Fixing scratches
#1
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Fixing scratches
Today when I was taking my laundry basket out of my trunk the metal leg on it put a semi deep scratch on the top of my bumper. The metal leg was painted white and there is a white 2'' long but thin line(probably less than 1 mm wide) scratched. I'm pretty sure it went through the clear coat because when I use my finger nail to see how deep it is, I can feel a groove in the paint. I dont think it went through the paint though, but I'm not sure because the scratch is white.
My question is which DIY product would be best in removing/fixing/covering up the scratch?
I have heard that the 3M Rubbing compound, Scratch X, and Quixx car care products work well, but mostly people with scrapes and large scratches use these products. I'm not sure if it will help with my scratch because it is thin, short, and semi deep.
I am considering on buying a custom mixed paint pen and clear coat to fill in the scratch: http://www.automotivetouchup.com/sto...n_matched.aspx
Has anyone had any success with a specific product on removing scratches similar to mine or any pointers for me to fixing the scratch? Thanks
My question is which DIY product would be best in removing/fixing/covering up the scratch?
I have heard that the 3M Rubbing compound, Scratch X, and Quixx car care products work well, but mostly people with scrapes and large scratches use these products. I'm not sure if it will help with my scratch because it is thin, short, and semi deep.
I am considering on buying a custom mixed paint pen and clear coat to fill in the scratch: http://www.automotivetouchup.com/sto...n_matched.aspx
Has anyone had any success with a specific product on removing scratches similar to mine or any pointers for me to fixing the scratch? Thanks
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hmm im not too sure if it went all the way through the clear coat, but if there is more than 2 or 3 layers of clear coat i dont think it went all the way through. kinda hard to tell because there was white paint on the metal which made the scratch white also. It is not a very deep gash, just enough to hear and feel a line when running your fingernail through the area.
anyone know of a great non-abrasive scratch remover. I have heard 3M rubbing compound is a bit abrasive
anyone know of a great non-abrasive scratch remover. I have heard 3M rubbing compound is a bit abrasive
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LTURBO...OK, I have a few light white scratches on my navy blue GS350 rear bumper. Can I use Scratch-X to remove them? No risk of additional damage...that is swirling on the bumper surface?
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you can try to use scratchX on there..but try using light pressure first if not use more pressure then you will have to buff it out but dont go trying to rip the bumper off or anything like that. just gradually add more pressure until you see results. if not you may have to go with something stronger. check to see what version scratchX you have...V2 works better than V1
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i do not have much experience with detailing and have no tools to do so either. is the consensus for bumper scratches to use scratch-X? Is scratch-x non-abrasive because I dont want to do more damage to my bumper paint and end up having swirl marks in the area.
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Which product is this in the pictures above?