smudges

kez07 · 11-20-2006, 02:43 AM

Hey. I have an 07 civic lx sedan, and I’m having issues cleaning the tachometer and speedometer area. It seems like every product I try leaves insane smudges. I’ve never had this problem before with previous cars, and I’m thinking that maybe those cool blue lights are making the smudges so prevalent? I don’t know……is it made out of some kind of new plastic? Do you guys get crazy smudges too? I’m afraid that if I take it to a car wash they may just make it even smudgier. Any suggestions on products? Haha I’m becoming so anal and obsessive with this car.

**ethlar** · 11-20-2006, 04:31 AM

meguiars quick interior with a microfiber towel works every time for me, no smudges.

kez07 · 11-21-2006, 12:40 AM

Thanks! I'll give it a try tomorrow

lowerlevel · 11-21-2006, 12:58 AM

this has happen to me with my other cars ive owned.. i got armor all on the lens on accident and it smuged would not come off to this day.. im sure the dealers have some special trick to get it off.. if someone does not give u an answer on how to get the smudges off call ur dealer possiblly.. so u can bet i stay clear of the lens with any type of cleaner.. i only use toliet paper to clean them lol peace

jasongg06 · 11-21-2006, 02:24 AM

i don't see smudges, but the plastic in the dash scratches really easily.

***Special Ringpop*** · 11-21-2006, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasongg06

i don't see smudges, but the plastic in the dash scratches really easily.

It's not just the interior plastics.

You could put a blank there, and use the following sentence:

On the 2006-2007 Honda Civics, if you so much as look, touch, or breath the wrong way, you will scratch/damage/wear the ______.

Choose from the following:
-paint
-carpeting
-seats
-glass
-plastic interior trim.

Mattz280 · 11-21-2006, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ethlar

meguiars quick interior with a microfiber towel works every time for me, no smudges.

I agree. This is an excellent product, good for all interior plastics since it is not greasy at all.

If quick detailer doesn't work, try a plastic polish. YOu have to use a polish once in a while anyway since these plastics will scratch over time.

00_buckshot · 11-21-2006, 11:40 AM

Plexus with a microfiber towel.

ldawson77777 · 11-21-2006, 07:02 PM

The towel you are using to "clean" it will have a big effect. If you use a crappy towel on it (or any part of the car for that matter), it is going to scratch it/smear it and leave you more disappointed than you were before. Go to Pep-Boys, or an equivalent autoparts store and buy a $4 Mcguire's Microfiber towel to clean it with. Good luck!

kez07 · 12-17-2006, 02:06 AM

I tried the Meguires with the microfiber towel and it was definitely the way to go. Thanks guys! :)

But yeah, it really is INSANE how delicate the interior plastics are!

11-20-2006, 02:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
kez07 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Age: 26 Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 / 0%	smudges Hey. I have an 07 civic lx sedan, and I’m having issues cleaning the tachometer and speedometer area. It seems like every product I try leaves insane smudges. I’ve never had this problem before with previous cars, and I’m thinking that maybe those cool blue lights are making the smudges so prevalent? I don’t know……is it made out of some kind of new plastic? Do you guys get crazy smudges too? I’m afraid that if I take it to a car wash they may just make it even smudgier. Any suggestions on products? Haha I’m becoming so anal and obsessive with this car.

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ethlar n00b retro whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 10,832 iTrader: 5 / 100%	meguiars quick interior with a microfiber towel works every time for me, no smudges. __________________ 8thCivic FAQ\|NEW Marketplace Rules

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11-21-2006, 12:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
kez07 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Age: 26 Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Thanks! I'll give it a try tomorrow

11-21-2006, 12:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
lowerlevel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Austin,Texas Age: 30 Posts: 1,160 dave iTrader: 5 / 100%	this has happen to me with my other cars ive owned.. i got armor all on the lens on accident and it smuged would not come off to this day.. im sure the dealers have some special trick to get it off.. if someone does not give u an answer on how to get the smudges off call ur dealer possiblly.. so u can bet i stay clear of the lens with any type of cleaner.. i only use toliet paper to clean them lol peace

11-21-2006, 02:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
jasongg06 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 626 So Cal Posts: 1,263 iTrader: 0 / 0%	i don't see smudges, but the plastic in the dash scratches really easily.

11-21-2006, 11:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
00_buckshot Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Age: 29 Posts: 82 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Plexus with a microfiber towel.

11-21-2006, 07:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
ldawson77777 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 142 iTrader: 0 / 0%	The towel you are using to "clean" it will have a big effect. If you use a crappy towel on it (or any part of the car for that matter), it is going to scratch it/smear it and leave you more disappointed than you were before. Go to Pep-Boys, or an equivalent autoparts store and buy a $4 Mcguire's Microfiber towel to clean it with. Good luck!

12-17-2006, 02:06 AM	#10 (permalink)
kez07 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Age: 26 Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I tried the Meguires with the microfiber towel and it was definitely the way to go. Thanks guys! :) But yeah, it really is INSANE how delicate the interior plastics are!