Is maguars scratch X too abrasive

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Old 03-23-2003, 08:41 PM
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Is maguars scratch X too abrasive

... for light scratches and swirls in my hood? My truck is less than six months old and I have some light swirls and a small scratch on the hood. None are in the paint all seem to be in the clearcoat and none are that noticable.

Can I use scratch-X to remove the clearcoat scratches in my entire hood or is Scratch -X meant for just spots?


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Old 03-23-2003, 09:18 PM
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scratch X is great for hiding small scratches and scuffs, but its fillers, and won't permantly remove the scratches.
 
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Old 03-23-2003, 09:28 PM
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Meguiar's Scratch X isn't really that abrasive. Like Harley said it is mainly fillers.

I'd get something like Meguiar's #9 or one of Poorboy's polishes. Those will remove those cobweb swirls. You will then just have to maintain and prevent them after you've removed them.
 
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Old 03-23-2003, 09:32 PM
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I looked everywhere for meguiar's #9. Where can you get it?
 
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Old 03-23-2003, 09:47 PM
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Pepboys sells it...

Also, if you can't find it there, www.meguiars.com

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Old 03-23-2003, 10:19 PM
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Dont have a pepboys anywere near me. Anyplace else?

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Old 03-23-2003, 11:37 PM
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I'm almost positive I've seen it at Autozone as well...

If not, like I said, you can order it online:

http://www.meguiars.com/product_show...ne=PP&SrcCat=3

Half way down the page...



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Dont have a pepboys anywere near me. Anyplace else?

Tom
The Wally World near my home also carries it. You might try there. I agree with Intel, I've tried them both and far prefer the Meguiars #9 Swirl Remover. Just remember, this product is only a polish, so to get the best results you'll need to cover the finish with a good wax once your done with the #9. Good luck.
 

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Old 03-24-2003, 06:35 AM
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tfleming,

Go to Meguiar's website, and then do a search for a dealer in your area that handles the "Professional" line of products............ not the consumer line. Some automotive paint stores handle the professional line.
 
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These guys seem to carry the full line of several of the mainstream products routinely discussed here (Meguiars, P21S, One Grand, 3M). The site is really straight forward (just click the company name on the left) and the prices seem competitively equal to others.

I got my Mequiar's #9 and Chilton's manual from them.
 

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