Intrument Cluster Clear Plastic

[ItalianAudi77]

This past weekend I tore apart my Instrument Cluster because the plastic was really dirty and it annoyed the crap out of me. It was really easy to do but once I finally got it apart, I wasnt able to clean the glass well enough to my liking. There is some spotting that just wont clean off. Anyone know where I can get the front trim piece that includes the clear plastic? I cannot seem to find it on any of the normal websites where we can get OEM parts. I am sure the stealership will just bend me over. Any pointing in the right direction is greatly appreciated!!

Mike

[belinko]

If I'm not mistaken it's not glass, but a clear polycarbonate (plastic). There are various plastic polishing compounds that can be used to get plastics optically clear. You would need to purchase a couple of different compounds and some soft buffing pads for a low speed orbital polisher.

[STONER]

Do you need the plastic trim piece that covers the screw holes? If so pm me I have one.

[audifirst]

Get scratch remover compound and clean cloth, rubber in like you would wax a car and the spot should disappear, that is cheap alternative, dealer will sell you new cluster, they don't sell just plastic, ebay is your friend

[daudic]

You should make a DIY since you have all the pics.

[apatchin]

You should make a DIY since you have all the pics.

x2

yes please, if you have time.

i feel your pain, it annoys me too.

[ItalianAudi77]

x2

yes please, if you have time.

i feel your pain, it annoys me too.

Now I did not make this DIY, but I did follow it and it worked out for me!!

http://account.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2377674

[VdTechnofreak]

don't know if it works, but that headlight cleaner sh*t might also fix it (if that stuff really works)...you know, the kind that is supposed to clear up scratched headlight lenses/housings.
For future reference, don't use harsh paper on the cluster, microfibre rags work better and won't scratch it.