Cape Cod Fog on PCL Beware

[gazp]

Hi Guys

I polished a scratch out of a PCL using cape cod on a Q tip and while it removed the scratch it also left very fine brush marks on the PCL which are only visible in certain light which creates a foggy effect on the PCL so to speak .

So unless anyone can advise me where I went wrong then I will not be using cape cod again and I would also warn anyone else of the perils of using it on PCLs.

[sleddog]

What did you use to wipe off the residue after using the cape cod Gary?

[gazp]

Hi Rob

I used a micro fibre jewellry cloth

[sleddog]

Originally Posted by gazp

Hi Rob

I used a micro fibre jewellry cloth

If it was dirty, even just a little, it could have been the cloth that left the fine marks.

Usually, I have excellent results with cape cod, although I don't use it often.
But a clean soft cloth is paramount to buff the residue out.

Another possible could be the Q-tip. If this rubbed through or pushed off the cape cod cloth and rubbed the metal, this would also be a possible cause!

[RJC]

Sounds like the Q tip to me!

[Chris B]

Always use a fresh cloth if you're after a a mirror-polished surface, you never know what abrasive substances from previous use are lurking on the pad.

Even if the cloth was brand new & I was switching from rubbing case/etc to PCL's I'd still use use a fresh cloth

[watchf]

You probably did not buff it long enough. Happened to me on my first attempt and had white fade micro scratches when viewed closely under the light. It turned out I didn't polish/buff it long enough after I seek advice here. Also don't use a Q-tip use a microfiber clothe to buff out after you get the cape cod juice on the surface to be polished.

[gazp]

Thanks for the info Guys

[MortgageGuy]

I agree sounds like the Q tip or the cloth... I have used cape cod on a few occasions and never had anything but great results. Perhaps give it another try