Scratch X straight lines or circles?

[99GrandTouring]

Hello all,
I'm going to have to hold off on getting a PC so I thought I'd try some scratch X for helping get rid of some swirls...

My question is this, should you apply it in a small circular motion? or in straight lines like sanding?

Any other tips?
Thanks!

[Antonio Wright]

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=450&highlight=Straight+lines

[99GrandTouring]

Thanks for the link, however that mainly talks of non abrasive products, i'm sure the stratch x is abrasive..
So would circular add more swirls?

[fiberrich]

I would love to receive more input from Meguiar's and other forum members on this subject.

How about feedback on the technique used by the famous ScottWax - King of hand application with incredible results!

How do you apply each of the 3-steps, OK, make it 4-steps:

Claying - Which method/agressiveness/pressure?
Cleaning - Which method/agressiveness/pressure?
Polishing - Which method/agressiveness/pressure?
Wax/Sealant - Which method/agressiveness/pressure?

I know some steps you could use an abrasive or non-abrasive product, so please advise for each product type.

This would make a great poll if someone would want to set it up.

[99GrandTouring]

Following up on an old thread, never got a set in stone answer and I'm getting ready to detail my car after almost a year of neglect...

[Atterspug106gti]

99 GT > try this:

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1516

[nogrille]

I thought scratch X was designed for hand application:

"most effective way to remove fine scratches and swirls from automotive paint by hand"

[99GrandTouring]

Awesome! Thanks! I never even saw that when I was browsing that forum, must have over looked it....

[RDVT4ME]

On a side note.....I love the smell of Scratch X.....my wife thinks I'm nuts!

[MandarinaRacing]

On a side note.....I love the smell of Scratch X.....my wife thinks I'm nuts!

I think they put pheromones in most of Meguiar's products ....that's why we're so hooked...

Alex

[99GrandTouring]

Well, I've finally got around to trying scratch X really good as instructed and to be honest, I'm not pleased...

I've had this tube about 8 months, does it go bad?
I have a couple scratches that you can't even catch with your fingernail but I did about 12 applications of scratch X and its still there, given its less, but still there.

I'll take pictures as soon as I can to show..

[The Eagle]

Hi there 99Grandtouring, did you read the following topic :
Scratch X and cottonwool

This would really help you out

Greetz

The Eagle

[99GrandTouring]

so basically cottonwool is the same as cotton balls? I have a ton of them if thats what it is?

[Mike Phillips]

Originally posted by 99GrandTouring
Well, I've finally got around to trying scratch X really good as instructed and to be honest, I'm not pleased...

I've had this tube about 8 months, does it go bad?
I have a couple scratches that you can't even catch with your fingernail but I did about 12 applications of scratch X and its still there, given its less, but still there.

I'll take pictures as soon as I can to show..

Removing scratches requires good technique, no matter what product you use. Also, if ScratchX does not remove the defect then only a machine applied professional product will do the job, this usually means with the use of a rotary buffer.

[The Eagle]

Originally posted by 99GrandTouring
so basically cottonwool is the same as cotton balls? I have a ton of them if thats what it is?

Yes, indeed!
Just try it

Greetz