winning_blue

I de-badeged my bumper a few days ago and there are some light scratches on either side. You can't notice them from 3 feet away but it still bothers me. What would you guys suggest for this type of fix? Thanks!

TLtrigirl

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pics?

winning_blue

I can get some up tomorrow. Small, basic scratches though...

TLtrigirl

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you can try scratch x 2.0 by hand, but more than likely a DA polisher with some compound would probably do the trick if the scratches are light enough.

MEKO

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Wet sand (very light)
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Buff

TLtrigirl

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^^what happened to starting with the LEAST aggressive method first?? OP- i'd save the wet sanding method to last ditch effort (esp if you have no idea what you're doing) or a professional.

MEKO

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True, I agree but if it's a scratch, can't really cover it with after market stuff.
I tried them, waste of money to me
Since it's a small scratch, lightly wet sand might fix it I think.

If I was OP, I wouldn't touch those kind of small scratches

TLtrigirl

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let's see the pics first from OP...then see what is the best method to correct the damage.

njvike

It would he helpful if you had pictures to determine how bad it is. I use a Porter7424 XP DA Polisher using the Orange Pad using Menzeran 4500 polish. Use setting number 5 to start.


I have removed scratches for my customers using this procedure:

http://www.autogeek.net/how-to-remove-scratches.html

Jesstzn

X 10 .. stay away from the wet sanding .. your going to make hazing you will have a tough time getting out by hand if you do at all.

Wet sanding isn't for the noob. Try the ScratchX first and stay away from rubbing compound. by TW.

winning_blue

sorry for the delay, this is the best picture I could get. you can't catch a fingernail on them..you can however feel them while running a finger over them.

TLtrigirl

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a porter cable with polishing compound will make those less noticeable those are just deep enough to stay in the clear coat, but not enough to warrant touch up paint or catch a finger nail.

is that anthracite metallic? the metallic flakes will help hide them a little. i have a few deeper random scratches on small spots on my car. i used a PC and was able to get them less noticeable (you'd have to look for them, or you can only see them in certain light angles). don't wanna take off too much clear coat to level it out.

i'd start with the scratch x 2.0 like i suggested before. then if that doesn't work well enough, find someone with a porter cable dual action polisher to help you out.

winning_blue

it is actually Carbon Bronze Pearl, but thanks for the help. I just picked up some of the scratch x 2.0 so we'll see how this works out

TLtrigirl

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use a microfiber and a small blob of it...rub vigorously. you may have to repeat a few times. when done reapply wax to protect the area you just rubbed all the protectant off your paint.

CBP will also help hide it as well. get an after shot if you can.

winning_blue

I will in the morning!

brianch

Scratch X should help to remove those scratches. If you find scratch X isn't doing the job another off the counter product is Ultimate Compound from the same brand. It's a bit more aggressive and will likely do the job. Like said above. A coat of wax overtop will help afterwards.

If all fails just call a local detailer. Shouldn't cost much (maybe free) to have that area polished out.

BobbyC

DA polisher and some mild polish should do the trick.

mY sLOW UA6

Usually small minor scratches have no need for wetsanding. A buffer will take it out perfectly fine.