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33 messages,  Last post on Aug 05, 2009 at 8:49 PM

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#29 of 33 Paint Issues?? by jpeters1970 Jun 26, 2009 (5:53 pm)
I really can't say I've had issues (2004) but I would say the paint is average compared to other cars. I've had Mercedes and Audi too and they all get minor chips on the front due to their aerodynamic shape. They sell this smoked acrylic bra for the Prius and it really works great. It is less than $100 and you can buy it online. It solved the problem of paint chips on the front of the hood. Otherwise, the paint is holding up well. Replies to this message: rick294 (Aug 05, 2009 8:49 pm)
#30 of 33 prius paint stains by thrius Jul 29, 2009 (5:11 am)
In June we bought a 2010 Prius, that dark "cobalt" blue....gorgeous color. There have been appearing small "amoeba"-like etchings in the paint....looks like water stains; can be felt with a fingernail. Have there been any problems with that color...or with staining or etching of other colors of the Prius...?? This is our third Prius......2005, 2008, 2010.......Thanx......thrius. Replies to this message: wvgasguy (Aug 05, 2009 4:01 am) rick294 (Aug 05, 2009 8:46 pm)
#31 of 33 Re: prius paint stains [thrius] by wvgasguy Aug 05, 2009 (4:01 am)
Replying to: thrius (Jul 29, 2009 5:11 am) Acid rain?
#32 of 33 Re: prius paint stains [thrius] by rick294 Aug 05, 2009 (8:46 pm)
Replying to: thrius (Jul 29, 2009 5:11 am) Do you wash the car yourself? If so, be sure to wipe it down with a chamois or microfiber towel (while the car is still wet), afterwards. Where I live, we have well water and if I don't hand dry the car, mineral spots will be left behind, and they are really unsightly.
#33 of 33 Re: Paint Issues?? [jpeters1970] by rick294 Aug 05, 2009 (8:49 pm)
Replying to: jpeters1970 (Jun 26, 2009 5:53 pm) I'm sure they work well. Only problem is, is that they create turbulence and can cause somewhat lower gas mileage - on any vehicle. Same for roof racks, etc.

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