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Aurel · Feb 8th, 2005, 10:21 PM

Someone with a black car managed to rub my rear bumper leaving his paint on it (see attached pic).

It seems to be coming off if I gently scrape it, but wanted to know what would you recommend as a cleaner / paint remover to do this ... of course without damaging my finish.

ScottishMini · Feb 10th, 2005, 08:12 AM

I would try some tar remover. Personally, would use Autoglym Intensive tar remover.
If that doesnt work, possibly a regular t-cut (mild)

jwardell · Feb 10th, 2005, 01:15 PM

I'm sure there's some scratches anyway, grab a tube of scratch-x and it should remove everything.

Aurel · Feb 10th, 2005, 02:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jwardell

I'm sure there's some scratches anyway, grab a tube of scratch-x and it should remove everything.

Thanks, Scratch-x will remove the black paint and the scratches then? Or do I need to use something to remove the black stuff first?

jwardell · Feb 10th, 2005, 04:40 PM

You could try getting it off with a paper towel and soap if you want. Then go over with scratchx.

Aurel · Apr 18th, 2005, 11:01 PM

finally sorted this out. a little 3M fine rubbing compund and a cloth ... all gone in 2 minutes. looked pretty permanent initially so was worried.

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Feb 10th, 2005, 08:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
ScottishMini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Blackwood, Scotland Local Time: 07:24 PM Posts: 64 Offline	I would try some tar remover. Personally, would use Autoglym Intensive tar remover. If that doesnt work, possibly a regular t-cut (mild)

Feb 10th, 2005, 02:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
Aurel MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: New Amsterdamn Local Time: 03:24 PM Posts: 412 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by jwardell I'm sure there's some scratches anyway, grab a tube of scratch-x and it should remove everything. Thanks, Scratch-x will remove the black paint and the scratches then? Or do I need to use something to remove the black stuff first?

Apr 18th, 2005, 11:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
Aurel MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: New Amsterdamn Local Time: 03:24 PM Posts: 412 Offline	finally sorted this out. a little 3M fine rubbing compund and a cloth ... all gone in 2 minutes. looked pretty permanent initially so was worried.

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