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FML... Got sideswipe on side street!!

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Old Dec 3, 2012 | 12:52 AM
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Default FML... Got sideswipe on side street!!

Well today was a unlucky day for me, went to my friends house earlier today and she lives in a condo so i had to park on the side street near her place and when i Came back and notice a nasty scratch like someone side swiped me. Luckily no dent or anything kinda looks like paint transfer but idk. This really sucks!! Anyone know what I can do to fix it or make it go away?

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Old Dec 3, 2012 | 03:28 AM
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Default Re: FML... Got sideswipe on side street!!

Doesn't look to bad since you don't see bare metal , my car was keyed all the way around and went through the clear and all the layers of paint
For the light scratches just use rubbing compound or a buffing solution if it doesnt go by hand use a buffer on a medium speed
For the paint damage It's a little difficult , I personally have used touch up paint then after about 5-7 layers, waited 24hrs washed it again then I wet sanded with 600 grit sand paper then polished ,then with rubbing compound buffed and repeated till it looked good enough.
You prolly won't need 7layers because It's not as deep but It's worth a shot. And a tip don't use 400 grit or less because i started with it and it left a few spots looking worse or maybe I just over sanded
Good luck
Oh Btw , after your done wax it !
 

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Old Dec 3, 2012 | 11:59 AM
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Default Re: FML... Got sideswipe on side street!!

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Doesn't look to bad since you don't see bare metal
That is because it is a bumper cover made of plastic, it will take a good body shop to repair, paint/blend that, but you are lucky it looks like it is only in the plastic...
 
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Old Dec 3, 2012 | 02:45 PM
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You don't have a city listed for your hometown. Virtually every major metropolitan area has at least one company that re-shoots bumpers on site for used car dealers associated with new car dealers. I.e., it is a normal part of used-car prep to repaint bumpers. These guys do tens of thousands of bumpers and have it down to a (15 minute) science, and I have seen the prices as low as $40.00 a bumper ($80.00 a car). Find the one in your town or find a friendly dealer that will let you sneak your car into their next visit or catch up to the crew at an innocuous place and pay them under the table (last option is likely illegal and immoral, and I do not suggest it. Second option is only marginally more honest.
 
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