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      12-27-2017, 02:09 PM   #1
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Hit and run :( Pls help

Hello guys...

Yesterday some duchbag scratch my car and left ( see pics )
So i tryed to polish it to see will it work...it did... but not all...
Can you please tell me what can i do to fix it, except respraying front bumper?

How did you guys fix it?
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      12-28-2017, 04:32 AM   #2
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is it through the paint to the undercoat?
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Some of the damage is through the paint, exposing the substrate. In order to repair this, the void must be filled, leveled, and painted. This is something you can DIY if you are familiar with auto body work, or are willing to experiment, however if you want the best results it is time for a trip to a quality body shop to repaint the bumper.

If you simply want it to look “OK”, an inexpensive touch up pen will help to hide it some, but it certainly will not make it disappear by any means.

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Yes , i was affraid of that...couse im not familliar to work on that but im willing to learn.
Got any advice what products i can use?
What is procedure to fix?


Anyway thanks a lot for answers mate!
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      12-28-2017, 02:34 PM   #5
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If you want an "OK" job.

Get touch up paint. Fill in area. Wet sand with 1000 grit, then 2000 grit. Then polish.

You'll need to have the right polishes and a buffer machine.

I'd specifically use a DA Buffer, Meguires 105 and 205 polishes, medium cutting pad and light cutting pad.
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Hello guys...

Yesterday some duchbag scratch my car and left ( see pics )
So i tryed to polish it to see will it work...it did... but not all...
Can you please tell me what can i do to fix it, except respraying front bumper?

How did you guys fix it?
Just buffer out for Christ sake!
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      12-29-2017, 06:37 AM   #7
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#GoRomeo...ye ye really funny
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