ScratchX 2.0 conflicting advice

[Smoothy]

I've read multiple posts with different advice on the best way to rub out light scratches using Meguiar's ScratchX 2.0. The mfg video says to rub in the direction of the scratch. Some say to rub in a circular motion. Others say to rub against the grain of the scratch. Good grief!

Some of this advice might apply to the original ScratchX "1.0" which I understand had a dissolving abrasive. The current 2.0 version is reformulated and doesn't dissolve but has micro-abrasives which retain their form (no doubt someone else could explain the difference better than I have).

Please let me know what the current best practice is for ScratchX 2.0? Rub with, against, or circular?

I'll also add that I'm planning to follow the ScratchX rub with Meguiar's Gold Class Liquid Wax to complete the treatment.

[FUNX650]

This is how I've removed light scratches using ScratchX 2.0:

-Reduced the size of the work area (EX: 6"X6")

-Used a yellow foam applicator

-Applied it in both circular and straight-line motions

-Worked this product 'into the paint'...
"with some passion behind the pad"<<<(M.P.)...
until it looked like it was almost gone.

-Wiped off the residue to inspect results

-Re-applied/repeated the above process...if necessary...
and/or until I was satisified with the results


More Mike Phillips': Words of Wisdom
"A little technique goes a long way!"
"ScratchX works, if you work it"!



Bob

[Robert8194]

Don't have any personal experience with Scratch Out but all of the headlights I have done, I have used either a DA or rotary polisher which is always circular. All of the kits that come complete come with a pad to attach to a drill. Also circular. Now, we are talking about cloudy headlights that need to be cleared up and not a single scratch. That could make a difference. Never dealt with that one. Good luck. I'm sure someone on the forum will have the answer.

[2BlackChevys]

I work it the same as Bob above, then follow with swirlX then wax.

[Pureshine]

This is how I've removed light scratches using ScratchX 2.0:

-Reduced the size of the work area (EX: 6"X6")

-Used a yellow foam applicator

-Applied it in both circular and straight-line motions

-Worked this product 'into the paint'...
"with some passion behind the pad"<<<(M.P.)...
until it looked like it was almost gone.

-Wiped off the residue to inspect results

-Re-applied/repeated the above process...if necessary...
and/or until I was satisified with the results


More Mike Phillips': Words of Wisdom
"A little technique goes a long way!"
"ScratchX works, if you work it"!



Bob

+1

[Smoothy]

Thanks for replies! Now that I think about it, rubbing in a circular motion is another way of saying to rub against the grain of the scratch.

I was going to buy some MF pads, but I'll go with your advice to use foam pads instead.

[Robert8194]

Thanks for replies! Now that I think about it, rubbing in a circular motion is another way of saying to rub against the grain of the scratch.

I was going to buy some MF pads, but I'll go with your advice to use foam pads instead.

I have used foam and MF. If it is bad enough, I even use surbuf. Surbuf on a rotary with Meg's 105 will cut most anything. Finish up with 205 on foam and seal. Done.

[Mike Phillips]

I've read multiple posts with different advice on the best way to rub out light scratches using Meguiar's ScratchX 2.0. The mfg video says to rub in the direction of the scratch. Some say to rub in a circular motion. Others say to rub against the grain of the scratch. Good grief!

Some of this advice might apply to the original ScratchX "1.0" which I understand had a dissolving abrasive. The current 2.0 version is reformulated and doesn't dissolve but has micro-abrasives which retain their form (no doubt someone else could explain the difference better than I have).

Please let me know what the current best practice is for ScratchX 2.0? Rub with, against, or circular?

I'll also add that I'm planning to follow the ScratchX rub with Meguiar's Gold Class Liquid Wax to complete the treatment.

Hi Phil,

Received your e-mail with a link to this thread, just returning to work today after my wedding and honeymoon...


Couple questions...

Are you trying to remove a single deeper scratch?

Or

Are you trying to remove swirls and scratches in general all over the finish?

[Smoothy]

Mike, first off, congrats on your news!

I have a single scratch on my side panel, not too deep. I also have a cluster of small scratches/scuffs under my drivers door handle.

Thanks in advance for weighing in!

[Smoothy]

Just adding to my last post ...

There is a lot of good advice/videos on the forum describing how to apply ScratchX. What I am not sure about is if the techniques described have changed with Gen 2 of ScratchX and the reformulation from a dissolving abrasive to non-dissolving micro-abrasives.