Eagle One Swirl and Scratch Remover

**IMm29** · January 10th, 2003 07:41 PM

Ok ba to?

If not, what would you recommend in place of this?

Thanks.

**theveed** · January 10th, 2003 07:44 PM

what are you using it for?

for spot touch up of scratches adn swirls, it's a good product, less oily than meguiar's scratch X...

**IMm29** · January 10th, 2003 07:51 PM

Mass removal of scratches and swirls on my Exped.

**Alfalfameister** · January 11th, 2003 09:04 AM

Not all the scratches would be that deep (I'm assuming scratches come from months of "pranela-ing").

A standard rule of thumb is to go with the least aggressive route first. 3M Finish Restorer would be good, as would Meguiar's Dual Action Cleaner Polish. You may even try something milder.

Then for those spots where the scratches are still visible, you can use the Eagle One.

An Expedition is really a pretty big vehicle, so I would suggest you bring it to a good detailing shop, and have them do a one-step on it (basically, the intensive cleaning--oxidation removal, as well as removal of scratches and swirls). I think an Exped would cost about P1,200 to P1,500.

The reason I suggest you bring it to the pros is that they have professional equipment (rotary buffer in particular) to minimize the scratches and swirls. After that one-step detailing, you can do your own 2nd and 3rd step (polishing and/or glazing, and sealing/waxing/protecting). Then, of course, you have to maintain that finish by avoiding scratches and swirl-makers (getting rid of pranelas, and following correct washing and drying techniques).

Good luck, and tell us how it goes.

--Alf

(O.T. Kita ko si Jo-Anne, dating DCRC ng Ford, sa Festival. Works in Bellevue hotel na daw...)

**IMm29** · January 11th, 2003 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by Alfalfameister

Not all the scratches would be that deep (I'm assuming scratches come from months of "pranela-ing").

Actually, years of "pranela-ing" already.

Originally Posted by Alfalfameister

A standard rule of thumb is to go with the least aggressive route first. 3M Finish Restorer would be good, as would Meguiar's Dual Action Cleaner Polish. You may even try something milder.

Then for those spots where the scratches are still visible, you can use the Eagle One.

I see. I've actually tried the Eagle One Wet (Paste wax with fluoropolymer). So far, so good. It brought out the shine from the dull, unwaxed for 2 years, black paint. Thing is though, you can still see all the scratches and swirls.

Originally Posted by Alfalfameister

An Expedition is really a pretty big vehicle, so I would suggest you bring it to a good detailing shop, and have them do a one-step on it (basically, the intensive cleaning--oxidation removal, as well as removal of scratches and swirls). I think an Exped would cost about P1,200 to P1,500.

The reason I suggest you bring it to the pros is that they have professional equipment (rotary buffer in particular) to minimize the scratches and swirls. After that one-step detailing, you can do your own 2nd and 3rd step (polishing and/or glazing, and sealing/waxing/protecting). Then, of course, you have to maintain that finish by avoiding scratches and swirl-makers (getting rid of pranelas, and following correct washing and drying techniques).

Actually, i've been planning to do this for the deeper scratches, with the assumption that on my own and with your recommended scratch remover, i can get rid of the smaller and shallower ones. Nothing better than the pros, huh?

Originally Posted by Alfalfameister

(O.T. Kita ko si Jo-Anne, dating DCRC ng Ford, sa Festival. Works in Bellevue hotel na daw...)

Yeah, i remember Jo-Anne. Really ***y voice! It was really fun setting up a PMS appointment with her on the other line. Not the same anymore these days. Btw, where's Bellevue?

**IMm29** · January 11th, 2003 02:25 PM

oh, before i forget,

thanks theveed and alfalfameister! :mrgreen:

**zpad** · January 12th, 2003 04:22 PM

IMm29,
meguiar's will be opening a franchise in westgate,filinvest.you might want to check them out.i think march or april opening nila.hth. :D

**IMm29** · January 12th, 2003 06:04 PM

thanks zpad!

will check em out when they open. :mrgreen:

**theveed** · January 13th, 2003 12:47 PM

Malabo 1200 ang Expe dude, civic/corolla palang 1700 na rate hehe...

I suggest (if matyaga ka), you try 3M Finish Restorer, muna, then use your EO polish and wax. You'll see a big diff...

If you want a one-step product, then you must give Mother's Reflections a shot... P800 in Hahn Tools shang... great stuff.