Need help! I backed up to my truck

jaedub · 11-23-2010, 01:09 AM

So I was being careless and I backed up right into my truck at about a walking speed. Luckly there are no dent/chips/dings/ AND paint damage on both cars. However, I can see the little scrape marks on the bumper of my Z (not a scratch, no paint came off). The damage looks sort of like unfinished wax job. Any suggestions? How would I "buff" this out? I never came across situatuons like this. My Z is magnetic black and my truck is also black. Thanks for the help!

LuckyJinx · 11-23-2010, 01:24 AM

It should be an easy buffout if its really light.

dixon cider · 11-23-2010, 01:34 AM

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jaedub · 11-23-2010, 01:41 AM

whats the most effective way of buffing something out?

chops · 11-23-2010, 02:47 AM

use a little smidge of 3m rubbing compound...dont rub too hard nor too long. you can completely screw up your paint.

Jamaica · 11-23-2010, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuckyJinx

It should be an easy buffout if its really light.

370zproject · 11-24-2010, 03:25 AM

pics?

LuckyJinx · 11-24-2010, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chops

use a little smidge of 3m rubbing compound...dont rub too hard nor too long. you can completely screw up your paint.

Its a sensitive buffer; but very effective if you're careful.

antman22 · 11-24-2010, 10:21 AM

without photos, its hard to say what you should do. you say its not severe, but everyone judges scratches/scuffs differently. it may just need something as a simple clay/polish, or you may need something a little more like a rubbing compound. obviously you'd want to do the least invasive treatment, so being able to see the scuff would help us determine what needs to be done.

Junior370z · 11-24-2010, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chops

use a little smidge of 3m rubbing compound...dont rub too hard nor too long. you can completely screw up your paint.

I use the 3m rubbing compound on my car when I get small scratches. It works great! Just don't forget to wax the area after!

junior_jam · 11-24-2010, 10:08 PM

Before you use the 3M product, make sure you clean the spot firmly with an SOS pad.

11-23-2010, 01:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 305	Need help! I backed up to my truck So I was being careless and I backed up right into my truck at about a walking speed. Luckly there are no dent/chips/dings/ AND paint damage on both cars. However, I can see the little scrape marks on the bumper of my Z (not a scratch, no paint came off). The damage looks sort of like unfinished wax job. Any suggestions? How would I "buff" this out? I never came across situatuons like this. My Z is magnetic black and my truck is also black. Thanks for the help!

11-23-2010, 01:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
LuckyJinx Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 465 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 15	It should be an easy buffout if its really light. __________________

11-23-2010, 01:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
dixon cider A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: STL Posts: 6,034 Drives: ONE BAD AZZ VERT Rep Power: 30	But to avoid this next time, check this out: Group Buy/Interest - 2011 Rear View Camera __________________ GTM INVIDIA MRWorks (RIP) Snow Performance Giken KW Hotchkis SRP "Remember, when all else fails, don't forget to tongue punch the brown starfish"-dixon Dixon Cider's Roadster Build

11-24-2010, 03:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
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jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 305	whats the most effective way of buffing something out?

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antman22 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 597 Drives: 09 PG 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	without photos, its hard to say what you should do. you say its not severe, but everyone judges scratches/scuffs differently. it may just need something as a simple clay/polish, or you may need something a little more like a rubbing compound. obviously you'd want to do the least invasive treatment, so being able to see the scuff would help us determine what needs to be done.

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junior_jam Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NC Posts: 93 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 16	Before you use the 3M product, make sure you clean the spot firmly with an SOS pad.