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Old Mar 27, 2014 | 10:24 PM
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cloudy gauge cluster lens.

Hey guys. I bought a new 115 cluster today to replace my original v6 cluster today. Well while I was installing all new bulbs I decided to wash the lens to clean it up. Well now my lens is ultra cloudy. Any fix or am I going diving for a lens next?
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Old Mar 27, 2014 | 10:25 PM
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Re: cloudy gauge cluster lens.

Try a plastic polishing kit.
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Old Mar 28, 2014 | 07:39 AM
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Re: cloudy gauge cluster lens.

Had good luck with this

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Meguiar-s-...olish/16550253
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Old Mar 28, 2014 | 08:02 AM
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Re: cloudy gauge cluster lens.

Thank you
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Old Mar 28, 2014 | 08:24 AM
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Re: cloudy gauge cluster lens.

Let us know how it works out for you.
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Old Mar 29, 2014 | 08:06 AM
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Re: cloudy gauge cluster lens.

It didn't work at all, even used scratchx 2.0 and it didn't bother it either.
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Old Mar 29, 2014 | 08:18 AM
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Re: cloudy gauge cluster lens.

Originally Posted by evilemokid94
It didn't work at all, even used scratchx 2.0 and it didn't bother it either.
Thanks for posting your results, what will you do now? I am glad I didn't buy that stuff. Just wondering out load what might clear that lens up.
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Old Mar 29, 2014 | 08:21 AM
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Re: cloudy gauge cluster lens.

I usually get great results from polishing gauge cluster lenses. Maybe post a pic of your lens and show us.
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Old Mar 29, 2014 | 10:22 AM
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Re: cloudy gauge cluster lens.

What did you wash it with to begin with?
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Old Mar 29, 2014 | 03:12 PM
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Re: cloudy gauge cluster lens.

Brother seriously try CLR! I would be VERY shocked if it didn't work. I wash alot of plastic see through parts with this and It has work exceptionally well!
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Old Mar 29, 2014 | 05:56 PM
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Re: cloudy gauge cluster lens.

Originally Posted by Apeiron
What did you wash it with to begin with?
I'll try and snap a pic later tonight. Trying to get the speedo cable re connected now
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Old Mar 29, 2014 | 08:17 PM
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Re: cloudy gauge cluster lens.

10 mm bolt holds the speedo cable to the subframe in the engine compartment. A few minutes spent removing it and shoving some slack through the firewall saves a lot of aggravation.
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Old Mar 29, 2014 | 08:52 PM
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Re: cloudy gauge cluster lens.

Had my old man get it for me lol. Alot smaller hands
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