Yes, back on topic.. Replaced the instrument panel gauge plastic today, the original one was scratched up & I managed to crack it when taking it out to polish off the worst of the scratches. Air dusting from now on!

 

I just scratched mine again lightly after replacing them, by air-dusting do you mean one of those canned ones that you use for a computer?

 

Interested in doing this. I know there's a DIY thread somewhere but I can't find it, anyone have the link? And what about putting clear vinyl over the plastic when replacing it. Then you could wipe it (still w/ a microfiber cloth) without the worry of putting those fine scratches on?

 

I used this thread:

https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...e-cluster.html

If you have any questions let me know, I have basically done this twice since I realized I left some of the tabs outside of the cluster when I did it the first time and had to remove everything again

 

Yes, canned air. I have found even using the softest microfibre cloth I could find still put scratches in the plastic.

 

Got my order of car washing stuff that I ordered from autogeeks.com living downtown can make it a hassle to was the cars so I ordered some opium no rinse car wash. Stuffs so money and you don't have to hose to wash it off, just dry with a microfiber towel. Now if it would stop raining I could actually use it. Also placed an order for the hks axle-back last night. Should like good with the jdp diffuser, can't wait

 

Get one of the soft brushes that women use on their cheeks when applying face power. I have used one for a lot of years on the instrument cover and no scratches yet. Use it to brush LIGHTLY any dust build up.

 

new member here, i have been lurking for about 4 days now. I clay'd and waxed my '13 Black Sport 5MT. I was dumb and forgot that it is a bad idea to wax in Phoenix in the summer....the wax was a pain to get off (that's what she said) even after 10 minutes.

I then remembered that I used to clay/polish/wax (3 coats)/seal my old 2006 350z that I used to have...but i would also drink 6 redbulls and it would take me from 5am-1am to do that.

 

Plastidip bra

 

why does it look purple? filter?

 

agreed, looks very purple. not enough coats?

 

Yeah the first pic has a filter. Its all black with a "JDM" stencil and some blue splatter .

 

...and you're just doing the front bumper cover?

 

yeah gonna be driving over 1600 miles so this is just to protect my front bumper from june bugs.

 

Ah so. Now it makes sense.

 

off to drop the pieces to be upholstered... driving with wires hanging and headliner on top of my head.

 

Took it on a nice back road drive today - 250ish miles. Was very happy and very impressed with the handling. I just wish it had a bit more HP for the hills.

Also signed up for a track day in September. Can not wait!!

 

I have a meet tonight so I will be washing the Fit shortly and trying out this bad boy that I just got to help me clean my wheels

 

side view no filters

 

Considering what you are using it for that was a really good idea to dip it rather than use painters tape like what people normally do