Next Step

[Jonje]

Hello I recently purchased a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. Today I clayed the paint and used scratchx. Some of the deeper scratches and swirl marks did not come out. I dont own any power equipment and am stuck doing all of this by hand. What if anything can I do? Hoping to polish and wax next weekend if I can get rid of these problem areas.

[gb387]

Re: Next Step

Originally posted by Jonje
Hello I recently purchased a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. Today I clayed the paint and used scratchx. Some of the deeper scratches and swirl marks did not come out. I dont own any power equipment and am stuck doing all of this by hand. What if anything can I do? Hoping to polish and wax next weekend if I can get rid of these problem areas.

Here is a great link from Mike Phillips on removing scratches by hand:

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=7011&highlight=scratchx+hand

Not sure what your other products are in your collection but here are some of my favorites:

I have had good luck with Deep Crystal #2 (polish) by hand I prefer the look of #81 Hand Polish (I use a PC to apply) but it is a HAND polish. Both are great products!

Darker colored vehicles, NXT Tech wax all the way!

[rusty bumper]

Re: Next Step

Originally posted by Jonje
Hello I recently purchased a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. Today I clayed the paint and used scratchx. Some of the deeper scratches and swirl marks did not come out. I dont own any power equipment and am stuck doing all of this by hand. What if anything can I do? Hoping to polish and wax next weekend if I can get rid of these problem areas.

Hi Jonje.......Welcome to MOL!

What kind of applicator did you use with ScratchX?

[Jonje]

I used a meguiars applicator pad

[Jonje]

Followed the directions on the scratchx thread and wow what a difference you can actually tell when it is almost done. Then all i did was rub for a lil bit longer let stand and wipe wow.
Now to finish the rest of those pesky areas where do i look for info on polishes and which is better and the best way to apply

[Mike Phillips]

Originally posted by Jonje
Followed the directions on the ScratchX thread and wow what a difference you can actually tell when it is almost done. Then all i did was rub for a lil bit longer let stand and wipe wow.

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