Translating "T-Cut"

[Grady]

I have original paint (getting oxidized), middling paint (1/2 oxidized)and newer paint (nice red). Everyone talks about T-Cut but what does that translate to in the US? (rubbing compound, polishing compound, etc.- or ore to the point what works best?)

My local detail guy says I'm running out of paint! Thanks Grady

[rev-erend]

T cut is an old fashioned mild cutting compound. Not for use on modern paints.

It's OK on cellulose and old paints.

Far better to use modern alternatives live Farcela or meguires..

If your paint is thin then dont use compound .. stick to the mildly adrasive polishes.

[JVaughan]

"Cutting Compound". as Rev says, Farecla is one of the many Trade compounds on the market.

[jeff m]

Clay bar is a paint cleaning compound.
You could go the other direction, instead of taking stuff off try a bottle of "color back wax" they do it in red.
I'd probably get crucified if I suggested that in a detailing forum as it's a fix, but it does work.
Damn sight cheaper than a respray.

[adam quantrill]

Yes it's a sort of thin rubbing compound, in a petroleum-based liquid, so cellulose paint does get a good shine. If it's non-metallic you can use it, but if your detailing man says it's going thin, then you'd better stop. Do you have any stone chips or scratches? These may reveal the thickness of the remaining coats. I've seen it really thick on my old white car but as with all things TVR, it probably varies greatly.

[Ironballs]

As the others have said really, if your detailing man has said your paint is getting thin then the last thing you need is to remove more via an abrasive or cutting compound. Either polish and wax what you have and leave it, or if you can afford it go for a respray - which is where you're going to end up ultimately if the paint is as bad as you say

[Mattt]

Can't your detail guy suggest something?

Sounds like he's not very good - he should either be able to fix it, or it will need a respray!

[Grady]

The real oxidation is on the flat top-side surfaces (bonnet, door tops, etc.) that haven't been repainted. The boot and front bumpers & spoiler look great.

What the local detail guy said was there are places where white is start to show through on "edges" - hence no more paint left to shine there. He has offered to "do his best".

I need a repaint (among other things) but it's not in the cards now right now.

So I'm trying to get more presentable job to avoid: "Dad, the TVR is pink" .

Everyone posts about T-Cut saving the day so I thought I'd ask. Thanks for the suggestions. Grady