Scratch Doctor, Quixx, neither?

[iRONic]

I have a light scratch (not through the clear coat) on our 2011 Toyota Sienna.

What say you, AT?

 

[Capt Caveman]

You can try one of the scratch products but I found they work only for very slight scratches.

Now, I use Meguiars Ultimate compound for all of my scratches and it works great on my black 2011 XC60.

 

[iRONic]

Thanks.

 

[Howard]

Can you feel the scratch with a fingernail?

 

[disappoint]

 

[sontakke]

Quixx kit works but is way more expensive than it should

 

[iRONic]

Can you feel the scratch with a fingernail?

At one end, yes. At the other end no.

 

[iRONic]

An Amazon review for their 1.0;

Notice my title does not say "scratch remover"?
You cant "remove" what isnt there! A scratch is a void. I always had an issue with the term "scratch remover". (no such thing)

Im an amateur auto detailer. A hobbyist who loves cars. I must hear "you take good care of this car" at least 3 times per week.

I have been using Meguiars products for 2 decades and Scratch-X (1.0) is the best concealer created. YOU JUST HAVE TO KNOW HOW TO USE IT.

Scratch-X is NOT an abrasive polish. It is more of a glaze with very very fine polishing properties. Therefor it will not take off things like 'bird dropping stains' etc. Wrong product for that job.

Scratch-X is a "finesse product". And it will save your butt on almost ANY size scratch or blemish that isnt through the base coat of color.

The product "burnishes" the paint back into shape rather than rubbing it away - this is what makes it SOOOO good in the right hands.

Use a microfiber cloth, available along side the Scratch-X. Anything else will put more scratches in the finish then you are trying to remove.

Roll a corner of the microfiber cloth into a tiny ball. Create a little pad for yourself so you can apply pressure without hand cramping. Put a nickle size dallop on the center of your "pad".

Rub......rub gainst the scratch criss crossing the scratch line. DO NOT GO WITH THE DIRECTION OF THE SCRATCH.

When you feel the pad drying out, put more product on. Dont rub dry.

Hard pressure and elbow grease is only at first, lighten up your pressure when you see the scratch starting to disappear. Finesse.

For DEEP scratches it will be impossible to "level" the scratch or make it disappear. Instead, you will soften the hard edges and smooth it out so it is "invisible" from 3 feet away.

This is "minimizing" or "concealing" the scratch.

I have removed or concealed the most HEINOUS blemishes and cuts in fresh clearcoat.

Remember, FINESSE. If this is something you dont possess, seek professional assistance from a pro detailer.

This is a great, great product.

 

[iRONic]

Quixx kit works but is way more expensive than it should

~$14 on Amazon. The Mequire's above is ~$9.

I'm not above paying the $ but I want the product that works the best. Reviews are all over the board on these kinds of products. Grrrr

 

[sontakke]

You want the real Quixx kit which has two tubes and 3000 grit paper. The tubes are pinky sized and I am talking a kid's pinky here! That is why I consider it to be outrageously priced but it does work in the right circumstances.

Buy at your local Walmart type store and if it does not work, return it and try something else.

I have used M105 which is one of the best product in its category but for local scratch removal, I found the Quixx kit better. I have not been able to source 3000 grit paper locally and I jealously guard that 3"x1" paper from the kit.

- Vikas

 

[Howard]

You can polish it out with a fine polishing compound. If you can't even feel part of it with a fingernail, you'll be able to make it nearly invisible without cutting too deeply into the clear coat.

 

[iRONic]

I'm gonna head out to AutoZone and grab the Maquire's.

Thanks guys.

 

[disappoint]

Good luck let us know how it goes. Worked pretty well for me on light scratches.

 

[iRONic]

Thanks. I'll post up how it worked after I try it. It's really humid here with all the rain so I'm gonna wait for the dry air to roll back in.