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Can my son use cutting paste on his Volkswagen Golf's metallic paintwork?

My son has a metallic black 2001 Volkswagen Golf which has minor scratches and some slightly dull paintwork in places. I understand that you have to be careful with metallic paint. Would it be ok to use a cutting paste and then polish?

Asked on 12 July 2010 by Stuey123

Answered by David Ross
Cutting paste is fine to use on metallic paint. In fact there are special versions available for different metallic colours.
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