HELP! I've got scratches from using scratch remover!?

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brc888

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recently used meguiars fine and medium cut cleaner- seemed ok in the beginning after applying by hang using terry cloth towel..but after washing a cleaning, i notice that the clear coat now has NEW scratches in the up and down direction that i was applying the cut cleaners!!!! WTF?!!? Is this normal? I don't think so...

HOw can i get rid of these 'new' scratches now?



thanks!
 
Those cleaners are very difficult to use by hand, because they were originally designed for use with a rotary. Next time, you might want to try DACP instead.



But don't panic. Some #9 swirl mark remover will remove those scratches. Go in the same direction, not against them.
 
get a PC! :D. Really, get a PC. Most peeps only use DACP and #9 by hand, but usually with little success.

Use the fine cut with a PC, then move up if the scratches are still there.
 
2wheelsx2 said:
Those cleaners are very difficult to use by hand, because they were originally designed for use with a rotary. Next time, you might want to try DACP instead.



But don't panic. Some #9 swirl mark remover will remove those scratches. Go in the same direction, not against them.
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is #9 part of the Meguiars line too? And how expensive is a PC?
 
gnahc79 said:
get a PC! :D. Really, get a PC. Most peeps only use DACP and #9 by hand, but usually with little success.

Use the fine cut with a PC, then move up if the scratches are still there.
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Sorry for being a newbie- what's DACP?
 
Yes, #9 is. Mirror Glaze line, same as fine and medium cut.



PC is just over $100, but then you need pads and a backing plate. I think Coastal Tools has a kit for under $150.



You can use #9 and DACP by hand, but as gnahc79 said, it's not as effective, and will take a lot of elbow grease.
 
2wheelsx2 said:
Dual Action cleaner polish. #83 I think. You can check on the acronyms link on the home page.
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ok last dumb question- what should i be using to apply this stuff by hand? Cotton/terry towel ok? Sponge?
 
You'll get a little more cutting power with cotton terry, so you may want to use a progression to get a perfect finish...ie, DACP with cotton, and #9 with foam.
 
2wheelsx2 said:
You'll get a little more cutting power with cotton terry, so you may want to use a progression to get a perfect finish...ie, DACP with cotton, and #9 with foam.
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Great! My Lexus and me are very grateful for the tips...i'd take u guys out for a drink..but ..;)
 
:scared about the causing new scratches



I know how it feels. Whatever you do, do not use the microfiber cloths that come in CMA's Menzerna kit to apply a polish or scratch remover, this is what caused more scratches for me. I'll use them for the interior or inside the wheels or something. I'm too paranoid to consider using them to buff off polish now.AIO to the rescue! :)
 
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