Can I fix this compounding damage??

[provlima]

I recently hit a pole which left paint on the side of my rear bumper of my 2010 Lexus.

My nephew tried to remove the paint left on the bumper but damaged the finish of the
plastic surface...see photos.

Is there a way I can lessen the surface damage by buffing it out to bring back the gloss
finish. Can I paint it over by masking the area carefully with OEM Peridot spray paint?

I am not striving for total perfection just trying to make the damage less apparent.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/dce3h38hvizx73b/damage%202.JPG?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/escbadpmgzo7dwy/damage.JPG?dl=0

[Mizzoutiger]

Q: "Is there a way I can lessen the surface damage by buffing it out to bring back the gloss finish?"

A: Yes, assuming your nephew used 1200 grit or finer grade of sandpaper, I'd use Menzerna Fast Gloss Compound, Fast Gloss 400, FG400 compound (http://www.autogeek.net/menzerna-fast-gloss.html) or if 2000 grit or finer, try Menzerna SIP - Super Intensive Polish PO83 (http://www.autogeek.net/menzerna-po83-si1500.html), followed by Menzerna Nano Polish PO 106 FA, Menzerna Final Polish, Nano abrasives, finishing polish, professional polish (http://www.autogeek.net/menzerna-super-nano-polish.html). I'd apply with Lake Country's hybrid pads (Orange for FG400 or SIP and White for SF4000) and Mike@DedicatedPerfection's "Smack" method if have Flex 3401 http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-university/77155-my-technique-concerning-3401-menzerna-products-hybrid-pads.html.

[Jbirk]

What grit paper did he use? That is some really nasty marks from the looks of things.

Basically, you need to Sand at around 1.5x the grit he used, so if he used 1000, you need 1500... If he used 800, you need 1,200 etc.


After 1,500, you will want to use 2,000 and then 3,000 (possibly then 5,000)

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Regardless, at this point, you need to use a compound. You CAN use Meguiars 105 or Ultimate Compound on a Terry towel and a LOT of passion.

Then follow with 205 on a microfiber and a LOT of passion if you don't have any machines.



It would be helpful to know what grit paper your uncle used. Regardless, it would be best to use the least aggressive method next time to remove paint transfer. Clay might have done the trick (or a magic eraser).

[provlima]

It was compounded on with a paper towel

thanks for your help!