Cleaning Inside Odometer Cluster Perspex

[guccigolf]

So I recently purchased a preowned mk7 2017. There's some sort of dirt or plastic inside the odometer cluster and I'd like to get it looking fully clear again
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Is it possible to clean this area?

 

[riceburner]

Should be, ive dosassembled a gopd couple clusters before. Remove the cluster, its held together by some security screws (i think star bits) so make sure you have yourself a kit to do it

Its a bummer i dont think ive ever found replacement glass (plastic). Removing the scratches is a pain and not quite the right way to get it clear.

 

[guccigolf]

Should be, ive dosassembled a gopd couple clusters before. Remove the cluster, its held together by some security screws (i think star bits) so make sure you have yourself a kit to do it

Its a bummer i dont think ive ever found replacement glass (plastic). Removing the scratches is a pain and not quite the right way to get it clear.

I've got security screwdrivers thankfully! I'm thinking a very fine microfiber cloth and isopropyl alcohol spray, or otherwise just lens cleaner. I could also try general spray n wipe. Praying I don't ruin it further

 

[Diggs24]

I think Quixx makes a acrylic polish that would work. Or you could just take out the cluster and replace the plastic.

 

[EpicTech]

I would say try this stuff called Novus, I used it on Helicopters back when I was around them all the time.

https://novuspolish.com/

 

[StorableComa]

https://golfmk7.com/forums/index.php?threads/what-did-you-do-to-your-mk7-today.316916/post-7492924

Quixx headlight restoration kit is what I used on mine. Cleaned it up very well for the cost and I was happy with the results.

 

[guccigolf]

My local auto store was having a sale on Meguiar's products so I picked up some PlastX today.

I went at the cluster with a microfiber cloth while regularly reapplying PlastX. Overall, it took me about 3 hours of watching Netflix while scrubbing back and forth to get it all cleaned up. There's still a couple small specks in the harder to reach areas, but I'm not bothered as they're hardly visible

If anyone does this themselves in future I'd recommend using a small DA or drill attachment with an applicator pad. It would speed up the process immeasurably.

 

[guccigolf]

I still can't believe they were going to charge $550 to replace the perspex. Suffice to say, I'm very happy with my $20 fix.

They also quoted me $705 to replace the plastic trim around the cupholders, which is an absolute joke. Rather than spending all that $$$ on a $5 piece of plastic, I just removed it and wrapped it.

Australian dealerships man...

 

[RMinNJ]

I recommend the plastic film from aliexpress to protect plastic now that you have it looking good again.

 

[riceburner]

"Inspected cupholder compartment. Quote $705.00"