Scratches on mums BA, gone!

[Joshmcmillan]

Yes, and I believed that I made comment on both of these factors.

1) If this is the case, then the product IS a filler.

2) I assure you it is not my washing technique. As mentioned using only top grade washing products and microfibre cloths... all meguires. And it was only the one panel where the problem would reappear (the only panel to have the scratches originally)


I'm not asking for advice, I was simply commenting on the fact that my experience has led me to believe that ScratchX 2.0 is to some extent a filling product rather than completely abrasive. I don't know enough about the products to argue only that it definitely was in my case, and I don't own the car any more so I'm not interested in repairing it permanently.

[buddy92]

Even if it is a filler, still good. Might suck if there was scratches everywhere then a permanent solution would be better. But for a cheap way to last even couple months I wouldn't complain.

If some people can't afford $300+ for a re paint then it's good I think,

[Joshmcmillan]

Originally Posted by buddy92

Even if it is a filler, still good. Might suck if there was scratches everywhere then a permanent solution would be better. But for a cheap way to last even couple months I wouldn't complain.

If some people can't afford $300+ for a re paint then it's good I think,

Yes, I think it's great either way.

[Nic85]

Originally Posted by Joshmcmillan

Yes, and I believed that I made comment on both of these factors.

1) If this is the case, then the product IS a filler.

2) I assure you it is not my washing technique. As mentioned using only top grade washing products and microfibre cloths... all meguires. And it was only the one panel where the problem would reappear (the only panel to have the scratches originally)


I'm not asking for advice, I was simply commenting on the fact that my experience has led me to believe that ScratchX 2.0 is to some extent a filling product rather than completely abrasive. I don't know enough about the products to argue only that it definitely was in my case, and I don't own the car any more so I'm not interested in repairing it permanently.

A "filler" product can still be both abrasive and contain fillers.

Also, just so you know, Meguairs products are a reasonable OTC product, but when you're talking professional detailing, they're way down the tree, and usually not even mentioned. It is still entirely possible you're putting swirl marks and scratches straight back into the paint with your washing technique. For instance, do you use 2 buckets? Do you use 2 high quality microfibre/lambs wool wash mits? Do you use only a pH neutral wash soap? Do you rinse each panel as you go? Do you go top to bottom only? Do you start with a snow foam to soften the dirt? Do you use a high pressure washer?

It is pretty much impossible to NOT put small marks back into paint, regardless of technique used. The best you can hope for is to minimise the swirl marks put back into the paint.

[Joshmcmillan]

Originally Posted by Nic85

A "filler" product can still be both abrasive and contain fillers.

Also, just so you know, Meguairs products are a reasonable OTC product, but when you're talking professional detailing, they're way down the tree, and usually not even mentioned. It is still entirely possible you're putting swirl marks and scratches straight back into the paint with your washing technique. For instance, do you use 2 buckets? Do you use 2 high quality microfibre/lambs wool wash mits? Do you use only a pH neutral wash soap? Do you rinse each panel as you go? Do you go top to bottom only? Do you start with a snow foam to soften the dirt? Do you use a high pressure washer?

It is pretty much impossible to NOT put small marks back into paint, regardless of technique used. The best you can hope for is to minimise the swirl marks put back into the paint.

Yes to all of those except I never use a high pressure washer, and I don't usually go from top to bottom. I'm relatively pedantic with my washing. I do know exactly how the original swirl marks were made.

So far with identical washing techniques I haven't made any marks in the XR6 turbo that replaced the EL pictured above. I will be trying to keep it that way.