Do not use Meguiars ScratchX for buffing.
10-13-2008, 07:32 PM
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Do not use Meguiars ScratchX for buffing.
I tried to use this to remove swirl marks from my car but left more swirl marks. I then used 3m scratch and swirl remover and this did the trick. will post pics later.
10-13-2008, 08:16 PM
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Drifting
I agree, at first it works but don't use it too much. I have been applying it to where some lil jit keyed my car every week, and it has left swirls around the scratch too!
10-13-2008, 08:25 PM
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10-13-2008, 08:35 PM
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I disagree, I've been using Scratch-X with my UDM buffer a lot this year and I find it does a fantastic job! It most certainly doesn't create more swirl marks in my experience, and my black paint is normally not very forgiving in that regard either. I have been using the white Lake Country polishing pad, and set the UDM speed to 5 (out of 6). I find that Scratch-X removes just as much if not more imperfections than Meguiar's #80, but it's way easier to buff off, so I can do my entire car in about half the time it used to take me. What I also like is that Scratch-X doesn't leave the finish hazy (aka micromarring) like #80 would tend to do on my black finish. I finish up with NXT 2.0.
In fact, here is a shot of my car from yesterday morning, the paint is 100% original and I've got just under 99,000 miles on my car too so it's no garage queen:
In fact, here is a shot of my car from yesterday morning, the paint is 100% original and I've got just under 99,000 miles on my car too so it's no garage queen:
10-13-2008, 08:36 PM
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It left swirl marks on my car, but i might have been using the wrong pad as mentioned above. But the 3m swirl remover with a micro foam pad worked pretty good.
Anyways love your rims wanna trade?
10-14-2008, 11:02 AM
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Burning Brakes
Scratch X is pretty mild stuff and in my opinion does a great job if used according to directions. I would not use it with a Rotory Buffer. It says it can be used with a DA Polisher. I just used it with my DA and a Meguiars soft foam buff pad the other night and did the entire top sections of my car with great results. Followed it with Zaino Z5 and Z2. I did notice that using it by hand with a terry cloth towel left some slight swirling. The DA gave a much better result.
I will say I have seen the 3M products used on other cars and they give excellent results as well. No complaints here.
I will say I have seen the 3M products used on other cars and they give excellent results as well. No complaints here.
10-14-2008, 05:34 PM
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Former Vendor
Vettes finishes are quite hard to correct and never found much to repair it other than true polishes. ScratchX to me is a light hand polish and seems to work on very soft paint IMO. I would highly suggest Menzerna SIP and 106FF (Nano) for the best finish.