Paint is peeling off on rear bumper

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by waltpaz, Nov 20, 2005.

  1. waltpaz

    waltpaz New Member

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    I have a 4 month 0ld 2005 Prius with about 4200 miles. When washing the car today at the local self car wash, I noted a black spot on the rear bumper by by the hatch back. I rinsed the area and the paint started peeling off. Has anyone else had this problem with their Prius. I planm to take it to the dealer tomorrow to get it checked out. ( I hope they will cover it under the warranty).
     
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    Where that's right on the edge of the bumper, I think they won't cover it. That could easily happen while loading luggage or something into the back. I'd look into the rear bumper protector if I were you.
     
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    Speaking of paint, does anyone know if there is spray paint that could be used for touch-ups? I got the touch up bottle with brush from Toyota, and it's ok for spot dings from rocks and the like, but I scraped the curb a couple of days ago so I need something a bit more substantial.
     
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    I agree. It looks like there was a small nick before and washing it pealed up the paint. Maybe someone scratched it with a shopping cart or walking by with a briefcase. And if they don't cover it under warranty I would get the rubber protector that lips over the edge from Sigma Automotive.
     
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    http://www.paintscratch.com
     
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    You also may _NOT_ want to use those high pressure sprayers at the self car wash. They are infamous for peeling / lifting the paint off of cars.
     
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    Thanks priusenvy! That's exactly what I was looking for. :)
     
  8. waltpaz

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    As Expected, The dealer stated the paint peeling was from damage to the paint. I was floored by the estimate to repair the damage. I guess it will be going without paint for a while or I will buy some touchup paint.



    Questions:
    1. will leaving the areal without Paint undermine the sorrounding paint and finish?
    2. Has any one had any experience with products from Paintscratch.com?

    Thanks to all for the information!
     
  9. tumbleweed

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    I have had the problem with other vehicles, not my Prius thankfully. If you don't get the spray paint I recommend getting some touch up paint in the bottle with the little brush. It sometimes keeps it from peeling any more.
     
  10. DanMan32

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    If its just the bumper cover that's scratched, shop around different body shops.