{"id":1427,"date":"2025-10-08T09:26:58","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T09:26:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.way.com\/ask\/?p=1427"},"modified":"2025-10-08T09:26:58","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T09:26:58","slug":"how-do-you-fix-scratches-on-a-plastic-bumper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.way.com\/ask\/how-do-you-fix-scratches-on-a-plastic-bumper\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you fix scratches on a plastic bumper?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Bumper scratches can really ruin the appearance of your car. They make it look old and worn out and can even decrease its resale value. Here are some valuable tips you can use to fix the issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Things you&#8217;ll need to fix scratches on a plastic bumper<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A can of spray paint (preferably matched to the bumper color)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Vehicle spray primer<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Vehicle spray clear coat<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fine and coarse sandpaper sheets<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Scuff pad<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cleaning cloth<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Wax and grease remover<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Scratch-fill putty<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How to fix scratches on a plastic bumper: Steps<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">First, mask off the areas on the bumper that you don&#8217;t want to spray-paint.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Take 3000-grit sandpaper and start lightly scraping the scratched area. If you don&#8217;t have sandpaper, you could also use non-gel toothpaste to buff the area.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Use a cleaning towel to wipe down the area and then clean it with wax and grease remover.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you see any remaining scratches, fill them using a thin layer of scratch putty. Give it five minutes to harden, and then sand over the area once more.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Scuff 10 inches around the buffed area, as this is the area you&#8217;ll be painting over.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Apply two layers of vehicle spray primer in 5-minute intervals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Finally, spray-paint the area with multiple layers until it completely blends into the rest of the bumper.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How much does it cost to repair a scratched plastic bumper?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you use DIY methods to try to fix minor scratches on a plastic bumper, it will not cost you much. If you don&#8217;t have sheets of sandpaper lying around, you can easily buy a set for $10-$15.<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">However, for <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">major repairs<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, you may have to shell out <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">between $50 and $400 at a body shop<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. Cracked or dented bumpers may need extensive repair work, which could drive up costs.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bumper scratches can really ruin the appearance of your car. They make it look old and worn out and can even decrease its resale value. Here are some valuable tips you can use to fix the issue. 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