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A) Paint compatibility check:

QUIXX Paint Scratch Remover works with all vehicle paint types except the following 3 cases:

1. Nano paints and ceramic paints:

Please make sure that your vehicle does not have a “scratch resistant“ nano paint job or ceramic

clear coat. This would, for instance, be the case on many models made by Mercedes-Benz as of

2005 and later. Mercedes cars with such paint jobs are identified by the letter C after the color

code, e.g. 040C. In many Mercedes models you can find the color code on the model plate located

inside of the engine area. If you have any concerns, you should always ask the manufacturer of your

vehicle or a contract dealership. If your vehicle has a nano or ceramic paint job, the only product

you can use is QUIXX FINISH #2 and you can only use it to eliminate very minor scratches and

traces of paint. Do not use QUIXX REPAIR #1 on nano or ceramic paints under any circumstances

and also refrain from using sandpaper.

2. Matte paints:

If you have a vehicle with a matte paint job, you should definitely not use the QUIXX Repair System.

The polishing process would not only remove the scratches, but also the matte surface structure of

your paint job, which would ultimately leave behind glossy areas in your paint job.

3. Dyed plastic components:

On modern vehicles not all components that look like they have a paint job actually have one. Today,

many of these parts (spoilers, etc.) are no longer spray painted, but made from a plastic that has

been dyed to match the paint job of the car. Scratches in dyed plastic parts – with a few exceptions

– can usually not be removed from the surface without leaving behind marks in the surrounding

areas. Consequently, we generally advise car owners not to use the QUIXX Repair System on

automotive components that are not spray painted. If you are not certain, which material a certain

part is made of, ask your vehicle manufacturer or contract dealership.

B) Application compatibility test:

Before you make attempts to repair scratches, test the entire QUIXX Repair System (sand paper,

REPAIR #1 and FINISH #2) in a concealed place (for instance on the inside door panel or inside the

trunk fold) to ensure compatibility with your vehicle's paint job. To do so, follow the instructions

given in the Scratch Removal Process Chart (D).

C) Determination of the scratch depth and the paint layers that are damaged:

1. Finger nail test:

Run your finger nail alongside the scratch in a vertical direction. If your finger nail does not get

stuck and you can hardly feel the scratch, you are dealing with a light surface scratch. If your finger

nail gets stuck and you can clearly feel the scratch, it is deeper and wider. In the latter case the use

of a matching touch up pen is recommended.

2. Water test:

The water test allows you to determine which layers of paint have been damaged by the scratch.

Scratches generally look white or gray. Apply water to the scratch and watch whether this makes

the scratch almost disappear and causes the original color of the car to reappear or whether the

scratch looks while, gray or metallic instead.

Paint Scratch Remover

Instruction Manual

Scratch Depth Table

Original color can be seen when

water test is performed

Original color can not be seen when the

water test is performed

Finger nail does get stuck, you

can feel the scratch clearly

The scratch has damaged only the

clear coat or paint layer. Use a

matching touch up pen first (if your

car has a metallic coat, all you need

is clear coat stick) and follow

Steps 1-7

The scratch has penetrated through the

clear coat and paint layer and may

extend all the way to the filler or base

material. Use a matching touch up pen

first (in this case you will not only need

clear coat, but also the matching base

color) (Steps 1-7)

Finger nail does not get stuck,

scratch is barely noticeable

Only the very top of the paint layer

has been affected. Start to treat with

REPAIR #1 (Steps 4-7) If not

succesful, start again with step 3.

These are likely paint traces on the

surface resulting from the vehicle

coming into contact with another object.

You should be able to remove these with

FINISH#2 (Steps 6+7). If not, use REPAIR

#1 one more time and apply FINISH #2

again (Steps 4-7)

Metal Base

Cataphoretic Paint 15-25 µm

Base Color Paint 15 µm

Clear Coat 45 µm

Filler 35 µm

A B

Makeup of a vehicle paint (layers in cross-section):

Summary of content (4 pages)

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Paint Scratch Remover Instruction Manual A) Paint compatibility check: QUIXX Paint Scratch Remover works with all vehicle paint types except the following 3 cases: 1. Nano paints and ceramic paints: Please make sure that your vehicle does not have a “scratch resistant“ nano paint job or ceramic clear coat. This would, for instance, be the case on many models made by Mercedes-Benz as of 2005 and later. Mercedes cars with such paint jobs are identified by the letter C after the color code, e.g. 040C.
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D) Scratch removal process (step-by step): A + B 1 Clean and dry the area and now apply the base color and / or the clear coat from the touch up pen to the scratch. It is best not to use the thick brush on the touch up pen, but a thin, fine artist brush size 0 or 1. Make sure that you only paint the scratch if at all possible and not the surrounding areas.
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Elimina rayas para pintura Instrucciones de uso A) Comprobación de compatibilidad de pintura: El Eliminador de rayones en pintura QUIXX es efectivo con todos los tipos de pintura para vehículos, con excepción de los tres siguientes casos: 1. Nano-pinturas y pinturas cerámicas: Asegúrese de que su vehículo no tenga una mano de nano-pintura o un revestimiento cerámico transparente "a prueba de raspaduras".
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D) Proceso de remoción de raspaduras, paso a paso: A + B 1 Mediante el lápiz de retoque, limpie y seque el área y aplique el color base o la capa transparente. Es preferible no utilizar el pincel grueso sobre el lápiz de retoque, sino un pincel artístico fino de tamaño 0 o 1. De ser posible, tenga cuidado de pintar únicamente el rayón y no las áreas adyacentes.