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I got my Porsche a month ago. I was trying to back out of a friend's circular driveway and I scratched her lightpost. I wasn't drinking, I swear.. Didn't even get the beep like I was supposed to. But anyhow, I have a huge scratch. Anyone have any idea how much this will set me back. I plan on going to the dealer. Is that a good idea?
Last edited by PorscheReen; 06-13-2021 at 10:19 PM.
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take it to a detailer. Looks like that is just paint transfer from the light pole. You could use a light polishing compound, if you are not familiar, then find a good detailer in your area.
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Good Luck,
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Can you tell me a ballpark figure of the price? If you prefer, just tell me if it was overwhelming or reasonable. Thank you!!
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Racer
That should, as they say, "buff right out". Don't forget to apply some wax once complete.
Try it your self first using the polishing compound, or scratch remover, if it doesn't work then take it to a detailer. All you risk is a small sum for the compound.
Good luck
Try it your self first using the polishing compound, or scratch remover, if it doesn't work then take it to a detailer. All you risk is a small sum for the compound.
Good luck
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Burning Brakes
I'm sorry this happened. Definitely would take it to a detailer first. If you happen to be in Georgia I'm happy to look at it and we can see if machine compounding would effectively resolve it. Not a pro detailer, not looking to charge. Just happy to help if you're close by.
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If you can feel it with your fingernail, it's going to need touchup paint or a repaint.
They could spot repair it for probably a couple hundred dollars. Otherwise, expect $500-1k for a front bumper repaint.
They could spot repair it for probably a couple hundred dollars. Otherwise, expect $500-1k for a front bumper repaint.
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I would start by going to your local auto store and picking up some Meguiars Scratch X and a microfiber applicator. Apply it on the scratches to see if it’s paint transfer or a scratch. Paint transfer will come right off and you might have some light surface scratches left behind. If the surface scratches aren’t too deep they can be buffed out.
As noted by others, if you can feel the scratches with your fingernail then you will need to get it touched up. Dealers have guys that come in weekly to perform repairs on bumpers for stuff like this all the time. You might ask they who they use and have them repair it for you. I would think cost is less than a few hundred dollars.
As noted by others, if you can feel the scratches with your fingernail then you will need to get it touched up. Dealers have guys that come in weekly to perform repairs on bumpers for stuff like this all the time. You might ask they who they use and have them repair it for you. I would think cost is less than a few hundred dollars.
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I would start by going to your local auto store and picking up some Meguiars Scratch X and a microfiber applicator. Apply it on the scratches to see if it’s paint transfer or a scratch. Paint transfer will come right off and you might have some light surface scratches left behind. If the surface scratches aren’t too deep they can be buffed out.
As noted by others, if you can feel the scratches with your fingernail then you will need to get it touched up. Dealers have guys that come in weekly to perform repairs on bumpers for stuff like this all the time. You might ask they who they use and have them repair it for you. I would think cost is less than a few hundred dollars.
As noted by others, if you can feel the scratches with your fingernail then you will need to get it touched up. Dealers have guys that come in weekly to perform repairs on bumpers for stuff like this all the time. You might ask they who they use and have them repair it for you. I would think cost is less than a few hundred dollars.
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