Scratches on my ZL1 Bumper - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

stt816 · 10-01-2012, 12:53 PM

I woke up in the morning to my car with all white across the bumper. I don't know what happened.... It came off, but what was behind it was not good. It had little scratches, I tried to get it out with rubbing compound but i think i rubbed TOO hard and think i made it worse. Can a body shop fix this without spraying the whole thing over again? Or is there anything I can do myself to get rid of the marks or make it less noticeable? I put some touch up paint on the chips but doesn't look to great.... Thanks

CamaroDreams07 · 10-01-2012, 12:56 PM

Is that missing paint? If so, no, it need to be painted. The scratches can be buffed out.

Next time post here FIRST. Clay instead of compound probably would've saved you what's going to be a $500 repair.

01pewterz28 · 10-01-2012, 01:08 PM

The ones on the face of the bumper should come out they will need to be wet sanded it looks like paint missing on the edges if so re-paint figure $250-$350

stt816 · 10-01-2012, 01:17 PM

not worried about the chips in the paint as they are not AS noticeable as the scratch marks on the face of the bumper. Should I do anything to get those out or should I bring it to someone?

L99 · 10-01-2012, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by stt816

not worried about the chips in the paint as they are not AS noticeable as the scratch marks on the face of the bumper. Should I do anything to get those out or should I bring it to someone?

You can buff it out but I would try using McGuire's swirl remover if the scratches are not too deep

jimmy5 · 10-01-2012, 03:36 PM

It's missing paint on the edge line. You can buff the scratches out, but you will not be able to fix the marred paint.

01pewterz28 · 10-01-2012, 03:53 PM

the only way to get the scratches is with a buffer if you have one some Adams you can knock that out.

WiSSDiver · 10-01-2012, 04:02 PM

If you have machine (PC or Flex) you might be able to get most of that out. If you don't have one or are uncomfortable using one, you might be spending some time at a local bodyshop having them do it.

LIM3 · 10-01-2012, 04:13 PM

A compound ? Dude...

jameslk55 · 10-01-2012, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by LIM3

A compound ? Dude...

This thread makes me think of this other thread:

micro scratches in clear coat
www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=251673

I always try to use a clay bar first. Most body shops will probably say that the whole thing needs to be repainted.

CyberBri · 10-01-2012, 07:30 PM

looks like some one backed into u...

Kiss My SS · 10-01-2012, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by stt816

I woke up in the morning to my car with all white across the bumper. I don't know what happened.... It came off, but what was behind it was not good. It had little scratches, I tried to get it out with rubbing compound but i think i rubbed TOO hard and think i made it worse. Can a body shop fix this without spraying the whole thing over again? Or is there anything I can do myself to get rid of the marks or make it less noticeable? I put some touch up paint on the chips but doesn't look to great.... Thanks

Damn dude looks like you used sandpaper on your front bumper, WTF?

10-01-2012, 12:53 PM	#1
stt816 Drives: 2012 Black 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Stamford, Connecticut Posts: 672	Scratches on my ZL1 Bumper I woke up in the morning to my car with all white across the bumper. I don't know what happened.... It came off, but what was behind it was not good. It had little scratches, I tried to get it out with rubbing compound but i think i rubbed TOO hard and think i made it worse. Can a body shop fix this without spraying the whole thing over again? Or is there anything I can do myself to get rid of the marks or make it less noticeable? I put some touch up paint on the chips but doesn't look to great.... Thanks Attached Images __________________ Pfadt Race Engineering 1.25" Lowering Springs\| Pfadt Spec Performance Street Alignment\|ZL1 Front Bumper Conversion\|ZL1 20x9 Rims\|Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus 275/40R20Y Square Setup\|\|Footwell Lighting\|G2 Gold Painted Brake Calipers *Stainless Power Long Tube Headers\|Cold Air Inductions Cold Air Intake\|VMAX CNC Spiral Ported Throttle Body\|Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback\| Vitesse Throttle Controller* --Jannetty Racing Enterprises Dyno Tuned\|408 RWHP

10-01-2012, 12:56 PM	#2
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	Is that missing paint? If so, no, it need to be painted. The scratches can be buffed out. Next time post here FIRST. Clay instead of compound probably would've saved you what's going to be a $500 repair. __________________ [B]

10-01-2012, 01:08 PM	#3
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,496 View My Garage	The ones on the face of the bumper should come out they will need to be wet sanded it looks like paint missing on the edges if so re-paint figure $250-$350 __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

10-01-2012, 01:17 PM	#4
stt816 Drives: 2012 Black 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Stamford, Connecticut Posts: 672	not worried about the chips in the paint as they are not AS noticeable as the scratch marks on the face of the bumper. Should I do anything to get those out or should I bring it to someone? __________________ Pfadt Race Engineering 1.25" Lowering Springs\| Pfadt Spec Performance Street Alignment\|ZL1 Front Bumper Conversion\|ZL1 20x9 Rims\|Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus 275/40R20Y Square Setup\|\|Footwell Lighting\|G2 Gold Painted Brake Calipers *Stainless Power Long Tube Headers\|Cold Air Inductions Cold Air Intake\|VMAX CNC Spiral Ported Throttle Body\|Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback\| Vitesse Throttle Controller* --Jannetty Racing Enterprises Dyno Tuned\|408 RWHP

10-01-2012, 03:53 PM	#7
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,496 View My Garage	the only way to get the scratches is with a buffer if you have one some Adams you can knock that out. __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

10-01-2012, 03:36 PM	#6
jimmy5 Drives: 2012 ZL1 #450 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Big Spring, TX Posts: 479	It's missing paint on the edge line. You can buff the scratches out, but you will not be able to fix the marred paint.

10-01-2012, 04:02 PM	#8
WiSSDiver Drives: 1968 Coupe, 2010 2SS, 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: WIsconsin Posts: 1,252 View My Garage	If you have machine (PC or Flex) you might be able to get most of that out. If you don't have one or are uncomfortable using one, you might be spending some time at a local bodyshop having them do it. __________________

10-01-2012, 04:13 PM	#9
LIM3 it's mind bottling.. Drives: SGM Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: miami floirda. Posts: 5,393	A compound ? Dude... __________________

10-01-2012, 07:30 PM	#11
CyberBri BRUCE WAYNES DD Drives: 2010 2SS/RS CGM Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: wilmington NC Posts: 511	looks like some one backed into u... __________________ JBA 1 7/8 LT`s, High flow mids, and Cat back,Airaid intake, JRE Tune, & alot of flat black....