Would you recommend using a clay bar first or is the scratch remover compound enough?
767222
When I did my repairs I did not use a clay bar and I still had excellent results. I do not however, have much experience with clay bars so I cannot speak specifically about the potential benefit of using one.
767223
Yes I would, I use a maguires spray shine with my clay- find it works the best.
2216086
I believe you can use this clay bar for the windows to smooth out the windows. I've tried it on my windshield and it cleaned it well.
734811
I'll be honest... I haven't tried it yet... I would tell you that if the scratches are down to the primer, you're not going to get them out with compound. There is no paint to polish in that case. There are numerous repair specialists who can repair minor stuff like that for a couple hundred dollars (like fixing rock nicks in your bumper) in your driveway. Hope this helps
1392060
Depends on what you have. If your paint is faded or in bad shape it wont matter. If your looking at a new paint job, it adds depth and gloss to your base color. For a touch up for scratches you'd want to use clear to blend in the repair. I don't however recommend this brand for anything other than small repairs. IT has to much reducer and Flashes (dries) to fast. Normally a fast drying paint is what you want but this stuff is drying as soon as it leaves the gun.
1115630
The kit comes with 2 clay bars. I did my entire truck with one of the clay bars so you have more than enough. Read and follow the directions. You'll notice a difference in how smooth the finish is. I highly recommend.
415140
Not really. I am more impressed with the Aqua Mix High Gloss Sealer than anything I have used in my kitchen. That is the entrance to our home, so it does get a lot of traffic. I think if you came in with mud and gravel on your shoes, you definitely would get scratches, etc. When I want to add another coat after a year, I simply clean and rinse the floor and put it down. I don't necessarily have to strip it. I think you will get your money's worth from the product.
42410
What I used was steps one and two - Without the sandpaper. The way I used the remover it should not have come in contact with the paint , so in a sense yes. It removed scratches in the clear coat nicely. Follow the manufactures recommendations and go slow. There are good instructional videos too. Good luck.
1084353
Water and soap like anything else. If you want them to stay scratch less use a delicates sponge. But even with scratches it looks nice. And if it begins to have dis coloring you can wash with any stainleas steel cleaner
1874962
I had read that Barkeepers was the cleaner of choice.I have used both the powder and the liquid. Both do a good job but I actually prefer the powder. Have not had an issue with it scratching.
368024
You should wax after using the clay bar to protect the paint. Clay bar wI'll help remove contaminates in the paint but doesn't protect the paint.
2203562
No, you would have better luck with a liquid scratch cover that you can find with wood polishers and waxes.
822953
Yes it does scratch, but not easily. The only way that I would know how to fix would be to put another layer on top of the old.
734809
Man I'm sorry to hear that. If the key scratch goes through the clear coat I don't think this will help. This is for the spider webs and swirls you see in the sun in your paint. I don't know if you have a buffer but I would start with a more aggressive polish (V34 or V36?) on the orbital and work your way up. If you don't have a machine find a detailer. It would probable be cheaper that way and he will do it right.
1139363
I never heard of using a clay bar on wood finishes. However, it is an excellent product to remove contaminants from car finishes and much quicker to use than cleaners.
564801
yes. you do have to make sure you are doing everything correctly and consistently. it takes a lot to get the scratches from the prior stone out. if things are not consistent, you'll have mirror edges and a dull blade.
1913144
time and ease. I used a few Mr. Clean Magic Erasers and had cleaner wax to rub it off. Good luck.
2266499
Unfortunately, You can't clean the clay bar, it is meant to be used until it is dirty and then you must buy a new one. Drop it on the ground? New one. Used it a duple times on a really filthy car? New one. It's a great tool but you must get new clay bars when the current one is no longer effective.