Scratch X or #2 Fine cut cleaner for Swirl Marks

**ej8tunerman** · 10-27-2006, 06:12 PM

My car was recently hit by a drunk driver and the rear bumper and QP were repainted along with the door getting wetsanded/buffed. Obviously they do not using the best of washing techniques because my car now has Cobbweb swirls and light swirl marks. As of right now I use #26 Yellow Wax as a bi weekly chore along with #9 swirl remover/polish bi monthly. I claybar about every 6 months, and up until this point my paint was in excellent condition with little to no swirls/cobbwebbing. My quesiton is, of the products that are readily available to me at the moment(nearby store), I am left with either the New Reformulated #2 Fine cut cleaner or Meguairs Scratch X. I am also left to work with either my hand or my orbital buffer. Though I know these are neither the BEST products nor tools, Which will yield better results for what im lookin to do?

**sneek** · 10-27-2006, 06:24 PM

Originally Posted by ej8tunerman

My car was recently hit by a drunk driver and the rear bumper and QP were repainted along with the door getting wetsanded/buffed. Obviously they do not using the best of washing techniques because my car now has Cobbweb swirls and light swirl marks. As of right now I use #26 Yellow Wax as a bi weekly chore along with #9 swirl remover/polish bi monthly. I claybar about every 6 months, and up until this point my paint was in excellent condition with little to no swirls/cobbwebbing. My quesiton is, of the products that are readily available to me at the moment(nearby store), I am left with either the New Reformulated #2 Fine cut cleaner or Meguairs Scratch X. I am also left to work with either my hand or my orbital buffer. Though I know these are neither the BEST products nor tools, Which will yield better results for what im lookin to do?

I would use scratchX by hand. I am not sure #2 would break down by orbital.

**SpoiledMan** · 10-27-2006, 06:47 PM

If you get the *new* formula #2 you can use it with a DA polisher. It`s a very good and easy to use product that doesn`t get talked about much anywhere.

**slippy** · 10-28-2006, 05:29 AM

Yeah,try the scratch X first, multiple passes several times,then take it from there.

**Accumulator** · 10-28-2006, 12:01 PM

ej8tunerman- If you`re doing the whole car I`d go with the #2, and I`d plan on a follow-up with something milder (maybe the #9 but that`s awfully mild stuff, maybe the Scratch-X if the #9 doesn`t remove any micromarring from the #2).

Note that the repainted areas might be pretty soft, especially for the first 6-8 weeks or so. And don`t wax those areas for 3-4 months (I`d use one of the Meg`s "pure polishes" on them in the meantime).

**justin30513** · 10-28-2006, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by SpoiledMan

If you get the *new* formula #2 you can use it with a DA polisher. It`s a very good and easy to use product that doesn`t get talked about much anywhere.

Agree with you totally. The NEW #2 is pretty darn good.......as is #9.

**BigAl3** · 10-28-2006, 01:43 PM

also, scratchx has now been reformulated for DA, it should be out in stores within a month...

**sneek** · 10-28-2006, 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by SpoiledMan

If you get the *new* formula #2 you can use it with a DA polisher. It`s a very good and easy to use product that doesn`t get talked about much anywhere.

the only problem is that most of the old bottles say "new formula"...well at least in canada.

**BigAl3** · 10-28-2006, 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by sneek

the only problem is that most of the old bottles say "new formula"...well at least in canada.

a way to tell if it`s the *new* version is look on the back and see if it says it can be used with a DA...

**Accumulator** · 10-28-2006, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by imacarnut

also, scratchx has now been reformulated for DA...

Huh, wonder what they changed about it

**BigAl3** · 10-28-2006, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by Accumulator

Huh, wonder what they changed about it

it`s now been re-formulated for use by both hand AND pc.

The most effective way to safely remove fine scratches and swirls...Now by hand OR with a dual action polisher! Our new and improved ScratchX uses diminishing abrasive technology to safely and effectively remove fine scratches, swirls, and oxidation. As you work ScratchX into the surface of your vehicle, the abrasives diminish and your paint surface is polished to reveal brilliant color and clarity. Clear coat safe, ScratchX will not create new scratches and will not simply "cover" fine scratches as most conventional products do.

**Accumulator** · 10-29-2006, 10:43 AM

Well, I`m curious about what they actually altered. Some people have always said it works OK by PC and others say it gums up their pads, so I was just wondering...

**justin30513** · 10-29-2006, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by Accumulator

Well, I`m curious about what they actually altered. Some people have always said it works OK by PC and others say it gums up their pads, so I was just wondering...

Biggest thing was their directions. Used to say to let dry.......now it does not. It`s one of the only products Meg`s sell that you will never let dry. It also has more oils in it now.

**Accumulator** · 10-29-2006, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by justin30513

Biggest thing was their directions. Used to say to let dry.......now it does not. It`s one of the only products Meg`s sell that you will never let dry. It also has more oils in it now.

OK, thanks. I figured it had something to do with the oils/lubricants in it. Noting that I`ve never used the stuff, I didn`t know that the old instructions said to let it dry...I`m used to Meg`s polishes being buffed off while they`re still wet so I figured that was how you used Scratch-X too.