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Old Feb 7, 2003 | 06:35 AM
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Radio cleaning

Can someone please tell me how to clean the stock radio. I mean the am/fm buttons etc. When I clean the car I wipe it down with a damp rag but as of late the white has been looking dirty. Someone help.
Old Feb 7, 2003 | 06:47 AM
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Re: Radio cleaning

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Can someone please tell me how to clean the stock radio. I mean the am/fm buttons etc. When I clean the car I wipe it down with a damp rag but as of late the white has been looking dirty. Someone help.
Try a q-tip.
Old Feb 7, 2003 | 08:29 AM
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But how do i get the dials white again.
Old Feb 7, 2003 | 08:51 AM
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Possibly use some sort of cleaner or degreaser. Rubbing alcohol comes to mind. Put a little on the rag, not the radio, and try and clean the buttons. I've never done this, but it may work.
Old Feb 7, 2003 | 10:55 AM
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This will work...

Be very careful, and try a small spot first, but use Fantastik or 409 on the white lettering. It cuts through everything and should not actually remove the lettering. I've done this before on other things and it works very well. I'm not sure alcohol will cut through dirt.

BTW... what are those things on your front fascia and how did you do it?! It helps to break up the slab look to the front (at least in the photo). Also, does not look tacked on or rigged.

Good Luck!
Old Feb 8, 2003 | 07:27 AM
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Re: Radio cleaning

Originally posted by 2kprlmax
Can someone please tell me how to clean the stock radio. I mean the am/fm buttons etc. When I clean the car I wipe it down with a damp rag but as of late the white has been looking dirty. Someone help.
I have used Meguiar's Plastic Polish and Cleaner with a microfiber towel and q-tips. I use microfiber to avoid scratching the plastic.
Alcohol may be too harsh for the plastic.
Old Feb 10, 2003 | 05:54 AM
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Re: This will work...

Originally posted by sammax89
Be very careful, and try a small spot first, but use Fantastik or 409 on the white lettering. It cuts through everything and should not actually remove the lettering. I've done this before on other things and it works very well. I'm not sure alcohol will cut through dirt.

BTW... what are those things on your front fascia and how did you do it?! It helps to break up the slab look to the front (at least in the photo). Also, does not look tacked on or rigged.

Good Luck!
Those are just bumper guards. I have them on the back too. I got them at my local performance shop.
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