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07-31-2008, 08:37 PM
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| Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: central Texas
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My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0 |  Plastic film on top of rear bumper - should it be removed? Do the 2008s come with a temporary or permanent plastic film on the top of the rear bumper on the flat side behind the hatch back. The reason I'm asking is because I first noticed it today when I saw a small piece (half dime size) of the film with dirt under it. Should it be taken off or left on? Thanks. |
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07-31-2008, 08:48 PM
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| One owner, low mileage  Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chesterfield, VA
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My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 2 | Re: Plastic film on top of rear bumper - should it be removed? If it's what I think it is -- a bumper appliqué -- I would leave it on. It's designed to protect the top of the bumper from scratches. I'm envious. I had to pay extra for mine and apply it myself.  |
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07-31-2008, 08:49 PM
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My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 4 | Re: Plastic film on top of rear bumper - should it be removed? Some of them, like my 2006, have an overlay that protects the top of the bumper from abrasion. Tom |
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07-31-2008, 08:50 PM
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My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #3 Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 3 | Re: Plastic film on top of rear bumper - should it be removed? i have a bumper applique (though i wanted the actual rubber guard) and it's quite shiny and says "Prius" on it. unless you are talking about something else, in which case I would remove it |
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07-31-2008, 09:06 PM
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My Car: 2004 Prius Package: Base Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11 | Re: Plastic film on top of rear bumper - should it be removed? If it has dirt under it remove it carefully. |
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07-31-2008, 09:34 PM
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| Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: central Texas
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My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0 | Re: Plastic film on top of rear bumper - should it be removed? It does not say "remove before use" It does not have the word "Prius" on it. It might be a dealer add on, I know there were a bunch. Next time I take it in I'll have the dealer replace it, then I'll know for sure. Thanks for heading me in the right direction. |
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07-31-2008, 10:42 PM
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My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1 | Re: Plastic film on top of rear bumper - should it be removed? My husband's 2005 came with that, but mine didn't???  |
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08-01-2008, 12:14 PM
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My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Package: N/A Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0 | Re: Plastic film on top of rear bumper - should it be removed? Quote:
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08-01-2008, 01:00 PM
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My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0 | Re: Plastic film on top of rear bumper - should it be removed? This is absolutely the bumper protection that you paid about $60 for whether you know it or not. So DO NOT REMOVE IT!!!!!! |
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