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T-Cut is it really that bad?

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T-Cut is it really that bad?

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Well there are alot of negativity about T-Cut. Over on detailingworld one of the more respected members carried out a test with some interesting results. I thought I'd post the link as it's an often asked question on the Fiat Forum.

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=76209&page=1

In summary, the answer to the question, Is it really that bad is a resounding no. T-Cut Metallic certainly appears to be suitable for modern car paints.
 
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thepottleflump said:
Well there are alot of negativity about T-Cut. Over on detailingworld one of the more respected members carried out a test with some interesting results. I thought I'd post the link as it's an often asked question on the Fiat Forum.

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=76209&page=1

In summary, the answer to the question, Is it really that bad is a resounding no. T-Cut Metallic certainly appears to be suitable for modern car paints.
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Those guys are SERIOUS! My review would have been three or four pics and a couple of paragraphs :)

I find the original T-cut not aggressive enough... so the less-aggressive Metallic T-cut would probably be even more hopeless for what I need - removing paint imperfections, or dealing with Uno paint ;)

Having said that, I used the colour-matched T-Cut on the project Uno (as shown in https://www.fiatforum.com/uno/145226-120-47-24-uno-45-a.html?p=1582244) and it worked brilliantly - then again, all things are relative. It was hopeless at removing swirls (like the ones that guy deliberately made with steel wool!) but swirls are hardly your biggest problem when confronted with an orange Uno that should be burgundy.

-Alex
 
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I've always said T-Cut is an excellent product. Only people that don't like it are people trying to sell more expensive stuff or people who have been brainwashed by people who sell more expensive stuff.

Too many people don't realise exactly what T-Cut does differently compared to the competition. Which is nothing! ;)
 
When i have used colour match T-cut in the past on my old mk2 uno when i had it it worked a treat to take teh car back from very fadded almost pink back to a gleaming red. Have to say i would only use the t-cut to restore and bring back the colour i would then use a normal polish to protect the body work.
 
the only people who say its bad are the poeple who dont use it, everyone else knows there is no better product on the market for removing fine scratches.

the problem is many people seem to think t-cut should leave a nice finish in one easy step. in reality its like sanding, you start off with your most abrasive (t-cut original) then a less abrasive (colour t-cut) and then a super fine (carnauba wax) to go from scratches to perfection. it takes a lot of effort, but it does work wonders.

impatient noobs will use it, see its scratched their car more, and then say t-cut is crap. well tbh they dont deserve to use it.
 
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As jug pointed out in his previous post. ;)

But your cars been keyed 6-7 feet along the side. Do you
A fill it with paint and use a fine polish to gently wear it down to the same level over the course of a few years.
B Fill it, cut it, polish it?


I know which I did. ;)
 
The Beast said:
As jug pointed out in his previous post. ;)

But your cars been keyed 6-7 feet along the side. Do you
A fill it with paint and use a fine polish to gently wear it down to the same level over the course of a few years.
B Fill it, cut it, polish it?


I know which I did. ;)
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Ohh i agree

but most people go out to the shops pick up a big bottle of t-cut original then do the whole car with it then sit back see the car in the sun and :cry:

Its i hazard a guess that most people that use it have been given some old war story from dad/grandad who had cars with a single stage paint job....
 
i have a 100% success rate with t cut
then again my grandad taught me how to use acids then after cleaned up told me not to use it on plastic. didn't melt them so :) will make this legible when I'm sober
 
Mikeee said:
i just thought it was very specific thats all.

like having a forum on wiring plugs:confused:

i mean how much can you talk about:p

and dave i use yellow pages to reach roof lol
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You would be amazed.

There are so many different poliahes/compounds/waxes/treatments etc.

I have spent nearly £1000 in the last 3 months building up a reasonable arsenal of supplies.
 
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