Meguiar's Scratch X
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Re: Meguiar's Scratch X
Originally posted by jjszabo
I cannot find Meguiar's #9 but I saw Meguiar's Scratch X can i use it insted of the #9? I did a search and could not find an answer. Sorry if this was discussed before.
Jeff
I cannot find Meguiar's #9 but I saw Meguiar's Scratch X can i use it insted of the #9? I did a search and could not find an answer. Sorry if this was discussed before.
Jeff
You may not want to do the entire vehicle with scratch-x as it is designed to deal with more 'localized' scratches. Did you see anything on the shelves called 'COLOR-X'? If so, that may be the product you should utilize rather than Scratch-X.
Both are great products but, the abrasives in Scratch-X are a bit more powerful than Color-X's cleaners.
RP
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Oh yes... I almost forgot...
If you go the SCRATCH-X route, you will have to finish your work by utilizing a quality wax (like #26, NXT or several others) as the SX product offers NO protection and designed to deal specifically with surface defects below the painted surface.
Color-X is an 'all-in-one' type of product and can be used in one step versus multiples.
If you go the SCRATCH-X route, you will have to finish your work by utilizing a quality wax (like #26, NXT or several others) as the SX product offers NO protection and designed to deal specifically with surface defects below the painted surface.
Color-X is an 'all-in-one' type of product and can be used in one step versus multiples.
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Thanks for the replys
I have a 2000 Expo and a 1995 Windstar that need detailing. I want to do more than the usual wash and wax. Here is what I would like to do:
1. Wash with quality car wash,
2. clay each vehicle - surface not smooth,
3. apply meguiars swirl remover #9,
4. apply meguiars polish #7,
5. apply meguiars NXT wax,
6. and if needed, meguiars #26.
I have everything except the #9. I have seen the color-x and can buy that locally. Will the color-x work in my application? Thanks for all your help .
Jeff
I have a 2000 Expo and a 1995 Windstar that need detailing. I want to do more than the usual wash and wax. Here is what I would like to do:
1. Wash with quality car wash,
2. clay each vehicle - surface not smooth,
3. apply meguiars swirl remover #9,
4. apply meguiars polish #7,
5. apply meguiars NXT wax,
6. and if needed, meguiars #26.
I have everything except the #9. I have seen the color-x and can buy that locally. Will the color-x work in my application? Thanks for all your help .
Jeff
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Originally posted by jjszabo
Thanks for the replys
I have a 2000 Expo and a 1995 Windstar that need detailing. I want to do more than the usual wash and wax. Here is what I would like to do:
1. Wash with quality car wash,
2. clay each vehicle - surface not smooth,
3. apply meguiars swirl remover #9,
4. apply meguiars polish #7,
5. apply meguiars NXT wax,
6. and if needed, meguiars #26.
I have everything except the #9. I have seen the color-x and can buy that locally. Will the color-x work in my application? Thanks for all your help .
Jeff
Thanks for the replys
I have a 2000 Expo and a 1995 Windstar that need detailing. I want to do more than the usual wash and wax. Here is what I would like to do:
1. Wash with quality car wash,
2. clay each vehicle - surface not smooth,
3. apply meguiars swirl remover #9,
4. apply meguiars polish #7,
5. apply meguiars NXT wax,
6. and if needed, meguiars #26.
I have everything except the #9. I have seen the color-x and can buy that locally. Will the color-x work in my application? Thanks for all your help .
Jeff
It will work but, not as a replacement for your #9 step in your laid out procedure (which is a very good one might I add). If you are to utilize the Color-X, you'd probably want to remove the #7 as it would be a generally useless step post Color-X.
So, if you go the C-X route:
1. Wash
2. Clay
3. Color-X
4. NXT (2 coats recommended but optional)
5. #26 (optional)
I think you'll be pleased with those results but, having not seen your finish, it's hard to say for sure that Color-X will deal with all of your imperfections (or, for that case, if #9 would work either).
Just in case, you can apply multiple coats of C-X if you need to work harder on certain areas.
RP
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Originally posted by jjszabo
Thanks guys for all your help
I think I'll order the #9 online since i already have the other stuff. Rockpick, you are a genius to us "detailing challenged" people. Thanks for the help!!
Jeff
Thanks guys for all your help
I think I'll order the #9 online since i already have the other stuff. Rockpick, you are a genius to us "detailing challenged" people. Thanks for the help!!
Jeff
Just as a suggestion prior to you ordering.... PepBoys, Autozone, and Kragen all typically have #9 on the shelf. Also, you may try a local NAPA or similar. (just trying to save you the hassle...)
G'luck!
RP