Toyota Prius Paint Quality?

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

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#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.