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    Default Got some scratches on the car, not sure where they came from. What do I do about them

    Hey guys, please help the noob out. Washed the car yesterday and noticed these scratches by the left side rear wheel . Have no clue when, who and how. Well oh well, what do I do about it now? Can I fix it myself or body shop is my only option?

    Also, do the rims look ridiculously small? Not sure why, these are 16'. My winter 16' ones appear to look bigger.

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    Default Re: Got some scratches on the car, not sure where they came from. What do I do about

    Some one rubbed their car against yours. No consideration anymore. I feel your pain. I just had the front end replaced in December on my car because some moron decided to change lanes at the last minute and damaged the bumper, fender and destroyed the headlight on my car. And now I have to take it in this Friday because someone keyed my car. So people who do this should be shot.

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    Default Re: Got some scratches on the car, not sure where they came from. What do I do about

    At first glance you will likely need a body shop to repaint. Sorry I have no better news!

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    Oh Well. The car has 7k kms and already needs something done. No biggie I guess in this case. Thankfully some friends of mine own a body shop.

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    Default Re: Got some scratches on the car, not sure where they came from. What do I do about

    yup, someone definitely hit you and ran away. happened to my dad's car, nothing you can do really but to fix it. good luck!
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    Yup hit and run. Sorry to see.
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    Default Re: Got some scratches on the car, not sure where they came from. What do I do about

    Before going to the body shops, try some scratch doctor or other rubbing compound. Often times with these little ones it's just paint transfer.
    That bumper is plastic. It'll never rust and should be black underneath if its really deep.

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    Thanks Lisa. The bumper is plastic you said? I thought it was metal, at least that is what it appears to be.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Three View Post
    Thanks Lisa. The bumper is plastic you said? I thought it was metal, at least that is what it appears to be.
    The front and rear bumpers are plastic. If you knock on the bumper and the door panels, the sound is different.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Three View Post
    Thanks Lisa. The bumper is plastic you said? I thought it was metal, at least that is what it appears to be.
    Nope. All plastic. The rest of the wheel well/fender is. Just tap on it and tap on the body. Quality plastic right there

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    Default Re: Got some scratches on the car, not sure where they came from. What do I do about

    Considering its a hit and run you got off easy but it still sucks.....Try mothers scratch remover before anything else. $10 and it may deliver a result you can live with. My 3 has two dents from door (I assume) that I have to work out this summer.

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    maybe try one of those scratch removers. cheap alternative. but you gotta keep reapplying every so often

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