I went to Wal-Mart and bought some Scratch X, hoping it'd remove some of the swirl marks I have on my BSP. But, I'm a little afraid to use it. Someone said it just makes the swirls worse than before you use it. Anyone use the stuff? Pictures would be greatly appreciated.

 

ive been waiting to hear about scratch x as well, id like to try it out a a few ares of my car (fab sidskirts on my xb are flared out and everyones feet rub against them upon entering and exiting my xb) BUMP!

 

Oh, and another question:

Do I use this on my whole car, like wax, o rjust on spots?

 

It works, make sure to use on a clean surface. If possible, clay as well. I also used microfiber applicators. No pics, sorry, but it does work.

If you are worried about anything, just try a small section or panel so you can compare the results side-by-side when done. You will be pleased.

 

Use it wherever you have swirls. It's not a bad idea to do the whole thing, but unless you have swirls, no need to reapply or anything. And it will remove any wax you have, so it's not a bad idea to apply some when done.

This brings up another point. To stop from getting swirls in the first place, be careful with what touches your paint. I never set anything on the car or lean against it, and NOTHING touches my car when I clean but microfiber.

 

I used microfiber towels. Nothing else. Still go swirl marks.

 

you'd be surprised how little it actually takes to make a swirl mark.... heavy dust being rubbed across the paint surface by an otherwise clean MF towel is more than likely going to create a few swirl marks.

 

Yes, Lubrication is the key, be it water, soapy water, detail spray, whatever. You cannot wipe a dry dirty car with a clean MF towel and expect it not to scratch.

 

I didn't use the towels on a dry surface. I used them to wash the car. I had super-soapy water, and there are still a ton of swirl marks. I'd just like to make them less obvious. I tried some of the Scratch X earlier, but I didn't see a difference. At all. Maybe I'm not using it right?

 

Ahh....Max and I seem to be on the same page here.

That is a big part of why I am not a fan of the quick exterior detail sprays. I understand how much people rave about them, but my theory is the less my paint is touched by ANYTHING (micro, dusters, QED's) in a solid form, the better.

 

I wash weekly, and after my application of Klasse all in one and 12 hours later with a plain 'ol carnuba wax, I have less swirls than the day I took delivery.

If you are not familiar with the 3-bucket method, I would suggest you read about it. Also wash in the same way air passes over your car at speed. No circles! Straight lines only.

 

I did wash in straight lines. I really do think my dad went outside and washed my car once without me knowing. I know all about how to wash a car, and still have swirls. =( I knew that going into it, with a BSP there was gonna' be SOME swirls, but it's like, this is riduclous. My old car didn't have swirls like this. And the Scratch X stuff, I can't even tell I put it on.

 

How is the nap on your microfibers (mf)? Not all mf are made the same. A longer nap traps the dirt and keeps it away from your paint. Also look at your wash mitt....same question.

Do you rinse the mitt after wiping down a panel?

 

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