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yeah, Happy Hour was not that happy after all. What gets me is I picked that parking spot as these were marked spots the size of a football field (designed to fit even the largest Suburban) and I thought it’s saver than a parking garage where you get door dings. That guy had to back up several feet to hit me and then some more to drag all the way over my hood.
I wonder if they were drinking?
I went to a holiday party many years ago and parallel parked across the street from the venue. Someone still managed to back into MY DOOR.
Unfortunately, I had an unpleasant experience and need some tips. I was out for Friday Happy Hour, parked the car on side of street with ample room to car before and behind me. I remember there was a small SUV parked in front....well, when I came back that SUV must have backed up into me and dragged his plastic bumper cover over my front bumper and hood. Luckily, no dents or real damage but a lot of these "scratches" where apparently the bumper was riding up my front end. Needless to say how excited I was about that.
I tried a few things to get that fixed: used some cutting compound followed by polish and used several types of scratch removers - all with little success. I don't see any dents and its now only visible when I look at it at the right light and angle but want it gone. Could these be "indentation" in the clear coat and not really scratches? How you guys think I can remove those? Do I need to sand it down and have new clear coat applied? Any ideas?
The picture probably makes it look worse than it really is as I tried to find the worst light and angle...and zoomed in.
They look light enough where must can be buffed out by a professional. At least it’s look a lot better. If some scratches are too deep then you’d paint work. But I think that’s very salvageable and something you might be able to live with after a buff.
Also, for you and others who battle a scratch or haze or swirls, this line of products is the best IMHO. They are used on factory floors and come in a handful of grits/polish. I use them religiously and the results are flawless.
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Last edited by Laszlo_Laz; 11-22-2022 at 11:29 AM.
Try some of this. Available at pretty much any auto parts store. It will certainly remove many of the finer scratches. Follow with a polish/wax of your preference.
Tried a few of these from different brands w/o success...feels like polishing the scratches.
Originally Posted by doug_999
I wonder if they were drinking?
I went to a holiday party many years ago and parallel parked across the street from the venue. Someone still managed to back into MY DOOR.
They probably had many drinks to many, not just one. They had to back into me, than feel resistance and keep going.
Originally Posted by cwbrown
You will probably have to use a random orbital sander.
Start with Maguires 105 Ultra Cut of similar and mid firm foam pad.
If that does not take it out then move to a 1000grit wet sand, then to the 1500 grit - 2000 grit and then 3000 grit wet sand followed by the 105 again.
If that work finish up with Maguires 205 Ultra Finnish.
The ROS foam pad and Maguires almost make if idiot proof (I can do it)
Thanks, but before I try to sand it on my own, I think I will let a more experienced guy take care of it.
My friend, seriously, either live with the scratch, or take it to a reputable paint and body shop (or a couple of them) and get some professional advice.
Don't listen to any of the peanut gallery here (myself included).
question, if you have the dashcam installed (assuming a 360 one) and captured the video of that guy/girl backed up into you car. can this be considered evidence and his/her insurance will need to pay for the repair cost?
question, if you have the dashcam installed (assuming a 360 one) and captured the video of that guy/girl backed up into you car. can this be considered evidence and his/her insurance will need to pay for the repair cost?
Are you asking if a video recording of someone damaging your car would be good proof to show they damaged your car?
I don't have a dashcam so that question is mute for me. Probably also not worth the effort and agony. Also, would a dashcam even capture it? The car is parked aka power is off and the dashcam would have to be on and detect it to start recording.
On my scratch - will have my paint shop take a look and they will fix it one way or the other. Likely sanding and polishing but if that does not do it they will go the spray route. Same guys who already painted all my add on parts. So, no sweat, will all be taken care off.
You might want to consider talking with a reputable installer about adding PPF to the front bumper and hood (and maybe the front fenders as well). It might hide the scratches very well without the need for sanding or paintwork, and give you future protection.
11-22-2022, 07:20 AM
