How to Remove Scratches from Gauge Cluster and Plastics

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    See how to properly remove scratches from your gauge cluster and other plastics.

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  • @teamoildrop
    @teamoildrop  29 днів тому

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  • @thewhitecarrot
    @thewhitecarrot 28 днів тому +4

    “Remove scratches from gauge cluster”. You got me right there.

  • @Sunkensavvy
    @Sunkensavvy 15 днів тому +1

    Just an idea and possibly worth the investment if scratches are a pet peeve. But Screen Pro Tech make fantastic screen protectors for the Tacoma among other trucks. It comes in a kit for your instrument gauge, shifter gauge, as well as your touchscreen. Happy hunting.

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  15 днів тому

      Thanks brother! A few guys had mentioned those, gonna have to look into them at some point 😎

  • @cbayless4294
    @cbayless4294 29 днів тому +1

    I'm happy that I put screen protectors on truck. I got them before I received my truck and installed them the next day.

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  29 днів тому

      Nice! Where did ya get those at?

  • @Kevin45792
    @Kevin45792 29 днів тому +2

    I use a swiffer duster to clean mine but this is great to know down the road.

  • @MrMikey1273
    @MrMikey1273 28 днів тому +1

    Very nice. After almost 4 years mine has a few fine scratches too. I even knew it was easy to scratch when I get the truck. This was well talked about on Tacoma World. Most then bought the screen protector for it and the radio but its is like $55-70 depending on options you pick and looks tricky to install. I may have to try this product on it.

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  28 днів тому

      Yeah I was wondering about those protectors… pricey! This stuff polishes it and cleans it right up! Use it on my polymer watch faces.

    • @MrMikey1273
      @MrMikey1273 28 днів тому +1

      @teamoildrop I'm always careful when cleaning it to vacuum first too and use a freshly cleaned microfiber cloth that hasn't been used anywhere else on the truck first when cleaning that still it can scratch. Definitely going to by this. It probably can be used on fogged headlights too I bet.

  • @paulg.5997
    @paulg.5997 26 днів тому +1

    Wish there was a rubber grommet where the pusher goes through the plastic guage cover...so much dust infiltrates to the inside.

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  26 днів тому

      I know it. Km going to solve this here soon for under a $1

  • @Mirracobike12
    @Mirracobike12 29 днів тому +2

    thank you for your videos

  • @cbar2222
    @cbar2222 28 днів тому +1

    Amazing. Thank you. I’ve seen a screen protector product made for the cluster that might be a good idea to put on after doing this to prevent future scratches. If I had a link handy I’d post it.

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  28 днів тому

      I’ve heard of some PRICEY ones from other commenters but I’ll say it’s not needed (in my opinion) if you have a good polish like this. 2016 truck with plenty of dirt road time here.

    • @cbar2222
      @cbar2222 28 днів тому +1

      @@teamoildrop I feel that. If the price was reasonable I’d consider it to not have to polish again in the future. But also where’s the fun in not working on our trucks ;)

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  28 днів тому +1

      @@cbar2222 nothing but facts detected

  • @michiganborn8303
    @michiganborn8303 28 днів тому +1

    Seems like I've been waiting the last 63 months for this video because that's when I bought my '19.
    That bezel seemed to have scuffed up with the most gentle of microfiber towel it's ridiculous.

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  28 днів тому

      Yes, it can be very annoying. Wonderful to hear you found it useful.
      Greg

  • @xxtwobitxx
    @xxtwobitxx 29 днів тому +1

    Holy crap, this is something I've always wondered about. I don't know how mine it gets scratched, I use a microfiber towel, and plexus to keep it clean, but it still does.

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  29 днів тому +1

      I originally bought this stuff for plastic watch faces but realized it’s also the best thing I could find on the market for this as well. Really good stuff. Used for years on various things.

  • @scarygary3569
    @scarygary3569 29 днів тому +2

    Hell yea👍

  • @donaldstogner9518
    @donaldstogner9518 27 днів тому +1

    I put the screen protector kit (Screen ProTech, about $40) on my instrument cluster, Info system and shifter and the scratches are gone and never had any more. I clean it with a Swiffer, and it looks brand new.

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  26 днів тому

      Wonderful tip......any install tips?
      Greg

    • @donaldstogner9518
      @donaldstogner9518 26 днів тому +2

      @@teamoildrop Peal, soap solution, razor out the bubbles and let dry for 24 hours

    • @tim3308
      @tim3308 15 днів тому +1

      TOD's method here and the Screen Protector look like both excellent solutions. I did the Screen Pro Tech year or two ago. Install was not that bad. It looks amazing and how it "takes out" those damn tiny scratches.

  • @StrikeMike2k
    @StrikeMike2k 28 днів тому +1

    Have you tried Plexus? That's my goto plastic polisher but I haven't tried the Novus you used.

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  28 днів тому

      Ya know I have not but you are the second to mention it now... may check out!

  • @HD-on2eg
    @HD-on2eg 28 днів тому +1

    What about Polywatch? Supposedly works great on watches.

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  28 днів тому

      Can’t say I’ve tried it, however I bought this specifically for watches after reading reviews and found a great dual use with it here

  • @patricks792
    @patricks792 29 днів тому +1

    I'm curious............What's with the zip tie on your windshield wiper control handle?

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  29 днів тому +4

      It allows me to control my wipers with a cable system I have tied to my big toe... nah, its holding a phone charger cord I used to use before moving it to a better spot

    • @tim3308
      @tim3308 15 днів тому +1

      @@teamoildrop LOL! 😝There it is. Good content as I've been catching up on your latest vids, but I hadn't had LOL yet ..."wimp" comment on your test drive was tempting but this one brought the cow home.

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  15 днів тому +1

      @@tim3308 here at TOD we aim to please

    • @tim3308
      @tim3308 15 днів тому +1

      @@teamoildrop "You always left me satisfied and smiling" _ Jim H, "The Office"

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  15 днів тому

      @@tim3308 😆

  • @nyrob2388
    @nyrob2388 28 днів тому +2

    Its cheap crap plastic that toyota uses, the real fix is to purchase a new clean bezel from toyota and throw on a screenprotech screen protector. Even using a blower or compressor air can scratch that thing, love my truck but some of the plastics they use are complete junk

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  28 днів тому

      I hear ya. A good polish like this will make it look new, but it’s only a matter of time.