2012 M37X Paint Scratch

[klin000]

Hey guys I parked my 2012 M37x on my local Boston street the other night maybe a little bit more off the curb than usual, but I woke up to find this scratch on the rear bumper. Was wondering if anybody knew any tricks to get this off. It doesn't look too deep. Thanks guys!

[klin000]

In case the you can't see the image link

https://www.dropbox.com/s/o7n6d4cbnzsfd ... M.jpg?dl=0

[Debonair]

That almost looks like it's just paint transfer. I would start with clay bar to get as much of the other paint off first. Then move to a polish to remove the remaining paint transfer and smooth out any defects. If you have a random orbit polisher like a Porter Cable or UDM it is a much faster process than by hand. Even one of the Maguier's drill mounted ball/cone/pad polishers will help get it done quicker.

Scratch-X is a decent easy to find polish that works well for these kind of jobs.

[adeedpb]

Gasoline... Gasoline will take off pretty much any rubbed paint. Works very, very well for removing the rubbed on paint; it won't take out scratches though. Just pour some gasoline on a rag and wipe it off.

[Debonair]

Gasoline, turpentine, cooking oil, WD40, and I'm sure many other things are commonly recommended to remove paint transfer. As stated though they will not help with any damage left behind. I still recommend products designed specifically for paint since they will accomplish both goals and generally smell much better.