Micro-scratches in black

[lexterminator]

Re: Micro-scratches in black

Hi there, I have a 2009 black Raven (non-metallic) Cadillac CTS. I had the same issue has you had. I tried bunch of different pads with SwirlX, ScratchX, ScratchX 2.0. It was getting rid of the scratches but was creating a lot of micro swirls. I then tried an ultra plush micro fiber cloth and it worked ! A regular micro fiber cloth was creating micro swirls but the utlra plush one didn't. So try an ultra plush cloth with your ScratchX 2.0. Rub it for at least a minute then flip the cloth and polish the surface. Let us know how it goes. Good luck. That's the only thing that works by hand for me on my black paint. It also works with a DA polisher with SwirlX but it needs to really get in the paint or else if you stop early you will end up with micro marring.

[desgnr]

Re: Micro-scratches in black

Where did you get the Micro Plush ?

[akimel]

Re: Micro-scratches in black

Black cars are so darn difficult to keep swirl-free. Poor washing techniques are probably the major source of swirls. No matter how careful I am about washing my Luthien, I find that within a few months she is right back to where she was before I polished her. This winter was particularly difficult on her, it appears. I'm looking forward to spending a couple of days polishing Luthien this spring.

The most important thing is to purchase high quality materials--high quality wash mitts, high quality microfiber towels, high quality waffle-weave drying towels, and high quality applicators. You can get high quality towels from many sources, including from Meguiar's. I love the Ultimate Wipes for the removal of waxes, and the Supreme Shines are just good all-around towels. I also like very much the towels I have purchased from PakShak. Their ultra-soft waffle-weave drying towels are simply the best I have found. Though I have not tried their plush towels, I imagine they are as high quality as the rest of their towels.

[blinkme323]

Re: Micro-scratches in black

Thanks for the advice, I'll try the plush cloth method. I just picked up some megs polish along with some compound, so hopefully I won't have to go that route.

[lexterminator]

Re: Micro-scratches in black

I bought them at Advance Auto Parts during one of my visit to the States. I bought them about 3 years ago. They had some very thick ultra plush towels, not sure if they still have them. I believe they are 12"x12". I use them every time I have to "attack" isolated problems, applying polish, applying detailer. For wax it works fine using a foam pad. When working by hand, I haven't found a foam pad that works on my paint when using abrasive. Only ultra plush cloth. I use the DA machine with a Lake Country blue pad when applying wax and it works great, then I use the Meguiars Supreme Shine towel to remove the wax that dried out.

I'm now looking for a high quality towel. Akimel is so right regarding black cars, it needs all the good tools. I'm currently using "The Absorber" for drying but that's not good enough. Winter time left my car in a bad shape with all the gravel, sand, salt... a lot of work ahead ! cheers !