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Discussion in 'Prime Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Chris Black, Aug 16, 2020.

  1. Chris Black

    Chris Black Junior Member

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    My car is a prius Prime 2020 with less than a month of ownership. The other day it seems a rock it the front glass grill and made a broken glass mark. Is there anything I can do about this?
    I love this car so much but that seems extremely fragile to be on the front bumper area.
     

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    ok Im sorry this seems to be a common topic. I will read through the thread that already exists.
     
    #2 Chris Black, Aug 16, 2020
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    Yap, it is a very common problem on all model years of PRIME. Read the following threads.
    Sleazy front bumper appliqué | PriusChat
    Front grill crack | PriusChat
    17-18 Prius Prime grille question | PriusChat

    I just bought a used (already cracked) grille sub-assembly parts to play with it. A proper way to repair the damage is to replace this grille sub-assembly. Which is doable DIY, but the parts alone will cost ~$400 ($550 MSRP for 5310147041 LE and XLE, and $570 MSRP for 5310147052 for Limited). I am going to try repairing this used grille and cover it with something to prevent future damages.
    Jerry's Evolving Thoughts on "new-to-me" Prime Premium | Page 32 | PriusChat
     
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    send updates. we might try acrylic clear nail polish and buff
     
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    I used superglue on my previous PRIME, it may have filled and cemented the crack but made it more unsightly. For the repair of the used parts I just purchased, I am going to use Weld-on #3. But, I don't think any crack repair is going to get rid of the crack marks and make it transparent again. Only option you have would be to paint or wrap the entire clear portion to hide the crack marks.
     
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