ScratchX

[blackt00th]

As the ScratchX is being discontinue and some of the newer products are being introduce. Do you think it would be a good idea to stock up on ScratchX?

Once I lay my hands on UC and SwirlX and I get rids of the swirls,
I am thinking to use ScratchX as a paintcleaner for my daily driven car.
Do you guys think it would be a good idea?

[Murr1525]

Re: ScratchX

Probably not. ScratchX isnt really a "wipe on/wipe off" kind of product, the way DC1 is. And seems like you would end up using a lot of it, since it is thicker.

I guess there is no law saying it must be worked in fully every time, but I dunno.

[blackt00th]

Re: ScratchX

Probably not. ScratchX isnt really a "wipe on/wipe off" kind of product, the way DC1 is. And seems like you would end up using a lot of it, since it is thicker.

I guess there is no law saying it must be worked in fully every time, but I dunno.

However, DC1 is not available over here.
I was thinking to have 1 around so that it might come in handy to use it with my DC2.

Or I should just go with the new Combo
1. Clay
2. UC ( if necessary )
3. SwirlX
4. No21 x 2

Another question is can SwirlX be use regularly?
I do notice that it was mention somewhere that SwirlX is a cleaner/polish.

[Murr1525]

Re: ScratchX

I am not sure if SwirlX is a cleaner/polish or not. Would be interesting if it was, and how much a pure polish would help after.

One of the things with the new products is that if you dont need a strong cleaning, then you can just apply it more gently. Some of the older products needed worked in all the way every time, or you might risk a little marring, or be hard to remove, etc.

I am surprised DC1 isnt there, if DC2 is? Not given some other name is it?

[blackt00th]

Re: ScratchX

I am not sure if SwirlX is a cleaner/polish or not. Would be interesting if it was, and how much a pure polish would help after.

One of the things with the new products is that if you dont need a strong cleaning, then you can just apply it more gently. Some of the older products needed worked in all the way every time, or you might risk a little marring, or be hard to remove, etc.

I am surprised DC1 isnt there, if DC2 is? Not given some other name is it?

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28407&page=7

here it the link. Mike did mention that SwirlX is a cleaner/polish.

I have seach high and lower but DC1 is not available here and it is not given another name.

Maybe I would just try at applying it more gently on the new products.

[Murr1525]

Re: ScratchX

Interesting...

Going to have to keep an eye out for someone using at a cleaner/polish, compared to a pure polish after.

[blackt00th]

Re: ScratchX

Interesting...

Going to have to keep an eye out for someone using at a cleaner/polish, compared to a pure polish after.

Yup. I was thinking of SwirlX follow by DC2 maybe the effects would be better.

[Mike Phillips]

Re: ScratchX

If you like ScratchX in the current formula stock up on a few tubes, no problems there.

You can apply it with passion or for very light cleaning apply it lightly.


Another great option for a light cleaner/polish would be either M09 or M82 in our professional Line. Both products are light cleaner/polishes and for light cleaning and polishing before applying a wax apply either of these gently and then wipe off the residue and move onto wax.

[Megafast13]

Re: ScratchX

There are several pro line products available, but since you can't get DC1 you probably can't get those either.

ScratchX is a Paint Cleaner and is actually pretty weak compared to the new line up.

You can stock up on it and use it as a cleaner

[Tuck91]

Re: ScratchX

instead of stocking up on Scratch X, see if you can get your hands on #80, its even a little less aggressive than Scratch X and can be used by hand

[Mikejl]

Re: ScratchX

Copied from a Mike Phillips' Post:

Most aggressive to least aggressive -->




Mike

[blackt00th]

Re: ScratchX

If you like ScratchX in the current formula stock up on a few tubes, no problems there.

You can apply it with passion or for very light cleaning apply it lightly.


Another great option for a light cleaner/polish would be either M09 or M82 in our professional Line. Both products are light cleaner/polishes and for light cleaning and polishing before applying a wax apply either of these gently and then wipe off the residue and move onto wax.

Yup. I would say I like the current ScratchX as it leave an almost nice finish for me to proceed with LSP. Although a DC2 after ScratchX would be ideal.

I do have #82 but in 100ml. Over here the professional series are sold only in 1gallon.

[blackt00th]

Re: ScratchX

There are several pro line products available, but since you can't get DC1 you probably can't get those either.

ScratchX is a Paint Cleaner and is actually pretty weak compared to the new line up.

You can stock up on it and use it as a cleaner

Yup. My ideal is to stock it up and use it as a paint cleaner so that,periodically, I can strip off the previous application.

For pro line, only 1 gallon size is available here. Althought I am very tempted to get #83 and work it by hand or my wolly obital.

[blackt00th]

Re: ScratchX

instead of stocking up on Scratch X, see if you can get your hands on #80, its even a little less aggressive than Scratch X and can be used by hand

I thought #80 is slight more agressive than ScratchX?

[Mike Phillips]

Re: ScratchX

I thought #80 is slight more aggressive than ScratchX?

M80 is less aggressive compared to ScratchX 2.0
M80 is more aggressive compared to ScratchX (Some call it ScratchX 1.0 but we never officially gave it that name)