Buff a scratch

ruthlessbmw · 04-12-2009, 10:03 AM

Hi guys... Thanks to my carelessness and stupidity I ended scratching my front bumper a bit while parking my car yesterday. Can anyone recommend a good/affordable/reasonable place to get it buffed/fixed around Santa Ana - Irvine area?

Thank you.

pander5 · 04-12-2009, 11:27 AM

Pics would help if you can. How deep is the scratch?

Innovative Detailing · 04-12-2009, 03:30 PM

Whether it can be buffed or not depends on how deep the scratch is. Good rule of thumb is if your fingernail catches on the scratch, its too deep. Alot of times the scratch, if severe can be minimized by knocking it down with a light colorsand, polish and buff. If its not that deep, a high speed rotary with the right pad and product will get this job done.

Dave @ Innovative Detailing
Mobile Auto Salon O.C.

ruthlessbmw · 04-14-2009, 11:28 PM

I am not good at taking pictures. The scratches can barely be seen.

FiveSouth · 04-14-2009, 11:52 PM

You're right. You are not good at taking pictures.

Hard to tell how deep the scratches are from those shots.

Innovative Detailing · 04-15-2009, 12:37 AM

This would polish out with no problem and look fine

Dave @ Innovative Detailing

rubber_ducky · 04-15-2009, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruthlessbmw

I am not good at taking pictures. The scratches can barely be seen.

That might not be true. You should try using a camera instead of a phone.

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Innovative Detailing Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 236 Posts Drives: 08 M3, 06 Denali, 53Ford F100 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	Whether it can be buffed or not depends on how deep the scratch is. Good rule of thumb is if your fingernail catches on the scratch, its too deep. Alot of times the scratch, if severe can be minimized by knocking it down with a light colorsand, polish and buff. If its not that deep, a high speed rotary with the right pad and product will get this job done. Dave @ Innovative Detailing Mobile Auto Salon O.C.
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FiveSouth Private 0 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 2009 328i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (0)	You're right. You are not good at taking pictures. Hard to tell how deep the scratches are from those shots.
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Innovative Detailing Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 236 Posts Drives: 08 M3, 06 Denali, 53Ford F100 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	This would polish out with no problem and look fine Dave @ Innovative Detailing
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