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can not remove the swirls !!
I have tried scratch x and I cannot get these swirls out of my car. I tried a test spot on another car to see if I was using the product properly and it worked great I removed all the oxidized paint. I am applying it with a microfiber applicator; removing it with a supreme shine microfiber but its still there this is driving me insane!
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Re: can not remove the swirls !!
I think you may need to invest in a dual action unit like a PC 7424 -
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Re: can not remove the swirls !!
What are you working on?2017 Subaru WRX Premium - WR BlueComment
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Re: can not remove the swirls !!
+1Originally posted by Murr1525 View Post
different cars have CC's that are harder/softer than others
it will require more time for BMWs, Mercs, ect. and less on Chevys, Fords, Audis, ect.AJ Auto Detail, LLCComment
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honda civic si 06 nhbp went back to my car tried useing color x working it in really well dident work still could see swirls. so i tried scratch x agen but with a foam pad and nothing... i cant take this!!!!Comment
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Re: can not remove the swirls !!
You may try it with a terry pad then. Terry gives more "bite" than foam.
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Re: can not remove the swirls !!
Are you working the product well?
How many passes are you giving it?
Remember that ScratchX is not a wipe on wipe off product. You have to really work the product for it to do it's job.
Another thing is that not always by hand you are going to achieve a near perfect finish, sometimes you need to step it up by using a machine, DA or Rotary. You won't achieve a near perfect finish by hand by you can achieve great improvements!
Maybe you could post some pictures of the swirls you are trying to remove. Maybe this way we could give you more advice in this matter
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Re: can not remove the swirls !!
My Si is not black and not swirled. Here's a recent thread on a 2007 black one that was though. Looks fantastic after some diligent work with the PC dual-action.
I was lucky that my dealer apparenly has a good delivery process and I've only ever hand washed (2-bucket, Grit Guards) it. My daughter's 2008 black CRV looks pretty good, although there is some #80 with the PC in her near future. I guess I should say in my near future.
Not sure what to tell you with ScratchX or working by hand.
Have you clayed the finish yet? It could be that you are introducing some new scratching if some contaminates are breaking loose while you're using ScratchX. Was the other car you did the test spot on black? You might try clay and then ScratchX on a test spot on your paint.Comment
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Re: can not remove the swirls !!
yes i clayed the paint and then worked in about five coats and they were still thereComment
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Re: can not remove the swirls !!
I don't know if you have seen these or not, but they will help if you haven't:
What it Means to Remove a Scratch
How To Remove Swirls By Hand
How to remove a defect by hand with ScratchX
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Re: can not remove the swirls !!
Stick with just a test spot or two until you get a process that works. I've seen Mike Phillips demonstrate the use of ScratchX. You really need some serious elbow grease (passion, as they say here) with that product. After seening Mike work it, I concluded it was for an occasional scratch but not the way to do an entire car.Originally posted by mitoman212 View Post
To do an entire car with ScratchX seems to me overly strenuous. Five passes would be more than enough justificationto me to buy a dual-action polisher.Comment
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Re: can not remove the swirls !!
I found a video on youtube in which Mike shows how to properly use ScratchX. I hope this is helpful.
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