How to Fix Scratches around the bumper?

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Old Mar 31, 2014 | 11:42 AM
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How to Fix Scratches around the bumper?

I have a black acura tl 2009. I have some scratches around the bottom of the car, like the bumper from sidewalks and stuff. Scratches have left white streaks on the car. Best possible way to fix it and make it look like new (DIY)?
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Old Mar 31, 2014 | 11:47 AM
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if its on the bottom of the car, it will happen again.
dont worry about it.
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Old Mar 31, 2014 | 11:56 AM
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Lol. Yes i know it would probably happen again. Just wanted to know for any quick DIY fixes i could cover it up with.
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Old Mar 31, 2014 | 12:22 PM
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Buff it out or touch up paint if it's no buffable.
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Old Mar 31, 2014 | 12:44 PM
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if its past the clearcoat.. you cant fix it to where it looks "like new" again..

it also depends on how big it is..

get a lip kit and cover it up.. my best advice.
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Old Mar 31, 2014 | 02:05 PM
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If you can feel it.... most likely you will need to respray.
If not, good chance it can be buffed out but you will need a machine to do this unless you have 24" pythons like Hulk Hogan.
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Old Mar 31, 2014 | 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by C8N
If you can feel it.... most likely you will need to respray.
If not, good chance it can be buffed out but you will need a machine to do this unless you have 24" pythons like Hulk Hogan.

and if its on the bottom of the car........ it will just happen again.
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Old Apr 1, 2014 | 02:47 AM
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Can you post some pictures so we can all see how deep those scratches are ?

Shallow scratches can be buffed out, but deep scratches have to be filled in and repainted.
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Old Apr 1, 2014 | 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by justnspace
and if its on the bottom of the car........ it will just happen again.
Yeah... I have a nasty scratch on the underside of the front bumper on the driver side. Left it alone since you can't see it and as justnspace said... it will just happen again lol
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