What color is your 2016 Prius?

No, it's not a recent problem. I'd say in the last 10 years or so, paint and interior materials really got "cheap" in Toyota's. Just my 5 cent opinion.

When the paint chips off, the color underneath is a darkish grey. (At least on my Camry it was.) So maybe the Winter Grey Matallic is the way to go! That, plus have one of those "clear bra" things put on.

Going back to my dealer tomorrow...

(But I sure hate to see Penelope cry. )

 

Same Exterior and Interior colors as mine. Gorgeous!
Ok All. This is probably akin to Japanese Hari-Kari, but here goes. The person who complains about a problem but does nothing, Is part of the problem. What I am saying is, If you have an issue with your vehicle pursue it through the warranty, the dealer, or the manufacturer. If you do not communicate your issue, no one will know it is an issue. PriusRos said "What I find annoying is that within about a week my premium paint got a ding in it. A small scratch/chip on the nose (a few inches from the Toyota badge) that's all the way through to the dark plastic. The paint seems really thin in spite of the supposedly extra layers! They didn't have any blizzard pearl touch-up paint in stock. My sales rep said he'd send me some when it comes in - but it's been several weeks and still hasn't arrived." Okay PriusRos, first, if you insist on using touch-up paint, complain to sales rep. Why is it taking so long. But I would never use touch-up paint. Just my 35 years experience as a Senior Experimental Test Engineer. If you really think the paint is thin, tell them you think it is defective and demand a new bumper or whatever part it is. Coast Cruiser said "Auto companies have cheapened the paint, just like they've cheapened everything else. ( I think they actually buy it from an outside company.)" so Coast Cruiser, You think they cheapened the paint? Did you know the Vehicle OEM's can not use Lacquer paint anymore? Why? Because of the Government EPA requirements. So, they have to use water base paints to comply with the regulations. Oh, and by the way, you were correct. They do buy the paint from outside companies. Paint OEM's, BASF, Pittsburgh Paint, Etc., Etc. Vehicle OEM's build vehicles, not formulate paint. Remember all, The 9 scariest words in the English language: "We're From The Government And We're Here To Help" Hope I haven't teed off everybody. Open to friendly discussions.

 

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Comments I just posted on another thread:

Reality Check: What a STUPID thing to be concerned about! Big whoop, so my white car shows dirt! But I'm getting 60 MPG! And I'm VERY blessed and fortunate just to HAVE a new car!!! People are dying in earthquakes; And thousands are homeless! And here I sit in the comfort of my home, eating a nice chicken dinner... and chatting on the Internet about a little dirt on my friggin' white PreEye!

God, you can make that white car as dirty as you wish! Thank you for your blessings.

 

I think Toyota and other automakers like to spray white paint under the outside paint coat, so that when your paint chips, you'll have no choice but to buy some expensive touch-up paint. Under my black paint (when the golf ball hit my hood), there was white paint which was very noticeable.

The touch-up paint took a while to be delivered to me, too. The service department said they would call me when my touch-up paint arrives at the dealer. I waited a month and they didn't call. I called the dealer and asked if they had them in stock. They said they did! They totally forgot!

 

Maybe the paint quality was better in the 2010 model. My '13 Prius c had extremely thin and easy to scratch paint. It stands out among all the cars I have owned for that. It certainly could have used a factory clear coat.

 

Looks great!

A couple questions about the dark gray, does it get super hot in the sun (like black) and does it tend to show or hide dust?

 

I live in The Panhandle of FL and it hasn't gotten super hot here yet. On the days where it has been 80s I have been pleasantly surprised that it was not very hot in the car after sitting all day.

I wasn't able to wash the car on Sunday like normal and looking at it, it doesn't appear very dirty at all. I feel like it hides the dirt pretty good. If I get right up on it I can see that it needs to be washed but not everyone is gonna be doing that, so I'm happy.

 

Wife chose silver this time around. Previous ride was CX 5 Mazda in soul red ( tri coat paint ) so didn't want another red color and wanted something that is known to hide dirt and imperfections well, hence boring old common as muck silver was chosen.

LG-H901 ?

 

Whatever works! I might have to try that too.

 

Mine is an Emotional Red. Not as sure its the same as the Hypersonic Red in the US
1 standard model to choose that comes with Cruise control, leather seats, power Driver seat, JBL 8-speaker system, fog lights, rain sensor wipers, 15" alloy rims, HUD, Front & Rear Thinkware cams, Reverse parking sensor etc....all for US95K

 

With as many greys and whites on here I'm surprised red is winning... go red go

 

Indeed. Go Granma red ;-)

LG-H901 ?