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Meguiar’s car scratch remover ScratchX is now even better!

If you have light scratches, scuffs or paint transfer, Meguiar’s ScratchX has always been an excellent choice for removing light defects and prepping the paint for wax protection. Now there’s an all-new formula that builds upon the cleaner’s performance and takes it to another level to provide even better results than before. With Meguiar’s exclusive super micro-abrasive technology you can remove blemishes quickly by hand or by dual action variable speed polisher. However, this advanced formulation now delivers even faster scratch and defect removal with less rubbing while producing an even better finish. Another exciting benefit is that this product now includes polymer wax protection. So, not only are you able to remove light paint defects and blemishes in your paint, but advanced polymers are also working to provide you with a layer of wax protection to get you by.

How to prepare the paint before applying a scratch remover like Meguiar’s ScratchX

• Wash and dry the vehicle first. Always use a pH balanced car wash soap, such as Meguiar’s Gold Class Car Wash Shampoo & Conditioner, which gently cleans your car’s paint, adds gloss and shine, and is pH balanced to preserve wax protection.
• After washing and drying, run your clean, dry fingertips over the paint. If it feels rough, you have bonded contaminants on top of your paint. These contaminants can be anything from tree sap mist to industrial fallout or even road tar to paint overspray. Meguiar’s Smooth Surface Clay Kit comes with everything needed to safely remove bonded contaminants and leave you’re the paint as smooth as glass.
• Next, inspect the paint for below surface defects like swirls, scratches, oxidation and water spots. Good lighting is essential here, consider inspecting the paint in direct sunlight or under strong florescent lights. If possible, use different light sources as different types of light can reveal different below surface defects.

Tips for working with Meguiar’s ScratchX

• Always work on a cool surface and in the shade.
• Always apply very thin and evenly to prevent streaking and smearing.
• Work a small amount of ScratchX into the paint using moderate pressure and a soft foam applicator like Meguiar’s Foam Applicator Pads. Work in a 1-2 square foot area in a circular pattern, making 4-6 overlapping passes per section. Wipe the residue off before it dries with a clean premium microfiber towel like Meguiar’s Supreme Shine Microfiber Towels. Flip your towel to a clean side for a final wipe.
• Work ScratchX in with slight friction as this is needed to activate the micro-abrasive and remove defects. If it’s just simply wiped on and wiped off like a wax, it won’t work to remove the defect.
• Sometimes you need to repeat. Work with light to moderate pressure for 1-2 minutes and wipe it off before it dries. If it doesn’t remove the defect, repeat this multiple times. Each time you re-apply should lessen the defect more.