First, you’ll need to buff the scratches with 3,000-grit sandpaper. Make sure you wet the sheet with water to avoid too much dry friction and continue buffing until the scratches aren’t visible anymore.
Next, wipe the surface with a clean cloth and apply a polishing compound. You can find this compound, as well as a polishing pad, at many auto parts and department stores.
Then, use the polisher head of a drill to polish the area until it is slightly hazy. Wipe off excess compound with a microfiber towel.
This should make your bumper look new again!
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