T-cut metallic black?

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bmwe30mtech
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Post Wed May 24, 2006 1:41 pm

I have searched the zone but cant find this...

Can i t-cut my metallic black, or is it unadviseable/pointless due to the clear lacquer? I dont want to mess it up! Also is t-cut my best option? Im trying to get rid of some dull areas, and also small scratches etc. The lacquer has lifted very slightly in a few areas also.

Also, does t-cut mess up the paint work? Does it just grind off the top layer?

Many thanks,

Paul
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Post Wed May 24, 2006 1:42 pm

Get a respray in brilliant red. Your bodykit will then be the same colour as the rest of the car too!
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Post Wed May 24, 2006 1:43 pm

:roll: Erm, thats not realy a great answer Z. But what i expected after you msn message lol. :wink:
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Post Fri May 26, 2006 10:49 am

i get told by the old man not to use te cut cos it aint for laquered paint. first try 'mer' its in a blue bottle with a gold lid. its got a lighter cutting agent and wont damage the paint work. but dont use it all the time!!! or it will. old man knows alot about this stuff due to his classics and his bikes. where it has lifted, it sounds like a spray job unfortunatly :cry:
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Post Fri May 26, 2006 11:11 am

Cheers for advice :D . My paint is actualy very good, so no spray job needed at all realy, its 100% rust free, i was just hoping to make it look as new, loose some of the surface scratches, but i wont risk it i dont think. :) I will see how it looks after a wax and polish 8)
1988 M3 EvoII, Macau Blue/EvoII trim
1989 325i Sport M Tech II, Diamond Black/Black leather