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ray_mcavoy · 05-31-2010, 08:02 PM

Hi Justin,

Yes, you can leave the gauge cluster mounted in the dash and just remove the clear plastic lens.

There are a number of polishes on the market for motorcycle helmets, newer vehicle headlights, and such that all do a good job of taking fine scratches out of the plastic lenses. Be extra careful cleaning the gauge faces though ... the needles are pretty fragile, and getting the gauges wet/damp will often smudge the numbers. It's best to use low pressure compressed air and maybe a soft dry cloth for any stubborn dust/dirt.

05-31-2010, 08:02 PM	#3
ray_mcavoy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sherman, ME Posts: 2,379	Re: 83 Gauge QUestion Hi Justin, Yes, you can leave the gauge cluster mounted in the dash and just remove the clear plastic lens. There are a number of polishes on the market for motorcycle helmets, newer vehicle headlights, and such that all do a good job of taking fine scratches out of the plastic lenses. Be extra careful cleaning the gauge faces though ... the needles are pretty fragile, and getting the gauges wet/damp will often smudge the numbers. It's best to use low pressure compressed air and maybe a soft dry cloth for any stubborn dust/dirt.