Best temp fix to bumper scrape?

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StriderTacticaL

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So like an idiot, I scrapped my front bumper several weeks ago:



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I've sorta been looking for a new bumper anyway but now I guess i'm looking alittle harder. But until then, I was wondering if anyone can give me any tips on what I can best do to temporarily make it look as good as possible? Most of that white stuff seems to be paint transfer but unlike being on the surface where I can just use a compound, it seems to be deeper in.



I managed to get most of that lighter haze in the middle out with some 3000grit wet/dry and some compound. But the vertical deeper part is still there.







Thanks,

Brandon
 
StriderTacticaL said:
... I was wondering if anyone can give me any tips on what I can best do to temporarily make it look as good as possible? Most of that white stuff seems to be paint transfer but unlike being on the surface where I can just use a compound, it seems to be deeper in...
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Clay might get the transfer; it works for me but in the deeper scrapes it might not be too effective. You could try some lacquer thinner, but be careful as it *sometimes* causes paint-stripper type problems (but not too often).



Then you might want to try some touch up paint, otherwise you're on the right track with the 3K and compound.



As you know, the real solution is either a new bumpercover or at least a pro refinish of that one.
 
Thanks for the reply. I recently learned about a product called "Dr. Colorchip"....I'm alittle confused about it but it seems to be some kind of system where you just brush a lot of paint over the entire area and then use the solution which will somehow remove all the excess paint around the non affected area leaving the scratch/chips filled in?



I'm wondering if I can do this with just regular touch up paint. What kinda solution can I use to rub the area to remove the excess paint without removing it from the scratch/chip and not damaging the clearcoat around it?





Brandon
 
Sure you could use Dr. ColorChip. It won't remove any of the deeper scratches from your bumper. My advise, if you want it to look decent until you purchase a new cover. Find someone who has body knowledge. Sand,primer,paint & blend.

It's not difficult, and if done right, your scrape will have never happened.



Just out of curiosity - why are you looking for a new bumper cover? Is it cracked or something? Whats the story? The reason that I ask is that most bumper cover damage can be repaired.
 
StriderTacticaL said:
. I recently learned about a product called "Dr. Colorchip"....I'm alittle confused about it but it seems to be some kind of system where you just brush a lot of paint over the entire area and then use the solution which will somehow remove all the excess paint around the non affected area leaving the scratch/chips filled in?



I'm wondering if I can do this with just regular touch up paint. What kinda solution can I use to rub the area to remove the excess paint without removing it from the scratch/chip and not damaging the clearcoat around it?
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I wouldn't try to use conventional touch up paint like the DrColorchip stuff, though Langka is the same kind of idea.



Honestly, I'd just take it to a shop rather than waste a lot of time/effort on a temp fix that probably won't satisfy you. Having a bumpercover reshot doesn't cost all that much.
 
I'm sorta looking for a new one because I want a slightly different styled bumper (OEM Cobra instead of my GT). Mustang bumpers are not that expensive...



Sure repainting the whole thing aint that much...say $220 ish....but I can do that anytime. If there is any temp fix I could use in the mean time that will only cost me a few dollars, why not?



I just really don't wanna pay the $220 yet since hopefilly I will be finding a new bumper sooner than later anyway
 
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