slight scratches
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Intermediate
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From: Richmond VA
slight scratches
I have a couple slight scratches on my front bumper. I bought the car used and it had them on there perhaps someone backed up on it. It really isnt that bad you can only notice it when your up on the car. I have tried waxing and using clay bar and doesnt seem to be working any suggestions.
Melting Slicks
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From: Cleveland, OH
I have a couple slight scratches on my front bumper. I bought the car used and it had them on there perhaps someone backed up on it. It really isnt that bad you can only notice it when your up on the car. I have tried waxing and using clay bar and doesnt seem to be working any suggestions.
Team Owner
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From: Ventura County, Calif
Sounds like it will at least need high speed buffing. I think it would be worth it to go to a pro detailer or body shop. Find one with an experienced professional buffer who knows what he is doing. Likely only a few dollars to take care of it. Good luck. 
Le Mans Master
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From: Mission Viejo CA
You might want to read through some of the threads here for advise. 
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/sear...rchid=10325718
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/sear...rchid=10325718
Le Mans Master
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From: Stafford VA, home of our wolf den. No house break ins to date.
clay bar does nothing for swirls and scratches......its for removing air borne contaminants from the clear coat.
porter cable orbital buffer and Zaino Fusion. Take your time. You'll get em down. Then coat it up with Zaino zfx/z5pro.......
www.zainostore.com
porter cable orbital buffer and Zaino Fusion. Take your time. You'll get em down. Then coat it up with Zaino zfx/z5pro.......
www.zainostore.com
Drifting
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From: Los Alamos "The Atomic City" New Mexico
Try Meguiar's Fine-Cut #2, followed by Meguiar's #7 Mirror Glaze or 3M Imperial Hand Glaze and then wax. Works for me on light scratches. If they don't disappear, they will become less noticeable. You'll get 50 different answers but try this way first as it's fairly gentle.
I've used the same Meguiar's products with good results!
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Melting Slicks
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From: st paul minnesota
All the previous suggestions definitely have possibilities, but if you can catch the scratches with your fingernail it's most likely past the point of polishing/buffing. They may improve somewhat, and that could be good enough rather than opt for repainting a complete fascia. Good luck!
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first off i want to let you guys know yall are incredible with the responses matter of minutes so thanks a lot. I went from not knowing what to do to having options to choose from. So again thanks.