I've searched, but am not finding the answer I'm looking for, so please pardon if this has been discussed before.

I have an 05, BRG MCS that I purchased used. When I bought the car, it had metal GB sickers on the the boot. I removed them with some light heat and then waxed the area to try to remove the residue, but now I have small swirls cut into that part of the boot. Can someone suggest a polish or product to restore the shine?

Thanks,

Richard

 

From what you describe, I'd try first the Prima Swirl by hand, since the damage sounds localized... You might end up with a shinier area right there, though, necessitating a polish of the entire car to match - try that first though, as there's no need to wear away at the entire layer of clearcoat paint if you don't HAVE to. If the sctratches resist the Swirl, move up to Megiuar's Scratch-X (again, by hand). I've had great luck with Scratch-X on deeper damage personally. Other people will doubtless suggest other products, but really just start LESS agressive and work UP if the swirls resist the gentler product.

 

Thanks. I've seen references to Prima Swirl. Can you tell me who makes the product and the proper method of application? (i.e. do I need a special pad to apply?)

 

Really, as a quick test you might just go down to Target or Autozone and pick up some Scratch-X. I think that it is probably pretty close to Swirl as far as grit and if you're doing a small area it may not be worth it to do mail order for the Prima stuff.
That said however, if you are interested in some great detailing products for more than just this spot try Detailers Paradise. Call Heather and she can help guide your selections.

Edit: As for pads, a foam applicator and some muscle oughta work!

 

Good point - Scratch-X is almost certainly available locally for you (I've see it at Target, Autozone, etc.). I've heard that its a bit more agressive than the Swirl, though, but it's certanly not too abrasive, especially by hand.

Agree with MiniMaybee - just pick up a 3-pack of those round foam applicators when you get your Scratch-X - they're usually about $2-3 a set. Remember that the Scratch-X has to be "activated" by spirited rubbbing, but don't get TOO enthusiastic... better to rub for a few seconds, stop, look, rub for a few more seconds, stop again, etc.

Re-wax after polishing, as well, naturally.

 

I've actually had to do several applications of Scratch-X in places before getting my PCDA. What I did was apply the Scratch-X to the foam pad and work an area about 1 or 2 feet square until the Scratch-X turns clear and seems to be drying. Then wipe it off and look for improvement. If more is needed then do it again. If after 4 or 5 attempts you still do not see any improvement, then you will need to get a more aggressive product like the Prima Swirl or even Cut. Note however that when you work up in aggressiveness, you will most likely need to work back down to finish.
As ImagoX said - "Spirited" rubbing is the key. Scratch-X will not remove much so it is pretty safe, especially by hand.

 

i use ScratchX by hand only cause i like to work it into the paint with
some elbow grease. light pressure does not do too much... if at all.

 

Yeah if the instructions on your ScratchX says to apply it, let it dry, then wipe off ignore it. LOL. It's wrong.

FWIW, I've mentioned this before, M80 Speed Glaze that I'm always talking about is twice as aggressive as M82 right? ScratchX is about the same as M82.

Polishing with M82 with a PC does almost no good because it's so fine, but it's that way because fine diminishing abrasives is supposed to be nearly goof proof for the average consumer.

Watch this video on how to use ScratchX. It's from my DVD in the NAM store.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...argarage&hl=en

Richard