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PriusChat OEM Rear Bumper protection

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by PasoRed, Sep 21, 2008.

  1. PasoRed

    PasoRed New Member

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    I have a question regarding the 2009 Prius. Got our 2009 a week ago, and a friend said we really should get the OEM Rear Bumper protection from PriusChat (black Rubber). It fits on the rear bumper, but my new 2009 came standard with the clear-plastic like applique "protector" already on it. Did the 2008 and prior years have that? If ordered, would one take that off or put the black rubber Bumper Protection item on top of the clear shield? Thanks!
     
    #1 PasoRed, Sep 21, 2008
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    The clear plastic applique came on my red ''08 too. It was part of a
    Convenience Package.

    The thick black plastic Protector is held on with 3M two sided sticky tape.
    You can put it on right over the other one. However, about 1-1/2 in. of the
    clear plastic with the little silver fake texture bars does stick out on each
    side. It is hardly noticable.
     
    #2 Rokeby, Sep 21, 2008
  3. TonyPSchaefer

    TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator
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    I do not have a protective cover on my rear bumper and have rubbed paint away sliding things in and out. This is definitely something I will have for my next Prius.
     
    #3 TonyPSchaefer, Sep 21, 2008
  4. Boo

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    So why not add the black protector now? It'll cover up the scratches/rubs, look great, and protect going forward.
     
    #4 Boo, Sep 21, 2008
  5. TonyPSchaefer

    TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator
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    The scratches are not on the flat part but rather on the edge. Does the protector wrap over the edge? If that's the case I'll look into it.
     
    #5 TonyPSchaefer, Sep 21, 2008
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    The protector has a very small lip
     
    #6 krmcg, Sep 21, 2008
  7. Boo

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    Tony,

    It has a lip that covers the edge and downward a tiny bit:

    [imglink]http://priuschat.com/shop/images/PriusBP1.jpg[/imglink]
     
    #7 Boo, Sep 21, 2008
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