Car bike rack scratches (pics incl.)

Aug 16th, 2017 3:38 pm

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flyingnurse [OP]: Deal Addict; Feb 23, 2015; 2184 posts; 1096 upvotes; Brampton, ON

Aug 16th, 2017 3:38 pm

Anyone know how I can remove them or something? I bought a bike rack and I think the first time I used it I did not pay close enough attention to it's placement and it seems as though the bar touched the trunk.

Help is appreciated!

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Aug 16th, 2017 3:48 pm

#2

jigsatics: Deal Addict; May 10, 2006; 1267 posts; 434 upvotes; Toronto

Aug 16th, 2017 3:48 pm

Try toothpaste and a clean rug.

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Aug 16th, 2017 3:59 pm

#3

EP32k2: Deal Expert; Jan 15, 2006; 19700 posts; 20157 upvotes; Richmond Hill

Aug 16th, 2017 3:59 pm

Those are some deep gouges. You buff it to clean it up and will look better, but once you are within 10 feet you will see it. Requires a repaint to correct.

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Aug 16th, 2017 4:07 pm

#4

flyingnurse [OP]: Deal Addict; Feb 23, 2015; 2184 posts; 1096 upvotes; Brampton, ON

Aug 16th, 2017 4:07 pm

I will try toothpaste and a clean rug. What do you mean buff it out? With what?

Aug 16th, 2017 4:13 pm

#5

EP32k2: Deal Expert; Jan 15, 2006; 19700 posts; 20157 upvotes; Richmond Hill

Aug 16th, 2017 4:13 pm

flyingnurse wrote: ↑ I will try toothpaste and a clean rug. What do you mean buff it out? With what?

#1 forget the toothpaste idea. It may remove some blemish but will leave the paint hazy and I have no idea why anyone would use a rug or even a rag.

Use a microfibre cloth and meguairs ultimate compound available at Canadian tire.

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Aug 16th, 2017 10:12 pm

#6

CardinalComb: Deal Addict; Apr 15, 2014; 1041 posts; 867 upvotes; Toronto, ON

Aug 16th, 2017 10:12 pm

+1 on using a product that is intended to do the job at hand.

Please respond

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Aug 17th, 2017 1:51 am

#7

flyingnurse [OP]: Deal Addict; Feb 23, 2015; 2184 posts; 1096 upvotes; Brampton, ON

Aug 17th, 2017 1:51 am

okay to clarify, I should first use the scratch doctor stuff from CT/Walmart and then polish the area with the meguairs ultimate compound.

Is that correct.

Aug 17th, 2017 2:08 am

#8

jzmtl: Deal Addict; Jun 14, 2008; 4240 posts; 3074 upvotes; Montreal

Aug 17th, 2017 2:08 am

You can't polish it out, there's no paint left to polish. Photo #1 and 3 looks like bumper and the paint has wore through down to black plastic. #2 looks like trunk lid? The scratch is down to base coat too.

The only way to fix it is to repaint, without going to a bodyshop you can probably get some touchup paint from dealer, fill the scratches, sand smooth and clearcoat. Won't look 100% but will only cost you $30 or so.

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Aug 17th, 2017 2:34 am

#9

flyingnurse [OP]: Deal Addict; Feb 23, 2015; 2184 posts; 1096 upvotes; Brampton, ON

Aug 17th, 2017 2:34 am

Okay thanks, I am probably going to go down the body shop route...currently doing some research as to who I should go to.

Aug 17th, 2017 8:10 am

#10

sickcars: Deal Guru; Mar 13, 2004; 13227 posts; 4835 upvotes; Ontario

Aug 17th, 2017 8:10 am

Yes scratches look to deep to polish it out. You would need to use touch up paint OR go to a body shop and probably paint the full bumper if you want it perfect. Once you do fix the bumper I would get some PPF (Paint protection film) applied to it if you plan on using the bike rack again, it will help protect it.

As for a good body shop, go talk to these guys they are very good, - http://www.unibodycollision.ca/

flyingnurse wrote: ↑ Okay thanks, I am probably going to go down the body shop route...currently doing some research as to who I should go to.

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Aug 17th, 2017 11:40 am

#11

flyingnurse [OP]: Deal Addict; Feb 23, 2015; 2184 posts; 1096 upvotes; Brampton, ON

Aug 17th, 2017 11:40 am

I am quoted $350 from one place, seems expensive...anyone else know if that is a fair estimate?

Aug 17th, 2017 11:44 am

#12

george__: Deal Expert; Jul 22, 2006; 22335 posts; 2980 upvotes

Aug 17th, 2017 11:44 am

flyingnurse wrote: ↑ I am quoted $350 from one place, seems expensive...anyone else know if that is a fair estimate?

$350 to repaint the bumper isn't expensive ..

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Aug 17th, 2017 11:45 am

#13

akswun: Deal Addict; Nov 7, 2012; 1453 posts; 781 upvotes; TORONTO

Aug 17th, 2017 11:45 am

Chris fix is your friend:

Aug 17th, 2017 12:08 pm

#14

EP32k2: Deal Expert; Jan 15, 2006; 19700 posts; 20157 upvotes; Richmond Hill

Aug 17th, 2017 12:08 pm

flyingnurse wrote: ↑ I am quoted $350 from one place, seems expensive...anyone else know if that is a fair estimate?

That's cheap actually...

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Aug 17th, 2017 12:41 pm

#15

flyingnurse [OP]: Deal Addict; Feb 23, 2015; 2184 posts; 1096 upvotes; Brampton, ON

Aug 17th, 2017 12:41 pm

The YouTube video posted seems to be more for fingernail scratches and not what I have which look to be wider and deeper...

Also $350 is cheap for 2 spots on the trunk? That sucks..

Aug 17th, 2017 12:57 pm

#16

tebore: Deal Guru; Feb 9, 2006; 13005 posts; 7788 upvotes; Brampton

Aug 17th, 2017 12:57 pm

I'd use Meguire's ScratchX vs the Ultimate compound personally. They're almost the samething but Scratch X has more filler material in it to help try and make it less noticeable.

If you want to try, You could get touchup paint, use multiple coats to fill in the gouges ( I can't really make out how deep,. might be too deep and need body filler applied) until it's taller than the rest of the paint then wet sand it down. If this is all yiddish to you then just go to a professional.

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Car bike rack scratches (pics incl.)

Car bike rack scratches (pics incl.)

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