QD + Scratchx = Paint Discoloration

[avrxxx]

Re: QD + Scratchx = Paint Discoloration

And oh, the paint is starfire pearl.

[Murr1525]

Re: QD + Scratchx = Paint Discoloration

Even paint would wash off, but you'd see the difference.

If you have SwirlX, no reason not to try it first.

[avrxxx]

Re: QD + Scratchx = Paint Discoloration

Will give it a go tomorrow! Will post results!

Hopefully I don't make it worse

[Murr1525]

Re: QD + Scratchx = Paint Discoloration

Just start gently... that wont hurt it.

The whole thing does sound odd... but if just a stain, a mild paint cleaner would be the first place to start for that.

[gsaintchar]

Re: QD + Scratchx = Paint Discoloration

Well, how did it go...

[avrxxx]

Re: QD + Scratchx = Paint Discoloration

Hey guys,

Sorry for the late reply, so I used swirlx with a new foam applicator and was able to gently remove the light stain.. Thank god!! Must have been something on my hands or the appliicator that caused the stain.

Is it ok not to wax after using the scratchx/swirlx?? I skipped waxing out of fear that I might f*** it up again. Does scratchx/swirlx take all the wax off when applied?

[Murr1525]

Re: QD + Scratchx = Paint Discoloration

Sounds good.

Yeah, SwirlX / ScratchX would remove all wax.

Just make sure you have everything washed, and should be ok.

Maybe let the pads soak a while in Dawn or something, then rinse out, and towels washed. Then should be ok to wax ,and whatnot in the future.

[Detailing by M]

Glae to hear it!
Ofcourse you can wax after using Scratch-X
That is the next step, waxing

[avrxxx]

Re: QD + Scratchx = Paint Discoloration

Will it ruin the paint/clear coat if I skip waxing the area that I used scratchx?

[Detailing by M]

No. But it will be "unprotected" though.

[avrxxx]

Re: QD + Scratchx = Paint Discoloration

Hmmm, I shall wax the area then, hopefully it can wait till this weekend..

[Murr1525]

Re: QD + Scratchx = Paint Discoloration

Sure, just wash or QD the area so it is clean first.