It doesn't work. At all. It didn't do anything to even the finest scratches on my paint.
Is there some trick to it that I'm missing? It says just apply, let dry, and wipe off. I imagine there's some sort of elbow-grease involved? I'm doing it by hand.
I tried doing it exactly as the directions said. And then I actually tried to work it into the paint. Neither worked.
Has anyone had any success with this? How did you apply it?
On another note, the Deep Crystal Polish really made my paint darker. It looks great, especially with a coat of Cherry Wet over it.

 

I have never used the scratch-x product but I have used the NSX . It covered the fine scratches very well. I hit the truck with Miracle Mist between wax jobs. I'd be willing to bet if you put a coat of CWW on top of the NSX you would be very happy with the results.

 

But, the scratch-x by itself. How do you make it... work?

 

yup, it didn't do sh*t for me either. useless and a waste of money.

 

Didnt work for me ethier

 

I've used Meguir's "Paint Cleaner" and found that it helped out on the scratchs a bit. I did as you - put on - let it dry a bit - then cleaned off - but did have to spend some time rubbing it. When the original polish came back up, a lot of the scratches were really diminished.

 

Can you use a rotary buffer/polisher with the Scratch-X? MAybe that would work out better?

I've got a ton of scratches that need work, and am looking for good polish to use with my rotary to ge tthem out...

 

3m scratch remover, i've had far more luck with that stuff.

Just apply it like they say, in small sections. Don't forget that your actually filling in the holes, so it often takes many applications to get them all filled in properly. I believe it's best to space them out a week at a time or so.

 

I've used it on GM clear coat paint with good luck but not on the Ford. It's a very fine polish so if you have much of a scratch you will have to sit there and rub on it for awhile. I restored a steering wheel on an old car with urethane single stage paint and after color sanding with 2000 sandpaper, Scratch X brought the shine back beautifully in just a few minutes of polishing.

 

When used with a buffer with a foam pad, Scratch X works great. Not worth a dam by hand.

 

3M Imperial Hand Glaze. Nuff said

 

Scratch-X is a great over the counter product that anyone can pick up at their local wal-mart or target for about $7. I have had great success with it in removing small, and i mean small scratches that have not gone into the primer. Such as the marks left by some moron who leans up against your truck with their belt buckle. I found that by putting a small amount, the size of a dime on a microfiber towel and then working it in the paint it really works well.

As for imperial hand glaze, that is just a filler and your paint will look great after you apply it, but after a few washes, it's gone.

Check out this website, www.autopia.org and all your questions will be answered. Check out the forums for alot of help.

 

Not if you put a good coat or two of wax on. If you get down to the point where every bit of wax is gone, maybe, but who ever does that?

 

the Turtle Wax "Color Cure" car polish that has color tint built in. Ihave used this stuff for several years--back when it was called "Color Magic" Has Urethane so it lasts for a long time.

First thoroughly wash car removing all old wax. Claybar if needed. Touch up any rock chips, etc. If you need to do this, you will need for paint to cure out, maybe even a week, wet sand, if needed.

Color Cure goes on very easy with damp sponge applicator, just follow directions. It really fills in fine scratches and doesn't leave swirl marks if you rub out, not using circular motions. You may have to apply more than one coat in any problem area. You may want to put a second coat especially front, hood,etc likely to to get bugs. I never need Bug & Tar remover anymore.

My Lightning and Supra stay in the garage, so I only use twice a year. It you use too often and too heavy there will be a buildup. I only need to "strip" every 2-3 years.