recommendations on scratchX usage

jrelh · 11-07-09, 03:31

I've looked around a bit on scratch repair, and seems scratchX may be able to fix these following scratches.

But I have a quick question, because there isn't much information I can locate on how to properly use scratchX by hand. I know you use a foam applicator pad for about 3-4 coats.

But unsure of what people mean by apply w/ 'passion' Also is it recommended I use a clay bar on top of the areas I plan on fixing? And last question, what do you guys recommend to applying after I apply scratchX, am I able to just top off with a sealant or would I have to do glaze/sealant/wax etc?

The car is a new VW Jetta, normal black, so if anyone has recommendation I am open to hearing them out thank you!

bill57 · 11-07-09, 04:14

I'd clay first. "use passion" usually is taken to apply aggressively. If applying by hand, see how well it is performing on the scratches, and if need be, you might require a more aggressive polish. You should get a dozen suggestions on what to finish with, and any one of them will be good. Take your pick.

Passrat · 11-07-09, 07:15

Rub moderately hard and go across the scratch, or in both directions. And keep rubbing, it takes time/multiple applications. I took out some pretty good scratches with Scratch-X, and nicely diminished a really bad one. But it took a while.

You can go right to wax/sealant. Scratch-X by hand doesn't cause scratches itself. But you could glaze if you want, it would help hide whatever you cant get out. But you don't have to AFAIK.

Poordude · 11-07-09, 07:31

I used scratch x today on a buds badly swirled dakota with my pc & orange lc pad.
The swirl x did hardly squat & had to go to megs uc. It hardly touched swirls.

bill57 · 11-08-09, 12:40

Poordude- Did you use the Scratch x after Megs UC?

Poordude · 11-08-09, 03:00

I used scratch x 1st & it didn,t do squat. The megs uc was used after & it really took out the swirls. I allways get a perfectly prepped surface after using the uc & go right to kaio.

jrelh · 11-08-09, 04:31

So I plan on trying ScratchX w/ no clay, but will top off with Klasse AIO than Klasse High Gloss sealant, what do you guys think? All by hand, good thing it's only a small section!

bill57 · 11-08-09, 08:24

Thanks, Poordude!