how to tie in color x & scatch x into my detail

[explore_02xlt]

hey all,

i just picked up some colorx and some scratchx tonight, i'm going to detail my truck tomorrow. here is how i plan.

-wash & dry
- polish wheels and dress tires and fenderwells
- then apply scratchx?
- then colorx?
- NXT?

is that a good combination? can i apply color x or scratch x with my PC or do they need to be done by hand?

[benhui86]

u have a pc? shouldve got 80 but o well.... rub scratch x at any spots ur concerned about more... then do color x with the pc w/ 8006 pad.... then wait till tmr then apply nxt....

[explore_02xlt]

Originally posted by benhui86
u have a pc? shouldve got 80 but o well.... rub scratch x at any spots ur concerned about more... then do color x with the pc w/ 8006 pad.... then wait till tmr then apply nxt....

lol i've got M80 too. so would it not be smart to apply scratch x to the entire truck? what speed and how long to work in with the pc? do i have to wait till the next day to apply wax?

[benhui86]

just do one very slow pass of 80 then look at any scratchs that couldnt be taken out by 80 alone and then take a terry cloth and scratch x and rub it good then take 80 and go over those spots again..... then u can do color x... or just go straight to nxt if u dont see any defects left... color x would be great for extra cover up power b/c i found that color x got quite a bit of fillers in it.... not sure though b/c my bottles been sitting for quite a while and i spilled some of the water out be4 i shock it up so mine might be a little thicker now......

[the other pc]

Since you’re going to be using a reasonably strong cleaner and/or cleaner/polish you can skip the ColorX and go straight to NXT.


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[explore_02xlt]

then what is colorx entended to do? should i take it back??

[Gen2]

In fact I also have a question regarding ColorX. Some people advise to use AIO to prep the surface first before the application of #21 but I would like to know is ColorX a better choice over AIO, not because ColorX is a Meguiar's product but rather any pro and con between AIO and ColorX as a prep for #21.

Personnally I have not try using either AIO or ColorX before #21, my choice will be #80 than #21. So can anyone who has tried care to give some feedback. Thanks.

[Murr1525]

Well, I dont know about AIO, but here is some answer to the questions:

ScratchX is a stong Cleaner.

ColorX is a medium cleaner, polish, and Wax.

Nxt is a Wax.

However, you arent going to want to use ScratchX every time you detail, so just using ColorX and Nxt by hand in the future is a good system for a daily driver, with ScratchX touchups as needed. ColorX is giving the benefit of some polish without the whole separete polishing step.

[the other pc]

Originally posted by explore_02xlt
then what is colorx entended to do?...

ColorX is a cleaner/wax, a combination product designed to save time and effort by doing both at once.

A good combo product will do all its functions well but usually not as well as the best dedicated products. ColorX does a good job cleaning but ScratchX would be even more effective. ColorX protects well but NXT Tech Wax gives higher performance protection. You make the trade-off based on your goals and preferences.

Originally posted by explore_02xlt
... should i take it back??

I like to use both dedicated and combo products depending on the job at hand, available time, available resources and my specific goals. It's a choice you make for yourself based on your needs.


PC.