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Touch-up Paint for Winter Metallic Gray

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by JDB, Dec 6, 2013.

  1. JDB

    JDB Junior Member

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    2013 Prius in Winter Metallic Gray here. Got a big scratch on the side of bumper, scratched the paint down to the point where I see white. Any suggestions on how to treat this so it doesn't rust? And which touch-up paint would you suggest I purchase? TIA
     
    #1 JDB, Dec 6, 2013
  2. jdcollins5

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    The paint color code is in the driver door frame. You can get touchup paint from your dealer or most any automotive paint supplier.

    I use a small paint pen for touching up dings. For large scratches you may need something else.
     
    #2 jdcollins5, Dec 6, 2013
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    :)I was unable to find the Winter Metallic Gray anywhere other than the local Toyota dealer. The dealer price was about $12 compared to other places that sell automotive touch up paint for around $8.00.
     
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    Before trying the Gray paint, try clear touch-up and see what happens.
     
    #4 El Dobro, Dec 7, 2013
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    FYI, the bumper cover is plastic, so no worries about rust.
     
    #5 xliderider, Dec 7, 2013
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