T Cut Question... :/

[Dean Mac]

Link;

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...uctId_167625_langId_-1_categoryId_165527#dtab

Is this reccomended to remove the light scratches i have on my Black Clio?

& do i need to use a machine like a buffer or will elbow grease be alright?

 

[Dean Mac]

Anyone?

 

[jonbrown]

I've always tended to use either Autoglym Super Resin Polish (SRP) or Autoglym Ultra Deep Shine, with a decent amount of elbow grease and some patients to remove swirls and small scratches. From what I have read a machine polisher will make life easier at removing scratches and swirls.

 

[Dave..]

Step away from the T cut.

To remove swirls, there's a whole process to go through with a machine polisher.

 

[Dean Mac]

So i shouldn't use that T cut, or any T cut of that matter? What should i use then to remove the small light scratches i have on my black clio?

 

[Dean Mac]

Either of these will remove the scratches? (Autoglym Super Resin Polish (SRP) or Autoglym Ultra Deep Shine)

 

[Dave..]

Without spending lots of money, SRP will do an alright job.

 

[Dean Mac]

Why should i use the T Cut? :O

 

[VIICarCare]

don't use t cut. If you have no pc build up layers of autoglym srp, excellent stuff.

or bring it to me

 

[Dean Mac]

I dont understand how that can remove the light scraches i have on my black clio

On the T cut it actually says it will remove them and ive read up alot. Ill take your word for it because ive seen your cars and there super shiney especially magpies, is that what you use magpie?

 

[Dean Mac]

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_185498_langId_-1_categoryId_165527

or

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_204935_langId_-1_categoryId_165527


I think the second as i have a black car? Ill buy the litre version (more for ya money) Is it really this good? I really hope it removes the light scratches!!!

 

[JD]

NOOOOO.

Don't use T-Cut. And don't use UDS, it's not a great product.

You have scratches on your car - how deep? How many? Are they swirls like fig1 or scratches like fig2;

fig1;

View attachment 41897

fig2;

View attachment 41898

 

[Dean Mac]

Erm, Obviuosly i have light swirls on the bonnet not that harshly to be honest....

And figure two doesnt apply to me either, the scratch isnt really physically a scratch, i.e cant really feel it. Its not like some one has properly Key'd the paint work.

Light scratches, lines of scuffs, when i wax they disappear abit/slightly (using the Turtle Wax)

Id say figure two but not as severe

Cheers for your input ?JD hope you can help!

 

[JD]

OK, in that case, if you are a Halfords shopper (which it sounds like you are) pick up some Meguirars Scratch X + either an applicator or a MicroFibre towel. Polish in small circles and then buff off any residue.

If you can buy online, try these links for two products;

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/menzerna-203s.html

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/lake-country-light-cut-hand-pad-cat24.html#aMasterLCHO0000

Hope this helps.

Jamie

 

[Dean Mac]

Ive checked it out. So that would remove the scratches that are fairly light on my car better than using the autogylm. And yes i am abit of a Halfords shopper LOL online ftw if ya can though

 

[jonbrown]

I haved used the super resin polish on my black gold clio with pleasing results on swirls and the odd scratch. Takes some time and quite a bit of effort, but found it more effective than Meguirs Scratch X, topped mine off with some Dodo Juice Purple Haze wax and you can't see them now.

 

[Dean Mac]

Cheers Jonbrown & everyone for opionions etc.

I think ive decided to touch up slighting inconspicuous places applying the T cut, only lightly lightly. Then apply the Super Resin Polish everywhere. Even if it takes hours. Read so many great reviews. Ill bang a few photos on to results etc and Scratches before and afterwards.

Fingers crossed lol

Cheers

 

[VIICarCare]

I wouldn't touch tcut with a barge pole tbh! Why don't you buy a sample pack of menzerna polishes & have a go with them first? Or just bring her down & we'll sort her out?

 

[Pedro]

T cut = liquid grit.

 

[ben2904]

use g4- gets rid of my scratches but dont rub it for to long as it will eventually take the paint off, dont use a machine just a rag

 

[Dean Mac]

I wouldn't touch tcut with a barge pole tbh! Why don't you buy a sample pack of menzerna polishes & have a go with them first? Or just bring her down & we'll sort her out?

menzerna polishes are supposed to be good arent they. Well i definitly gerrin the SRP by autoglym because of the reveiws and my mates have told me to use it. menzerna polish are quite expensive, bt i guess if they work its worth it, know any shops i can buy from? or is it online only?

Magpie where u living/based? i live bradford/leeds area, please dont say london lol

 

[Dean Mac]

T cut = liquid grit.

S***! Everytime i visit this forum on the body work section T cut gets slated haha, menzerna polishes finer? less abrasive?

 

[Dean Mac]

Whats the difference between the "Menzerna 203S" & "Menzerna S100"? The strengh of the Cut? :/

Only £7.95 or sumthing, ill take your advice and buy, you guys/gurls know alot more than meh!

Thankies

 

[Curtis!]

MENZERNA
• S34A Power Gloss Compound Heavy Cut 8/10
• PO85RD3.0x Intensive Polish Medium Cut 6/10
• PO91L Intensive Polish Medium Cut 5/10
• PO106FA Final Finish Light – Medium Cut 4/10
• PO85RD Final Finish Light Cut 2/10

Short list from here. Hope this is of some help.

 

[Dean Mac]

Short list from here. Hope this is of some help.

Yeah great thanks mate. Keen on buying the MENZERNA now at around £11 with postage off Ebay (saves me £1! lol) ill be fine, looking forward to using the stuff! Bascially the polish Menzerna 203S is a different strengh in cut?

 

[VIICarCare]

TCut dulls after time too, so you'll be best getting some menzerna & srp as they are great. Im based 25 miles from London btw! HP13

Computers playing silly buggers!

 

[Dean Mac]

TCut dulls after time too, so you'll be best getting some menzerna & srp as they are great. Im based 25 miles from London btw! HP13

Computers playing silly buggers!

Oooo well thats a good hundred odd mile lol

Bought SRP.

Going to buy that menzerna 203's. JD recommened this easlier in the thread along with you.

Ebay sell it one pound cheaper though. Ill buy it, then hopefully see results!

 

[VIICarCare]

good lad