E90Post
 


The Tire Rack
 
BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum > E90 / E92 / E93 3-series Technical Forums > Wash, Wax, Detailing and Cosmetic protection/repairs > SCRATCHX vs COLOURX



Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      05-15-2008, 10:24 PM   #1
Haywire
Haywire, brand new BMW owner :D
Haywire's Avatar
Canada
32
Rep
782
Posts

Drives: 328i coupe
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Ontario

iTrader: (0)

SCRATCHX vs COLOURX

Ok, here is what i know...since I just got back from the store and viewing both products. Both say they help in the removal of small swirls and some scratching....

COLOURX has a polish/wax hybrid in its product
SCRATCHX does NOT!

This is what i need to know, and please only answer if you KNOW opposed to a shot in the dark LoL, thanks. Here it is, is COLOURX is less abrasive than SCRATCHX or are they pretty much the same thing.

Im thinking scratchx is MORE abrasive, since its just for scratches and etching and such. COLOURX is supposed to bring the pop back into the paint as well as remove tiny swirls/scratches.

then again...ive never used either of the two products.
Appreciate 0
      05-19-2008, 01:50 PM   #2
Haywire
Haywire, brand new BMW owner :D
Haywire's Avatar
Canada
32
Rep
782
Posts

Drives: 328i coupe
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Ontario

iTrader: (0)

bump.
Appreciate 0
      05-19-2008, 02:18 PM   #3
JOYRIIDE1113
Pirate
JOYRIIDE1113's Avatar
United_States
130
Rep
1,395
Posts

Drives: Detailing Shark
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Miami-Kendall

iTrader: (1)

ColorX is a cleaner with protective qualities. It also has fillers to help reduce the visibilty of swirls.

ScratchX is a mechanical polish with fine abrasive to help "remove" or diminish defects (light marring, swirling, ect).
__________________
Offering Quality Detailing in the Miami Area.
Quote:
Originally Posted by picus View Post
sure Vintage is rad, but if they screw up the prep it won't matter if they coat it in pure white carnauba picked from trees that bloom every ten years during a full moon; it will still look like ass. ---PICUS
Appreciate 0
      05-19-2008, 02:44 PM   #4
Haywire
Haywire, brand new BMW owner :D
Haywire's Avatar
Canada
32
Rep
782
Posts

Drives: 328i coupe
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Ontario

iTrader: (0)

So basically what you are saying is that colourx will fill and MASK the appearance of swirls and scratches, superficial ones at least.

Scratchx will actually work down the clear a lil and get rid of the marks all together.

If i have this right, will colourx have to be reapplied to keep everything filled in, or am i good to go from there for quite some time? The scratchx is a wax/polish hybrid as well.

Haywire.
Appreciate 0
      05-19-2008, 04:26 PM   #5
oneshare325
Brigadier General
oneshare325's Avatar
United_States
204
Rep
4,178
Posts

Drives: E90 325i, E82 135i
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Arlington, VA

iTrader: (11)

Garage List
2018 BMW M3  [0.00]
2006 325i  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by JOYRIIDE1113 View Post
ColorX is a cleaner with protective qualities. It also has fillers to help reduce the visibilty of swirls.

ScratchX is a mechanical polish with fine abrasive to help "remove" or diminish defects (light marring, swirling, ect).
+1!! I have never used Color X..but joy it absolutely right..
Appreciate 0
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:35 AM.




e90post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST