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Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Main Forum' started by StaceyRae, Aug 25, 2016.

  1. StaceyRae

    StaceyRae Junior Member

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    Hi Everyone!

    I got my new Prius a couple of months ago and absolutely love it!

    However, the other week I noticed I got a scratch indentation on the plastic B pillar on the driver door. I know scratches and dings are bound to happen, but I have look at this every time I get in my car and it drives me crazy.
    Other than replacing the B Pillar completely, is there anything I can do to help diminish the scratch? Anyone else have this problem?
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    Do you know what caused that? Maybe just use some black modelers paint, or auto touch-up paint. Might be hard to match since it's plastic.

    (I'll trade you your scratch, for the two chips in my windshield. :()
     
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    I have NO clue what and how that scratch happened. But I haven't seen any new scratches lately (knock on wood).

    And sorry to hear about your windshield. Those are the worst! Hopefully they haven't spread and you can get them filled.
     
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    Thanks. It's a very small chip(s). I think it will be fine. I'll fill up the hole with Crazy Glue. :LOL:

    I hate to ask this, but do you think maybe somebody did your scratch on purpose? It's in an odd place.
     
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    I would like to believe it was an accident. And I haven't noticed any other scratches on the B Pillar or any other parts of the car. So, if someone did do it on purpose, I would assume they wouldn't have stopped there.
     
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    Yes, that's an odd one. Have you gone thru an automatic car wash?
     
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    Because of the texture that is difficult to repair 100%.

    Above mentioned filling with crazy glue....worth a try, then add color.

    A black permanent marker could also be a color match ...else some black paint.

    Looks like an accident not vandalism to me...diamond ring finger chip, wrist watch scrape or rock thrown from road way.

    Good luck.
     
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    Great suggestions Kenny94945! I think I will try a sharpie tonight. Thanks again!
     
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    If you use crazy glue, you'll find it dries white and not clear.
     
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    No guys, I mentioned the Crazy Glue for my windshield chip, not her scratch.
    She could also put a :) happy face sticker over it.
     
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    My Gen 3 the tail was scratch too. On my Gen 4 too. I don't really know how it happened. Their is a cat that love my Prius he even wait for me sometime. Lol can't really get mad if it was him. I think we have to let's it Fly . It going to happen anyway. could be from a key.

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    I just got this at Ebay. It a key holder a few dollars. It flash light too. 1472183354016.jpg

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    Exactly, you will have a white blotch when the glue dries.
     
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    Personally, I would try some black bumper paint. I've used it with much success to repair scratched up black motorcycle mirrors. In this case, spray some on a paper plate to pool so you can use a small brush to dab it in the chip.

    More extreme option: vinyl wrap the whole pillar (and the others to match).
     
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    Was gonna say like others did sharpie first, then if not a flat black spray paint applied with a fine paint brush.

    Pls post pics of your repair results. Good luck.
     
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    Excellent. It will match the white paint. :LOL:
     
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    Your post actually reminds me that I have to get my white Prius v's windshield ding repaired. I believe last I checked I was quoted 60 bucks. I guess that is a good deal if it stops the ding from spreading into a crack, but I'm not sure if it will.