scratch x tips?

[carbnjunkie]

hi, i have light swirls on my car. Its a dark blue metallic color. ive tried on a tiny isolated area using scratch x with a towel and then wipping of with a mf, but to no result.

How many applications, would remove the swirls? Ive seen cars worse on here get the same treatment, with much better results.

thanks!

[rusty bumper]

Sounds like you may have some hard paint.

It's difficult to say how many applications of SX it would take to remove your swirls.

How many times did you apply SX?

[soonercivic]

The key to scratchX is, first of all, dont expect TOO much TOO quickly. It does work great, believe me, but you have to put in some effort yourself. Make sure the surface is cool, clean, and in the shade. Work a small area for about 2-3 minutes or until it appears to look like a coat of wax. Wipe off and look at your results. Depending on the severity of the defects, and the results you desire, use as many applications as necessary.

[Mike Phillips]

Have you read through this?

How to remove a defect by hand with ScratchX

[carbnjunkie]

yah

Thanks guys. Yah, i read that mike, but was just checking to see if anyone had any other ideas, my paint does seem pretty hard.

I will try again this weekend. Will try to use 4-5 applications in teh same area, which will probably do the trick.

[Mike Phillips]

Remember to shrink your work area down when working on stubborn defects like swirls and scratches and especially if you conclude that your paint is very hard. Work an area about the size of your hand spread out as a test area to see if you can remove the scratches in a small area. Sometimes I notice people trying to work to large of an area at one time and if you're try to remove scratches, (remove paint), then you need to shrink your work area down.

Best of luck.

[carbnjunkie]

Mike one more question. When I'm experimenting with the scratch-x as above, is it okay not to wax immeidately after? There are small sections of my hood right now that have applications of scrath-x but no wax after.

btw, is your full time job just responding to questions online, its a lot of work! thanks!

[Mike Phillips]

Originally posted by carbnjunkie
Mike one more question. When I'm experimenting with the scratch-x as above, is it okay not to wax immediately after? There are small sections of my hood right now that have applications of ScratchX-x but no wax after.

Technically, you should apply wax after using a paint cleaner otherwise you have clean paint exposed and unprotected to the elements. Even a thin coat of any wax is better than nothing.

btw, is your full time job just responding to questions online, its a lot of work! thanks!

This is just one of my responsibilities, behind the scenes I do a lot of other jobs. On Saturday's, if it's not a Holiday weekend I teach a detailing class at Meguiar's Corporate office, this is why you will not see me posting much on Saturdays. On Sundays I try to take the day off to take my family to church and spend quality time with them, I do post a little throughout the day however.

This is why you'll often times see this on the Frontpage of the forum,

Sunday - April 24th, 2005

Sunday, a day to rest and relax and recharge your batteries from the week gone by while revitalizing your spirit for the forthcoming week. We encourage you to spend some quality time with family and friends.




It's my way of encouraging others to take some time to relax and also to hint at the fact that questions posted on Sunday's may not receive immediate attention. Then on weeks that have a Saturday class, I try to take a day off during the middle of the week to either detail cars, like this one was done on a Wednesday,



Or type on my how-to book, The Art of Polishing Paint, which when I do this I also watch the forum for new registrations, wax emergencies, problem posters, etc.

It's my most favorite job I've ever had, and also one of the most taxing and time demanding but I have a passion for polishing paint as well as a passion for helping others to learn how to do it right the first time to avoid making the kind of mistakes I made when I first started out.

[davisinla]

I've been to one of Mike's Saturday classes an can tell you that he not only has a love for his work, but an incredible amount of energy!

It's kind of funny, though. For me, a Sunday in the garage is probably the most relaxing, recharging, revitalizing time I have!

Keep up the great work Mike. You make a HUGE difference to us car crazies.

Paul
(So Cal Miata Club)

[rusty bumper]

Sure am looking forward to the book when it's released.

But I guess you have to add extra chapters whenever something new hits the scene........Such as microfiber towels, etc.

[Tim Lingor]

Originally posted by Rusty Bumper
Sure am looking forward to the book when it's released.

But I guess you have to add extra chapters whenever something new hits the scene........Such as microfiber towels, etc.

All I can tell you is that people are going to be EXTREMELY impressed with how thorough Mike is!!!!!

Tim

[rusty bumper]

Originally posted by 2hotford
All I can tell you is that people are going to be EXTREMELY impressed with how thorough Mike is!!!!!

Tim

I've been waiting since '03.

Any idea of what the timeline might be for release?