How to Repair Car Scrapes

The purpose of you car bumper is to protect your car from getting too damaged, but it’s still annoying when it gets scratched. By using a plastic scuff and scrape repair kit and this brief guide, you can do your own scratch repairs.

Plastic Scuff and Scrape Repair Kit

The first thing to do is to purchase a plastic scuff and scrape repair kit. Using a plastic scruff and scrape repair kit is the easy and affordable way to repair plastic bumpers, using professional body repair materials and techniques.

This kit contains everything you need to repair scrapes, deep scratches and scuffs on most automotive plastics.

What you will need

• Plastic Scuff and Scrape Repair Kit


• Newspaper & masking tape


• Bumper or colour matched spray paint

Plastic scuff and scrape repair instructions

Here is a summary of how to carry out plastic scuff and scrape repairs. With step by step instructions you’ll find it easy to make scrapes significantly less visible, and to get a good match with the colour and texture of your vehicle. Full instructions will be included with your Plastic Scuff and Scrape Repair Kit.

Step 1: Sand, clean and prime the repair area. Spray the smoothing film with the activator.

Step 2: Apply the adhesive.

Step 3: Place the film onto the repair, smoothing with your fingers.

Step 4: Leave for 5-10 minutes and remove the film. Sand the repair then prime the area again.

For textured bumpers: Mask the surrounding area. Spray a light coat of the textured paint, apply a second slightly heavier coat and leave to dry for 4-6 hours. Select a bumper paint to match and spray as above.

For coloured bumpers: Select a spray paint and top lacquer coat. Mask the surrounding area. Spray a light coat of the paint, apply a second slightly heavier coat and leave to dry for 4-6 hours.