Fixing scratches on lower unpainted part of Mustang front bumper
6/9/11, 05:16 PM
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Fixing scratches on lower unpainted part of Mustang front bumper
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New here to the forum...I noticed some scratches on the lower part of my Mustang's front bumper. It's the unpainted lower corner. I think it is from driving out on a steep driveway onto the street. Any ideas how I can smooth out the scratch? Maybe 1000 grit sandpaper? Here is a photo to give you an idea which part of the bumper...thanks for your suggestions in advance:
New here to the forum...I noticed some scratches on the lower part of my Mustang's front bumper. It's the unpainted lower corner. I think it is from driving out on a steep driveway onto the street. Any ideas how I can smooth out the scratch? Maybe 1000 grit sandpaper? Here is a photo to give you an idea which part of the bumper...thanks for your suggestions in advance:
6/9/11, 08:18 PM
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That kind of plastic isn't going to sand well; it''ll just start to ball up and turn into a bigger mess. If you have a steady hand, you can try to shave the high spots with a double edged razor blade.
6/9/11, 08:34 PM
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Thanks for the suggestion, J1000...that just might work...I was also thinking about using a hot knife and rubbing the rough corner smooth...do you think that's too risky?
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I agree. Once you shave it with the blade, you can quickly pass heat over it to smooth it. I know from experience...scraped mine on day 2 of owning my car! After I shaved it, I used a small butane torch that I normally use for soldering and shrink-wrapping wires. Just a quick pass over it melts off any sharpies sticking out. Good luck!
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I agree. Once you shave it with the blade, you can quickly pass heat over it to smooth it. I know from experience...scraped mine on day 2 of owning my car! After I shaved it, I used a small butane torch that I normally use for soldering and shrink-wrapping wires. Just a quick pass over it melts off any sharpies sticking out. Good luck!
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