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**rs74** · 02-13-2015, 12:18 AM

I forgot to put this on here the other day. I was using the cleaner called Awesome while swapping interior in the short bed. I was mainly using it to clean any metal surface while I any plastic trim off. While I had the dash pad off I was spraying some of this cleaner and some of it had sprayed onto the cluster panel. I took a rag to start to wipe it down and clean the panel in the process. I quickly realized this was going bad very fast. Here are the results. Where I wiped the finish came right off. Then there was the spray spots that I didn't even touch after seeing what would happen if I tried to wipe it.

SourTooth307 · 02-13-2015, 12:28 AM

My dash has looked like ever since I got my truck. Hmm..... Now I know why.....

**rs74** · 02-13-2015, 12:30 AM

I have used this cleaner on a lot of stuff and never had any issues. Until this.

SourTooth307 · 02-13-2015, 01:00 AM

That really sucks. Gonna repaint it? Swap the cluster lens out?

**rs74** · 02-13-2015, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by SourTooth307

That really sucks. Gonna repaint it? Swap the cluster lens out?

I would swap the panel out but it is a diesel panel. I might just see about tearing that face of and order a new one to stick back on the panel.

NJ C10 Guy · 02-13-2015, 05:34 AM

Yikes. On another note, that cleaner is great. It took deck stain off my vinyl siding with no problems.

SourTooth307 · 02-13-2015, 11:02 AM

You should send the photos to the manufacturer of the cleaner. Who knows, maybe they'll cover the cost of replacement parts......

Dead Parrot · 02-13-2015, 12:41 PM

Having accidentally started the experiment, might as well pull the panel, use the cleaner to remove the rest of the finish, and try painting the panel to the color of your choice. Might wind up with a nice looking panel for not much money. You could always explore the reface option if the clean and re-paint turns out poorly.

bigblock73 · 02-13-2015, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SourTooth307

You should send the photos to the manufacturer of the cleaner. Who knows, maybe they'll cover the cost of replacement parts......

Unless there are no safety precautions or warnings on the bottle or package, why should he do this and why should they pay for the damage??

kevinr1970 · 02-13-2015, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

Unless there are no safety precautions or warnings on the bottle or package, why should he do this and why should they pay for the damage??

I agree. Usually they have a little note saying something to the affect of trying it someplace inconspicuous first.

rs74, thanks for the heads up about that.

mrolds88 · 02-13-2015, 04:22 PM

I would go ahead and spray the rest of the panel and finish what has been started. then tape off the rest of the panel and spray with some good clear.

02-13-2015, 12:18 AM	#1
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Ruined the cluster panel by using a cleaner. I forgot to put this on here the other day. I was using the cleaner called Awesome while swapping interior in the short bed. I was mainly using it to clean any metal surface while I any plastic trim off. While I had the dash pad off I was spraying some of this cleaner and some of it had sprayed onto the cluster panel. I took a rag to start to wipe it down and clean the panel in the process. I quickly realized this was going bad very fast. Here are the results. Where I wiped the finish came right off. Then there was the spray spots that I didn't even touch after seeing what would happen if I tried to wipe it. Attached Images __________________ Roy 85 Short Bed Silverado- Work in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564818 1987 R10 shortie

02-13-2015, 12:28 AM	#2
SourTooth307 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lodi, NJ Posts: 166	Re: Ruined the cluster panel by using a cleaner. My dash has looked like ever since I got my truck. Hmm..... Now I know why..... __________________ My Wheels: 1984 Chevrolet K/10 Scottsdale 350cid SOLD 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham d'Elegance 307cid 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Texas Edition 5.3L 4x4

02-13-2015, 12:30 AM	#3
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: Ruined the cluster panel by using a cleaner. I have used this cleaner on a lot of stuff and never had any issues. Until this. __________________ Roy 85 Short Bed Silverado- Work in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564818 1987 R10 shortie

02-13-2015, 01:00 AM	#4
SourTooth307 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lodi, NJ Posts: 166	Re: Ruined the cluster panel by using a cleaner. That really sucks. Gonna repaint it? Swap the cluster lens out? __________________ My Wheels: 1984 Chevrolet K/10 Scottsdale 350cid SOLD 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham d'Elegance 307cid 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Texas Edition 5.3L 4x4

02-13-2015, 05:34 AM	#6
NJ C10 Guy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 437	Re: Ruined the cluster panel by using a cleaner. Yikes. On another note, that cleaner is great. It took deck stain off my vinyl siding with no problems.

02-13-2015, 11:02 AM	#7
SourTooth307 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lodi, NJ Posts: 166	Re: Ruined the cluster panel by using a cleaner. You should send the photos to the manufacturer of the cleaner. Who knows, maybe they'll cover the cost of replacement parts...... __________________ My Wheels: 1984 Chevrolet K/10 Scottsdale 350cid SOLD 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham d'Elegance 307cid 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Texas Edition 5.3L 4x4

02-13-2015, 12:41 PM	#8
Dead Parrot Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 2,519	Re: Ruined the cluster panel by using a cleaner. Having accidentally started the experiment, might as well pull the panel, use the cleaner to remove the rest of the finish, and try painting the panel to the color of your choice. Might wind up with a nice looking panel for not much money. You could always explore the reface option if the clean and re-paint turns out poorly.

02-13-2015, 04:22 PM	#11
mrolds88 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: WV Posts: 946	Re: Ruined the cluster panel by using a cleaner. I would go ahead and spray the rest of the panel and finish what has been started. then tape off the rest of the panel and spray with some good clear. __________________ 72 GMC C2500 402/Th400 first truck (still have) 77 GMC C3500 CC dually Sold 70 C50 dump truck "Rusty" 87 K10 Suburban Sold 93 K2500 xcab 6.5TD 96 GMC K2500 Suburban 6.5 TD



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