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Old 27th Nov 2020, 3:17 am   #1
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Default T-cut recipe change

Hi all,
I often use T-cut for cleaning and polishing metal, glass and Bakelite.
I recently bought some more of the same or so I thought.

What I actually got was the new "Rapid" formula. This has replaced the traditional formula in the shops. Now this change may have happened some time ago as it had been ages since I last bought any.
It has less amonia, less cutting compound and lots of wax. It is much thicker and is white in colour instead of the usual yellow.
Apparently the recipe change is to make it more suitable for modern paint finishes. It does not seem to do much, so I'm assuming the "Rapid" name is supposed to be ironic!
Well it was an unfortunate waste of money.
I've checked the manufacturer's website and they state that the original formula can now be obtained in the old style cans. I have found it for sale online, but you might not be able to buy it at your local motor factors anymore.

Cheers
Andy
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