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Scratches in instrument plastic

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#1 ·
So I just got my 2014 yesterday it was cloudy out. Today the sun was out and I noticed what looks to be some obvious scratches in the corner of the lens. Do you think they would replace it for me since I had just got it.
 
#3 ·
If you just got it I would take it back.

They might screw the dash up worse trying to replace it though.
 
#8 ·
Well I went to dealership today and they had taken pictures and filled out some paperwork. They will let me know if they fix it or I have to live with it. They said it would replace whole instrument cluster. If they damage anything in process they would have to fix that also plain and simple I will not tolerate other damages.
 
#10 · (Edited)
Hi Chaps,

I know I am one of those fussy people and hate to damage anything. And knowing very well how easy it is to scratch the instrument cluster lens, I decided the first time I was to clean it to use my feather duster to simply fluff the dust off the lens. Only, I did not notice there was a sharp piece of wire on the end of the feather duster where the plastic cap had fallen off. Thus, I put a gouge into my perfect condition cluster lens. It is so irritating. You can only see it at certain angles but do you think this something I should look into replacing or will there be a greater chance of breaking something else and making it worse? Sadly, I think the scratch is too deep to polish out.
Any thoughts would be gratefully received,

~Tom
 
#11 ·
Hi Chaps,

I know I am one of those fussy people and hate to damage anything. And knowing very well how easy it is to scratch the instrument cluster lens, I decided the first time I was to clean it to use my feather duster to simply fluff the dust off the lens. Only, I did not notice there was a sharp piece of wire on the end of the feather duster where the plastic cap had fallen off. Thus, I put a gouge into my perfect condition cluster lens. It is so irritating. You can only see it at certain angles but do you think this something I should look into replacing or will the clumsy dealership greasy hands only damage something else making it worse? Sadly, I think the scratch is too deep to polish out.
Any thoughts would be gratefully received,

~Tom

Obviously you don't have much confidence in the dealer, so maybe you should do it yourself.

Oh, wait ... who put the scratch in the plastic?


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#12 ·
I know, it is soooo true, had I not being "careful", I would have simply used a damp cloth to wipe the dust off but worried that would leave minor marks in the lens. Oh, if only I could have those seconds back! I too did wonder whether I could order a lens to do the job myself. I see a screw at the top, but I think the others are hidden under trim. It might be best to move on and forget....?
 
#14 ·
Cheers sir! That is good to know. I assume yours was already scratched when you took ownership of the car. Looking online, it is not clear to me whether you can buy the lens by itself. Did they do the swap for you whilst you waited? I imagine it should be a quick job.
 
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