Scratch-X notes

[AlpinaWannaBe]

Just wanted to let everyone know:

I had tape marks on my car that wouldn't come off- sat on the roof for 6 months.. Tape was gone, but lines in the clear coat. Scratch X took 99% of it off! I had to rub a lot and apply pressure... but I was gentle and it came out.

I can now rest!

[zaxjax]

3M Adhesive Remover or Prep Sol would have taken it right off easily.

[itciai]

Just a quick question for anyone/everyone who reads this-
Is there any real significant difference between Scratch-X and Scratch-X 2.0? I've tried both but haven't really been impressed with either... Then again, I do own a black car. :( Anyone have any input? Is 2.0 just 'supposed' to be better or what?

[Petrucci]

Just wanted to let everyone know:

I had tape marks on my car that wouldn't come off- sat on the roof for 6 months.. Tape was gone, but lines in the clear coat. Scratch X took 99% of it off! I had to rub a lot and apply pressure... but I was gentle and it came out.

I can now rest!

That right there didn't sound all too well. Check and see if you there is micro marring now in the paint.

[itciai]

I had to rub a lot and apply pressure... but I was gentle and it came out.

http://www.shodor.org/~isinclair/lolwut.jpg

:confused
That's a contradictory statement, sir. You cannot rub a lot and apply pressure and still be gentle. I agree with Petrucci. Check your surface for marring/swirls, plz, and report back.:shifty

[JohnZ3MC]

I'm not sure about the Scratch X and the newer 2.0 version but I have been reading about a few of the newer Meguiar's products having the non-diminishing abrasives in them and how well they'll work wonders with a particular technique. M105 and M205 are examples.
I'm wondering if the ScratchX formula has been reworked to include the same non-diminishing abrasives.
-John C.

[kevintb7]

He did it by hand, he was not trying to remove micromarring or swirls he was trying to get rid of adhesive marks. Rubbing with scratch x seems like a great method to do so. Im glad it came off man.

[AlpinaWannaBe]

I guess I considered it gentle because like Kevin said, I did it by hand, and I also didn't "go crazy". Yes, I said I rubbed a lot, and applied pressure, but in a gentle manner.... lol:D

it's white paint, and its 11 years old. I'm happy it still shines at all! I'll post pics of my hand wash, clay bar, polish, and wax soon. Nothing special, but it was hard work.

[TheJakeR]

I guess I considered it gentle because like Kevin said, I did it by hand, and I also didn't "go crazy". Yes, I said I rubbed a lot, and applied pressure, but in a gentle manner.... lol:D

That's what she said :shifty

Congrats though! Everyone seems to have trouble with handling abrasives on their cars the first few tries, sounds like you had some success! I used the Scratch X on my car before I really got into detailing professionally, and it is a great product! The only thing I encountered is if you rub too hard in one spot with too much pressure, you get a LOT of micromarring... Less pressure and more time is the trick.

Now that I do a lot of spot treatment on the parents cars with my detailing arsenal (and I don't own scratch X anymore), I found the best product to use is Meguiars M205. Hand application is so easy, and especially with the Lake country hand applicators that are similar to polishing pads (http://www.autogeek.net/ccs-foam-hand-applicators.html), its really easy to get a good finish.

Just thought I'd give a quick opinion... Most people who use the scratch-X don't have a lot of detailing tools, and the biggest mistake they make is using a bad towel. Ive seen many people pick up any other terry cloth like nobody's business and go to town with lots of pressure on their paint... OUCH! Make sure you have a microfiber cloth or a CLEAN applicator pad to work with. That's where a lot of the unnecessary micromarring comes from.