I have these marks/smudges on my gauge clusters that I have no idea how to get rid of...help! Water doesn't work, glass cleaner doesn't work, interior cleaner makes it worse and smears them around, its annoying and ugly...

 

Good lord. What is that? Sure it's not on the inside of the glass?

 

not totally sure, but it smears when i try to clean it, so i assume its on the outside.

 

I would try something like a Polish or MILD abrasive.

http://www.glisteningperfectionstore...-polish/Detail

If it is etching, or some type of oil or something like that which is on there, this should take it off. Start off in a small area, make sure that it isn't going to scratch the soft plastic, and apply it very gently using a MF pad. Use very little, it shouldn't take a lot. Light pressure should be all that is necessary.

Hope that clears it up.

 

Plastic Polish
Plastic polish will not remove clarity defects that are within the plastic but it will remove external/surface scratching and oxidation (yellowing). Prior to application of a plastic polish ensure that the surface is clean and free from dust particles by washing with a soft cloth and warm water.
Use a plastic polish that is safe for all types of clear and coloured (polycarbonate) type plastics i.e. Lexan, Perspex, Lucite and most clear acrylics - Novus 1 2 3
Novus 1 - gently cleans all plastics without scratching, leaves a lustrous shine that resists fogging, repels dust, and eliminates static.
Novus 2 - removes fine scratches, haziness, and abrasions from most plastics (exceptional for removing scratches from Plexiglas). Use repeatedly and restore faded and discoloured plastics.
Novus 3 -removes heavy scratches and abrasions from most acrylic surfaces.
Alternative products -3M Plastic Polish and Cleaner or Renovo Plastic Cleaner can be hand or machine applied

 

I tried the polish, got most of it off so far, just going to take a little more work to get the last bit off, thanks!