Will scratch-x work on a key mark?

supremeMilo · 07-02-2008, 12:11 AM

There is a 5 inch long key scratch on my back left door starting under the handle its not that deep and looks like it just might be the clearcoat.

I can feel it with my fingernail and its like a tiny indention.

Will scratch-x take this out, and will it lighten the paint in the area or should it make it look good as new?

***pyro134si*** · 07-02-2008, 12:14 AM

it depends how deep it is.
it took out a small door ding for meso its worth a try

e_man · 07-02-2008, 12:16 AM

I trust meguiars products so I think it will be okay. This product is abrasive, just keep that in mind and dont rub too hard....just enough to get out the scratch. Be sure to wax with something like a carnuba wax after to re-protect the paint.

DC08SI · 07-02-2008, 12:53 AM

I highly doubt it. As a detailing freak, almost anything you can feel with your finger nail you can't take out, and should either leave it to a professional with high quality, fast spinning polishers. They will do their best to either take it all out, or as much as they safely can. Scratch X works great, but it has its limitations. They don't sell high end professional products at wal-mart for a reason, and Scratch X is not Meguiars pro line, its a safe consumer product.

So, depending on how bad the scratch really is, you may be able to do it. Watch the video on youtube on how to properly use it, then go at it. Hope this helps and good luck!

07-02-2008, 12:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
supremeMilo Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: College Station Posts: 15 Miles iTrader: 0 / 0%	Will scratch-x work on a key mark? There is a 5 inch long key scratch on my back left door starting under the handle its not that deep and looks like it just might be the clearcoat. I can feel it with my fingernail and its like a tiny indention. Will scratch-x take this out, and will it lighten the paint in the area or should it make it look good as new?

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*pyro134si* VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 393 Sunny iTrader: 1 / 100%	it depends how deep it is. it took out a small door ding for meso its worth a try __________________

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e_man Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: UTAH Posts: 76 Erik iTrader: 0 / 0%	I trust meguiars products so I think it will be okay. This product is abrasive, just keep that in mind and dont rub too hard....just enough to get out the scratch. Be sure to wax with something like a carnuba wax after to re-protect the paint.

07-02-2008, 12:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
DC08SI Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: British Columbia, Canada Age: 21 Posts: 83 Dave iTrader: 0 / 0%	I highly doubt it. As a detailing freak, almost anything you can feel with your finger nail you can't take out, and should either leave it to a professional with high quality, fast spinning polishers. They will do their best to either take it all out, or as much as they safely can. Scratch X works great, but it has its limitations. They don't sell high end professional products at wal-mart for a reason, and Scratch X is not Meguiars pro line, its a safe consumer product. So, depending on how bad the scratch really is, you may be able to do it. Watch the video on youtube on how to properly use it, then go at it. Hope this helps and good luck!