Scratch X

[dave_st170]

Hi all.



Merry Xmas to start off!!


I have posted on the UK Meg site but u peeps will know more..
I own a Focus ST170 in Imperial Blue.

Its 9 months old and has some scratches.

I brought some Scratch X and not sure how to use it right.
The car has been washed and dry and ready for the scratch X.

I don't have a PC.

So what do i start to do peeps??

Thanks
Dave

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Scratch X

Originally posted by dave_st170
I own a Focus ST170 in Imperial Blue.

Its 9 months old and has some scratches.

I brought some Scratch X and not sure how to use it right.
The car has been washed and dry and ready for the scratch X.

I don't have a PC.

So what do i start to do peeps??

Thanks
Dave

Hi Dave,

Welcome to Meguiar's Online!

Start by reading this how-to article, it will explain how ScratchX works and how to work ScratchX.

How to remove a defect by hand with ScratchX

Mike

[dave_st170]

Is it best to apply the Scratch X to a application pad??

Cos i live in UK some of the products you guys have we don't.
Whats the next aggressive one after Scratch X??



Thanks
Dave

[Mike Phillips]

Originally posted by dave_st170
Is it best to apply the Scratch X to a application pad??

Yes, apply a small amount to the face of your pad and then spread the product out over the area you want to work, and then work the product into the finish.

Cos i live in UK some of the products you guys have we don't. Whats the next aggressive one after Scratch X??

Thanks
Dave

For clear coat finishes, ScratchX is as aggressive as you can get without leaving new scratches in place of the ones your are removing. If ScratchX applied by hand will not remove the defect then you will need to use a product from our Professional Line and apply it with a machine. Here's what the back label of ScratchX says,




For most people, this will mean using a dual action polisher like Meguiar's G-100 and some #83 Dual Action Cleaner Polish.

Mike

[dave_st170]

This is my motor..

http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/v292/ali_s/ST170/100_0408.jpg

http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/v292/ali_s/ST170/100_0410.jpg

http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/v292/ali_s/ST170/100_0407.jpg

http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/v292/ali_s/ST170/100_0409.jpg

Its a Ford Focus ST170.
(2.0L, 170 BHP, 0-60- 7.9 sec, and loads more)

I organise car meetings so my motor must look 1st class!!

Dave

[dave_st170]

Is it best to get rid of the polish already on the car before i start or will scratch X get rid of it for me??

Thanks
Dave

[Mike Phillips]

Originally posted by dave_st170
Is it best to get rid of the polish already on the car before i start or will scratch X get rid of it for me??

Thanks
Dave

ScratchX contains a diminishing abrasive that when used correctly will remove above surface and below surface defects. As outlined in the below how-to article, if you read the article and then look at the before and after pictures of the etching left by the bird dropping, if ScratchX is strong enough to remove small amounts of paint to remove the etching, then it will also remove any residual polish or wax already on the car.

How to remove a defect by hand with ScratchX

Take note that in the above link/article, ScratchX is not a wipe-on, wipe-off product, you with your hands must work the product into and against the surface in order to force the microscopic diminishing abrasive to abrade the surface. Often times it will require multiple applications to one area because modern clear coats are so hard.


Nice ride!



I used the information in the below link to turn your links into images that show up in your post.

How to put pictures into your posts

Mike

[dave_st170]

The motor is only 9 months old and i want to keep it in 1st class.


The colour looks great in the sunlight.

Thanks for all your help m8.
I am gotta try what u have said 2morrow and hopefully it will work.


Thanks again and i bet i'll be back very soon for more info


Dave

[dave_st170]

I am back (lol)


I have got the Microfibre cloths, Drying towels.

I was wondering can i wash them together in the same wash???

Also with the NXT wax do i have to apply another Wax over it to seal it in???


Thanks
Dave

[Tim Lingor]

Hi Dave,

After your polishing steps have been completed, just top with 2 coats of NXT Tech Wax. You will love the finish!!!


Tim

[dave_st170]

So once finished with scratch X apply two coats of NXT and it should look great??


ALSO:

With the Microfibre Drying Towels, MF Cloths can i wash them together in the same wash???


Thanks
Dave

[Mike Phillips]

Originally posted by dave_st170
So once finished with scratch X apply two coats of NXT and it should look great??

Right.

ALSO:

With the Microfiber Drying Towels, MF Cloths can i wash them together in the same wash???

Thanks
Dave

As long as everything is microfiber you shouldn't experience any problems or performance issues. Use laundry detergent, hot water and wash as normal, then dry as normal with not softening products.

Mike

[dave_st170]

Thanks.

I finished with scratch X and apply a coat of NXT to the Focus and waited 1hr for it to dry (Car is in a warm garage)
I buffed off with a MF Cloth and in some places i found smearing.

Only think i can think of is i did not get all the Scratch X off the panel.

Now i have gone to a different panel and apply first DC2 and buffed off and now on the motor is NXT.

Will this stop it???


Thanks
Dave

[Tim Lingor]

Hey,

I would not leave the NXT Tech Wax to set-up for more than the 10-15 minutes unless necessary, before wiping it off. I have found that leaving a product on too long can be just as bad as not long enough, especially if the humidity is on the higher side!

Cheers!
Tim

[dave_st170]

I went back and applyed NXT and it looked better.


Still a bit of a smear.

Once finished with scratch x does it leave a smear look on the panel??


Dave