I have a Suzuki Grand Vitara in two-tone metallic Scuba Blue / Mercury Silver (presumably lacquered?) which I bought new 12 years ago. Throughout that time I have also use T-Cut once a year from a can that I have had for a number of years to remove minor scratches etc followed by a coat of Autoglym resin polish and I have to say that the T-Cut has not had any noticeable detrimental effect and the paintwork is as good as new.

However, T-Cut do sell an alternative product specifically for metallic and pearlescent paint finishes called T-Cut Metallic Colour Restorer.

Edited by Geordie1 on 30/04/2010 at 11:38

This is for solid paint only. Not metallic because it will take the lacquer off. Also many solid coulours, perticularly red, are now lacquer coated (VAG's reds have been for 12 years) to protect them from losing pigment, so T-Cut should not be used on them.

HJ

What would you advise instead ? I use Autoglym resin polish which seems very effective on small marks or scratches but I've read of 'clay bars' and other such innovations.