Scratchx Level of Cut

[drck1000]

Hello all.



I thought I remembered coming across a post regarding the abrasiveness of ScratchX. Now I can seem to find that thread. I thought the discussion was in a post about applying it with a PC, but am not sure.



Anyway, I was wondering where ScratchX fall in terms of level of cut or abrasiveness? I thought the post mentioned that it was somewhere in between SSR2.5/Menzerna Power Gloss and SSR1/Menzerna Final Polish. I also understand that ScratchX is supposed to gum up when applied by PC. I am curious as I am thinking about investing in a PC to take care of some minor swirling and water spots on a lighter colored car. I have used ScratchX with good success applying by hand, but my arm is aching after applying it to an area only about 2 square feet! Just curious as to where ScratchX is in terms of cutting ability so that I can select appropriate range of polishes. Currently my options are:



Menzerna IP/FP

SSR2 or SSR2.5 and SSR1

1Z PP and 1Z Extra



Thanks!

 

[imported_newwaxer]

http://www.dano.pocketrubbish.com/detailing/productchart.htm



On this chart it's between SSR1/Final and SSR2/Intensive. Don't know the accuracy of the chart. Meguiar's is coming out with a PC compatible ScratchX in May. In the meantime, it has been reported that you can mix it on the pad with Deep Crystal #1 Paint Cleaner to avoid the clumping.

 

[mblgjr]

I wouldn't use ScratchX with a PC. I agree that its overall cut is between SSR1 and 2.5, biased towards the 1 side.



Invest in a PC, 2.5 on a white pad, followed by 1 with white, then black pad.



Then glaze and wax.