Stone Damage Areas on Prius

prim2 · 10-13-2007, 09:14 AM

Hi all. New poster here. My apologies if this has been covered elsewhere, but my search didn't yield results.

I am anticipating the arrival of my first Prius ('08 Touring, magnetic grey) in December. I'm considering using Ultrashield (or similar) paint protection. What areas of your Prius gets damaged by stones? Does the front bumper chip easily? Do those of you with mud flaps still see rocker panel damage?

Any recommendations will be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,

Geoff

patsparks · 10-13-2007, 09:21 AM

Welcome Prim2 to PriusChat,
Most people have issues with stone chips on the bonnet I believe. The bumper seems to cope a little better but the bonnet seems to be at the right height and hardness to cause the paint to chip when hit with a stone. The front bumper most likely is damaged by stones also but they don't seem as obvious. That's my experience, although I have only had my car a short time, I bought it used and had the bonnet painted to repair chips by the dealer before I handed the money over.
My car had 60,000km on it when I bought it and no real evidence of stone damage to the rocker panels. I have since fitted genuine mudflaps as added insurance.

prim2 · 10-13-2007, 09:40 AM

Thanks. Did you find many stone chips high on the bonnet, or just the lower areas? The templates provide two options for area of bonnet coverage and I would prefer to just cover the lower area if it takes the brunt.

**efusco** · 10-13-2007, 11:52 AM

I haven't noticed any issues with the bumper really, mine are all on the hood and I've had to touch-up several areas there. I will definately do a clear bra up the entire hood on my next Prius.

prim2 · 10-13-2007, 01:10 PM

Thanks, Evan.

I'll cover as much of the hood as practical.

Cheers,

Geoff

paprius4030 · 10-13-2007, 01:15 PM

Welcome to Prius Chat from me also. It's funny you asked this question because last weekend when a few of us gathered in kentucky at Jud's house before our factory tour we we all discussing this and looking at each others cars. There were about 9 Pri there and all seemed to just get bugs on the bumper but all the stone chips were on the hood toward the front. We were all trying to figure out why LOL it was a pretty weird discussion. But I'm getting one of those clear bras to just put on the hood, the bumper seems to be protected with the squished bugs.

prim2 · 10-13-2007, 01:27 PM

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Welcome to Prius Chat from me also. It's funny you asked this question because last weekend when a few of us gathered in kentucky at Jud's house before our factory tour we we all discussing this and looking at each others cars. There were about 9 Pri there and all seemed to just get bugs on the bumper but all the stone chips were on the hood toward the front. We were all trying to figure out why LOL it was a pretty weird discussion. But I'm getting one of those clear bras to just put on the hood, the bumper seems to be protected with the squished bugs.

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I'll have some squished bugs installed on the bumper ASAP. I may have to import them here in the Great White North for my December delivery!

**efusco** · 10-13-2007, 01:37 PM

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I'll have some squished bugs installed on the bumper ASAP. I may have to import them here in the Great White North for my December delivery! [/b]

I'm happy to send you all you need if you cover shipping costs!

paprius4030 · 10-13-2007, 01:43 PM

Hey Evan, don't forget to send them via...AIR MAIL ROFLMAO

apriusfan · 10-14-2007, 03:34 PM

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Welcome Prim2 to PriusChat,
Most people have issues with stone chips on the bonnet I believe. The bumper seems to cope a little better but the bonnet seems to be at the right height and hardness to cause the paint to chip when hit with a stone. The front bumper most likely is damaged by stones also but they don't seem as obvious. That's my experience, although I have only had my car a short time, I bought it used and had the bonnet painted to repair chips by the dealer before I handed the money over.
My car had 60,000km on it when I bought it and no real evidence of stone damage to the rocker panels. I have since fitted genuine mudflaps as added insurance.
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Interesting. I have found 6 separate hits on the front bumper, but so far (knock on wood) nothing on the bonnet/hood. Whether the hits were from rocks or industrial strength bugs, is hard to tell, since there was minimal debris left on the bumper (which would tend to argue for a rock hit).

10-13-2007, 09:21 AM	#2
patsparks An Aussie perspective Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Adelaide South Australia Posts: 9,973 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: Base Thanks: 206 Thanked 273 Times in 212 Posts Friends: 36	Welcome Prim2 to PriusChat, Most people have issues with stone chips on the bonnet I believe. The bumper seems to cope a little better but the bonnet seems to be at the right height and hardness to cause the paint to chip when hit with a stone. The front bumper most likely is damaged by stones also but they don't seem as obvious. That's my experience, although I have only had my car a short time, I bought it used and had the bonnet painted to repair chips by the dealer before I handed the money over. My car had 60,000km on it when I bought it and no real evidence of stone damage to the rocker panels. I have since fitted genuine mudflaps as added insurance. __________________ All the warranty I need. Still averaging 4.4L/100km across town 2004 silver base model Prius Shark fin, genuine mudflaps, colour matched side mouldings, rear bumper scuff guard, sheepskin seats, BT Plate. I love it!

10-13-2007, 01:15 PM	#6
paprius4030 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pocono's, Pa. Posts: 1,432 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 18 Thanked 22 Times in 20 Posts Friends: 2	Welcome to Prius Chat from me also. It's funny you asked this question because last weekend when a few of us gathered in kentucky at Jud's house before our factory tour we we all discussing this and looking at each others cars. There were about 9 Pri there and all seemed to just get bugs on the bumper but all the stone chips were on the hood toward the front. We were all trying to figure out why LOL it was a pretty weird discussion. But I'm getting one of those clear bras to just put on the hood, the bumper seems to be protected with the squished bugs. __________________ 2004 PKG#4, Silver, since 6/28/04 2005 PKG#2 Silver, since 8/24/05 2008 PKG#2 Seaside Pearl since 10/20/07

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10-13-2007, 09:14 AM	#1
prim2 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 64 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: B Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Hi all. New poster here. My apologies if this has been covered elsewhere, but my search didn't yield results. I am anticipating the arrival of my first Prius ('08 Touring, magnetic grey) in December. I'm considering using Ultrashield (or similar) paint protection. What areas of your Prius gets damaged by stones? Does the front bumper chip easily? Do those of you with mud flaps still see rocker panel damage? Any recommendations will be greatly appreciated. Cheers, Geoff

10-13-2007, 09:40 AM	#3
prim2 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 64 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: B Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Thanks. Did you find many stone chips high on the bonnet, or just the lower areas? The templates provide two options for area of bonnet coverage and I would prefer to just cover the lower area if it takes the brunt.

10-13-2007, 11:52 AM	#4
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 18,054 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 102 Thanked 501 Times in 270 Posts Friends: 41	I haven't noticed any issues with the bumper really, mine are all on the hood and I've had to touch-up several areas there. I will definately do a clear bra up the entire hood on my next Prius.

10-13-2007, 01:10 PM	#5
prim2 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 64 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: B Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Thanks, Evan. I'll cover as much of the hood as practical. Cheers, Geoff

10-13-2007, 01:43 PM	#9
paprius4030 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pocono's, Pa. Posts: 1,432 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 18 Thanked 22 Times in 20 Posts Friends: 2	Hey Evan, don't forget to send them via...AIR MAIL ROFLMAO