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Jezza456 · 03-18-2009, 08:13 PM

I was recently rear ended, I didn't get any dents (?) but I am now left with black scuff marks from the other cars front licence plate holder. I have tried scrubbing but that does not help. Is there any product that will clean it off without damaging the clear-coat?

brandiniman · 03-18-2009, 08:17 PM

That's possibly the plastic UNDER your paint on your bumper. Only way to fix THAT is a repaint.

If not, get a POLISH and I hope you're in shape or have a porter cable and a foam pad.

MicaBlackMS6 · 03-18-2009, 08:22 PM

QUOTE (Brandini @ Mar 18 2009, 08:17 PM)

Quote:

That's possibly the plastic UNDER your paint on your bumper. Only way to fix THAT is a repaint.

If not, get a POLISH and I hope you're in shape or have a porter cable and a foam pad.[/b]

x100
and I can't help you any more without pics.

6er · 03-18-2009, 08:30 PM

have you tried a clay bar? if it's on top you'll know then

Jezza456 · 03-18-2009, 09:56 PM

QUOTE

Quote:

That's possibly the plastic UNDER your paint on your bumper. Only way to fix THAT is a repaint.

If not, get a POLISH and I hope you're in shape or have a porter cable and a foam pad.[/b]

Crap, I'm not in shape so I'm screwed. I'll just slap a bumper sticker over it and call it a day then.

MicaBlackMS6 · 03-18-2009, 10:01 PM

QUOTE (Jezza456 @ Mar 18 2009, 09:56 PM)

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Crap, I'm not in shape so I'm screwed. I'll just slap a bumper sticker over it and call it a day then.[/b]

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Edit: post up some pics and I will try to help you out.

ilikebeauvilles · 03-20-2009, 02:21 AM

QUOTE (Jezza456 @ Mar 18 2009, 07:56 PM)

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Crap, I'm not in shape so I'm screwed. I'll just slap a bumper sticker over it and call it a day then.[/b]

DO IT! They look amazing!

Actually, I hate bumper stickers.

6er · 03-22-2009, 10:17 AM

ydrone · 04-12-2009, 08:52 PM

Well, hopefully by now you've figured out how to remove the scuff marks. Meguiar's Scratch-X works well.

My story: Today, unfortunately I was rear-ended by someone at a highway traffic light. He thought the traffic started to move, so while he was looking to his left (I happened to be watching my rear view mirror while stopped), he accelerated and hit me. Pulled over into a store parking lot. Saw the scuff marks as well as a punched-in scuff mark from his license plate holder bolt. It didn't bother me so much, actually (but played the part of being concerned) ... instead of having to go through the insurance companies I suggested he pay me $100 on the spot and we pretend nothing ever happened. He had a 'nice' car and I figured he'd be able to afford it.... and he agreed.

So, I fixed almost all the scruff marks with Scratch-X that I happened to have bought & used yesterday for a hairline scratch on a door. That left only a small bolt-sized indentation, which is not visible unless I crouch down. I covered that with touch-up paint as best I could. Thankfully I don't need a new bumper.

MicaBlackMS6 · 04-13-2009, 10:35 AM

$100 bucks is on the low side, lol. But at least you got some money. Some d-bag bumper tapped me when parallel parking. I unfortunately did not see him, and no note was left on my windshield. The Last Detail fixed up the scuffs and one dent for like $140. But that doesn't even include time wasted and not having a car for a day...

Conclusion: You were too nice.

03-18-2009, 08:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
brandiniman Track Racer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 781 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	That's possibly the plastic UNDER your paint on your bumper. Only way to fix THAT is a repaint. If not, get a POLISH and I hope you're in shape or have a porter cable and a foam pad. __________________ BUY MY CAR

03-18-2009, 08:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
6er Track Racer Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 324 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	have you tried a clay bar? if it's on top you'll know then __________________ The Xbox 360, however, has set out to put all previous console gremlins to shame. Among the many 360s in IGN offices and homes the failure rate has been staggering and the replacement process long and aggravating. - IGN, April 28, 2006 2009 Mazda 6s Touring - Onyx 2009 Toyota Corolla S - Classic Silver Metallic (Wife's Car)

03-22-2009, 10:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
6er Track Racer Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 324 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	__________________ The Xbox 360, however, has set out to put all previous console gremlins to shame. Among the many 360s in IGN offices and homes the failure rate has been staggering and the replacement process long and aggravating. - IGN, April 28, 2006 2009 Mazda 6s Touring - Onyx 2009 Toyota Corolla S - Classic Silver Metallic (Wife's Car)

04-12-2009, 08:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
ydrone Track Racer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central NJ Posts: 552 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Well, hopefully by now you've figured out how to remove the scuff marks. Meguiar's Scratch-X works well. My story: Today, unfortunately I was rear-ended by someone at a highway traffic light. He thought the traffic started to move, so while he was looking to his left (I happened to be watching my rear view mirror while stopped), he accelerated and hit me. Pulled over into a store parking lot. Saw the scuff marks as well as a punched-in scuff mark from his license plate holder bolt. It didn't bother me so much, actually (but played the part of being concerned) ... instead of having to go through the insurance companies I suggested he pay me $100 on the spot and we pretend nothing ever happened. He had a 'nice' car and I figured he'd be able to afford it.... and he agreed. So, I fixed almost all the scruff marks with Scratch-X that I happened to have bought & used yesterday for a hairline scratch on a door. That left only a small bolt-sized indentation, which is not visible unless I crouch down. I covered that with touch-up paint as best I could. Thankfully I don't need a new bumper. __________________ <span style="font-family:Arial">2006 6s 5-dr gray, AEM SRI- Magnaflow exhaust- Kazera KZ-D 18x7.5- Bilstein shocks/HR springs- AWR endlinks- Stoptech rotors, Carbotech/Hawk brake pads- Neo chrome vanadium lug nuts- AGM battery- Blue: calipers; interior LED lights; footwell lighting; LED ribbon trunk lights; instrument cluster gauge- Stubby antenna- Titanium Burl wood panels- NGX Platinum plugs- NRG CF hood damper

03-18-2009, 08:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jezza456 Learners License Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I was recently rear ended, I didn't get any dents (?) but I am now left with black scuff marks from the other cars front licence plate holder. I have tried scrubbing but that does not help. Is there any product that will clean it off without damaging the clear-coat?

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