1st Scratch?

[lumpy95]

I was backing into my garage and the small handle from my rototiller evidently rubbed on the lower right quarter.
Opinions please on the way to fix this. Thanks

[Boo]

From the picture it looks like some black marks and 2 scratches.

So I would clean off the black marks (soap, wax, compound or scratch remover).

For the 2 scratches I would use either:

(i) Brush-on Touch Up Paint;

(ii) Pen Touch Up Paint; or

(iii) Sharpie (or its art supplies store/artist cousin, Prismacolor) in a matching color -- you'll probably have to go to a good art supplies store to find a proper color match.

Brush-on touch up paint is goopy, and the pen touch up paint is runny, so you'll have to sand lightly or use wax, compound or scratch remover to smooth it out if you want.

Personally, for most scratches of the paint, especially small or fine ones on the bumper covers, I like using a Sharpie or Prismacolor in a matching color. They're cheap, effective, easy to use and precise (not goopy or runny like touch up paint).

[Gilbert]

Originally Posted by lumpy95

I was backing into my garage and the small handle from my rototiller evidently rubbed on the lower right quarter.
Opinions please on the way to fix this. Thanks

i got one... lear how to backup! lol! im just kidding ... thought it seemed funny.. but yea try some of those cleaner products, scratch removers, and finally some good wax.. the other day i was washing mine, and after spending like 5 hours washing and detailing it, when i grabebd the water bucket i TOUCHED the door and it left a white line. OMG NOOOOO! .... finnally after 2 more hours of waxing that tiny spot, it faded most of it and can barely notice it now.

[Doc Willie]

You have three choices depending on how good a job you want, and how much money you have.

1. You want it perfect. Brand new: Take it to a professional.

2. You just want to cover it up, and don't care that it is uneven and clearly repaired: Touch up paint.

3. You want it as close to new as you can, are willing to spend some time and effort, and not quite as expensive as number one: Get one of these paint repair kits, that include stuff to prepare the surface, paint, and remove the blobs and edges that make the repair visible. You may even get it perfect.

[lumpy95]

Thanks to all for the replys.
It looks like the dark substance in the pic is red, which is the color of the handle that scraped against it.
I guess I will take it to a professional to get an estimate. I am hoping that it can just be rubbed out.

[Boo]

Originally Posted by lumpy95

Thanks to all for the replys.
It looks like the dark substance in the pic is red, which is the color of the handle that scraped against it.
I guess I will take it to a professional to get an estimate. I am hoping that it can just be rubbed out.

Why not try to wash and compound it out yourself?

[lumpy95]

Originally Posted by Boo

Why not try to wash and compound it out yourself?

I've never attempted it before (using the compound). What do I get and what is the procedure?
I guess if I screw it up, I can have someone fix it, LOL.

[hill]

Just go down to any auto parts supply store (Craigen Chief PepBoys, etc) or even Wall mart auto. Ask for car wax with rubbing compound. I'll bet you 50 cents it'll take it right out. I've had skuffs that bad. No problem.
Now when your roll up garage door hinges (that you parked too close to) dig a trench in that tupperware-type rubber bumper material, from the top to the bottom of the bumper ... THEN your fix is going to look ugly. I'll spare you the ghastly photos.

[lumpy95]

Thanks.
I'll go look for some tomorrow . As to your experience, OUCH

[JimN]

I vote for ScratchX and Toyota's paint pen. A Q-tip wetted with rubbing alcohol seems to help the blending. Using a clay bar may be enough to take it out. You may want to affix the black rubber strip across the bumpers.