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      05-10-2021, 08:00 PM   #1
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Scuffed my bumper could have been worse but how can I fix?

So I let this gal drive by as it was one of those city narrow lanes. She did not drive through and paused. So I went ahead and nudged little kore then light scuffed my 2019 x3 left bumper. The gray plastic part I can easily replace (or wrap) but the bumper portion I was wondering what steps do I need to do and is it fixable? ( i am thinking the whole sanding process etc...) I saw some youtube videos and some of these diy looks fun. Anyways please let me know bimmer experts and let me know how bad this looks and what i should do? The front car had scrapes already so seems he didnt care and was white scuff marks.
So guess dodged bullet. Other side of my front bumper seems like little more scratch and did not even hit anything lol

I love my x3 and if i can make this side look fresh i will do the other side too. Then probally polish and wax then put some invisible shield
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      05-10-2021, 08:40 PM   #2
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Just use a good polish. That looks like paint/rubber transfer from the other car. Should come right off.
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      05-10-2021, 08:58 PM   #3
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Just use a good polish. That looks like paint/rubber transfer from the other car. Should come right off.
Partly agreed, one part (vertical) just needs some very light polishing compound and it'll be gone. The other (horizontal) on the bumper itself looks like the paint might be gone. Start with a fingernail or plastic card i.e. old credit card. if it comes off, keep going then do the polish there as well. If the paint is gone... touch up DIY or of course a body shop but you won't like the price.
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      05-11-2021, 01:50 PM   #4
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Paint transfer comes off easily with something like 3M car scratch remover. After rubbing the “wounds” clean you’ll have a better idea of the damage. BMW touch up paint is a must have IMO for small scratches and rock chips anyway so get some. After rubbing with the abrasive, and when color and clear coat are on you won’t see it anymore unless from up close.
To have it completely gone requires an expensive professional job, up to you if it’s worth it.
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      05-11-2021, 01:55 PM   #5
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So I let this gal drive by as it was one of those city narrow lanes...
I had a similar light scrape on my previous car - I thought it looked bad but, like others have said, I was surprised when it came right off after a bit of buffing with a a micro fibre cloth.

Oh... hopefully she was worth it!
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      05-11-2021, 05:24 PM   #6
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A mild Rubbing compound applied with a microfiber cloth (don't press too hard!) followed by a polishing compound should buff that out. If you need to do any touch-up paint work after that, be sure NOT to use the brush that comes with the touch-up paint. Instead, go to an art supply store and buy the finest, thinnest paint brush you can find. I'm sure there are videos on Youtube about the proper way to do touch-up paint work.
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      05-11-2021, 06:55 PM   #7
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Start with a clay bar. You'd be surprised how well it can work without going crazy with compounds etc.
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'tis but a flesh wound
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      05-12-2021, 12:30 PM   #9
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you can use lacquer tinner, should take most of that off. It's safe on car paint, don't worry about using it. Little bit on a micro fiber towel will go a long way
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What did she look like?
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