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Gauge cluster clear plastic screen

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by ToyotaRDie, Feb 1, 2022.

  1. Feb 1, 2022 at 9:45 AM
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    ToyotaRDie

    ToyotaRDie [OP] New Member

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    The clear plastic screen in my 4R seems to be getting very scratched. Does anyone else have this issue? Can it be replaced or is there a product that will buff out those scratches to make it look new? Its annoying when the truck is clean but the plastic looks dirty and scratched.
     
  2. Feb 1, 2022 at 10:06 AM
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    TrailGuy2016

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    I have the same issue on my 2016......would love a fix.
     
  3. Feb 1, 2022 at 10:12 AM
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    LandCruiser

    LandCruiser I have Toyotas

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    Yes, mine is scratched to shit. I don’t think there is a replacement part for it without replacing the entire cluster.
     
  4. Feb 1, 2022 at 10:14 AM
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    mcat707

    mcat707 MURDERED TRD

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    j4unner

    j4unner shootz brah..

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    don't know how to replace or fix the scratches but when you do look into this product..

    I just ordered a couple days ago foy my 21 4R..protects dash cluster and screen..also, claims to be fingerprint free..

    screenprotech .com
     
  6. Feb 1, 2022 at 10:59 AM
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    Old Red

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    You can replace the lens over the gauge cluster. It’s clipped on. You will need to remove the cluster though to do it. Here’s the part numbers. They run about $40 from the dealer, but probably cheaper ordered online. That said, if you are going to replace it, you might as well try and buff out your current one. Worst case is it doesn’t work, but you were going to order a new one anyways.

    2014-19MY 83852-35P70
    2020-22MY 83852-35S20
     
  7. Feb 1, 2022 at 12:02 PM
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    ToyotaRDie

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    Thats great info! Thank you
     
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    Hans Moleman

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    Every car that I owned, no matter how careful or what I used, the lens will scratch when it's being cleaned.

    You either never clean the lens.

    Or polish the scratches after you clean.
     
  9. Feb 1, 2022 at 3:53 PM
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    MazMan

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    yeah I ordered that to install the first weekend I owned my 4Runner. I found it so difficult to get it flat against the curved lens that I finally just gave up. Still have one left to try again later when I can’t stand the scratches anymore
     
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  10. Feb 2, 2022 at 7:52 AM
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    ToyotaRDie

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    This issue must be specific to the 4r. I have other Toyotas and they are fine.
     
  11. Nov 26, 2023 at 7:49 PM
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    tacoduck

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    How hard is this job? My cluster is cloudy and it drives me crazy!
     
  12. Nov 27, 2023 at 3:22 AM
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    raimieb

    raimieb Hobby Mechanic - Love Our 4Runner!

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    Lots…
    Try looking up screenprotech (dot com). Why can’t we type out websites in here? installed the protection film and it looks like new. You’ll need to remove the cluster to install the film well. Worth it.
     

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