Anyone ever had to clean the plastic that covers the front emblem on the grill? I noticed mine is really hazy and crappy looking. If so, what product did you use?

 

Can you post a picture?

 

Yeah I am wondering if you have the PCS emblem, which is not hollowed like some other L emblems. The PCS plastic gets dull

 

use meguiars plastX and headlight protectant. if you clean them and you don't seal them with the headlight protectant or some type of sealant the haze will come back in a week. Same goes for hazy headlights.

 

Here it is, picture is in focus, the emblem just looks that bad. And this is after hitting it with plastX. It seems like a lot of the fogging is occurring inside...has anyone ever taken the emblem out of the grill to clean it?

 

How did you apply the plastX? You can't apply it like wax you really have to use some elbow grease to get the haze out and AGAIN apply some type of sealant.

You know you're doing it right when there is yellow deposits on the micro fiber rag or application pad. You'll hear that your rubbing turns into squeaking letting you know the containation has been removed.

 

Correct me if I'm wrong, but that emblem isn't on an IS F, right? It looks like it is because I recognize the grille surround and mesh. If so, the emblem isn't OEM. Chances are with the time probably air moisture/ condensation got trapped in the inside. OEM IS F emblem doesn't have a plastic cover whatsoever. That emblem reminds me of the CT Hybrid emblems with the blue surround. Before you take anything apart. Try compound, polish, and seal it with wax. I restored my 2007 IS 250 headlights this way before trying plast X.

 

I stand corrected I think Ninjasocks hit the nail on the head. Apparently, there was a different type of emblem that came with IS F. All emblems I've seen in person have the vent surround behind the emblem. No plastic surround.

 

Cool, now I know how to tell if a car has adaptive cruise. lol

PCS stands for PRE COLLISION SYSTEM, cars equipped with this feature will have an extra button on the right side of the steering wheel for adaptive cruise.



The grill is special to these cars because the sensor is integrated into the grill. It apparently costs close to $1k to replace.

 

Good to know, I was using light pressure. I'll put some mustard on it.
Yes, my IS-F has PCS, though I've never actually used the radar cruise control

 

Simply apply toothpaste to your emblem and rub it in, as you would using a cutting compound.
use water then a dry cloth to clean off the excess residue and voila!! Just like new.
while your at it, give your headlights the same treatment. You’ll be amazed.
Your welcolme

 

better late than never