Paint is peeling off on rear bumper

waltpaz · 11-20-2005, 07:34 PM

I have a 4 month 0ld 2005 Prius with about 4200 miles. When washing the car today at the local self car wash, I noted a black spot on the rear bumper by by the hatch back. I rinsed the area and the paint started peeling off. Has anyone else had this problem with their Prius. I planm to take it to the dealer tomorrow to get it checked out. ( I hope they will cover it under the warranty).

engunneer · 11-20-2005, 07:42 PM

Where that's right on the edge of the bumper, I think they won't cover it. That could easily happen while loading luggage or something into the back. I'd look into the rear bumper protector if I were you.

ALoLA · 11-20-2005, 09:23 PM

Speaking of paint, does anyone know if there is spray paint that could be used for touch-ups? I got the touch up bottle with brush from Toyota, and it's ok for spot dings from rocks and the like, but I scraped the curb a couple of days ago so I need something a bit more substantial.

aka007ii · 11-20-2005, 09:59 PM

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Originally posted by engunneer@Nov 20 2005, 04:42 PM
Where that's right on the edge of the bumper, I think they won't cover it. That could easily happen while loading luggage or something into the back. I'd look into the rear bumper protector if I were you.

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I agree. It looks like there was a small nick before and washing it pealed up the paint. Maybe someone scratched it with a shopping cart or walking by with a briefcase. And if they don't cover it under warranty I would get the rubber protector that lips over the edge from Sigma Automotive.

priusenvy · 11-21-2005, 12:14 AM

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Originally posted by ALoLA@Nov 20 2005, 06:23 PM
Speaking of paint, does anyone know if there is spray paint that could be used for touch-ups? I got the touch up bottle with brush from Toyota, and it's ok for spot dings from rocks and the like, but I scraped the curb a couple of days ago so I need something a bit more substantial.

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http://www.paintscratch.com

oly_57mpg · 11-21-2005, 12:42 AM

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Originally posted by waltpaz@Nov 20 2005, 08:34 PM
I have a 4 month 0ld 2005 Prius with about 4200 miles. When washing the car today at the local self car wash, I noted a black spot on the rear bumper by by the hatch back. I rinsed the area and the paint started peeling off. Has anyone else had this problem with their Prius. I planm to take it to the dealer tomorrow to get it checked out. ( I hope they will cover it under the warranty).

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You also may _NOT_ want to use those high pressure sprayers at the self car wash. They are infamous for peeling / lifting the paint off of cars.

ALoLA · 11-22-2005, 01:27 AM

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Originally posted by priusenvy@Nov 20 2005, 10:14 PM
http://www.paintscratch.com

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Thanks priusenvy! That's exactly what I was looking for.

waltpaz · 11-22-2005, 07:32 PM

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Originally posted by waltpaz@Nov 20 2005, 07:34 PM
I have a 4 month 0ld 2005 Prius with about 4200 miles. When washing the car today at the local self car wash, I noted a black spot on the rear bumper by by the hatch back. I rinsed the area and the paint started peeling off. Has anyone else had this problem with their Prius. I planm to take it to the dealer tomorrow to get it checked out. ( I hope they will cover it under the warranty).

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As Expected, The dealer stated the paint peeling was from damage to the paint. I was floored by the estimate to repair the damage. I guess it will be going without paint for a while or I will buy some touchup paint.

Questions:
1. will leaving the areal without Paint undermine the sorrounding paint and finish?
2. Has any one had any experience with products from Paintscratch.com?

Thanks to all for the information!

tumbleweed · 11-22-2005, 11:57 PM

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Originally posted by waltpaz@Nov 22 2005, 05:32 PM
1. will leaving the areal without Paint undermine the sorrounding paint and finish?
Thanks to all for the information!

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I have had the problem with other vehicles, not my Prius thankfully. If you don't get the spray paint I recommend getting some touch up paint in the bottle with the little brush. It sometimes keeps it from peeling any more.

DanMan32 · 11-23-2005, 04:54 PM

If its just the bumper cover that's scratched, shop around different body shops.

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11-20-2005, 07:34 PM	#1
waltpaz Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tucson Posts: 3 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I have a 4 month 0ld 2005 Prius with about 4200 miles. When washing the car today at the local self car wash, I noted a black spot on the rear bumper by by the hatch back. I rinsed the area and the paint started peeling off. Has anyone else had this problem with their Prius. I planm to take it to the dealer tomorrow to get it checked out. ( I hope they will cover it under the warranty).

11-20-2005, 07:42 PM	#2
engunneer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 306 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: N/A Package: Navigation Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	Where that's right on the edge of the bumper, I think they won't cover it. That could easily happen while loading luggage or something into the back. I'd look into the rear bumper protector if I were you.

11-20-2005, 09:23 PM	#3
ALoLA Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 112 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Speaking of paint, does anyone know if there is spray paint that could be used for touch-ups? I got the touch up bottle with brush from Toyota, and it's ok for spot dings from rocks and the like, but I scraped the curb a couple of days ago so I need something a bit more substantial.

11-23-2005, 04:54 PM	#10
DanMan32 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Tampa Bay, FL Posts: 3,775 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Friends: 0	If its just the bumper cover that's scratched, shop around different body shops.