How do I clean spilt coca cola on the perspex covering the car speedo?

Question

I have tried several different types of cleaner including tar dissolverbur nothing seems to work.....there are spots all over this perspex...it is not glass....protecting the car speedo....and it will not scrape off...it is as if the cola has dissolved into the clear perspex shield

Answer 1

on plastic head lamp lenses we use toothpaste with a terry cloth towel and warm water. it does take away some of the oxidation from the lense. most likley culprit in the dash area is mold.

Answer 2

Are you sure the spots are not inside the Perspex? I expect you have tried water. Here's a radical idea, try wiping the plastic with Coca-Cola on a rag, then wipe off with a damp rag - can't make things worse. Don't use solvents.

Answer 3

Try the cleaning methods mentioned by others. Use the hand water with dish washing detergent. Then buy plastic lens polish at your local auto parts store. You can polish it by hand with a microfiber cloth. hat should remove the spots

Answer 4

Try a smooth hand cleaner: Go-Jo or Goop. I works great on other types of upholstery like vinyl, plastic, simulated leather or naugahyde; it might work on your speedo.

Answer 5

Hot water.
dried Coca-cola is soluble in hot water.
coffee, too.