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Light scuff on rear bumper!

Old Mar 9, 2015 | 12:28 PM
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Light scuff on rear bumper!

Hey Guys, going on two weeks with my new C300, found a small scuff on the rear bumper, tried using Mothers wax which usually works but it did not, looks like I'll have to use compound, what in store compound would you recommend? And should use polishing compound, not rubbing compound, correct? Thanks!
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Old Mar 9, 2015 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Hitlayers
Hey Guys, going on two weeks with my new C300, found a small scuff on the rear bumper, tried using Mothers wax which usually works but it did not, looks like I'll have to use compound, what in store compound would you recommend? And should use polishing compound, not rubbing compound, correct? Thanks!


I you can get one, a picture would help.
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Old Mar 9, 2015 | 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Hitlayers
Hey Guys, going on two weeks with my new C300, found a small scuff on the rear bumper, tried using Mothers wax which usually works but it did not, looks like I'll have to use compound, what in store compound would you recommend? And should use polishing compound, not rubbing compound, correct? Thanks!


A picture would help, if you can get one.
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Old Mar 9, 2015 | 04:13 PM
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Old Mar 9, 2015 | 06:04 PM
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It would be pretty pathetic if I took a pic, not really a big deal, it's just that the car is so new, I do not want to see the smallest mark this soon, just wanted a quick fix
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Old Sep 10, 2015 | 01:03 AM
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For me most scuffs and light scratches go away totally with Meguiars Cleaner Wax - very mild abrasive and leaves a nice slick finish.

Best use of it ever was years ago when a lifted Toyota pickup changed lanes into the rear quarter of my Lincoln LSC, leaving a big dent and a fair amount of color on my paint. Went the next day for his insurance to appraise it, they cut me a check on the spot for $1,600 and within one hour afterward I had reached in the trunk and popped it out 100% then removed every last trace of the transferred paint using the Cleaner Wax. If I could have luck like that every day, I could retire
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PS - the stuff is awesome on single-stage paints........almost always brings them back from the dead.
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