# How do I get rid of black streak from my car after rubbing up against another car's bumper **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** mazdaspeed3, mazda\ **Created:** [July 13, 2010, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-get-rid-of-black-streak-from-my-car-after-rubbing-up-against-another-cars-bumper/51777 "2010-07-13T17:32:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dkrassin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b9bd4f/32.png) [@dkrassin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dkrassin)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2010, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-get-rid-of-black-streak-from-my-car-after-rubbing-up-against-another-cars-bumper/51777/1 "2010-07-13T17:32:03Z")
I drive a 2005 Mazda 3 Hatchback. I was in a parking garage and tried to pull around a Land Rover (a much larger car) I cut the corner a bit too tight and the rear quarter panel of my car has a long back streak caused by the friction of my car and the Land Rovers bumper. I caused a small dent in my car as well. The dent dent would be far less noticeable if not for the long black street on the quarter panel. Can anyone recommend a way to get rid of the black streak? ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2010, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-get-rid-of-black-streak-from-my-car-after-rubbing-up-against-another-cars-bumper/51777/2 "2010-07-13T17:54:29Z")
I use NuFinish Scratch Doctor to remove paint scrapes from auto finishes. You might give that a try. Tester ---
**Author:** ![lion9car](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/59ef9b/32.png) [@lion9car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lion9car)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2010, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-get-rid-of-black-streak-from-my-car-after-rubbing-up-against-another-cars-bumper/51777/3 "2010-07-13T18:34:42Z")
I’d try a clay bar first to see what that does. As for the dent, check out a local paintless dent repair place. The ones I’ve had done have come out perfectly. ---
**Author:** ![andrew\_j](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/91b2a8/32.png) [@andrew\_j](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andrew_j)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2010, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-get-rid-of-black-streak-from-my-car-after-rubbing-up-against-another-cars-bumper/51777/4 "2010-07-13T18:52:23Z")
Megieurs Scratch X is another product I have found that works. If not you need body work. ---
**Author:** ![silvergc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/edb3f5/32.png) [@silvergc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/silvergc)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2010, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-get-rid-of-black-streak-from-my-car-after-rubbing-up-against-another-cars-bumper/51777/5 "2010-07-13T19:52:52Z")
I hope you left a note on the Land Rover as you most likely made a mark on his bumper. Just remember how you would feel if the same happened to you. ---
**Author:** ![common-sense-answer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/common-sense-answer/32/716_2.png) [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2010, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-get-rid-of-black-streak-from-my-car-after-rubbing-up-against-another-cars-bumper/51777/6 "2010-07-13T20:26:50Z")
Sometimes Just Car Wax And Elbow Grease Is All That’s Required. I’d Wash The Area First To Avoid Scratching The Paint. Wax Is Not Very Abrasive To The Car’s Finish. I always try the least abrasive approach (like wax) first and work up from there. Too much rubbing and too abrasive a compound and paint damage can result. CSA