I Used the California Gold Scratch Remover on my car yesterday.

gfong · #1 11-13-2005

I went and got some a bit ago for another car and it seemed to work well. I was using it as I would a rubbing compound, dabbing a bit on and rubbing lightly against the scratch. Like I mentioned it worked good.

Fast forward to sometime last week and someone opened their door against the Mach.
(Side note: I park so far away from the main door of malls and such, and it seems that when I come out I have a car beside me.

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I thought I would try this product on the Mach and it worked awesome. I used it again as a rubbing compond and went in all directions of the scuff. I applied it lightly 3 times and by the 3rd time I could not see the scuff mark at all. Someone called me to ask what I was doing and after I finished talking I thought I would go over once more. Guess what? I could not find it and it took me a minute to find where the scuff was. Gottta like that!

No complaints here, Gotta love your Mother's products!

Wizard Of Iz · #2 11-13-2005

You can always count on your Mother to be good to you.

Even when others park too close.

Alfisti · #3 11-13-2005

Yeah, the Mothers Scratch Remover is very effective and safe...especially on dark colours. It takes a few more applications but it leaves no marring.

I also use Megs ScratchX for very bad scratches. I find ScratchX effective but very aggressive. No matter how much I work it in, it still leaves micro-scratches on dark colours. I always have to follow with Mothers Scratch Remover to remove the ScratchX scratches!

nightmarecivicdx · #4 11-14-2005

Okay i used some on my honda civic black and i could still see them they are very vaery fine scratches u get on the hood from getting to close to a big dirty truck am i not using the stuff prperly i falowed the directions and used a microfiber towel HELP please my customers count on me PLEASE HELP ASAP

Forrest T. · #5 11-14-2005

Following a truck usually results in rock chips, not scratches. Do you mean you have rock chips on the front of your car?

Unfortunately, a scratch removal product will do nothing for rock chips - they require touch up paint and a paint leveler.

nightmarecivicdx · #6 11-14-2005

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Originally Posted by Forrest T.

Following a truck usually results in rock chips, not scratches. Do you mean you have rock chips on the front of your car?

Unfortunately, a scratch removal product will do nothing for rock chips - they require touch up paint and a paint leveler.

No they are just very light scratches not chips

admin · #7 11-14-2005

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Originally Posted by nightmarecivicdx

Okay i used some on my honda civic black and i could still see them they are very vaery fine scratches u get on the hood from getting to close to a big dirty truck am i not using the stuff prperly i falowed the directions and used a microfiber towel HELP please my customers count on me PLEASE HELP ASAP

It's important to note if you have a surface scratch or if it goes through the paint (like a chip would).

If you can feel it with your fingernail or you can see primer or metal, scratch remover won't do you much good. For these deep scratches to the primer or metal, you should use touch-up paint.

Scratch remover can, however, reduce the appearance of surface scratches.

Remember to work gently in different directions to smooth-out the rough edges of a scratch.

Follow with a your normal polish and wax regimen, or with a cleaner wax.

For some hints on using our Scratch Remover, visit www.detailguide.com and look under the Prep, Seal & Wax section.

nightmarecivicdx · #8 11-14-2005

Thanks A Lot Forrest

gfong · #9 11-14-2005

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

Yeah, the Mothers Scratch Remover is very effective and safe...especially on dark colours. It takes a few more applications but it leaves no marring.

I also use Megs ScratchX for very bad scratches. I find ScratchX effective but very aggressive. No matter how much I work it in, it still leaves micro-scratches on dark colours. I always have to follow with Mothers Scratch Remover to remove the ScratchX scratches!

Hopefully I will never need your advice (deep scratches) but thanks for advice.

automatically clean · #10 11-14-2005

i haven't had the opportunity to try california scratch remover, sounds great.I've used meguiars, frecla g10 and a few others. Does it work on lighter or darker vehicles?

admin · #11 11-14-2005

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Originally Posted by automatically clean

i haven't had the opportunity to try california scratch remover, sounds great.I've used meguiars, frecla g10 and a few others. Does it work on lighter or darker vehicles?

Mothers® California Gold® Scratch Remover is formulated for use with all colors and all types of paint.

Alfisti · #12 11-14-2005

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Originally Posted by nightmarecivicdx

No they are just very light scratches not chips

WHat sort of applicator are you using and how are you applying it?

nightmarecivicdx · #13 11-15-2005

I'm using a MF applicator to apply it.

Alfisti · #14 11-16-2005

MF is fine. If they're not too deep you simply need more 'elbow grease'.

Keep applying it multiple times, approaching it from various angles.

nightmarecivicdx · #15 11-16-2005

Thanks alot-- I'ill try that.

Alfisti · #16 11-16-2005

Oh, also rub across the scratch from various angles, not in the same direction as the scratch.

automatically clean · #17 11-16-2005

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

MF is fine. If they're not too deep you simply need more 'elbow grease'.

Keep applying it multiple times, approaching it from various angles.

i haven't had the opportunity to read your response until just now, but i'll try next time . thanks for getting back so soon, i've been having some trouble logging onto this site, but hopefully problems are fixed now.

CarlM · #18 11-17-2005

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Originally Posted by Forrest T.

Following a truck usually results in rock chips, not scratches. Do you mean you have rock chips on the front of your car?

Unfortunately, a scratch removal product will do nothing for rock chips - they require touch up paint and a paint leveler.

What is a leveler? and where would I be able to find one?

Forrest T. · #19 11-17-2005

Carl - a leveler is a product like our recently discontinued California Gold Paint Chip Repair Kit, or the kit from Langka .

These kits remove the bump/blob left when applying touch up paint.

CarlM · #20 11-18-2005

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Originally Posted by Forrest T.

Carl - a leveler is a product like our recently discontinued California Gold Paint Chip Repair Kit, or the kit from Langka .

These kits remove the bump/blob left when applying touch up paint.

Was there any specific reason that the Mothers kit was discontinued? Did it work well?

I believe i can still get it if I wanted to.