03-10-2021, 10:27 AM | #1 |
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Sigh. Micro scratches on LCI gauges
I just didn't know how soft the anti-reflection coating is…. Used a damp microfiber towel to take off a water spot and ended up with micro scratches. Guess there is nothing to be done now except cry a little inside. I didn't think my first interior scratch would be on the gauge cluster. Thank goodness it is only visible is certain lighting.
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03-12-2021, 12:23 AM | #2 |
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Yep. First time I cleaned the interior after about a week of ownership. If anyone finds a solution beyond "replace the gauge cluster" I'm keenly listening.
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04-12-2021, 10:47 AM | #4 |
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I don't know. It's stupid easy to scratch. I barely touched it with one of the "fingers" on my my microfiber duster and it left a tiny scratch. When I bring it in for an oil change I'm going to mention it. I have no idea how to clean it.
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I assume it would work here also. |
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04-14-2021, 09:28 AM | #6 |
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Don't the LCI gauges have a texture for a satin finish?
If you buff that texture away, a shiny spot on your satin gauges will look much worse than small hairline scratches.
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04-14-2021, 05:41 PM | #7 |
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Yes. A satin "anti-glare" finish.
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05-25-2021, 09:11 PM | #12 |
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After reading your first post I just let the dust get so bad I finally had to hit it with keyboard canned air and a Swiffer duster. Not a mark on the screen and dust free. Now I have to make sure I never get a water spot.
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10-28-2021, 09:38 AM | #13 |
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OK Now I have a tough spot that will not come off with the Swiffer duster. So I tried to blot it with the wet corner of a paper towel, then blot again with a dry part. It worked. Not a mark on the screen. Hope this helps some one else to remove these marks without damaging the coating on the screen.
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I'm toying with trying the microfiber towel that came with my new iMac on a spot or two, but too chicken so far. |
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08-25-2022, 08:22 PM | #17 |
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Haven't tried it, but you might be interested
https://innovativepaintprotectionsol...ction-film-kit https://m.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=I...ature=youtu.be |
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