Don't you love it when...
 

Ok here is the deal. I've had my truck for just over 2 months. The first week I had it some idiot backed into me. Just last weekend, I let my girlfriend drive. That was a mistake. We were driving along a two lane back road high way when she suddenly decides to take an immediate left. My buddy was following me and he didn't not have time to stop. He had to gun it and come around me on the left in the ditch. In the mean while, my girlfriend was half way into the other lane when she realized that my buddy was coming around. I reached over and snatch the wheel hard back to our lane. My buddy's back bumper scraped my front bumper and chipped the paint pretty good. it also put a **** load of scuff marks that can be buffed out (i believe). I've said all this just to ask this:

What is thing to do to get thescuff marks out? I have a buffer and I have minimal experience buffing. What can I use to get the scuff marks out?

I used a buffer and polishing compund on my accord after I got hit and it worked pretty well.

Different scuffs... different plans of attack for removal. Can you post some pics?

The real questions is......is she still your girlfriend :lol:

Haha yeah she's still my girlfriend. We've been together for about 3 years. I'm gonna step on some people's toes righ tnow, but i've got to say it. Most Women drivers panic under extreme situations.

No I won't be able to post any pics...no digital camera. Here is a brief descriptions:

The scuff marks are on the driver side corner of the bumper. They extend from the fender well to the point where the bumper corners to the front. The scuff marks are white. I think they are just on the top layer and are very capable of being buffed out.

Also can you guys throw out some names of products?

What color is the truck?

its a 2005 xlt s-cab True Blue Metallic I believe is the correct name

Sounds like to me that your friend was driving too fast and following way too close. I took out some scratches with a buffer, but they were not that deep (sagebrush).

Get as much advise as you can before you try anything. RP is a good source of information. Listen and understand the information you are getting before trying to use the buffer. You can actually cause more damage if not done properly.

My GF will never be worthy enough to drive my truck. Even though I love her to death

Girlfriend driving your truck? I don't even let my wife drive my truck! I have been married to her for almost 15 yrs! She understands, she has a brand new vehicle that I pay for and I drive it when needed. My truck is just that... MY truck. No one drives it except me unless I got injured somewhere and someone else had to drive the truck home for me. This way if something gets scratched, dented, or otherwise screwed up there is no one else to blame.:lol:

Claybar?

If I could see it, I could probably make a better judgement call... stuff like this is kind of tricky...

What one guy thinks will come out with a rotary, the next guy Knows that it won't. Ya know?

That being said, I'd snare a TERRY applicator and some type of rubbing compound. Be very aware that the rubbing compound *WILL* induce micromarring and/or light scratching if you're using it correctly. To remove the micromarring and swirling, you'll need a finer cut polish. I'd recommend something like Meguiar's Scratch-X or Meguiar's ColorX to deal with the swirling / marring. From there, and once you've got it like you want it, finish with a synthetic or natural wax like Mother's Synwax or Meguiar's NXT.

It's just really a tough call -- sight unseen.

one quick tip
 

use your fingernail and take the tip of it from top to bottom over the scratch, if your finger grabs--don't buff. If it drags easily then try the claybar and a quality wax.