A car is a huge ... dusting brush to vacuum plastic, hard vinyl, and metal parts such as vanity mirrors and dashboard components—hard vacuum nozzles can possibly scratch or nick these parts.

It just might be possible to repair it instead of replacing ... resist scratching and remain clear enough for a car window—just look at any plastic-glazed outdoor bus stop or phone booth ...

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