Paint left on Applicator pad after using ScratchX???

[Calais]

Re: Paint left on Applicator pad after using ScratchX???

well shoot...anybody have any quick tips to prolonging the inevitable of just getting it repainted? Can I wax over it to provide some barrier of protection until i break down and just get it repainted? It is too small of an area just to go blow a couple hundred bucks on a new paint job in my opinion.

Hey; I've only been in the detailing game for a short while, my experience is limited. I am basing my prognosis on what my neighbor's paint texture kind of looked like, she has complete clear coat failure now. I would wait for the opinion of someone more established.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Paint left on Applicator pad after using ScratchX???

It does look like it could be the very early stages of clear coat failure and, unfortunately, there really isn't any way to stop it once it starts. Quite often the clear fails at the bond with the color coat - not always, but it is quite common. There is simply to no way to address the bonding issue between the two layers, so once it starts it spreads like a cancer. Certainly there is no harm in cleaning and waxing the area, but don't expect it to cure the problem or even buy you any significant time.

[specto]

Re: Paint left on Applicator pad after using ScratchX???

Thanks for coming back and giving me your diagnosis...we'll just see how long i can go before it gets out of hand haha o well...thanks again!