Was this decal supposed to be removed during dealer prep?

AUTiger · 07-11-2009, 05:51 PM

There is a small white decal/applique on the rear bottom corner of each back door. There is also one on the edge of the body where it meets the door. This is on each side. Was the dealer supposed to remove these during dealer prep? I haven't tried peeling them off yet, just in case they are supposed to be there. I can't tell if they are clear or white. I think that they are clear.

Thank you
David

dmvp · 07-11-2009, 05:57 PM

I have the same stickers, and they seem to be the same color as the body panels. I'm assuming they are to keep those areas from getting dings, but that's just a guess. I've left mine on.

Zaxcom · 07-11-2009, 05:58 PM

those are chip guards. dont remove them

Paradox · 07-11-2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Zaxcom

those are chip guards. dont remove them

Ditto, they belong there to protect that area of the car, do not remove them...

stream · 07-11-2009, 09:01 PM

They are clear protective film. You'd be surprised how many cars have them in and around that area.

wave_slider · 07-12-2009, 04:24 AM

I believe every Toyota has a few sticker's placed strategically in areas that are prone to paint chips. Usually if you look on the bottow 2-4 inches of the vehicle you will see that it looks like orange peel. Anti-chip primer.

LaMesaGuy · 07-12-2009, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by AUTiger

There is a small white decal/applique on the rear bottom corner of each back door. There is also one on the edge of the body where it meets the door. This is on each side. Was the dealer supposed to remove these during dealer prep? I haven't tried peeling them off yet, just in case they are supposed to be there. I can't tell if they are clear or white. I think that they are clear.

Thank you
David

I also have them on my 2010 Prius. I left them there.

hyo silver · 07-12-2009, 01:28 PM

I wouldn't mind if the whole car was covered in that stuff.

**TonyPSchaefer** · 07-12-2009, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by hyo silver

I wouldn't mind if the whole car was covered in that stuff.

Having seen the 3M coating on other people's Prii, I'm really considering having my next Prius covered the day after I get it.

drspielman · 07-12-2009, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TonyPSchaefer

Having seen the 3M coating on other people's Prii, I'm really considering having my next Prius covered the day after I get it.

I got a quote for the 3M covering... for the front bumper, 2 mirrors, 18 inches of hood, and mud flaps... it was 800.00, that is a lot of money.... worth it?

07-11-2009, 05:51 PM	#1
AUTiger Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Temecula, California Posts: 10 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Friends: 0	Was this decal supposed to be removed during dealer prep? There is a small white decal/applique on the rear bottom corner of each back door. There is also one on the edge of the body where it meets the door. This is on each side. Was the dealer supposed to remove these during dealer prep? I haven't tried peeling them off yet, just in case they are supposed to be there. I can't tell if they are clear or white. I think that they are clear. Thank you David

07-11-2009, 05:57 PM	#2
dmvp Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Outskirts of Chicago Posts: 251 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: No Package Thanks: 51 Thanked 31 Times in 27 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Was this decal supposed to be removed during dealer prep? I have the same stickers, and they seem to be the same color as the body panels. I'm assuming they are to keep those areas from getting dings, but that's just a guess. I've left mine on.

07-11-2009, 05:58 PM	#3
Zaxcom Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: NC Posts: 104 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: III Package: No Package Thanks: 1 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Was this decal supposed to be removed during dealer prep? those are chip guards. dont remove them

07-11-2009, 09:01 PM	#5
stream Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,072 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Navigation Thanks: 63 Thanked 221 Times in 134 Posts Friends: 2	Re: Was this decal supposed to be removed during dealer prep? They are clear protective film. You'd be surprised how many cars have them in and around that area.

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wave_slider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: the aloha state Posts: 202 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: III Package: Navigation Thanks: 8 Thanked 23 Times in 19 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Was this decal supposed to be removed during dealer prep? I believe every Toyota has a few sticker's placed strategically in areas that are prone to paint chips. Usually if you look on the bottow 2-4 inches of the vehicle you will see that it looks like orange peel. Anti-chip primer.

07-12-2009, 01:28 PM	#8
hyo silver awaaay Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 11,556 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: Base Thanks: 83 Thanked 229 Times in 168 Posts Friends: 64	I wouldn't mind if the whole car was covered in that stuff.

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