So I have a few minor scratches on my trunk. I can't feel them with my nail so I am fairly confident that with a little elboe greese and some time I can get em out. I just have a few questions about Scratch X. I Washed/ clayed / waxed my car about 2 weeks ago. Should I strip the wax with a clay bar before using the scratchX ? or can I just use it right on top of the wax? To me it would make sence that I should get as low to the paint as possible before trying to poilish, but just wasnt sure. Also, since I dont have a porter cable (yet) I am planning on just doin it by hand with some microfiber applicator pads. I have heard NOT to go in circular motions, but rather a criss cross parrern.... true? not necessary? then lastly if I do remove the wax and re wax on top after I am done, how long after the scratch removal process should I wait before re waxing?

Thanx for helpin out a noob, Just wanna do it right and in the least aggressive manor possible. I appreciate any feedback.

 

just go at it over the wax, it will be stripped almost immediately. I like to use straight motions rather than circular but if the applicator and trunk are clean it shouldn't matter. Make sure you apply multiple times applying a lot of elbow grease. The abrasives break down and need to be reapplied to continue to bite into the scratches. You can wax right after

 

cool thanx so much. I try and get some before and after pics up later. I appreciate the help

 

also, dont be afraid to apply a lot of weight. meguiars holds free detailing clinics, and you learn a lot.

its been said that for scratch x to be really effective, you have to apply so much weight that you pretty much shake the car. kind of hard to explain, but when you see a pro do it, the results make sense.