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  • Uh Oh, Used Turtle Wax Rubbing Compound...

    Hey,

    On saturday I bought Meguiars Gold Class shampoo, paste wax, the Clay System, and Interior Detailer and went to town. Well, the result is AMAZING. The car has never looked better. But one thing...

    I had a few scratches and remember I had rubbing compound laying, not thinking I just went with it. It was Turtle Wax Heavy Duty

    So now, I have patches of swirls (kinda hard to explain) in five spots. But the scratches are gone!

    Would ScratchX work for this?

    Currently I dont have a buffer, but I may have a G104 soon

    Thanks!

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    Re: Uh Oh, Used Turtle Wax Rubbing Compound...

    You probably marred the finish with the heavy duty compound. Scratch X should take care of it. It may take more than one application to get the marring out depending how hard or soft the clear is.
    Alex
    1972 Dodge Dart Swinger360
    1998 SVT Cobra 1 of 551
    1969 Ford Mustang Fastback

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      Re: Uh Oh, Used Turtle Wax Rubbing Compound...

      Originally posted by teklein View Post

      I had a few scratches and remember I had rubbing compound laying, not thinking I just went with it. It was Turtle Wax Heavy Duty

      So now, I have patches of swirls (kinda hard to explain) in five spots. But the scratches are gone!


      Would ScratchX work for this?
      We know exactly what this looks like and yes, ScratchX will remove these but it will probably take multiple applications depending upon how deep the scratches are.

      M105 would tackle this faster with less applications.


      Originally posted by teklein View Post

      Currently I don't have a buffer, but I may have a G104 soon

      Thanks!
      Just to note, the G104 battery powered polisher doesn't have enough power to remove defects out of clear coat paints, you will be more effective using your hand with ScratchX or M105

      Mike Phillips
      760-515-0444
      showcargarage@gmail.com

      "Find something you like and use it often"

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        Re: Uh Oh, Used Turtle Wax Rubbing Compound...

        Originally posted by Mike Phillips View Post
        We know exactly what this looks like and yes, ScratchX will remove these but it will probably take multiple applications depending upon how deep the scratches are.

        M105 would tackle this faster with less applications.




        Just to note, the G104 battery powered polisher doesn't have enough power to remove defects out of clear coat paints, you will be more effective using your hand with ScratchX or M105

        Good to know on the G104! Ill stop bidding then :P

        I guess ill just get the ScratchX and go to town.

        Thanks for all the help!

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        • #5
          Re: Uh Oh, Used Turtle Wax Rubbing Compound...

          Usually the TW red heavy duty compound should be followed by the TW green mild compound. I would finish the job with ScratchX.

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