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#143 of 162 Re: Hood Bug Deflector [robert52] by indyres Jul 10, 2006 (6:03 pm)
Replying to: robert52 (Jul 10, 2006 1:38 pm) I had the paint protection film installed on my 06 Limited by a local window tinting company. It is kind of expensive, but it has done it's job so far, and it has a lifetime warranty against yellowing or peeling off. I would recommend touching up the chips that are already there, as they will show right through the film. I would provide pictures, but you wouldn't see anything because the film is almost invisible. They did the front bumper, the edge of the hood about 12 inches up, and both mirrors. The film manufacturer will fix any chip that penetrates the film up to a certain amount. Maybe $500.00, I can't remember for sure. (dents are not included in guarantee). Anyway, it's an option you can consider.
#144 of 162 Side Door Body Molding by putter5 Jul 14, 2006 (12:10 pm)
Had mine installed this morning at Bev Smith Toyota, Ft Pierce FL.Perfect job,took 1 hour cost $ 180.00. I read post where dealers were charging a lot more. If I have a problem with the installation I know where to go , this dealer is very accomodating
#145 of 162 body side moulding by tj2000 Aug 30, 2006 (7:46 am)
Can anyone tell me how high to place the body side moulding on my 2005 avalon Replies to this message: limiteddriver (Aug 30, 2006 12:22 pm)
#146 of 162 Re: body side moulding [tj2000] by limiteddriver Aug 30, 2006 (12:22 pm)
Replying to: tj2000 (Aug 30, 2006 7:46 am) Don't know what type moldings you have , BUT if they are like the Dawn Enterprise one which look like the Camry moldings the instruction sheet says the top of the moldings should be 10 3/4 inches above the crease near the bottom of the doors.
#147 of 162 Emblems by steve326a Oct 03, 2006 (6:09 pm)
I'm about to aquire a 97 XLS. It has the standard chrome emblems on the grill & trunk. Is there a way to get a gold set for it?   Steve
#148 of 162 Re: Avalon Front End Paint Pitting [bobwiley] by marco10 Nov 08, 2006 (7:01 pm)
Replying to: bobwiley (Mar 14, 2006 5:34 pm) Hi I am having a similar situation. 2006 Avalon less than one year old, about 6000 miles. Took one trip of about 150 miles. Discovered many small splash like areas on front hood of paint eaten away, like BUG splats. Saw regional (southeast) rep and he refused to take any responsibility or offer any help. I contacted national headquarters in Calif. and asked for arbitration forms. Have you heard of others with this problem and did your dealership offer to repaint. Thanks. Marco Replies to this message: unknown (Nov 08, 2006 8:10 pm)
#149 of 162 Re: Avalon Front End Paint Pitting [marco10] by Nov 08, 2006 (8:10 pm)
Replying to: marco10 (Nov 08, 2006 7:01 pm) marco10: I only complained to Toyota thru customer service. I haven't heard anything----it is the old 'buyer beware" and we paint our cars according to stringent specifications. Don't look for any help from Toyota. I just told them that for a car, at that time, with less than 5,000 mile to have that many chips certainly indicated something needed to be done. I said you'd think Toyota would realize the front of the car would sustain the majority of abuse. I recommended they offer some sort of protective coating--I know its available on the open market--I think it costs $400-$500. I 'cringe" at the thought of looking at my front end after every trip. We're getting ready to take a 2,000 trip from here in Missouri to Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma and back. Probably will need a "total" front end paint job! Car now has 7,700 miles and like I said before, my wife's 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd with 60,000 miles has less pits and chips. I constantly look at Avalon's and other Toyotas just to see the damage. I have noticed that the newer cars seem to have much more pitting and chipping than the older cars. I did find a guy who does touch-up and he's very good--not a paint job of course--but, far better than I could ever do. I have chips on the plastic front end and even the metal hood. I'm VERY careful not to follow too closely. Not much else i can do other than put on a metal helmet! Bob Bob
#150 of 162 Hole under back license plate by brucej Nov 14, 2006 (9:07 am)
I helped a relative shop and purchase for an 07 Avalon. A beautiful car if I do say so myself. When they finally got their permanent liscense plate they asked me to install it for them. When I removed the temp license plate (back bumper) I noticed a rectangular square cutout that enabled me to see into the core of the back bumper. Did the car come this way from the manufacturer or is something amiss?   Thanks,   Confused in Columbus Replies to this message: nimimi (Nov 14, 2006 10:57 am)
#151 of 162 Re: Hole under back license plate [brucej] by nimimi Nov 14, 2006 (10:57 am)
Replying to: brucej (Nov 14, 2006 9:07 am) My '06 Limited is the same. I've no idea why it's like that.
#152 of 162 Bug Deflector by robert52 Feb 20, 2007 (3:30 pm)
Anybody know of a bug deflector available for an 06 avalon? my hood has so many chips in it, i am wondering if there is something wrong with the paint.Thanks

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