T-Cut Rapid Scratch Remover?

Jimney

Hi,anyone know if this is ok to use on metallic paint? it does not mention it on the tube. Thanks.

Idiophreak

I've got some kinda T-CUT in black, I use that on my metalic no probs.

Jimney

Idiophreak wrote:

I've got some kinda T-CUT in black, I use that on my metalic no probs.

Hi, yes i've seen that but this is different it is in a tube it says loads of stuff to use it on but no mention of metallic dont want to use it and make a mess of car!!!!

andrew-b

I wouldn't use normal t-cut. I used to have metallic paint on my car and bought special T-cut for metallic paint which isn't quite as harsh on the surface i believe
If you look at halfords website for normal t-cut (See here ) it says "For metallic and pearlescent finishes use T-Cut Metallic Colour Restorer"..though doesn't seem to be on their website so maybe worth visiting a Halfords store/ local garage.

Andy

Jimney

andrew-b wrote:

I wouldn't use normal t-cut. I used to have metallic paint on my car and bought special T-cut for metallic paint which isn't quite as harsh on the surface i believe
If you look at halfords website for normal t-cut (See here ) it says "For metallic and pearlescent finishes use T-Cut Metallic Colour Restorer"..though doesn't seem to be on their website so maybe worth visiting a Halfords store/ local garage.

Andy

Hi Andy, I agree with you about normal t-cut but this is a small tube and says on it light scratch remover. have just looked on google and there is a picture and description on a site sorry i dont know how to do a link.

Jimney

Jimney wrote:

Hi Andy, I agree with you about normal t-cut but this is a small tube and says on it light scratch remover. have just looked on google and there is a picture and description on a site sorry i dont know how to do a link.

It's motormania.co.uk

andrew-b

This is what you've got i think http://www.motormania.co.uk/product_details.asp?intDescID=259&Manufacturer=&Code=

This is the t-cut i used to use on my metallic car paint http://www.motormania.co.uk/product_details.asp?intDescID=258&Manufacturer=&Code=

If i were you i'd buy the T-Cut metallic as it's cheaper than a respray if it goes horribly wrong!

Jimney

andrew-b wrote:

This is what you've got i think http://www.motormania.co.uk/product_details.asp?intDescID=259&Manufacturer=&Code=

This is the t-cut i used to use on my metallic car paint http://www.motormania.co.uk/product_details.asp?intDescID=258&Manufacturer=&Code=

If i were you i'd buy the T-Cut metallic as it's cheaper than a respray if it goes horribly wrong!

Cheers Andy, I think you are absolutely right. I will buy some tomorrow.

pazzazz

T-Cut (pretty much all in their range) is awful stuff (smears/dusting/trim marking). You'd be better off with a maguiars or autoglym polish if you're going to halfords

Neil_S_3

T Cut is far far far too abrasive, when used by hand your more likely to leave worse marks as you can't break down the coarse abrasive.

Meguiars Scratch X is a far better product for spot removal of scratches as the abrasive diminishes as you work the product in and it therefore leaves a better finish.

If you want to cover up swirl marks on your car then it is worthwhile looking at a product such as Autoglym Super Resin Polish which will clean the paint and fill in the scratch marks with oils.

Finish off with a nice wax or something like Autoglym Extra Gloss Protection.

navig8r

The problem with over rubbing metalic paint is that they are painted with a base colour and then a clear gloss coat and you can rub the latter off leaving a dull patch.

Dave