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Repaint Rear spoiler-Deep scratches

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by clearblue, Nov 9, 2012.

  1. clearblue

    clearblue Junior Member

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    Has anyone repainted their rear spoiler? Or if there are deep scratches do you just need to replace it?
     
    #1 clearblue, Nov 9, 2012
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    There are a couple people here that have. They had to repainted to match the rest of the car. If I were going to do it anyway, I would do the same. The stock black spoiler scratches easily.
     
    #2 exbauer, Nov 9, 2012
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    My spoiler got chipped by hitting the garage door when I opened it. I bought black Toyota #202 touch up paint at Auto Zone and it matched perfectly and looks very good.
     
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  4. JimN

    JimN Let the games begin!

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    If you don't like the black & are determined to paint it then I vote to paint it to match the body. If you just want to get rid of the white then the 202 Black is the way to go. I had the same result as car78412.
     
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    I like the black. But it apparently scratches easily. And mine has some pretty deep scratches right now. I am thinking I will just paint it to match the body color.
     
    #5 clearblue, Nov 9, 2012
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    The black plastic scratches easily. Even washing you can see the swirl marks or anything. Painting it is better than the black plastic. What color is your Prius?
     
    #6 stearicom, Nov 9, 2012
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    Mine too. I've been looking for some kind of molding like those Black door edge protectors. At this point I don't cae as long as it's functional. You would think someone would realize the problem and manufacture something on that order. HEY, SOMEONE ARE YOU LISTENING?
     
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    The exact same thing happened to me. My husband stopped by the dealer and came home with a little paint pen (not sure what it's called) and applied it. It doesn't look perfect, but it's only noticeable to those of us (me) who know where to look. ;)
     
    #8 JE Sukara, Nov 13, 2012
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    Black Plasti-Dip it?
     
    #9 Mendel Leisk, Nov 13, 2012
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