Epic Fail while trying to fix scratch =(

[needforspeed6]

Well I was trying to remove a scratch from my front bumper (where the front license plate holder was) using some rubbing compound and now the black paint has a haze to it. I didn't read the label on the rubbing compound that said to apply it with a damp rag, and instead I applied it with a dry one. Hence, my epic fail. I think this is what caused the issue. Anyways, since I now have about a 6 inch by 2 inch section of my front bumper that is hazy (probably small scratches in the paint) and I was wondering if there is anything I can get to fix it. I tried applying some wax to the area, and although it looked better temporarily, after it rained it looked bad again. Any suggestions on a good paint restorer would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[VRMS6]

If the scratches are in the clearcoat you can get someone qualified to do a wet sanf and buff to get it back to where it needs to be....

 

[njaremka]

hit that area lightly with wet rubbing compound, then follow with wet polishing compound, then with a good cleaner wax, then with your wax of choice.

 

[DaveB]

Hey needforspeed6,

What part of Michigan are you from?

 

[justanothermp5]

just some polish should fix that real quick

 

[tunersteve]

3000 grit paper and wet sand it, then work your way back up with rubbing & polishing compounds. Take a picture if you can.

 

[needforspeed6]

Hey needforspeed6,

What part of Michigan are you from?

Livonia (southeast MI)

 

[needforspeed6]

3000 grit paper and wet sand it, then work your way back up with rubbing & polishing compounds. Take a picture if you can.

I will post some pics tonight. What is a good polishing compound?

 

[thewheelman]

On clearcoat paint, you need to stay away from traditional paste rubbing compound.

On severe paint damage, I have used a product from 3M called Fine Cut Rubbing Compound, which is a liquid. It works really well for removing hazing like you've experienced on your bumper. I would recommend starting with this and stepping down to a good polish like 3M machine polish (which can be used by hand), and then a good wax. It'll probably take quite a bit of rubbing to remove the damage, but everything should look fine if you follow the directions on the bottles. Both of these products can be purchased at NAPA.

There are hundreds of products that work just as well as the 3M, or even better in some cases, I just mentioned these two because they are available at local stores, and don't cost an arm and a leg.

You can also head over to http://www.autopia.org to learn more about paint correction and protection.

 

[needforspeed6]

On clearcoat paint, you need to stay away from traditional paste rubbing compound.

On severe paint damage, I have used a product from 3M called Fine Cut Rubbing Compound, which is a liquid. It works really well for removing hazing like you've experienced on your bumper. I would recommend starting with this and stepping down to a good polish like 3M machine polish (which can be used by hand), and then a good wax. It'll probably take quite a bit of rubbing to remove the damage, but everything should look fine if you follow the directions on the bottles. Both of these products can be purchased at NAPA.

There are hundreds of products that work just as well as the 3M, or even better in some cases, I just mentioned these two because they are available at local stores, and don't cost an arm and a leg.

You can also head over to http://www.autopia.org to learn more about paint correction and protection.

Thanks for the recommendation! I will give those products a shot.

 

[banzairx7]

I've had awesome luck with Scratch-X. Almost every auto store has it. It should clean that haze up no problem.