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1nferno · 07-19-2010, 03:02 PM

I was coming out of a parking spot and accidentally went over a curb with the right side off my car and went to check after and saw scratches under the front bumper.

The scratches are around 3-4 inches in length and 1 inch wide and they are not very deep

I was just wondering what I can do to get rid of them because its making me very frustrated that i have scratches on my Camaro.

Also what can Chevy do if I went in to show them?

Thanks

timcat4843 · 07-19-2010, 03:16 PM

Try some rubbing compound.

Berean · 07-19-2010, 03:18 PM

Get a new bumber?

ssummit camaro · 07-19-2010, 03:19 PM

chevy wont do anything

1nferno · 07-19-2010, 03:25 PM

what about sanding the area and putting some touch up paint on it?

dmiller · 07-19-2010, 03:26 PM

try to get something that covers the scratch and blends wit the paint, look at checker or costco, walmart or something

born-to-fish- · 07-19-2010, 03:33 PM

My wife has done that twice already.

Try backing into parking stalls, there's more clearance on the back of the car, so you can go until your back wheels hit the stopper. Or if you have the backup sensors, even better.

My wife went right over the stall bumper and crunched the rocker panel right behind the right front wheel.

Over 2 thousand in damage.

The rocker was replaced, the front bumper was removed and repaired.

The front skirt was also replaced.

Venom09 · 07-19-2010, 05:35 PM

I did that as well. Scratched the paint right off and so I have a 4 inch long and 1/2 wide black streak under my bumper. I haven't done anything since you can't see it unless you are under the car. Bothered me quite a bit though.

CynAgain · 07-19-2010, 08:18 PM

I've done it too

If you can't see it without dropping to your knees consider them scars.

ramar · 07-20-2010, 07:56 AM

I have 2 small scratches on the curve of my hood. About 1" long and not deep but I notice them all the time. I think it's from a cat jumping on my car, it's really slippery so it probley lost it's hold and stuck his claws out. Want to fix the scratches but am afraid I'll make them more noticable.

Moose · 07-20-2010, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1nferno

I was coming out of a parking spot and accidentally went over a curb with the right side off my car and went to check after and saw scratches under the front bumper.

The scratches are around 3-4 inches in length and 1 inch wide and they are not very deep

I was just wondering what I can do to get rid of them because its making me very frustrated that i have scratches on my Camaro.

Also what can Chevy do if I went in to show them?

Thanks

First, aside from offering to fix the problem, at your cost, I don't see the dealer "eating" the cost of the repair.

I'd recommend using a random orbital buffer with the correct pads, and some 3M Finesse-It, followed by a good coat of wax/polish.

At the least, this should lessen the appearance of the scratches.

Ed

07-19-2010, 03:02 PM	#1
1nferno Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 2	Scratches under front bumber I was coming out of a parking spot and accidentally went over a curb with the right side off my car and went to check after and saw scratches under the front bumper. The scratches are around 3-4 inches in length and 1 inch wide and they are not very deep I was just wondering what I can do to get rid of them because its making me very frustrated that i have scratches on my Camaro. Also what can Chevy do if I went in to show them? Thanks

07-19-2010, 03:19 PM	#4
ssummit camaro Drives: 2013 1LE on order TPW 12/31 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 882	chevy wont do anything __________________

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1nferno Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 2	what about sanding the area and putting some touch up paint on it?

07-19-2010, 03:26 PM	#6
dmiller Drives: 1997 Camaro Z28 T-top Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3	try to get something that covers the scratch and blends wit the paint, look at checker or costco, walmart or something

07-19-2010, 03:33 PM	#7
born-to-fish- Drives: Fifty 2SS Vert Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: That rock next to Vancouver Posts: 355 View My Garage	My wife has done that twice already. Try backing into parking stalls, there's more clearance on the back of the car, so you can go until your back wheels hit the stopper. Or if you have the backup sensors, even better. My wife went right over the stall bumper and crunched the rocker panel right behind the right front wheel. Over 2 thousand in damage. The rocker was replaced, the front bumper was removed and repaired. The front skirt was also replaced.

07-19-2010, 05:35 PM	#8
Venom09 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Rally Yellow Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Port Charlotte, Florida Posts: 58	I did that as well. Scratched the paint right off and so I have a 4 inch long and 1/2 wide black streak under my bumper. I haven't done anything since you can't see it unless you are under the car. Bothered me quite a bit though.

07-19-2010, 08:18 PM	#9
CynAgain Drives: Chevy Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA Posts: 6,534	I've done it too If you can't see it without dropping to your knees consider them scars.

07-20-2010, 07:56 AM	#10
ramar 2nd Childhood Drives: Synergy Green Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Flemington, Mo. Posts: 146 View My Garage	I have 2 small scratches on the curve of my hood. About 1" long and not deep but I notice them all the time. I think it's from a cat jumping on my car, it's really slippery so it probley lost it's hold and stuck his claws out. Want to fix the scratches but am afraid I'll make them more noticable.