Hit a curb
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From: Benton,KY
Hit a curb
I hit a curb with my front bumper on my 01 Z. Put some scratches in it about a foot long. Can these be buffed out? I was going to park and thought that my tire would hit the curb first but it didnt. I barley hit just enough to knick the paint. But it was course concrete. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks-Jason
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If you can run your finger over the area and feel the groove, you cant fix it with a buffer. From what it sounds like by your post, you will need it to be repainted. You might be able to make less visible, but I doubt any buffer/polish/compound will take that scratch out.
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Dang, I did the same thing about a 2 months ago and no it could not be buffed out. I took it to the Chevy dealer and the estimate for repainting and repairing the front fascia was $478. Of course, under my $500 deductible. 
Oh. my dealer actually does good body work.
My only problem now is deciding what to replace the grill with before getting it fixed. I figured that I might as well do both at the same time since the fascia will be off the car.
Good luck with yours.
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Oh. my dealer actually does good body work. My only problem now is deciding what to replace the grill with before getting it fixed. I figured that I might as well do both at the same time since the fascia will be off the car.
Good luck with yours.
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2000 Pewter Z28 A4 2:73-Direct Flo Lid, Loudmouth, BMR STB, appearance mods
Best 1/4-13.56@105.0 Stock-13.8@104.0
Best 60'-2.09 Stock-2.1
Best 1/8 - 8.85
Dyno Stock: 280RWHP 327TQ SAE
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Man thats alot of money. I got a quote from a professional paint shop and they said $300 for the front bumper. I am either going to wait until I get a grill or another Hood and have it all painted at once. Sure as I spend the money though someone will pull out in front of me with my luck....-Jason
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i've managed to do the same thing... ran the front right up on a curb and its really scratched up now.
only thing i've found that i can do is use some colored car wax/polish/whatever (turtle wax brand) and it helps to mask the huge gashs (mine turned white shortly afterwords... i have a black car). its masked so that people don't really notice until they're rather close or i mention it.
only thing i've found that i can do is use some colored car wax/polish/whatever (turtle wax brand) and it helps to mask the huge gashs (mine turned white shortly afterwords... i have a black car). its masked so that people don't really notice until they're rather close or i mention it.
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