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uOpt · November 5th, 2009, 07:26 PM

I find conflicting information on this, does anybody know for sure?

I have two guitars here, nitro, that I need to put more nitro on. Both have been treated with ScratchX before.

Sooo...

1) Does ScratchX have silicone in it according to latest assumptions?

2) if it does, what do I do to get rid of it?

ThaLowEndTheory · November 5th, 2009, 07:51 PM

It doesn't contain silicone. Unless they have reformulated it or something. I've looked at the original formula MSDS. It does not show silicone.

uOpt · November 5th, 2009, 08:14 PM

Hey, good news :) Thanks!

k-wad · November 6th, 2009, 04:59 PM

I just used ScratchX on a Bakelite pickguard that i lacquered.
After buffing it, I realized that I had broken through the lacquer on the edges, and it needed another coat.

All I did was wipe it down with naptha and shot it with another coat of Deft.
I had no problems what so-ever.

boris bubbanov · November 6th, 2009, 09:13 PM

The Scratch X tube says "Do not use on unpainted vinyl or rubber surfaces".

I was doing a little testing with the product on a black vinyl pickguard. I applied plenty, and got it looking real glossy. Then I go out the Makita buffer and went to town with the wool bonnet. I got the pickguard too hot and created a sort of whitish film. If I decide to use the pickguard, I will have to sand the film off.

It was a test piece, so I'm not saying I won't be using this cool stuff.

My 12 mo. old tube says "New and Improved" but I would be shocked, really shocked if they added a controversial substance like silicone without saying so.

mellecaster · November 13th, 2009, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boris bubbanov

My 12 mo. old tube says "New and Improved" but I would be shocked, really shocked if they added a controversial substance like silicone without saying so.

I bought 2 tubes of the "New & Improved" recently, and both turned into a watery mess inside the tightly closed Tube....total separation of product...my older ones never did that in a period of years ?....I have since discovered Presta products...available at Auto Paint Suppliers...no more ScratchX for this Boy.....

guitarmike216 · November 15th, 2009, 09:26 AM

What is Scratchx?

Lost_N_Austin · November 15th, 2009, 10:15 AM

http://meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+G10307

Lost_N_Austin

RodeoTex · November 15th, 2009, 10:25 AM

I use 3M's FinessIt II for the final buff and have never had any problems.
In fact I believe ReRanch sells it for this purpose. It is usually also available in any auto parts store that has a decent selection of painting supplies.

I don't know about ScratchX

November 5th, 2009, 07:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
uOpt Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston Posts: 139	What's the final verdict on post-ScratchX work? I find conflicting information on this, does anybody know for sure? I have two guitars here, nitro, that I need to put more nitro on. Both have been treated with ScratchX before. Sooo... 1) Does ScratchX have silicone in it according to latest assumptions? 2) if it does, what do I do to get rid of it?

November 5th, 2009, 07:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
ThaLowEndTheory Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Valley Ranch,Texas Posts: 167	It doesn't contain silicone. Unless they have reformulated it or something. I've looked at the original formula MSDS. It does not show silicone. __________________ You didn't plan to fail, you failed to plan.

November 6th, 2009, 09:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
boris bubbanov Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA + in the past Posts: 15,215	The Scratch X tube says "Do not use on unpainted vinyl or rubber surfaces". I was doing a little testing with the product on a black vinyl pickguard. I applied plenty, and got it looking real glossy. Then I go out the Makita buffer and went to town with the wool bonnet. I got the pickguard too hot and created a sort of whitish film. If I decide to use the pickguard, I will have to sand the film off. It was a test piece, so I'm not saying I won't be using this cool stuff. My 12 mo. old tube says "New and Improved" but I would be shocked, really shocked if they added a controversial substance like silicone without saying so. __________________ When i listen

November 15th, 2009, 09:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
guitarmike216 TDPRI Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Timonium Md. Age: 53 Posts: 11	Educate me What is Scratchx?

November 15th, 2009, 10:15 AM	#8 (permalink)
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November 5th, 2009, 08:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
uOpt Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston Posts: 139	Hey, good news :) Thanks!

November 6th, 2009, 04:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
k-wad TDPRI Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ontario, California USA Age: 34 Posts: 47	I just used ScratchX on a Bakelite pickguard that i lacquered. After buffing it, I realized that I had broken through the lacquer on the edges, and it needed another coat. All I did was wipe it down with naptha and shot it with another coat of Deft. I had no problems what so-ever.

November 15th, 2009, 10:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
RodeoTex Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,930	I use 3M's FinessIt II for the final buff and have never had any problems. In fact I believe ReRanch sells it for this purpose. It is usually also available in any auto parts store that has a decent selection of painting supplies. I don't know about ScratchX __________________ Turn it on, turn it up, turn me loose.

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