated on the surface. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you don\u2019t have a small vacuum cleaner, a swifter might be good to use because it is sensitive enough to be safe for the dashboard\u2019s plastic case and can also remove all of the accumulated dust and debris well enough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    However, if you don\u2019t have any of those, a microfiber towel might suffice but it wouldn\u2019t be the best at really removing the debris on the plastic case. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This might also be risky because of how there is a possibility of scratching the plastic case while you are dragging rough debris on the surface of the instrument cluster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    After removing the dust and debris, the next thing you need to do is to clean the instrument cluster plastic itself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You can use a glass or plastic cleaner to do the job here but take note that glass cleaners aren\u2019t always good for your instrument cluster plastic case because of how some of them may contain alcohol that may end up damaging the surface of the plastic case. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In that case, the best solution to use is a plastic cleaner. Spray the solution onto a dry and clean microfiber towel and wipe the instrument cluster plastic case with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    From there, you can clean the edges or the tight spots where dust may have settled. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You can do so by making use of a toothbrush or a cotton swab. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Use a mild soap and water solution and apply it to the toothbrush or the cotton swab. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    After that, you can simply try to clean the tight edges and tiny spaces using the toothbrush or the cotton swab while making sure you are as gentle with your approach as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For more information on how to clean the instrument cluster plastic, watch this great video:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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