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schoey
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Registered: 29th Jun 05
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6th Feb 06 at 18:50   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
well i cleaned my car today, just a thorough was and chamois off.

Going to tcut it later or tomorrow.
Then wax it and polish it.

It looks mint already, ill get some pics up when i finish it all.

Anyone got any tips for tcutting?
VegasPhil
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Location: Fareham, Hants Drives: Octavia VRS
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6th Feb 06 at 18:51   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Personally my tip would be not to use T-Cut

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schoey
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6th Feb 06 at 18:52   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
whys that?
VegasPhil
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6th Feb 06 at 18:54   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Personal opinion really. I find I get a better shine from using AutoGlym products.

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schoey
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6th Feb 06 at 18:59   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
oooo i see, but im poor and dont have any!
AuroraSport
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6th Feb 06 at 18:59   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
unless the paintwork has faded quite badly then you shouldnt have to use t-cut, as phil says use autoglym products, particularly ultra resin shine
schoey
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6th Feb 06 at 19:03   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
oooo i see
well its not that bad,,,,,just the doors and front wings have faded a bit, and since ive had my bonnet resprayed, they look outa place.
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6th Feb 06 at 19:05   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote


Uber shine . It is worth every penny.
Maybe the car needs mopping?

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Butler
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6th Feb 06 at 19:05   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
t-cut is awesome stuff, would recommend. bought my old corsa up really well.
schoey
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6th Feb 06 at 19:06   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
whats mopping?
X 60RSA
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6th Feb 06 at 19:07   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I mopped my corsa late last summer, was well impressed with the results, just becareful not to leave it on one area too long.

And feck me, it kille my arms mopping the roof, had to give up bashing the old bishop for a week!
X 60RSA
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6th Feb 06 at 19:07   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Mopping = machine polish!

[Edited on 06-02-2006 by X 60RSA]
AuroraSport
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6th Feb 06 at 19:08   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by schoey
whats mopping?


basically using an electric buffer with some cutting compound (g3 etc) its like a uber t-cut, brings up flat colours especially
schoey
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6th Feb 06 at 19:08   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
gotya, thanks!

[Edited on 06-02-2006 by schoey]
schoey
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7th Feb 06 at 11:59   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
stage 2 will be completed today, going to t cut it in the end!
Dione J
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7th Feb 06 at 13:02   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I wouldn't T-cut it personally unless it's a very old car with paintwork that has faded...

What car and colour is it?
Stu-G
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7th Feb 06 at 14:38   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
washed mine today took me 3 hours!!
schoey
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7th Feb 06 at 14:39   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
gsi flame red,

might just give it a good polish then

just the doors are starting to go a little pinky.
Rileysport
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7th Feb 06 at 14:41   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
use autoglym super resin polish:



seems to do the trick
schoey
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7th Feb 06 at 14:42   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
got no money at the min, got some t cut and mer polish in my garage though!
Dione J
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8th Feb 06 at 10:13   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I use Autoglymn super-resin polish:



seems to do the trick for me

 
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