Paint fade

ratzos, Mar 17, 10:21am
Hi all,

I knew it when I bought it, but on my subaru legacy (white) there is a noticeable dull/bland white patch. On the bottom corner of d/side bumper, about 30cm x 20cm. Previous owner claims ( and looks like it) that they tried to fix up a scratch with touch up spray. However the tape they used as overspray protection looks like it's ripped off the deep shinyness from the paint.
Only really noticeable from an angle, front on is okay. However, as a result, I see it every time I jump in. Is this easily repairable or am I looking at a total bumper respray?

I've tried over the counter wax/car cleaner by hand.

Thanks.

grangies, Mar 17, 4:19pm
Spray can paint will always be less glossy.

Having the bumper repainted will achieve best results. What model legacy is your car. It will save you money if you remove the bumper cover yourself, and then have it repainted/touched-up.

motorboy2011, Mar 17, 4:37pm
Maybe cheaper to try find a whole white bumper?

ratzos, Mar 17, 10:13pm
It's 02, and is otherwise immaculate. Just trying to figure out what would be the best way, it's the rear bumper too.

jason_247, Mar 17, 11:20pm
id be asking if they used a clear coat.

if not sand it back and clear

fordcrzy, Apr 25, 5:14pm
TRY A 2000 GRIT WET SAND AND THEN RE POLISH (sorry caps)