bubbles on fan control glass, any suggestions to fix?

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  1. josh17

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    I'm seeing these bubbles on the glass display screen for the A/C fan settings. I've tried wiping it clean but doesn't appear to do anything.

    Any suggestions?

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    #1 josh17, Aug 18, 2020
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    is there a factory plastic film on there by any chance?
     
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    I'm like 99.99999% sure that's not the case but i'll double check. thank you for the suggestion!
     
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    That would have been my first guess too.
    Or a "screen protector" that a previous owner has added.
     
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    What are you using to clean it off?
     
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    Some detailer must have sprayed some detail stuff and it dried without being wiped. Slab some goo gone on it.
     
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    I've used "Meguiar's Mirrow Glaze" plastic cleaner to clean up really dirty plastic visors for motorcycle helmets.
    Maybe this, or some other type of plastic cleaner can remove the spots.
     
    #7 ASRDogman, Aug 19, 2020
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    A close inspection should tell the story.
    If they really ARE bubbles, no amount of "rubbing" will solve the problem.
     
    #8 sam spade 2, Aug 19, 2020
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    I mostly agree. :) If you rub enough, you'll get rid of them. But there might not be any lens left! :whistle:
     
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