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Old 12-17-2018, 03:37 PM   #13
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Originally Posted by Dr. BRZ View Post
Take off the bumper and look at your crash bar and see if its not damaged. That's the most important issue.

The crash bar is designed to take 5 MPH forces without damage. The paint is hardly cracked so the crash bar will be fine.

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Originally Posted by el-guapin View Post
You are not going to be able to buff that out unfortunately.
This ^

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Originally Posted by evomike View Post
i don't know why people are saying cracked paint is going to buff out, that needs to be repainted and you should def check out under the cover for other damages.
This ^ Except the part about the bar.
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Originally Posted by Cothman4Life View Post
Because it's not the paint that is cracked. Looks to be only the clear coat.

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The cracks are from the plastic being compressed and deformed. The paint underneath will be damaged as much as the clear coat. It is not just a surface condition.
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