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***RaskyR1*** · 05-28-2008, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asa

I'll take some pictures tonight

Well I follow the steps in the video.

I even apply tree time at same spot and even there the swirls stay there !?

It's possible your paint is beyond the capabilities of ScratchX and it may require polishing by machine. I have seen ScratchX remove most typical swirls and cob-web scratches though. You have to make sure you are working it long enough to break down the polish all the way. Tape off a 10" x 10" section with blue painters tape and work the polish until it turns clear...it should look almost like you were rubbing vascilene on the paint when it's broken down. If you don't allow it to break down all the way it will probably leave swirls in itself.

Maybe check out this thread too...

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

asa · 05-28-2008, 02:57 PM

Well there's some pictures :

And this is the pad I used :

Can it help you ?

Leonard1818 · 05-28-2008, 03:54 PM

maybe use some MF pads or just take it to a professional detailer.

***RaskyR1*** · 05-28-2008, 03:54 PM

LOL....that package says tampons on it!

You should be using a foam applicator like this.

The ScratchX should be able to remove most of those swirls too. Try the foam applicatior, make sure you are working it long enough and maybe tape off a section to see if it is removing them like the below pic. It may take more than one application too.

Leonard1818 · 05-28-2008, 04:05 PM

wow rasky, is that one of your personal pics? Was that done by hand?

***RaskyR1*** · 05-28-2008, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leonard1818

wow rasky, is that one of your personal pics? Was that done by hand?

Yeah I have hundreds of them.

All are by Machine though....why do it by hand when you have 3 different styles of polishers.

Here is a NBP Si

Leonard1818 · 05-28-2008, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaskyR1

Yeah I have hundreds of them.

All are by Machine though....why do it by hand when you have 3 different styles of polishers.

LOL true story... but that is using scratchX right?

***RaskyR1*** · 05-28-2008, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leonard1818

LOL true story... but that is using scratchX right?

No. While ScratchX can now be used will a polisher it is meant to be used by hand. I have other Meguiars products for machine use that are more aggressive. The results using ScratchX will not be as dramatic but you will still see a definite improvement. Look at the meguiars like above at the difference it made by hand.

BIIIGJON · 05-28-2008, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asa

And if I just remove it with a single microfiber towel...Do you think it will domage the paint ?

use detaling spray with a clean mircrofiber in small sections thats what i do and no scratches on the fiji

asa · 05-28-2008, 04:49 PM

Well I think I'll need to buy a machine...

Cause with hand it's too hard !

But I'm a little bit of using a machine on my lx

Could you suggest me what type I could by, please ?

asa · 05-28-2008, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaskyR1

LOL....that package says tampons on it!

You should be using a foam applicator like this.

The ScratchX should be able to remove most of those swirls too. Try the foam applicatior, make sure you are working it long enough and maybe tape off a section to see if it is removing them like the below pic. It may take more than one application too.

What about " tampon" !?

***RaskyR1*** · 05-28-2008, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asa

What about " tampon" !?

***RaskyR1*** · 05-28-2008, 07:35 PM

Here is a pic I just took doing 3 applications of ScratchX on my roomies 350Z that is trashed. The clear on this car is a LOT harder than our Civics too.

asa · 05-28-2008, 08:56 PM

Dam that is insane !

And for the machine ?

Leonard1818 · 05-29-2008, 12:07 PM

Wow Rasky, that is incredible.... you do excellent work!

***RaskyR1*** · 05-29-2008, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leonard1818

Wow Rasky, that is incredible.... you do excellent work!

Thanks.

I will add that I would never want to ScratchX a whole car.

Asa if a Porter Cable or G110 is in your budget it would be a wise investment.

asa · 05-29-2008, 01:40 PM

It's because I want to remove the swirls and to do all my cars with scratch X will be, too much !

But the problem is that I dont really know how to use these machine...and I'm a lillte scared of using it :S

How much for the : porter cable or the G110 ?

Leonard1818 · 05-29-2008, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asa

It's because I want to remove the swirls and to do all my cars with scratch X will be, too much !

But the problem is that I dont really know how to use these machine...and I'm a lillte scared of using it :S

How much for the : porter cable or the G110 ?

Don't worry man... I'm scurrd to use one too! But I want to learn so bad!

asa · 05-29-2008, 02:14 PM

And ... you know a good way to !?

asa · 05-29-2008, 02:17 PM

Of curse they are a lot of youtube videos...but maybe someone know a good one

hey hey

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*RaskyR1* Rasky's Auto Detailing Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Shakopeeee, MN Age: 33 Posts: 3,460 iTrader: 2 / 100%	Here is a pic I just took doing 3 applications of ScratchX on my roomies 350Z that is trashed. The clear on this car is a LOT harder than our Civics too. __________________ ^Meguiars Junkie *8thgen Meet at Rasky's June 21st!!!* Last edited by RaskyR1; 05-28-2008 at 07:39 PM.

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asa Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montréal, QC Posts: 277 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Well there's some pictures : And this is the pad I used : Can it help you ?

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Leonard1818 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: OH Posts: 2,905 Leonard iTrader: 0 / 0%	maybe use some MF pads or just take it to a professional detailer.

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Leonard1818 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: OH Posts: 2,905 Leonard iTrader: 0 / 0%	wow rasky, is that one of your personal pics? Was that done by hand?

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asa Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montréal, QC Posts: 277 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Well I think I'll need to buy a machine... Cause with hand it's too hard ! But I'm a little bit of using a machine on my lx Could you suggest me what type I could by, please ?

05-28-2008, 08:56 PM	#54 (permalink)
asa Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montréal, QC Posts: 277 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Dam that is insane ! And for the machine ?

05-29-2008, 12:07 PM	#55 (permalink)
Leonard1818 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: OH Posts: 2,905 Leonard iTrader: 0 / 0%	Wow Rasky, that is incredible.... you do excellent work!

05-29-2008, 01:40 PM	#57 (permalink)
asa Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montréal, QC Posts: 277 iTrader: 0 / 0%	It's because I want to remove the swirls and to do all my cars with scratch X will be, too much ! But the problem is that I dont really know how to use these machine...and I'm a lillte scared of using it :S How much for the : porter cable or the G110 ?

05-29-2008, 02:14 PM	#59 (permalink)
asa Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montréal, QC Posts: 277 iTrader: 0 / 0%	And ... you know a good way to !?

05-29-2008, 02:17 PM	#60 (permalink)
asa Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montréal, QC Posts: 277 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Of curse they are a lot of youtube videos...but maybe someone know a good one hey hey