Hi All,

I was wondering if you could help me out with some tips on how to fix some scratches/scrapes on my car. I have attached links to a couple pictures of the 2 scrapes I have on my bumper after someone backed into me.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/59702980@N08/5632141587/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/5970298...n/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/5970298...n/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/5970298...n/photostream/

Since the scrapes are on the bumper (which appears to be plastic and not metal like the hood or other parts of the car) I was wondering if I could use Bondo spot putty and paint leveler procedure as shown in this video [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pv5gTgA3OpM"]. I also own the OEM touch up paint.

I appreciate any help/tips

Thanks Again,

Adam

 

They don't look deep. I'd try some polishing or rubbing compound.

 

something about that RX-8 bumper looks odd... I can't quite put my finger on it...

 

When I run my fingernail vertically along the scratch it does catch. Should I still try polishing and rubbing compound? I appreciate the help.

 

that looks like its into the clear. you can try some rubbing compound then polish.

 

I'm gonna give it a try this weekend. Do you recommend a specific brand for the rubbing compound and polish?

 

Check this out...


http://www.ehow.com/facts_7512045_ru...-compound.html


Try Turtle wax.

 

Thanks for the suggestion. After watching this video i'm definitely going with the turtlewax compound then polish.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvCHyrsk4pc

 

^ No problem. Hope it works for you. Good luck.

 

Would this procedure work for a metal section of the car? I have some pretty decent scratches in my hood, would the process for that be different?

 

i thought u meant scrape, as in the bumper scraping the road during dips. the word your looking for is scratch.