T-Cut.. (FB?)

[Cunning Plan]

Ok, coming from the dub scene where the van was matt black and required one wash a year, I havent really had to get the chamoi out..

Saw T-cut in halfrauds and read a bit of the lable, seems like it gets outscratches and is a polish..  Also ive heard you guys talking about it alot..

Educate me in the ways of the t-cut...  whats good stuff to use and for what purpose?

On the Ford (mondy ) its got a bit of bug tar and a few stone chips on the bonnet..  T-cut this?  Theres a few scratches too..

I bought a spray on wax stuff that you chamoi off at the same time you do the damp, seemed to work pretty dam nice



Thought it would be a good thread for the guru that is Mr 'I clean the inside of my exhaust pipe' Fbody!!      

[Rocky]

Its ideal for flat paint and removing small scratches, you can use a higher compound for larger scratches, but make sure you wax the paint after using or the paintwork will look worse, especially if the sun scorches it.

[F Body]

Quoting: Rocky

but make sure you wax the paint after using or the paintwork will look worse, especially if the sun scorches it.

Indeedy even if you only do a finger nail sized bit also wax it afterwards

You have to take more care with metallic finishes with a clear topcoat, rub too deep and you go through the top coat, which just leaves the matt basecoat underneath.

Should be alright with just plain T Cut it's not that argessive

Quoting: Cunning Plan

I bought a spray on wax stuff

I've always found that the depth of shine and it's long term durability is directly related to how long it takes to put the polish on and polish off !

i.e The quick spray wax will brighten up a very dull car but it won't last long

Oh and in my polishing "career" I've used just about every type and make manufactured. IMHO for cost and general depth of shine and durability I use Autoglym Super Resin Polish

[Rocky]

Quoting: F Body

IMHO for cost and general depth of shine and durability I use Autoglym Super Resin Polish

I used to use that but felt mer or meguires lasts longer,However meguires isnt good in direct sunlight.

There is a new polish out that can be directly applied in California direct sun without leaving dusty marks will sort out the details but thinking of getting a batch in soon if anyones interested. Was invented by a guy who builds concours cars and was fed up of the polishes on the market.

[Fieldy]

Quoting: F Body

Autoglym

As long as you don't apply to much, I have never had A problem with it (I am no expert mind.....)

[Incursus]

Quoting: F Body

Autoglym Super Resin Polish

Tis what I use but I'm a relative noob at this polishing (no i'm not talking about Eastern European ) lark.

But compared to stuff i've used before Autoglym stuff rocks and doesn't break the bank.

[philoldsmobile]

autoglym hands down


i have used meguires,  its purely a personal thing, but i simply dont like it as much as autoglym, and i never seem to get as good results wit hit, although i know others do.. (and it smells nasty compaired to autoglym!)

[Roadkill]

Quoting: Cunning Plan

and required one wash a year

That's softcore . . . .

My bro used to use Mer polish . . . .

I used some cheap Kiwi stuff . . . . worked fine . . .

[Jamieg285]

I used to user Mer.

I've started to use Autoglym as I think it gives a brigher shine.

Seems to be a bit easier to apply to - doesn't dry so hard, so is easier to buff up.

[Jamieg285]

Talking of T-cut - I've got some(3/4 bottle) of thier Colour Magic stuff - in Red.

Any red car owners interested in taking it before it goes in the bin?

[Fieldy]

Quoting: Jamieg285

Any red car owners interested in taking it before it goes in the bin?

would it be any good for 'maroon' cars?

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[art b]

i knew of a daft bloke who had no idea he borrowed some colour polish to do his car,
he used blue, on a white escort..............wwwwwwhhhhhhhhaaa

[Roadkill]

Quoting: art b

he used blue, on a white escort..............

Did it end up "Baby" blue ?

[EDGE]

for a quick polish up the autoglym super resin (red) is great, takes all the dead paint off, repairs a lot of scratches and shines nicely.

however, for a full on 'valet' i use all 3 stages of the meguires range, repair scratches (scratch-x), polish then wax with the gold glass wax... the meguires range smells good enough to eat.. IT ISN'T... trust me....

I found the clay bar from meguires to be excelent if you are removing resin or sap from the paint, its amazing what it'll take off...

Ive only used the metallic (softer) t cut on very deep scratches and only nce... its very abrasive.  I have used a cutting paste on a plastic scratch, tht was like plasticine with sand in it though.. VERY rough.

For general scratches i tend to use G3 compound (trade places sell it) it comes in several grades but i se the superfine grade mostly, just before the clay bar, it saves the bar getting too full of loose paint..

Thats why I only give the cars the full treatment 2 times a year.. it takes ages.  In between the wax is topped up or scrathes repaired as they need it.

[Cunning Plan]

Wow.. so much to know about cleaning  




Will have to get some autoglym!!

Tanks dudes..

[Jamieg285]

Quoting: Fieldy

would it be any good for 'maroon' cars?

Possible, there's a colour range guide on the back.  I'll take a look/picture.

[F Body]

Quoting: Fieldy

would it be any good for 'maroon' cars?

Should work fine, I used the blue stuff on the Van and it masked minor scratches etc

Top Tip : Wear plastic gloves because someone had blue fingers for weeks

[Rocky]

Here you go might get this to try

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[Jamieg285]

Quoting: Jamieg285

Quoting: Fieldy
would it be any good for 'maroon' cars?

Possible, there's a colour range guide on the back. I'll take a look/picture.

Don't think so

It says for light red colours.  There is a different one for dark and maroon.

[Fieldy]

worth a try