Fixing Scratches on Plastic/Lucite.....
11-22-2008, 08:59 AM
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Newbie here, so would enjoy feedback from those with experience...
My newly-acquired 2004 525i was towed to replace a flat tire and bent rim. The towing company used the ring-screw in the front bumper to haul it up on the flat bed, leaving some bad scratch marks in the black plastic bumper.
I had used Weiman Metal Polish (for brass, copper, and all metals) before for buffing out dull marks and paint smears on Lucite tail lens.
http://www.weiman.com
This worked great on the bumper scratches, and buffing the area later with Armor All or a restorative polish like McQuires makes the marks nearly invisable, saving repair shop expenses.
My newly-acquired 2004 525i was towed to replace a flat tire and bent rim. The towing company used the ring-screw in the front bumper to haul it up on the flat bed, leaving some bad scratch marks in the black plastic bumper.
I had used Weiman Metal Polish (for brass, copper, and all metals) before for buffing out dull marks and paint smears on Lucite tail lens.
http://www.weiman.com
This worked great on the bumper scratches, and buffing the area later with Armor All or a restorative polish like McQuires makes the marks nearly invisable, saving repair shop expenses.
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Originally Posted by Loge' post='728510' date='Nov 22 2008, 11:59 AM
Newbie here, so would enjoy feedback from those with experience...
My newly-acquired 2004 525i was towed to replace a flat tire and bent rim. The towing company used the ring-screw in the front bumper to haul it up on the flat bed, leaving some bad scratch marks in the black plastic bumper.
I had used Weiman Metal Polish (for brass, copper, and all metals) before for buffing out dull marks and paint smears on Lucite tail lens.
http://www.weiman.com
This worked great on the bumper scratches, and buffing the area later with Armor All or a restorative polish like McQuires makes the marks nearly invisable, saving repair shop expenses.
My newly-acquired 2004 525i was towed to replace a flat tire and bent rim. The towing company used the ring-screw in the front bumper to haul it up on the flat bed, leaving some bad scratch marks in the black plastic bumper.
I had used Weiman Metal Polish (for brass, copper, and all metals) before for buffing out dull marks and paint smears on Lucite tail lens.
http://www.weiman.com
This worked great on the bumper scratches, and buffing the area later with Armor All or a restorative polish like McQuires makes the marks nearly invisable, saving repair shop expenses.
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Thanks for sharing the tip. I'll have to remember that.
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Originally Posted by Loge' post='728510' date='Nov 22 2008, 12:59 PM
Newbie here, so would enjoy feedback from those with experience...
My newly-acquired 2004 525i was towed to replace a flat tire and bent rim. The towing company used the ring-screw in the front bumper to haul it up on the flat bed, leaving some bad scratch marks in the black plastic bumper.
I had used Weiman Metal Polish (for brass, copper, and all metals) before for buffing out dull marks and paint smears on Lucite tail lens.
http://www.weiman.com
This worked great on the bumper scratches, and buffing the area later with Armor All or a restorative polish like McQuires makes the marks nearly invisable, saving repair shop expenses.
My newly-acquired 2004 525i was towed to replace a flat tire and bent rim. The towing company used the ring-screw in the front bumper to haul it up on the flat bed, leaving some bad scratch marks in the black plastic bumper.
I had used Weiman Metal Polish (for brass, copper, and all metals) before for buffing out dull marks and paint smears on Lucite tail lens.
http://www.weiman.com
This worked great on the bumper scratches, and buffing the area later with Armor All or a restorative polish like McQuires makes the marks nearly invisable, saving repair shop expenses.
... too bad your first experience with your new-to-you e60 was unpleasant. Search for posts about wheel and tire insurance if you haven't already and enjoy the rest of the ride!
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Originally Posted by Loge' post='728510' date='Nov 22 2008, 12:59 PM
Newbie here, so would enjoy feedback from those with experience...
My newly-acquired 2004 525i was towed to replace a flat tire and bent rim. The towing company used the ring-screw in the front bumper to haul it up on the flat bed, leaving some bad scratch marks in the black plastic bumper.
I had used Weiman Metal Polish (for brass, copper, and all metals) before for buffing out dull marks and paint smears on Lucite tail lens.
http://www.weiman.com
This worked great on the bumper scratches, and buffing the area later with Armor All or a restorative polish like McQuires makes the marks nearly invisable, saving repair shop expenses.
My newly-acquired 2004 525i was towed to replace a flat tire and bent rim. The towing company used the ring-screw in the front bumper to haul it up on the flat bed, leaving some bad scratch marks in the black plastic bumper.
I had used Weiman Metal Polish (for brass, copper, and all metals) before for buffing out dull marks and paint smears on Lucite tail lens.
http://www.weiman.com
This worked great on the bumper scratches, and buffing the area later with Armor All or a restorative polish like McQuires makes the marks nearly invisable, saving repair shop expenses.
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