Climate control discolored? Simple fix
Climate control discolored? Simple fix
As this appears to be a common occurrence on these cars, I picked up a spare unit to play with.
The good thing is that it appears to be a simple fix. I used my trusty Meguiars Plastx and after some polishing the discoloration was completely gone. See the pics. I also cleaned the unit on my car and it is as new.
Just an FYI for those that run into this.
Lee
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The good thing is that it appears to be a simple fix. I used my trusty Meguiars Plastx and after some polishing the discoloration was completely gone. See the pics. I also cleaned the unit on my car and it is as new.
Just an FYI for those that run into this.
Lee
BEFORE
AFTER
TAKEN APART
PRODUCT USED
Last edited by Pearlpower; Jul 20, 2011 at 10:07 PM.
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Thanks Pearlpower 
, for that info . . . someone earlier had suggested the use of alcohol but that makes me a bit nervous. I looked for the Meguairs product you mentioned at my local autoparts store, but it wasn't available, seems like it's the type of thing I may have to order online. I'll place my order in the a.m. . . . Will I need to remove my faceplate, though, to get mine to look as clean as yours (arrgghh!) or can I just apply the Plastx to the outside ?? . . . Thanks again . . .
, for that info . . . someone earlier had suggested the use of alcohol but that makes me a bit nervous. I looked for the Meguairs product you mentioned at my local autoparts store, but it wasn't available, seems like it's the type of thing I may have to order online. I'll place my order in the a.m. . . . Will I need to remove my faceplate, though, to get mine to look as clean as yours (arrgghh!) or can I just apply the Plastx to the outside ?? . . . Thanks again . . .
Hmmmm, you know, I am not sure if that is the anti reflective coating or not that gets discolored, if it does have one. What I do know is that there was no issue with the display today with the top up and down in 107 degree heat. Crystal clear and I was pretty happy I did it as it looks as it should with no issues. No need to remove the unit from the car. Just clean in display installed in the car.
I purchased this one from Kragen Auto.
Lee
I purchased this one from Kragen Auto.
Lee
Last edited by Pearlpower; Jul 16, 2006 at 08:08 PM.
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same thing happened to mine...i believe i read something on here about using Lysol antibacterial wipes, and decided to give it a try since i always use them. it worked! It takes some gentle rubbing but the wipes are soft and didn't leave scratches as far as i could tell
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I had a similiar problem but mine was not as bad. It rather looked "cloudy" on the inside. My '02 warranty expired on July 1st - the dealer replaced it under warranty.
Thanx for the tip - though I hope I won't need it.
Thanx for the tip - though I hope I won't need it.
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Originally Posted by golfkwesi
I had a similiar problem but mine was not as bad. It rather looked "cloudy" on the inside. My '02 warranty expired on July 1st - the dealer replaced it under warranty.
Thanx for the tip - though I hope I won't need it.
Thanx for the tip - though I hope I won't need it.
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Pearlpower, can you please repost your pics. Just like gls24, I am having the same problem and looking for a solution. Mine appears that the gunk is behind the glass/plastic. Is there a way to remove the glass/plastic to clean the back side? Thanks!
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To Whomever, would this also work on our nav screen? On btw thanks for the info on the other screen, I'll have to see if I can get Meguire's plastx.
