S**t!!!!!! Scratched the underside of front bumper!!!!!!!!!!! Anything I can do????
11-03-2008, 05:29 AM
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S**t!!!!!! Scratched the underside of front bumper!!!!!!!!!!! Anything I can do????
Guys, I've had my card for 2 weeks, and I just scratched the underside of my bumper, pulling out of someones driveway, it scraped the ground, is there anything I can do???
11-03-2008, 05:35 AM
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Is it visible? If so, and if the scratches are at all deep, I think repainting is your only option.
If they aren't visible, I wouldn't worry about it. I don't think the bumper pieces are made of anything that will rust, so it shouldn't create any huge problem.
11-03-2008, 05:44 AM
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No it's not visible, it's just irking the $..t out of me. I wonder if they can repaint underneath?
It's minor, but just irks me that I did that, I thought I was going slow enough , guess,not ... I'll post a pic.
11-03-2008, 06:30 AM
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Re: No it's not visible, it's just irking the $..t out of me. I wonder if they can repaint undernea
<center><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_868iMS0Rjiw/SQ8SqihhSvI/AAAAAAAABII/gdM9gcsKv5I/s144/carscratch1.JPG"></center><p>Left side, under bumper.
<img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_868iMS0Rjiw/SQ8SqihhSvI/AAAAAAAABII/gdM9gcsKv5I/s144/carscratch1.JPG" />
<img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_868iMS0Rjiw/SQ8SrXrUJgI/AAAAAAAABIQ/6yqC2C66790/s144/carscratch2.JPG" />
Right side, under bumper
<img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_868iMS0Rjiw/SQ8SrtpFRII/AAAAAAAABIY/N-5enp-TiUU/s144/carscratch3.jpg" />
<img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_868iMS0Rjiw/SQ8SrzVNCZI/AAAAAAAABIg/3HUwbNWHgYY/s144/carscratch4.JPG" />
<img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_868iMS0Rjiw/SQ8SsdY1PmI/AAAAAAAABIo/jhVLronSiwI/s144/carscratch5.JPG" />
So, what do you guys think, the scratches are white cause they are fresh. They are maybe 1 millimeter deep.
<img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_868iMS0Rjiw/SQ8SqihhSvI/AAAAAAAABII/gdM9gcsKv5I/s144/carscratch1.JPG" />
<img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_868iMS0Rjiw/SQ8SrXrUJgI/AAAAAAAABIQ/6yqC2C66790/s144/carscratch2.JPG" />
Right side, under bumper
<img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_868iMS0Rjiw/SQ8SrtpFRII/AAAAAAAABIY/N-5enp-TiUU/s144/carscratch3.jpg" />
<img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_868iMS0Rjiw/SQ8SrzVNCZI/AAAAAAAABIg/3HUwbNWHgYY/s144/carscratch4.JPG" />
<img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_868iMS0Rjiw/SQ8SsdY1PmI/AAAAAAAABIo/jhVLronSiwI/s144/carscratch5.JPG" />
So, what do you guys think, the scratches are white cause they are fresh. They are maybe 1 millimeter deep.
11-03-2008, 06:34 AM
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I've done the same. It isn't worth spending money on since it will unavoidably happen again.
Only thing I would suggest is to clean the scratches out and use some compound or wax just so that they aren't visible except on close inspection.
11-03-2008, 06:42 AM
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I was so mad at myself, less than 2 weeks!!! Atleast it's underneath, ok, will wax it. I'm tempte
d , to replace the bumper,<- that's just my angry voice talking, but I know a replacement is never as good as the original fit and finish.
Ok, wax it is.
Ok, wax it is.
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11-03-2008, 07:20 AM
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No, use compound. Wax will not take the white out.
Get this stuff or something like it (you may need something that is a bit more abrasive).
<a href="http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/car+care/car+polishing/car+polishes/griot%27s+garage+fine+hand+polish.do?search=basic& keyword=hand+polish&sortby=newArrivals&page=1"><im g src="http://s7d4.scene7.com/is/image/GriotsGarage/11165?$detail$"></a>
Griot's Garage Fine Hand Polish
Also, since it's on the underside (a low-visibility area that is going to get pelted by road debris anyway), consider covering it/filling it in with a rattle can from these guys <a href="http://www.paintscratch.com/">Paintscratch.com.</a>
<a href="http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/car+care/car+polishing/car+polishes/griot%27s+garage+fine+hand+polish.do?search=basic& keyword=hand+polish&sortby=newArrivals&page=1"><im g src="http://s7d4.scene7.com/is/image/GriotsGarage/11165?$detail$"></a>
Griot's Garage Fine Hand Polish
Also, since it's on the underside (a low-visibility area that is going to get pelted by road debris anyway), consider covering it/filling it in with a rattle can from these guys <a href="http://www.paintscratch.com/">Paintscratch.com.</a>
11-03-2008, 07:26 AM
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Ahhh ... cool, I will try this, quick question?
Is the rattle can, the pen paint brush???? Or is it literally a spray or the one that you brush on. I was looking at the website. And also, should I use clay too, or just the polish????
Thanks.
Thanks.
11-03-2008, 07:32 AM
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The spray can.
For small panels, and especially the underside where you won't really be able to see, this kind of rattle can is actually a fair solution. If you were so inclined, you could wet-sand between coats and get a finish that is nearly flawless. Don't forget the clear.
Don't bother with clay for this (though you will want it eventually) - the polish will remove most of the debris in the paint.
Get some paint prep solution, though - something to remove all wax/oil/contaminants from the paint.
Finally, remember that this area is both prone to scraping again, and is going to get sandblasted by road debris... so allow yourself to relax a little bit about the paint in this area.
Don't bother with clay for this (though you will want it eventually) - the polish will remove most of the debris in the paint.
Get some paint prep solution, though - something to remove all wax/oil/contaminants from the paint.
Finally, remember that this area is both prone to scraping again, and is going to get sandblasted by road debris... so allow yourself to relax a little bit about the paint in this area.