How to remove scuff/rash on front bumper

[Burby]

Rubbed the bumper on the way out of the garage. I suspect white latex paint. What do I try first to remove the paint without damaging the finish worse than it already is?

 

[16blkltz]

Do you have a picture of the affected area? Not sure if I would use harsh chemicals to remove the latex paint. Maybe machine polishing/buffing with a good cutting compound? Not sure if claybar will do the trick either.

 

[cmc76]

i dont think clay will be up to it. I would see what you can do with a soft bristle brush and some goof off first. I ended up using a compound when someone tagged my mirror. but i dont think that was latex.

 

[08HoeCD]

Share a pic.

Most simple paint transfer can be removed easily and harmlessly using compound and a DA polisher. You can often do just as good a job by hand, without a buffer, but it takes a lot longer.

 

[Burby]

Thanks for the tips - if I use the compound and a DA polisher do i need to tape off and protect the surrounding area?

 

[08HoeCD]

Nope. No need to tape off anything with a good compound. I recommend Meguiar's Ultimate Compound----it's broadly available and not expensive, it gets out overspray, paint transfer and minor paint defects very well but does not harm or over-cut any paint. Very easy to work with, even by hand.

 

[2011SSVHOE]

I agree with 08HoeCD also Meguiar's fine cut cleaner by hand with a clean rag

 

[Burby]

Thanks to everyone for the recommendations - going with light duty cleaner vs. harsher polish was the key. The scuff was ugly but is now gone and the only bit remaining is a couple of scratches. I'll try to update with photos at some point. THanks again -