Weird discoloration on rear bumper

[YzermanTopShelf]

I noticed some odd discoloration on my rear bumper. At first I thought I was rear-ended, but that isn't the case. It is almost like something scratched it. Has anyone seen this before? I tried washing it but that didn't help either.

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[3DogKnight]

I noticed some odd discoloration on my rear bumper. At first I thought I was rear-ended, but that isn't the case. It is almost like something scratched it. Has anyone seen this before? I tried washing it but that didn't help either.

That looks like a paint cleaner or wax of some kind.

 

[DirtFreak]

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[YzermanTopShelf]

That looks like a paint cleaner or wax of some kind.

I first noticed after I got the truck waxed. Crossed my mind that it could be wax, but it doesn’t wash off.

 

[RossRR]

I first noticed after I got the truck waxed. Crossed my mind that it could be wax, but it doesn’t wash off.

No, wax doesn't wash off textured plastics but if that is a painted surface it should just wipe off. I can't tell by the photo what the surface is.. They make products to remove the wax from plastics which are available at all automotive supply stores.

 

[3DogKnight]

I first noticed after I got the truck waxed. Crossed my mind that it could be wax, but it doesn’t wash off.

My previous truck (Chev 2500 HD) had plastic mirrors and I got some wax or cleaner on them and it looked like what you have on your bumper. I never did get that stain off of the mirrors. I hope you have better luck than I did.

 

[YzermanTopShelf]

I bought some Chemical Guys Wax & Oil Remover and it worked great. Got all the stains out. Thanks!

 

[Dan M.]

Wax on plastic can also be removed with one of those giant pencil erasers.

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