Paint (minor) scratch removal...

[steveinaz]

Every once in a great while you run into a product that actually works. For all you car/motorcycle enthusiast out there, I wanted to pass on my experience with Meguiars "scratch-x" product.

Getting my 2002 Honda Magna prepped for riding, I noticed alot of spider-webbing/swirl type scratches on my bike. Having black paint doesn't help, as black shows every minute flaw. Pretty discouraged, I searched the web for a "cure" to this problem when I strumbled onto Scratch-X. What a great product, I followed the directions starting with a small section of my rear fender and viola! Looks like new. I followed up with some Meguiars carnuba and 6 years of wear & tear suddenly disappeared.

If you've got some swirl marks, spider-webbing, or oxidation; give scratch-x a try. Start with minimal pressure and work your way up intil you get the results you need. Great stuff!

[MikeC78]

Works good while it lasts, just wait until it wears off. It doesn't magically "fix" the paint, you'll have to reaply after a few washes.

These products work great for a quick fix, especially when you're ready to sell.;)

[edbert]

Similar to that, PlastX from Meguiar's works well if you have faded plastic headlights, windows, etc. and even works well on lightly scratched CD's and DVD's. I used it last night on a buddies Guitar hero disc that kept hanging up on a certain song and after a couple of applications the disc played perfect! I have used the Scratch-X stuff and if you use it and then apply a good wax, the results last a remarkably long time. Definitely not a permanent fix, but it does what it claims.

[WilliamM2]

I have yet to find a Meguires product that doesn't work, although I haven't tried them all. I use Meguires Sealer and Re-seal glaze (No. 7) to remove swirling, and even larger scratches. It's not a temporary fix, as it actually moves and re-seals the clear-coat.

[steveinaz]

Works good while it lasts, just wait until it wears off. It doesn't magically "fix" the paint, you'll have to reaply after a few washes.

These products work great for a quick fix, especially when you're ready to sell.;)

Not true in this case, scratch-X isn't a sealer or fill-in, it's a fine jewelers rouge that actually "cuts" the fine scratching.

[dragon1952]

I haven't had real good luck with scratch removers. They tend to be too abrasive and leave fine scratches themselves, although I do have a German car and they are said to use 'soft' paints. I wonder if this would work on my car, which is also black :rolleyes:

[steveinaz]

Give it shot, I've got a deep jet black finish on my bike and in sunlight it looks like glass now. Scratch-x didn't cause any scratches, but you have to experiment with the pressure required to get the results you want. It must be a very, very fine rouge, as I was rubbing pretty hard on a few tough spots--it worked.

[dragon1952]

I actually had some of this already. I knew I had a Meguiar's scratch remover somewhere. It was in my car care box 'o stuff. I bought it several years ago. I'll have to give it another shot.

[BaggedLancer]

This stuff works amazing on clear turntable dustcovers....:D

[brijenjas]

I used it on my LSi9's with a buffer to remove some minor scratches from the piano black finish, worked great.

[cmy330go]

I haven't had real good luck with scratch removers. They tend to be too abrasive and leave fine scratches themselves, although I do have a German car and they are said to use 'soft' paints. I wonder if this would work on my car, which is also black :rolleyes:

I used to use Scratch-X on my 330i (medium blue) and have used it on the wife's new Jetta (Dark Blue) with zero side effects. I also just buffed a scuff out of the old man's Mercedes E320 CDI (black) and could not see any marks left behind. I would just recommend trying it on an inconspicuous spot.