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Ignore the massive crack...I hate plastic body parts.

Thorough wash + Chemicalworkz (or in2detailing) DA9 polisher + blue small pad + Meguiars Ultimate Polish

Didn't even clay it, just went in there with polish. No finishing pad either. The blue is the 3rd most abrasive.

AFAIK that meguiars polish is very very light but it got the job done. Only like 3 passes were needed anyway.

There's still a bit of scratching left but I didn't want to sacrifice clear coat hunting for them.

The DA9 is really nice to use, I really recommend it so far. Used it a few times.

Everyone I've told about this said it was a waste of time because it will get scratched again. YEA, YOU CODGERS ARE THE ONES SCRATCHING IT WITH YOUR LUGGAGE! :-)

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[–] Codpiece@feddit.uk 10 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

That’s not dull. It’s shiny.

[–] 87Six@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 weeks ago

Ah my bad pulls out sandpaper

[–] I_Fart_Glitter@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

God I miss the rubber and steel bumper on my ‘83 Volvo 240. I got rear ended in that thing and got a light scuff while the other car was undriveable. I know plastic crumple zones are healthier for the vehicle occupants in a crash, but I do miss durable cars.

[–] 87Six@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 weeks ago

I want to die before I pay for a major rear repair lol

[–] atomicbocks@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 weeks ago

There is also the transfer of load to the frame and other parts of the car. That kind of bumper makes it more likely that unseen damage was done to the Volvo, especially if the other car was totaled. Frame bending that resulted in much more wear and tear being put on the tires and suspension after the accident and eventual catastrophic failure was fairly common in cars like that.