Interior door panel paint peeling off

nc_driver · 10-29-2005, 09:14 PM

I have an 05 Prius with gray/burgundy interior. Today, I noticed a dark spot on the upper door panel on the driver's side -- the burgundy part. It was only a couple of millimeters wide, but when I touched it, the burgundy paint color peeled off, and I could see the black plastic underneath.

It's on the door panel where I sometimes lean my left elbow as I'm driving. I've only had the car about 5 months, and first, I can't believe the plastic door panels are just painted, and second, I haven't been abusive to the car surfaces, so I'm surprised it's starting to peel so quickly.

I know this sounds ridiculous, but has anyone seen this happen? What options do I have to fix it, before the peeling paint goes any further?

Bill Merchant · 10-29-2005, 09:24 PM

This summer there were some reports like this, usually associated with wearing sun-screen on the arm in the window. I think they were repaired under warranty. Ask your dealer. You are not the first to have this happen.

mkaliski · 10-30-2005, 12:23 AM

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Originally posted by nc_driver@Oct 29 2005, 08:14 PM
I have an 05 Prius with gray/burgundy interior. Today, I noticed a dark spot on the upper door panel on the driver's side -- the burgundy part. It was only a couple of millimeters wide, but when I touched it, the burgundy paint color peeled off, and I could see the black plastic underneath.

It's on the door panel where I sometimes lean my left elbow as I'm driving. I've only had the car about 5 months, and first, I can't believe the plastic door panels are just painted, and second, I haven't been abusive to the car surfaces, so I'm surprised it's starting to peel so quickly.

I know this sounds ridiculous, but has anyone seen this happen? What options do I have to fix it, before the peeling paint goes any further?

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mkaliski · 10-30-2005, 12:27 AM

Have a Driftwood 05 purhased in April 05. Same identical problem, except I don't use lotion etc. Figured I'd wait till the area gets larger then take it in for warranty replacement of the panel. It's the only problem I've experienced so I'm still a thrilled Prius owner.

M. Kaliski

**Tideland Prius** · 10-30-2005, 12:46 AM

My problem was on the glovebox release button.

ALoLA · 10-30-2005, 02:40 AM

I have seen the same problem with a spot where the sunscreen on my leg touched the driver side door. I'll have to remember to get that panel replaced before the extended warranty is up. I have also seen a problem with my upper glove box. I thought this was due to a spring slipping, but it might have more to do with the dash warpage some have reported. Another possible warranty replacement, I hope.

igotthewantsforprius · 10-30-2005, 02:57 AM

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Originally posted by ALoLA@Oct 30 2005, 02:40 AM
I have seen the same problem with a spot where the sunscreen on my leg touched the driver side door. I'll have to remember to get that panel replaced before the extended warranty is up. I have also seen a problem with my upper glove box. I thought this was due to a spring slipping, but it might have more to do with the dash warpage some have reported. Another possible warranty replacement, I hope.

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thats quick for peelings paint, i wounder what the sunscreen is doing to your body.....

igotthewantsforprius · 10-30-2005, 02:58 AM

lol at my typo's

igotthewantsforprius · 10-30-2005, 03:02 AM

tdi2prius · 10-30-2005, 08:29 AM

VWs are loaded with this soft paint in their interiors. It's terrible. I'm surprised Toyota fixes this for you under warranty.

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10-29-2005, 09:14 PM	#1
nc_driver Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 18 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I have an 05 Prius with gray/burgundy interior. Today, I noticed a dark spot on the upper door panel on the driver's side -- the burgundy part. It was only a couple of millimeters wide, but when I touched it, the burgundy paint color peeled off, and I could see the black plastic underneath. It's on the door panel where I sometimes lean my left elbow as I'm driving. I've only had the car about 5 months, and first, I can't believe the plastic door panels are just painted, and second, I haven't been abusive to the car surfaces, so I'm surprised it's starting to peel so quickly. I know this sounds ridiculous, but has anyone seen this happen? What options do I have to fix it, before the peeling paint goes any further?

10-29-2005, 09:24 PM	#2
Bill Merchant absit invidia Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA \| Oregon \| Portland area \| 97004 \| Posts: 4,100 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #5 Thanks: 18 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts Friends: 60	This summer there were some reports like this, usually associated with wearing sun-screen on the arm in the window. I think they were repaired under warranty. Ask your dealer. You are not the first to have this happen.

10-30-2005, 12:27 AM	#4
mkaliski Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 27 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Have a Driftwood 05 purhased in April 05. Same identical problem, except I don't use lotion etc. Figured I'd wait till the area gets larger then take it in for warranty replacement of the panel. It's the only problem I've experienced so I'm still a thrilled Prius owner. M. Kaliski

10-30-2005, 12:46 AM	#5
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 19,633 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 229 Thanked 345 Times in 244 Posts Friends: 23	My problem was on the glovebox release button.

10-30-2005, 02:40 AM	#6
ALoLA Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 110 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I have seen the same problem with a spot where the sunscreen on my leg touched the driver side door. I'll have to remember to get that panel replaced before the extended warranty is up. I have also seen a problem with my upper glove box. I thought this was due to a spring slipping, but it might have more to do with the dash warpage some have reported. Another possible warranty replacement, I hope.

10-30-2005, 02:58 AM	#8
igotthewantsforprius Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 20 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	lol at my typo's

10-30-2005, 03:02 AM	#9
igotthewantsforprius Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 20 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0

10-30-2005, 08:29 AM	#10
tdi2prius Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 62 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	VWs are loaded with this soft paint in their interiors. It's terrible. I'm surprised Toyota fixes this for you under warranty.