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Old May 22, 2009 | 03:54 PM
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What is a good product that can get rid of spider webs,swirl marks and small scratches ???? Need help quick. I heard something about Scratch X . Is that any good ?
 
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Old May 22, 2009 | 04:15 PM
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the right way is with a porter cable and polishing compound....I tried using scratch X 2.0 and one of those 30$ polishers but they just dont do justice to the real thing man....it got rid of the super fine ones after a wash and clay...
 
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Old May 22, 2009 | 04:18 PM
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lol i dont trust myself with a hand tool that goes 3k rpms near my car hahaha. But thanks for your input, ill look for other products though ^
 
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Old May 22, 2009 | 04:48 PM
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Scratch X works good for very fine scratches but it's a lot of work, it the scratches are fairly deep it wont work. I use it for quick touchups on small areas but if you're talking about the whole car, or even a whole panel for that matter forget about it. I use my Flex on larger areas, but for really small spots just a few inches across the scratch X by hand is the quicker route cause then I don't have to clean the pads after.
 
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Old May 22, 2009 | 06:44 PM
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I tried Scratch X out 2 weeks ago just for the hell of it and I was pretty surprised with the results. I did a wash, clay bar, then applied the scratch x and finished it off with a coat of Meguiars Cleaner wax. Came out smooth and shiney, but keep in mind scratch x wont remove your small scratches and swirls permanently.
 
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Old May 22, 2009 | 10:55 PM
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A porter cable 7424 is pretty idiot proof. Don't be scared!
 
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Old May 22, 2009 | 11:35 PM
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Well i do have a buffer at home. last time i used it i rubbed a little paint off , i saw red "/ but not enough where it was down to the metal. but thanks guys for all your input ^^!!!!
 
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Old May 23, 2009 | 12:12 AM
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Well i do have a buffer at home. last time i used it i rubbed a little paint off , i saw red "/ but not enough where it was down to the metal. but thanks guys for all your input ^^!!!!
That means you went through your clearcoat and hit your colorcoat.

There isn't really an effective way to do it. Best just to use a wax with fillers, but that will not look anything close to what your car would look like if it was detailed.
 
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Old May 23, 2009 | 12:22 AM
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Typically most off-the-shelf items at your local Advance Auto Parts, Autozone, or Pepboys isn't going to do much if any paint correction.
If they do work, they're probably not removing the swirls/scratches permanently. Just temporarily filling them in. Once they wear off, the swirls/scratches come back.

If you want to remove swirls/scratches, you should invest in a PC 7424 or FLEX XC 3401 VRG buffer.
Don't be too scared of these tools, I picked up my first one at 16 and I didn't screw up my paint. Heck, I turned it into a small business, now.
With the buffer, you'll need some pads to apply your polishes.
An orange cutting pad is a good abrasive pad to remove light scratches & medium swirls.
A white polishing pad is good to follow up the orange pad and give your car a glossy shine.
Get yourself a medium to light abrasive polish. I personally prefer the Menzerna polishing line, such as Menzerna PO106FA Nano Polish or Menzerna Super Intensive Polish.
Apply with the buffer & pad using moderate weight working in small sections at a time.
When the polish becomes translucent, buff it off. If you're satisfied, move on. If there's still scratches, try again. If there's hazing, follow up with the white pad and a lighter polish.

If there are any terms you don't understand, simply go to DetailedImage.com and search it up.
If you would like to learn more on how to remove swirls, you can go here:
Polishing Auto Detailing Guide.
 
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Old May 24, 2009 | 03:36 AM
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thankyou very much, i find your post very informational ^
 
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