Hello everyone,

I want to start by saying that people that rear-end you and drive away are cowards... Now with that out of the way I can explain my issue.

I had a silver civic hit me from behind while in some light traffic today. Pics are below... I realize that there isn't any major damage, but what do you think it will cost for a body shop to fix? There is a slight dent in the bumper (I could not capture it with the camera it was so small) and some scratching that seems to be in the clear coat. I went ahead and cleaned the area and tried to hand buff out the issue and I was left with what you see below. I would imagine that they may need to completely repaint the rear bumper but I am not sure. I am asking because I have never needed to have a body shop do any work on my vehicles.

All helpful advice is thanked in advance.

 

Did you try getting it wet sand and buff??

if that doesn't take out... then body shop time!!

May cost about $400-$500 to repaint bumpers!!

 

Looks like it will buff out. go to a good detail shop and see what they can do for you. I was expecting something worst than this when i clicked on your thread but this is nothing compare to other g37 accident threads. good luck man.

btw what's up with all the hit and run accidents these days ... i heard at least 5 hit and run accidents this month alone. People don't wanna take responsibility for their own action anymore?

 

Thanks for the input. It's pretty difficult to find a "good" detail shop in the Oklahoma City area... I will be on the look for one though...

 

I would just give it a good buff and leave it as is. That's so minor that you don't want to put a new bumper b/c it might get a lot worst.

 

If you are skilled or brave you can wet sand that and polish it and you'll never know it was there. I was trying out some new products and had amazing results with Meguar's Professional M95/M105/M205. I'd use about 1500 grit and M105 on an orange pad to start. If you need to be more aggressive, try 1200 grit and compound with M95 on a yellow pad, finished with M205 on white.

 

Good suggestion... I have never my hand at wet sanding so I think that I will stay clear of that... Would an auto body shop do that for me? What might the cost be? I plan on making some calls tomorrow to get it fixed even though it's not too bad... Still hurts to see it...

 

Yes, a competent shop can and will. I can only guess, but I'd think wet sanding/polishing that spot shouldn't cost more than $100-$120. It's a better (and cheaper) alternative top painting the whole panel or trying to spot paint and blend it.

The more I look at it, it looks like it may not need wet sanding at all, possibly just an aggressive compound followed by a finishing polish.

 

damn that sucks bro gl

 

If it was at a light why didn't you go after the person who hit you and file a police report?

 

did he at least bring you to dinner first?

just kidding. that sucks

 

Looks like a scuff to me.

 

It's scuffed pretty good and there is a slight dent in the area as well. I will be looking in to getting it buffed and pushed out...

 

Can you recommend an aggressive compound and finishing polish that would work best? I would appreciate some slight instruction as well since I have never done this...

Thanks for all of the help.

 

I use meguire's cutting compounds, I can't remember the numbers for them...

I think 105, 93, and a few other super fine ones.
Plus finish with a glaze.

You will need a buffer, preferably orbital.
Go to We Are Car Care -- Car Wax, Car Polish, Auto Detailing Supplies, Car Buffers & Car Accessories Store

This page has all the cutting compounds you need. I like Meguire's because of the scale they use for roughness of the compound. It makes it easy and convenient to understand.
http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars.html

Lately it has been the black G's that are getting into the accidents. I find it odd.