Scuffs on Bumper

cfabluenose · 04-02-2010, 12:33 PM

The plastic covering of the bumper of my 328i has a couple of scuffs/scratches - probably from luggage that was dragged over the bumper. Is there a way to make these less distinct by polishing? The scratches actually look worse in the photo than they do when just looking at the car. Thanks for your suggestions.

Figure807 · 04-02-2010, 12:36 PM

Washed the winter crud off my car today and noticed the same thing...

cfabluenose · 04-02-2010, 06:41 PM

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Washed the winter crud off my car today and noticed the same thing...

After applying a wax/sealant to the car today, the scuffs are a lot less prominent. It was great to give the car a thorough scrub to get rid of the winter crud.

jopa489 · 04-02-2010, 09:48 PM

Anything you can't feel with your fingernail should buff out. I'm guessing if the wax helped, the majority of them should be repairable. You'll need a polish though.

cfabluenose · 04-04-2010, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jopa489

Anything you can't feel with your fingernail should buff out. I'm guessing if the wax helped, the majority of them should be repairable. You'll need a polish though.

Do folks have suggestions about what brand of polish would be the most effective for buffing out superficial scratches? Thanks.

ss134 · 04-05-2010, 06:55 AM

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Do folks have suggestions about what brand of polish would be the most effective for buffing out superficial scratches? Thanks.

Meguiars 'Scratch X' is very effective.

cfabluenose · 04-05-2010, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ss134

Meguiars 'Scratch X' is very effective.

Thanks, I'll give it a try and then rewax that section of the bumper.

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