☰
GET A QUOTE

Q: Interior scratches on CD player screen, climate control screen and...

asked by on January 03, 2018

Hi there! Just gota brand-new 2018 Hyundai Elantra & when I wipe-clean the front ac/heater climate control screen, Transmission screen (The screen that shows P,R,N,D), speedometer screen, or basically any screen which is made from glass/hard plastic material, I scratch it! Although I use a very high-quality microfibre cloth, it still scratches and these scratches drive me NUTS while driving in daytime! For exp when the sun reflects on my ac/heater temp control screen I can barely see the temperature shown on the heater temperature control screen and I can see nothing but scratches!! I can’t not clean my interior just not to scratch it, and second, if I clean it I’ll scratch it! So my question here is how can I first of all remove all the swirly scratch marks from the temp control screen? Please give me a good solution I’ll do anything because it is really driving me crazy! And if I could EVER get rid of the stubborn scratches, how can I safely clean it without scratching? Really sad :(

My car has 2100 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

Save Big on Auto Repairs Get a Quote

First you should not use a microfiber cloth and only a soft tissue or cloth that will not scratch plastic. You will need to not use any cleaning products that are not safe to use on plastics. Think of cleaning your plastic lenses on glasses. You can use the same type of cleaning cloth. For the scratches you will need to see a professional detailer with experience with this or seek dealer assistance.

Hyundai
Interiors
L4-2.0L
Elantra GT
2018
The statements expressed above are only for informational purposes and should be independently verified. Please see our terms of service for more details

Get an instant quote for your car

Our certified mechanics come to you ・Backed by 12-month, 12,000-mile guarantee・Fair and transparent pricing


Experienced Mechanic?

Earn up to $70/hr

What others are asking

What does the color of the engine start/stop switch mean?
Cars equipped with the smart key system and a push-button start have a colored light on the start/stop button. This light can provide you with a lot of information about the condition of the system itself. Here’s a quick rundown:...
Read more
Where is the center console compartment?
The center console compartment provides extra storage inside your vehicle. The compartment is located in between the armrests of the driver’s seat and the front passenger’s seat. To open the compartment, lift up on the lever, and pull the lid...
Read more
Alignment off on 2007 Dodge Caliber
Hi there! The primary cause of excessive tire tread wear is a faulty tie rod or ball joint. A worn ball joint or tie rod will produce excessive tire wear because it causes the alignment to become out of spec....
Read more
Exhaust leak
An exhaust leak can be caused by a few different things, one of which is simple wear and tear causing the system to thin out and break. If your motor mounts have excessive play the motor will move to much...
Read more
Center colum under console/armrest gets very hot at times. AC and heat work fine. It gets so he that I feel it's unsafe.
This is common due to the fact that just underneath this area is where the transmission and drive train is located which generates a lot of heat. I would recommend having a certified expert, like one from YourMechanic, come to...
Read more
Loose Steering? 2012 GMC Sierra 1500
Hey there. I would suggest having the inner and outer tie rods (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/tie-rod-end-replacement) checked for looseness and replaced if any play is found. When checking the rack and pinion mounts and bushings there should also be no looseness. The steering's...
Read more
How do you detect the grinding noise in the rear diferential, rear wheel drive?
Hi there. Raise up the vehicle off the ground and put it on jack stands where all the wheels are off the ground. Check the rear differential fluid in the rear axle on the car. See if there is fluid...
Read more
My windshield wipers are not working
The clicking you're hearing is the wiper relay trying to run the wiper motor. The wiper motor may actually be running but the actuator arm is spinning on the shaft. This is a common problem and is very likely to...
Read more
The car bogs down and stalls; and has a rough idle until the i tap the upper plenum.
If the problems started after you replaced the PCM, and the first PCM did not have any known issues, you might want to begin your diagnostic by re-installing the original PCM. Seems like you did a lot of work on...
Read more

Related articles

A Buyer’s Guide to the 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
When When Toyota first introduced the Prius, the idea seemed to be that all hybrids and electric cars had to have their own specific models and that they couldn’t look like normal cars. A lot of consumers weren’t too thrilled...
Read more
The Best Used Cars to Buy If You Just Got Your License
If If you are a new driver, congratulations on getting your license. Now, you need to think about what type of vehicle to buy. Ideally, you’ll choose a used car that isn’t overly expensive, and is reliable and safe while...
Read more
Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Console Light Bulb
If your car's center console light is dim, flickering, or not working at all, you may need to replace the console light bulb.
Read more

Browse other content

Maintenance
Cities
Estimates
Cars