Type R Club of America

RBoosted717 wrote: First try:
-3M Perfect-It #3 (Ultra Fine Machine Polish)
-If that doesn’t work, use Perfect-It #2 (Machine Polish)
-Finish with 3M Perfect-It #3 (Ultra Fine Machine Polish)

Or if he wants to use something a bit more expensive and just as good (typically used for high-end finish & glass like clear coats), use Rupes Keramik Fine Machine Polishing Compound.

Rupes Quartz is a more aggressive version of Keramik and can be good for leveling off (rounding the edges) of slightly deeper scratches. No polish will effectively remove deep scratches but rather will alter the optics by softening the edges so light doesn’t reflect as much. It’s the difference between steep 90deg edges versus a mild 15-45deg valley.

Both brands of polish should be applied with a random or rotary polisher.

Looking at the damage I’d say say all but 5-6 deep scratches can be removed fully. Those deep scratches can be leveled enough that you wouldn’t see 15-20ft away. Wet sanding is an option which would probably remove 2-3 of the deeper scratches but you’ll likely rub off a decent amount of paint. Assuming the bumper is OE paint, single stage paint is ofter applied a bit thicker than normal paint (since normal paint also gets a clear coat applied), however, corners and sharp edges often get a slightly thinner coating. You’ll notice it the cost on the edges of door mirrors and around the Integra embossed logo in the bumpers (that’s caused by the way paint pools when wet). Anyhow, just take it one step at a time and try the #3 or #2 then #3 polishing steps first. If you’re still not satisfied consider having it professionally wet sanded. Avoid spot painting (air brushing). While it typically performs miracles, doing it over single stage paint can have mixed results.

RBossted717 wrote: Zaino also offers a polish for regular (single stage polish) called Z-3. It’s worked pretty well for basic maintenance but I’d use the other stuff for damage repair. Also, lots of similar Z-3 alternatives exist that are good enough for maintenance polish/conditioning. The key is regularly conditioning single stage paint with a very mild polish to maintain a factory fresh luster.