kenDRIC

I just bought a es350 for 17k Canadian with 73000 km has some minor scratches on the bumper fender what do you guys suggest did I get a deal on the car no accident bought from Toyota dealership

GCL

iTrader: (1)

That is a good price for a base model without accidents. If you are getting one with a higher option level then you would be way ahead,

The other important thing is where the car was driven. Roads are heavily salted in Eastern Canada. Your best bet is one from British Columbia (preferably the Vancouver area) where a lot less salt is used. This winter, there was no snow and no salt laid.

ESh

Give us some pictures of the scratches. Are they buffable?

76210Guy

I used Dr. Colorchip to fix some minor stuff on my SC430 in the past. Might try that?

kenDRIC

Ok I will take pictures tommorow it's not major scratch where I can put my fingernail possibly can be buffed out but I don't want to try first time on my Lexus lol I got a premium model what the difference from the base model

Blueshark

Maybe wetsanding is your solution, will see after the picture.

kenDRIC

It's very faint as you guys can see I'm worries about wet sanding losing the clear coat





These are the little scratch marks but at least the dealer touched them up from far not noticeable

GCL

iTrader: (1)

The top picture showing the faint scuffing will polish out. As you mentioned, don't bother wet sanding. You can easily cause more damage (even if you use 2000 grit sandpaper).

Use Meguiar's Ultimate Compound on a foam pad, and then wipe off residue with a microfiber towel. It will take a lot of hand-polishing, but it will safely remove that scuff. It won't damage the clearcoat. (Your arm would fall off first)

The second scratch looks like it has cut into the primer layer. I would just leave that one alone, and live with it. It's probably pretty tiny, and after your "honeymoon" phase is over, it won't bother you.

kenDRIC

Thanks again and after I take those pictures someone keys my car what *******s