Climate Control Dials - swirls and light scratches in the plastic

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Hi all …. Hope you’re all well :)

So I’ve really got OCD with regard to my cars. And the thing that’s annoying me most about my F-Type is the climate control knobs, and the fact that they show up scratches and things in the sunlight, because they are plastic screens and not crystal glass like a good watch. My therapist is on standby ;)

Was thinking of applying these to see if it helps, because I don’t like the idea of trying to polish the plastic.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/322762419964?h ... OSw2upfLHD~

Does anyone know what the diameter of the dials is? I’m away in Middle East or I’d go and measure them myself obviously :)

Thanks.

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Good idea , mine is all wrapped up till spring perhaps another owner can tell you the measurement's
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When I bought our car I cut out of some spare Xpel PPF protective pieces for the gear knob, start button etc.
Buy a sheet of PPF and use an appropriate sized jar top etc to cut round with a scalpel.
Mines been on for 6 years and still in place.

Alternatively I also use a three srage polish on certain piano black parts :
Novus plastic polish and scratch remover for acrylic and gloss plastics. 1, 2 & 3. 8oz set (237ml)

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jezzaaa wrote: Tue Jan 25, 2022 5:05 am Does anyone know what the diameter of the dials is? I’m away in Middle East or I’d go and measure them myself obviously :)
The diameter of the plastic faced piece in the centre of the dial is 38.0mm, or about 1.1/2" (measured with a vernier).
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NavigatorNI wrote: Tue Jan 25, 2022 7:21 pm
jezzaaa wrote: Tue Jan 25, 2022 5:05 am Does anyone know what the diameter of the dials is? I’m away in Middle East or I’d go and measure them myself obviously :)
The diameter of the plastic faced piece in the centre of the dial is 38.0mm, or about 1.1/2" (measured with a vernier).
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Tel wrote: Tue Jan 25, 2022 2:35 pm When I bought our car I cut out of some spare Xpel PPF protective pieces for the gear knob, start button etc.
Buy a sheet of PPF and use an appropriate sized jar top etc to cut round with a scalpel.
Mines been on for 6 years and still in place.

Alternatively I also use a three srage polish on certain piano black parts :
Novus plastic polish and scratch remover for acrylic and gloss plastics. 1, 2 & 3. 8oz set (237ml)

Where in the ME are you? I'm sat in the Red Sea as I type!
Yes indeed, that would have been my next call. But they sell flat, round glass protectors at 38mm on eBay. So I have ordered them and I'll report back how I get on with the install and whether it solves the problem :)
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Tel wrote: Tue Jan 25, 2022 2:35 pm
Where in the ME are you? I'm sat in the Red Sea as I type!
I'm in Abu Dhabi :)
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jezzaaa wrote: Thu Jan 27, 2022 9:06 am
Tel wrote: Tue Jan 25, 2022 2:35 pm
Where in the ME are you? I'm sat in the Red Sea as I type!
I'm in Abu Dhabi :)

Sweet! Lovely and warm this time if year isn't it 😁
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2016MY V8R IRR
ITG Maxogen Cold air intake kit
Billet OBD lock
Forged lightweight Blades
Full custom Xpel Ultimate PPF wrap
Piano Black badges
17mm MST Hubcentrics
Smarttop remote
Black exhaust tips
Porterfield RS-4 Carbon Kevlar pads
Mich PS4S's
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jezzaaa wrote: Thu Jan 27, 2022 8:11 am
Tel wrote: Tue Jan 25, 2022 2:35 pm When I bought our car I cut out of some spare Xpel PPF protective pieces for the gear knob, start button etc.
Buy a sheet of PPF and use an appropriate sized jar top etc to cut round with a scalpel.
Mines been on for 6 years and still in place.

Alternatively I also use a three srage polish on certain piano black parts :
Novus plastic polish and scratch remover for acrylic and gloss plastics. 1, 2 & 3. 8oz set (237ml)

Where in the ME are you? I'm sat in the Red Sea as I type!
Yes indeed, that would have been my next call. But they sell flat, round glass protectors at 38mm on eBay. So I have ordered them and I'll report back how I get on with the install and whether it solves the problem :)
I've just ordered some from eBay also. Arrived today, so will look at fitting them tomorrow.
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brianhpenfold wrote: Sat Jan 29, 2022 9:19 pm
I've just ordered some from eBay also. Arrived today, so will look at fitting them tomorrow.
Brilliant, let me know how you get on :)
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