DC vs Color x

[prelude86]

can anyone post a picture of a surface half w/ dc system and half w/ color x? color x is better than body scrub so i just use the body scrub to clean the light since i dont have plasticx. will adding a layer of nxt remove more swirls that the color x cant? im doin everythin by hand. color x disapoint me because i expect it to remove more swirls that other waxes but its very easy to wipe off and beads water nicely. Very expensive in my country color x $29, nxt wax $50+. will the foam applicator and super terry helps remove more swirls w/ color x?

[Mayur]

Re: DC vs Color x

The DC system nor will Color X remove all or any deeper swirls. It can remove the very very very fine ones but not all of them. If you cant find any professional line products in your country, I suggest trying to get Scratch X. Scratch X is more abrasive and it will remove many more swirls than the DC system or Color X.

[pcfxer]

Re: DC vs Color x

If you want to remove swirls, you will need to use a machine suchs as the rotary buffer or dual action polisher. You may also consider, if you can't go the machine route, to purchase Meguiar's ScratchX. Please, read up on the usage of Meguiar's ScratchX before posting questions about it. I can guarantee that your answer is already in the 'information station'.

[Mayur]

Re: DC vs Color x

Assuming you have an 86 prelude by your username, here is my plan of attack for you as long as you are doing this by hand.


Start off with Scratch X in the areas with heavy swirls. You can apply it to the whole car but I think you will need more than one tube.

How To Remove Swirls By Hand



Next you can use a polish to make the paint look better.



After done polishing, you can follow up with the wax of your choice such as...
Color X
NXT Generation Tech Wax
Deep Crystal System Carnauba Wax
Gold Class Clear Coat Car Wax

[prelude86]

Re: DC vs Color x

i just wanna know if adding a layer of nxt will make a difference before resulting to scratch x. i just want a glossy wet look at. color x still looks dry to me.

[gorin002]

Re: DC vs Color x

maby next month like the polish
and i can also polish the wheels.
maby next month buy scatchX

[Jeepster04]

Re: DC vs Color x

i just wanna know if adding a layer of nxt will make a difference before resulting to scratch x. i just want a glossy wet look at. color x still looks dry to me.

NXT may hide some of the swirls and scratches...But they will come back when the wax wears away.

It would be best to go over the car with some scratch-x either by hand or by PC. You really have to work at it though if you do it by hand.

[Murr1525]

Re: DC vs Color x

I'd be surprised if ColorX didnt give any shine, were you working it in with some passion? It really can be applied in a manner similar to ScratchX when trying to remove imperfections.

1986 Ford Bronco II - Extreme Makeover

You can also top the ColorX with Nxt wax, which may give a bit more shine.

Now, as far as getting the best looks, you will need seperate products. Clay to remove contaminants, Scratch X to remove swirls, a polish to give some gloss, and wax to add the protection.

What it Means to Remove a Scratch

How To Remove Swirls By Hand

How to remove a defect by hand with ScratchX

[prelude86]

Re: DC vs Color x

will scratch x and then colorx be ok? or will the dc2 polish + color x willl give me the extra gloss

[Murr1525]

Re: DC vs Color x

ScratchX is a stronger cleaner than ColorX, so using it first is fine. Following up with ColorX would do a little more cleaning and add polish and wax to the paint.

ColorX would just remove any of the polishing oils from DC2, so using DC2 first isnt going to do much good.

[prelude86]

Re: DC vs Color x

These are the scratches that came back 1wk after being treated by color x,

This is the part of my car tat i taped and used body scrub and color x,

and this is how bad my hood is,

sory for the low res pic dun have a digi cam, hope the scratch x is engh for at least the horizntl surfce

Btw i olrdy made a research for color x before buying it thats why im a bit disapointed because i read a lot of great things about it, i'l update on the scratch x nx month

[pcfxer]

Re: DC vs Color x

If you are going to use ColorX as a cleaner/scratch remover then you will want to apply it in the same way one would with ScratchX. That said, ColorX just doesn't have the same diminishing abrasives that ScratchX does and so it isn't going to do quite as good of a job.

It is possible to remove scratches with DC1, but they are fine scratches. It is also possible to remove scratches with ScratchX with A LOT OF PASSION! Ultimately though, you will want to look into purchasing and training yourself how to use professional tools. Sure, scratchX will help the scratches, but it just won't do the justice that I think you are looking for.

I also think that you are expecting quite a bit from Meguiar's products that are designed for the untrained users. Still, I think you should use ScratchX and keep it as a tool-I use it to touch up edges and areas that I can't reach with the DA polisher.

[prelude86]

Re: DC vs Color x

the body scrub got some diminishing absrive right? i tried rubbing it har, i removed some of the scratches but new scratches appear from the back and forth motion. i already clean the surface w/ quick detailer and use 100% coton towel that i just washed and dried, should i try the foam pad to avoid scratches or the terry towel?

[pcfxer]

Re: DC vs Color x

I believe body scrub does indeed have diminishing abrasives in it, but they aren't as affective as ScratchX. You can rub with body scrub for an entire weekend if you wanted to remove the scratches, but you'd be better off using the right tool for the job. You don't hammer in screws do you?

Also, I would definitely recommend using a foam pad and not terry towel or even terry material pads. In my experience, they will instill their own noticeable scratches on flawless finishes.