[zaflb]

Probably got hit by shopping carts in parking lots.

First, I am trying to avoid body shops as I have had horrible stories with them even though there might be good ones out there.
Can this be fixed by touchup and polishing or other means that do not require removing parts? I will probably hire someone who is good at scratch removal to fix it if they can make it unnoticeable.


Does anyone know the color code for the dark gray bumper cover by the way?

[Therealmatzaman]

Run your thumbnail over it. If it catches it prob needs wet sanding. It doesn’t look too deep so if anything it might need primer then touch up. But I’d try wetsanding and compounding to see if it makes it bareable. Even a wax layer will fill it slightly.

That part looks like it’s body color, isn’t it?

[Auricom]

Originally Posted by Therealmatzaman

That part looks like it's body color, isn't it?

Not body color and specifically Dark Shadow Gray

Originally Posted by zaflb

Does anyone know the color code for the dark gray bumper cover by the way?

DARK SHADOW paint code is WB27 = B27

[iconoclast]

I would paint it gloss black to match the shadow line trim but if your vehicle is black then I would do a flat or matte black. The orbit grey or whichever grey they used on the trim annoys me since there is no other grey anywhere on the body on my vehicle.

[hyde]

It's very annoying, I know..
If you park at malls, shopping centers, etc, I would just wait until you get more scratches, is this even visible from few feet away? I would try scratch-x or something like that give it a good rub to blend it until you spot another little scratch somewhere else.

Dealer scratched my tailgate bottom portion and said he'd call me to schedule another visit to make it right, never heard back after a month.

[zaflb]

Originally Posted by Therealmatzaman

Run your thumbnail over it. If it catches it prob needs wet sanding. It doesn’t look too deep so if anything it might need primer then touch up. But I’d try wetsanding and compounding to see if it makes it bareable. Even a wax layer will fill it slightly.

That part looks like it’s body color, isn’t it?

I will probably hire someone to do it since I have no experience with that yet don't want to mess it up.

It is dark gray and the body color is BSM.

[zaflb]

Originally Posted by iconoclast

I would paint it gloss black to match the shadow line trim but if your vehicle is black then I would do a flat or matte black. The orbit grey or whichever grey they used on the trim annoys me since there is no other grey anywhere on the body on my vehicle.

I agree that it probably looks better if it has the same shadow line gloss black but I will keep fix small and keep the OEM color for now.

[zaflb]

Originally Posted by Auricom

Not body color and specifically Dark Shadow Gray



DARK SHADOW paint code is WB27 = B27

Thanks!

[zaflb]

Originally Posted by hyde

It's very annoying, I know..
If you park at malls, shopping centers, etc, I would just wait until you get more scratches, is this even visible from few feet away? I would try scratch-x or something like that give it a good rub to blend it until you spot another little scratch somewhere else.

Dealer scratched my tailgate bottom portion and said he'd call me to schedule another visit to make it right, never heard back after a month.

Yes, it is still visible from 5 feet away... I am worried that it is deep enough that it cut through the clear coat. I have not used scratch-x or a similar product so I am a little worried that I might make it worse if I applied it myself.

[iconoclast]

Originally Posted by zaflb

I agree that it probably looks better if it has the same shadow line gloss black but I will keep fix small and keep the OEM color for now.

Touch paint will just make it stand out more but good luck in your repairs. Hopefully it works out.

[boostin1004]

Just get doctor color chip and make a repair. Their matches are perfect and I've used them for small scratches and rock chips on all my cars.