T-cut then polish?

spinna · 19 Mar 2012 at 10:03

Im going to T-cut my van today while ive got the chance and a day off work

its a white citroen berlingo, do i need to polish it or wax it after some t-cutting?

Undeterred · 19 Mar 2012 at 10:08

Rather than t-cut i would recommend a polish that removes scratches. t-cut can be a little too harsh

spinna · 19 Mar 2012 at 10:23

what polish do you recommend?

paradigm · 19 Mar 2012 at 10:31

In regards to your original question, you should definitely polish AND then wax after using Tcut.

spinna · 19 Mar 2012 at 10:34

Should i wash it after using t-cut before i apply polish then wax?

paradigm · 19 Mar 2012 at 10:37

I would, Tcut leaves nasty residue.

Janesy B · 19 Mar 2012 at 10:37

T cut is nasty full stop.

Undeterred · 19 Mar 2012 at 10:43

spinna said:
what polish do you recommend?

menzerna polish

TRNC · 19 Mar 2012 at 11:45

Its a white van, T-Cut will be fine, then wax it to seal and all will be good.

mejinks · 19 Mar 2012 at 13:17

Jif

Wash, super resin polish then wax would be a good combo.

Tinders · 19 Mar 2012 at 13:29

Undeterred said:
menzerna polish

As an alternative for mere mortals, try auto glym super resin. Menz is brilliant, but overkill on a white van, and you really need a rotary to get the best ut of it.

Housey · 19 Mar 2012 at 13:31

Vim and some biactol to get rid of zits

MikeHiow · 19 Mar 2012 at 13:38

TRNC said:
Its a white van, T-Cut will be fine, then wax it to seal and all will be good.

This TBH.

If the paint is half decent as it is though, skip the T-Cut and go straight to the polish.

Undeterred · 19 Mar 2012 at 14:15

AGSRP is a good filler polish and will do a good job, but if looking to remove scratches as opposed to hiding them then a scratch removal polish would be better.

My problem with t-cut is that mere mortals can overdo it and damage the paintwork. A less abrasive polish will do the job with a lower risk of damage being done to the paintwork.

Begbie · 19 Mar 2012 at 15:04

Would you even notice the difference of a harsh cutting compound on a white van?

I'd just go SRP then a wax.

Undeterred · 19 Mar 2012 at 16:11

depends if he wants to remove the scratches or hide them? (if there are any at all)

Begbie · 19 Mar 2012 at 16:25

Undeterred said:
depends if he wants to remove the scratches or hide them? (if there are any at all)

If you can see them.

spinna · 19 Mar 2012 at 19:35

T-cut worked a treat