ScratchX vs #2 meguiars polish??

[DeDonDeRosa]

ok in your opinon what do you think would be the better product to use
when doing the meguiars 3 step process for the number 2 step scratch X or the normal polish??? or both let me know thanks.

[nayilsi]

all I know is....scratchX does not work

[asndragonboii]

Originally Posted by nayilsi

all I know is....scratchX does not work

You have to work it in, my dude. Apply it, rub with medium pressure for a minute until it turns clear .

[RaskyR1]

Originally Posted by DeDonDeRosa

ok in your opinon what do you think would be the better product to use
when doing the meguiars 3 step process for the number 2 step scratch X or the normal polish??? or both let me know thanks.

Step 2 of the Deep Crystal line is a pure polish that has absolutely no cleaning properties and is not meant to remove scratches or swirls. Step 1 is for removing swirls and scratches.

On that note ScratchX is more effective at removing scratches than the Deep Crystal step 1.

...and to the above poster ScratchX does work very well when used properly but as with any light polish it has limitations.

How To Remove Swirls By Hand - Car Care Forums: Meguiar's Online

[gathermewool]

^ absolutely right...

[DeDonDeRosa]

Originally Posted by RaskyR1

Step 2 of the Deep Crystal line is a pure polish that has absolutely no cleaning properties and is not meant to remove scratches or swirls. Step 1 is for removing swirls and scratches.

On that note ScratchX is more effective at removing scratches than the Deep Crystal step 1.

...and to the above poster ScratchX does work very well when used properly but as with any light polish it has limitations.

How To Remove Swirls By Hand - Car Care Forums: Meguiar's Online

so rasky i can use scratch x in place of the #1 paint cleaner correct. So then scratch x should be more effective correct, it will clean the paint and remove swirls,scratches etc better then #1 cleaner then i can move to step 2 right?

[x2ruff4u]

u dont neeed the polisher. And its outdated. You need to clay bar first then scratch-x. Then wax.

[DeDonDeRosa]

Originally Posted by x2ruff4u

u dont neeed the polisher. And its outdated. You need to clay bar first then scratch-x. Then wax.

how about

Clay
ScratchX
Polish
Glaze
Wax

= sexy shine

also an all day event

[x2ruff4u]

Yeah but im not to sure what you mean on the glaze part. Im pretty educated with this stuff somewhat. But the glaze gots me confused. Can you explain that for me thnx.

[RaskyR1]

Originally Posted by DeDonDeRosa

how about

Clay
ScratchX
Polish
Glaze
Wax

= sexy shine

also an all day event

What color is your ride?

Wash
Clay
Cleaner/polish with ScratchX
Pure polish or glaze with DC2 or #7....#7 would be best.
2 thin coats of wax

= WET sexy shine

[DeDonDeRosa]

Originally Posted by RaskyR1

What color is your ride?

Wash
Clay
Cleaner/polish with ScratchX
Pure polish or glaze with DC2 or #7....#7 would be best.
2 thin coats of wax

= WET sexy shine

HABI RED

[RaskyR1]

Originally Posted by DeDonDeRosa

HABI RED

You should see a difference using #7 then. On lighter colors it is usually a step not worth doing.

[NitrousG35]

Originally Posted by RaskyR1

You should see a difference using #7 then. On lighter colors it is usually a step not worth doing.

On darker colors, this stuff is magical. It adds so much depth to the paint as well as essential oils. After you have done #7, the paint has a rich feel to it. I cannot imagine doing a black car w/o Meguiar's #7 Show car glaze. It simply does wonders to the paint before doing a sealant or a wax.

[x2ruff4u]

Oooo im gona try that next time I do my car. Gona have to order the number 7 online. No one sells that around here...

My car is black so hopefully it works.

Oh yah this is my setup

Wash well
Clay bar next
Use the scratch-x on certain white scratch spots
Glaze car with #7 mequires
Then use mequires tech wax 2.0

[Manutd]

ooooooooo SSHIT nice gonna follow that next time i use the ScratchX

[DeDonDeRosa]

yea scratch x the whole car it works wonders!!! apply it like you would wax but use a lil more pressure but not too much

[RaskyR1]

Originally Posted by Manutd

ooooooooo SSHIT nice gonna follow that next time i use the ScratchX

Originally Posted by DeDonDeRosa

yea scratch x the whole car it works wonders!!! apply it like you would wax but use a lil more pressure but not too much

You will use the similar motion as waxing but you want to work in smaller sections at a time and you need to work it in one area long enough for the product to break down. If you use it like a wax it won't work or you won't see as good of results as you should.

You need to work it in long enough so that the product will turn from white to clear almost like you were rubbing Vaseline on the paint, that’s when you know it's broken down all the way and you can either move on to the next section or give another application if needed

[nhip101]

Originally Posted by RaskyR1

You will use the similar motion as waxing but you want to work in smaller sections at a time and you need to work it in one area long enough for the product to break down. If you use it like a wax it won't work or you won't see as good of results as you should.

You need to work it in long enough so that the product will turn from white to clear almost like you were rubbing Vaseline on the paint, that’s when you know it's broken down all the way and you can either move on to the next section or give another application if needed

Should a circular motion or back-and-forth motion be used to apply Scratch-X? What type of applicator should be used to work it into the paint?

Thanks.

[RaskyR1]

Originally Posted by nhip101

Should a circular motion or back-and-forth motion be used to apply Scratch-X? What type of applicator should be used to work it into the paint?

Thanks.

A combination of both. I believe it comes with a foam applicator so use that. If you do a youtube search there is a good video out there which show's you how to use it properly.

[asndragonboii]

Should I re-wash, after scratch-xing, before waxing?