Unique Bliss

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Hello everyone,

I want to start by saying that people that rear-end you and drive away are cowards... Now with that out of the way I can explain my issue.

I had a silver civic hit me from behind while in some light traffic today. Pics are below... I realize that there isn't any major damage, but what do you think it will cost for a body shop to fix? There is a slight dent in the bumper (I could not capture it with the camera it was so small) and some scratching that seems to be in the clear coat. I went ahead and cleaned the area and tried to hand buff out the issue and I was left with what you see below. I would imagine that they may need to completely repaint the rear bumper but I am not sure. I am asking because I have never needed to have a body shop do any work on my vehicles.

All helpful advice is thanked in advance.

msmching

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Did you try getting it wet sand and buff??

if that doesn't take out... then body shop time!!

May cost about $400-$500 to repaint bumpers!!

G37SBS

Looks like it will buff out. go to a good detail shop and see what they can do for you. I was expecting something worst than this when i clicked on your thread but this is nothing compare to other g37 accident threads. good luck man.

btw what's up with all the hit and run accidents these days ... i heard at least 5 hit and run accidents this month alone. People don't wanna take responsibility for their own action anymore?

Unique Bliss

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Thanks for the input. It's pretty difficult to find a "good" detail shop in the Oklahoma City area... I will be on the look for one though...

gooddeal

I would just give it a good buff and leave it as is. That's so minor that you don't want to put a new bumper b/c it might get a lot worst.

Black Betty

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If you are skilled or brave you can wet sand that and polish it and you'll never know it was there. I was trying out some new products and had amazing results with Meguar's Professional M95/M105/M205. I'd use about 1500 grit and M105 on an orange pad to start. If you need to be more aggressive, try 1200 grit and compound with M95 on a yellow pad, finished with M205 on white.

Unique Bliss

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Good suggestion... I have never my hand at wet sanding so I think that I will stay clear of that... Would an auto body shop do that for me? What might the cost be? I plan on making some calls tomorrow to get it fixed even though it's not too bad... Still hurts to see it...

Black Betty

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Yes, a competent shop can and will. I can only guess, but I'd think wet sanding/polishing that spot shouldn't cost more than $100-$120. It's a better (and cheaper) alternative top painting the whole panel or trying to spot paint and blend it.

The more I look at it, it looks like it may not need wet sanding at all, possibly just an aggressive compound followed by a finishing polish.

nydealer

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damn that sucks bro gl

TheGspot37s

If it was at a light why didn't you go after the person who hit you and file a police report?

IntangibleBW

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did he at least bring you to dinner first?

just kidding. that sucks

TriniSpeC

Looks like a scuff to me.

Unique Bliss

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It's scuffed pretty good and there is a slight dent in the area as well. I will be looking in to getting it buffed and pushed out...

Unique Bliss

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Can you recommend an aggressive compound and finishing polish that would work best? I would appreciate some slight instruction as well since I have never done this...

Thanks for all of the help.

Bo2point0

I use meguire's cutting compounds, I can't remember the numbers for them...

I think 105, 93, and a few other super fine ones.
Plus finish with a glaze.

You will need a buffer, preferably orbital.
Go to We Are Car Care -- Car Wax, Car Polish, Auto Detailing Supplies, Car Buffers & Car Accessories Store

This page has all the cutting compounds you need. I like Meguire's because of the scale they use for roughness of the compound. It makes it easy and convenient to understand.
http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars.html

Lately it has been the black G's that are getting into the accidents. I find it odd.