T-Cut Scratch Magic Touch Up Pen

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The first thing to remember when “T-Cutting” a car is to ensure the paint is completely clean and dry, otherwise, you run the risk of damaging the paintwork when you start polishing it down. Cleaning the surface of your car is incredibly easy and can be done by either running the entire car through a car wash, or thoroughly cleaning and drying the car by hand. LifeSearch Partners Limited (FRN 656479), for the introduction of Pure Protection Contracts, who are authorised and regulated by the FCA to provide advice and arrange Pure Protection Contracts. LifeSearch Partners Ltd is registered in England and Wales to 3000a Parkway, Whiteley, Hampshire, PO15 7FX, company number 03412386. At ChipsAway, we don’t recommend using off the shelf pens. This is because it is so easy to end up with results that look like a bit of a bodge job. If you are attempting to restore your car’s looks, you don’t want to end up with it looking like someone took a Tip-Ex pen to it!

There are, without a doubt, a few places where tcut can be a useful tool for car owners. Where T Cut can be used on all types of car paintwork, no matter the type or colour of the car, it is more versatile than just being restricted to automotive vehicles. T Cut, as a compound, can also be used on caravans, boats and even around the home to help remove scratches. Furthermore, as well as a car scratch remover, T-Cut is used by some as a cleaning process to help restore vehicle paint. Similar to when you polish car scratches with a coloured car polish, T-Cut helps remove minor imperfections from the surface of your car. For shallow, narrow scratches unscrew the clear cap to reveal the precision brush- remove any excess fluid from the brush and apply to the scratch in a single stroke Once the scratch has gone, you need to take another clean cloth and remove the excess product. Again, this can be done with circular motions, and will ensure a buffed up finish. Not to mention, through buffing any excess tcut away, you remove any potential damage from unnecessary drips. Each product has its own instructions, which are worth reading carefully before starting. Generally though, you need to wash your car, or at least the area of repair, thoroughly. You also need to ensure you’re applying car treatments in the shade. Whether it’s wax, polish or scratch remover, standing out in the midday sun will inhibit the product’s ability to function properly. Yes, T-Cut can help remove excess lacquer. Lacquer overspray can easily be removed with the Original T-Cut cutting compound. Can it remove spray paint?Protect your hands with rubber gloves Many of these products contain strong chemicals that can be an irritant to bare skin. If any of the car scratch remover does get on your bare skin, wash it off with soap and rigorous scrubbing. After each application, the scratches are examined to see what difference, if any, has been made. The fewer applications needed, the higher the car scratch remover scores. A small amount of T-Cut should be able to remove spray paint from your car paintwork. As with all applications, it needs to be applied very carefully to ensure that further damage is not attributed to the care whilst removing the spray paint. Which T-Cut to use?

The best car scratch remover for you entirely depends on what kind of scratch you’re dealing with. Scratches can be deep, cutting through the primer and into the metalwork. Some take the colour, while other more shallow scratches affect just the clear lacquer layers. The T in Tcut stands for “ Tetrosyl Cutting Oil ”. How T-Cut works What is the car scratch remover good for? On the other hand, if you’ve just marked your mum’s brand new motor or you’re returning a lease car and need to deal with a couple of scuffs to avoid penalty charges, you might be more motivated to attempt a repair. How do I apply car scratch remover? This process can be applied to a small area of a car, such as a wheel arch, or it can be applied to much larger surface areas. If the latter is the case, then tcut will need to be applied all over, one panel at a time, and will requires several containers of tcut to ensure you have enough of the compound. If, for instance, you want to restore an old paint job all over a car, the process is the same as with a smaller area, but it is a more laborious job. Every panel will need to be treated, one panel at a time, to ensure an even application. The maintenance afterwards will also be more intensive, since the car will regularly need to be waxed all over. T-Cut After CareGrab a clean cloth or pad We used a fresh microfibre cloth for each of the car scratch removers we tested. Some kits come with a foam applicator pad or you can buy these yourself separately. While not essential, they do make application easier.

Most of the common incidents which can scratch your car, such as scraping along a low wall, kerb, brushing again another car or through an act vandalism (e.g. when cars are “keyed”) leave marks that are too deep for T-Cut to fix. We also apply a medium and deep scratch to each section to see if the car scratch removers make a difference to these. However, most of the products we test don't claim to remove these types of scratches. Washing after scratches are gone We then wash where each set of scratches are with car shampoo and warm water, either until the scratches reappear or a maximum of five times. It’s vital that all excess fluid is removed before finishing the job. If too much is left on, or the incorrect colour has been applied to scratches, it can be extremely difficult to remove. Applying T-Cut is a time-consuming process and requires additional care afterwards. If the application of T-Cut is rushed then it can lead to more expensive repairs later on down the line. Common Questions Is T-Cut safe? There are a couple of different options when it comes to car paint pens with actual paint in them, rather than lacquer:That being said, if you only have tiny, surface marks to repair, this technique could help to disguise them. As with any repair, you’ll need to clean and dry the area first. Then, draw the pen over the mark, the nib is almost identical to a felt tip. However, the damage will still be visible from close up. T-Cut Colour Fast – Removes scratches, scuffs and blemishes whilst adding colour. Suitable for red, white, blue or silver car paint. As mentioned a couple of times through this article – there are several times where T-Cut is not the right solution. If tcut is not right for you, if the scratches are too deep or if you want expert guidance when fixing scratches to avoid any accidental damage, then this is where ChipsAway come in. We test the most popular car scratch removers that can be applied by hand. We buy all the products we test.

Inspop.com Ltd for the introduction of non-investment motor, home, travel and pet insurance products (FRN 610689). Inspop.com Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to provide advice and arrange non-investment motor, home, travel and pet insurance products (FRN310635) and is registered in England and Wales to Greyfriars House, Greyfriars Road, Cardiff, South Wales, CF10 3AL, company number 03857130. Confused.com is a trading name of Inspop.com Ltd.For reasons of hygiene and safety, personal grooming products, cosmetics or items of intimate clothing cannot be returned. As with any kind of car body repair, the only way that you’ll get a ‘good-as-new’ result is with a professional repair. But, car paint pens are becoming more available on the market. If you’ve only got a very light scratch on your paintwork you may be tempted to give them a go. Here, we explain what these car paint pens are, how they work and the kinds of results you might expect. Since the top, protective layer has been removed, the car now needs to be waxed on a regular basis to prevent corrosion. Waxing is a vital step to remember, as the last thing you want to do, when removing damage from a car, leaves it vulnerable to more damage at a later date. Or, if you have a deeper stone chip or scratch and want a temporary fix to prevent rusting, this product can be used to seal and protect it from further damage. ‘Proper’ car paint pens There are other cases where applying tcut yourself, or trying to repair the scratches yourself, are not recommended. If you are unfamiliar with repairs