I guess it was just a matter of time, but I did get the lower part of my front fascia wrinkled by somebody. It was back in its shape when I found it, and it really didn't look as if anything was wrong. But when I got home I saw that there were a number of fine cracks I guess in the gloss coat.

I tried some white rubbing compound and it did a little good, but they are still there. Any suggestions? Maybe try some red rubbing compound? I don't want to go too far, but I would like to try and get those cracks gone.

 

If it's cracked, it's likely all the way through to the bumper. You'll never get it out without a repaint, whether you attempt to spot paint or just get the whole thing done.

Scratches might be doable, but you'll need a whole lotta rubbing... and probably d/a polisher or such.

 

If they are cracks and not scratches then you can't do anything about it except repaint.

If they are scratches you could possibly get them out with a rotary or random orbital... just depends.

A picture would help.

 

I really don't have the capability to do anything substantial in my garage. I think I'll just bite the bullet and take it to my local body shop. Thanks for the help.

 

yep sounds like stress cracks in the paint. A repaint is probably in order. I would guess around 300 for the repaint