Hit & Run Scuff Mark Repair: 2008 Honda Civic - Alabaster Silver Metallic

**Marc08EX** · 01-11-2012, 10:58 PM

Equipment:
Meguiar's G110v2
Meguiar's W67DA Backing Plate
Meguiar's M105 / LC Orange Pads
Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Detailer
Automotive 1000/2000 grit sand paper
IPA
OEM Honda Touch-up Paint
Toothpick

My good friend unfortunately got involved in a hit and run accident. He had to go to downtown for work during the week it happened. He chose to park in a car park building for safety purposes. When he left work to go home, he was greeted with this:

It was actually worse at the time of the accident. The right side of the rear bumper was hanging down. Luckily, he was able to re-attached his rear bumper. The edge of his rear tail lights were damaged as well. I couldn't believe that someone would hit a car that bad and not even have the conscience to leave a note... I mean you hit someone's car and leave such damage?!?! That's just ridiculous. Sorry to sound so rude but I hope karma haunts him down and kicks his/her a$$!!! I hate people who have no respect for other people's property. Especially on something you truly care about.

Anyway enough about my rant. It's not even my car and this thread is not about the accident but on how the car was brought back to life.

I recently read this thread: http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...procedure.html (Thanks for the guide Richy!!!)

Given how my friend's car got hit, I was inspired by the thread. I told my friend that i think I can repair the damage and I told him to come over.

When the car arrived, it was just a little dusty. I used Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Detailer to wipe off the dirt and grime from the paint. I saw that the damage had some paint transfer involved so I tried to remove that first. I used my G110v2 and M105 to remove the paint transfer damage and i was left with this:

At this point, my friend was already ecstatic because there was some improvement made. The damage wasn't as bad as it was originally.

The next step was to try and apply the touch up paint. I used IPA to properly prep and clean the paint surface so that the paint can adhere to the bumper properly. What I did was to use a toothpick to apply the paint to the bumper scuffs. I made sure to try and apply the paint and leave it higher than the surrounding OEM paint. We left the car outside to let the paint cure for 4 hours. When we came back and inspected the touch up paint application, I was shocked to see the paint's level drop. The paint seems to have sunken into the bumper leaving us with a lower level to work with. At this point, I told my friend that we could apply another layer to the damaged areas and let it cure for another 4-5 hours. He didn't have time to do that and he was already satisfied with what he's seeing. Since I was given a go ahead, what I did was to wetsand the areas where the paint was applied and some scuff marks which M105 didn't take out. I wetsanded it first with 1000 grit followed by 2000 grit. After this, I polished the paint with M105 via my G110v2. Here are the results:

Close-up of the touch up repair:

I know it's not a perfect fix like the one Richy did but the owner was extremely satisfied with the outcome. He said he can live with that and now he doesn't really have to spend $700-800 to get his bumper fixed. I'm also happy with the outcome.

What do you guys think?

**Spiney** · 01-12-2012, 01:30 AM

I think you did an amazing job. Only if you knew about the original damage and knew where to look would you notice it. To all but us perfectionist it's like it never even happened. I'm sure your friend is thrilled. Thanks for sharing.

**TS656577** · 01-12-2012, 07:47 AM

Much much improved! I think you did a pretty good job. Like Spiney said, you'd have to know where to look because it wouldn't jump out at you right away

**Flannigan** · 01-12-2012, 08:11 AM

Great work! It sickens me that people think it's ok to damage someone's car and then just drive away. Ugh

**Paul A.** · 01-12-2012, 08:41 AM

Outstanding! Great job and i bet your friend is ecstatic. I mean, shoot, he was happy after the buff out!

**SkateForGirl** · 01-12-2012, 09:29 AM

Seriously how can you do this and not stop or put your information on the window?!? Nice touch up though.

**Marc08EX** · 01-12-2012, 09:49 AM

Thanks for the compliments everyone!!! I sincerely appreciate it.

Yeah I really don't understand how people just drive off like that... I mean people should have the decency and conscience to at least admit to the fault and leave a note. If people just acted right, we'll live in a much better world... *sigh*

**vet** · 01-12-2012, 10:28 AM

Looks good to me.

There was a time when people actually regretted doing things like this, and owned up to it. Also a time when parking spaces were big enough to park a full size car in and open the door without hitting the car next to you.

**shoeless89** · 01-12-2012, 04:21 PM

Fantisic job! Turned out great and like everyone else said you can't really notice it. My rear bumper, all 4 doors, hood, 4 fenders, and front bumper all had to be re-painted (long story, the roof and trunk lid are still original paint

) it drives me crazy because none of them match the OEM paint but most people never notice it, only me. You ever see hot girls driving then you notice their missing a side mirror because they hit something? I say a chick the other day that was missing BOTH! HAHAHA now thats noticeable. Great work again!

**MSC6** · 01-12-2012, 04:56 PM

Originally Posted by Marc08EX

Thanks for the compliments everyone!!! I sincerely appreciate it.

Yeah I really don't understand how people just drive off like that... I mean people should have the decency and conscience to at least admit to the fault and leave a note. If people just acted right, we'll live in a much better world... *sigh*

haha you should ride with me for a week. You would be amazed at how people act, lie, steal, cheat etc....

Great job on the fix.