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Hi. I bought a black Pathfinder 1.5 days ago only to discover it was hit by a shopping cart or something while parked today. The corner of the back plastic bumper is missing paint and is totally white. It's a small, but noticeable area. Is this something I can repair at home? There is no dent but the scratch is about 1/2" wide by 1" long and pretty deep. Thanks.
Hello! Get some heavy duty rubbing compound, and try to hand rub the spot out. i suspect it's something left on the paint, not a scratch. If that doesn't work, get a tube of black touch up paint. Black touches up nicely. If that doesn't suit you, then get an estimate from a body shop for repairing the bumper properly. Bill
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William Forster
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22 year veteran, 2 years of vocational training. A.S.E. certified Master collision repair/refinish technician. I-CAR certified. 17 yrs. GM experience. I can answer most questions related to automotive body repairs, ranging from small scratch repairs all the way up to the most extensive collision repairs. I can expertly advise people on what to expect from their body shop experience, right down to what self repairs should, and should not, be done. Lastly, I can advise tricks and tips for classic car restoration, such as lead repairs. SORRY, I DO NOT DO ONLINE ESTIMATES OR GIVE PARTS PRICES!! BE PREPARED FOR THE CORRECT ANSWER- NOT THE ONE YOU WANT TO HEAR. I won't B.S. you, or sugar coat answers. Just plain, hard facts.
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