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Instrument panel protectors?
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Instrument panel protectors?
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Anyone using these or any opinions?

   

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05-07-2026, 09:23 AM
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RE: Instrument panel protectors?
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(05-07-2026, 09:23 AM)LucienLeFranc Wrote: Anyone using these or any opinions?

I tried protectors that I bought on eBay from a German seller. I was disappointed with the protectors  clarity and fit so I removed and discarded them.
Maybe purchasing from an established vendor could be better than I experienced.

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05-07-2026, 03:15 PM
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RE: Instrument panel protectors?
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Maybe the better question is have any of you long-time owners ever experienced scratches or other marring of the "glass" that makes them wish they had had protection?

Without knowing what the "glass" is composed of, it's tough to know if it needs protection or not.  The "glass" screen on my ruggedized mobile phone is so tough that no screen protector is required, but how scratch and scuff resistant is the CB instrument "glass?"

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05-07-2026, 04:27 PM
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I am a fair-weather rider. No issues for me whatsoever. Even if I rode in harsher conditions with more exposure to sun, moisture, wind, and dust, I suspect I would report the same. The angle of the instrument panel, materials, and design provide a nice offset to normal wear. I had the same concern you have but took a different approach. I ceramic coated the glass to help prevent minor scratches and swirl marks. I also do not have anything attached to the key itself to prevent an accidental scratch while inserting the key and actuating the ignition. Although my motorcycle has low miles, I have seen fantastic pictures of speedometer milestones from other Forum Members. I have yet to see a noticeable scratch even on motorcycles with 100,000+ miles. David

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I wouldn't dare say that my gauge class is in mint condition, but I have no trouble reading them after 169,000 kilometres.

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05-08-2026, 01:24 AM
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Thinking about this, I have protection on all of my bikes except my CB. I’ve used plastic polish to eliminate any minor scratches when I bought my bike from the original owner’s dry towel wipe downs. I am just careful and only wipe the gauges with a damp microfiber.

You know what? I actually would like a pickle.


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(05-07-2026, 04:27 PM)LucienLeFranc Wrote: Maybe the better question is have any of you long-time owners ever experienced scratches or other marring of the "glass" that makes them wish they had had protection?

Without knowing what the "glass" is composed of, it's tough to know if it needs protection or not.  The "glass" screen on my ruggedized mobile phone is so tough that no screen protector is required, but how scratch and scuff resistant is the CB instrument "glass?"

I did lightly scratch the central readout when I wiped it not knowing it had a layer of dust over it. It is not bad but it does annoy me ever so slightly :-(


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(05-11-2026, 09:54 AM)Tev62 Wrote:
(05-07-2026, 04:27 PM)LucienLeFranc Wrote: Maybe the better question is have any of you long-time owners ever experienced scratches or other marring of the "glass" that makes them wish they had had protection?

Without knowing what the "glass" is composed of, it's tough to know if it needs protection or not.  The "glass" screen on my ruggedized mobile phone is so tough that no screen protector is required, but how scratch and scuff resistant is the CB instrument "glass?"

I did lightly scratch the central readout when I wiped it not knowing it had a layer of dust over it. It is not bad but it does annoy me ever so slightly :-(

Just use some plastic polish with a clean damp microfiber and it will disappear.

You know what? I actually would like a pickle.


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(05-11-2026, 09:55 AM)Gone in 60 Wrote:
(05-11-2026, 09:54 AM)Tev62 Wrote:
(05-07-2026, 04:27 PM)LucienLeFranc Wrote: Maybe the better question is have any of you long-time owners ever experienced scratches or other marring of the "glass" that makes them wish they had had protection?

Without knowing what the "glass" is composed of, it's tough to know if it needs protection or not.  The "glass" screen on my ruggedized mobile phone is so tough that no screen protector is required, but how scratch and scuff resistant is the CB instrument "glass?"

I did lightly scratch the central readout when I wiped it not knowing it had a layer of dust over it. It is not bad but it does annoy me ever so slightly :-(

Just use some plastic polish with a clean damp microfiber and it will disappear.

I shall try that GIN60, many thanks, hadn't occurred to me.


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Could you report on success or otherwise, please, Tev?

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