Body/paint work: any special concerns?

Specialissimus · 08-24-2007, 01:19 PM

Ugh, the dangers of parking on the street have bitten me in the tush. Came back to the car yesterday and someone had obviously scraped against my car with their bumper. I have an almost inpreceptible dent across two panels (one's a door) with an all too easy to spot scrape in the paint. I'd be tempted to just live with it but I'm afraid of rust since the paintjob has been compromised.

Are there any special considerations I should be aware of when having people do light body/paint touchup work on a prius?

subarutoo · 08-24-2007, 03:41 PM

No. Its just like any other car. I used GTA Autobody in Northridge, after a truck tire tread inflicted $1300 damage on my 2 week old Prius on the 118 freeway. Just call your insurance, pay the deductable, and you're on your way. Maybe you can polish the scratch if it isn't too deep? Just a thought. I have a new bump just ahead of the rear wheel, next to the door edge that has cracked the paint. I used touch-up paint and from most angles, you can't even see it.

paprius4030 · 08-24-2007, 04:30 PM

I believe the only time you have to worry about body work is if somebody is using a welder. I forgot where I saw it but there was some concern about that.

IsrAmeriPrius · 08-25-2007, 11:56 AM

If the car is painted and the paint is then cured in a heated spray booth, the HV battery must first be removed.

statultra · 08-25-2007, 02:58 PM

my prius took about 30 days to fully cure, about 4 days in a paint booth at 130 degrees. The paint was hard but like a fruit ,

galaxee · 08-25-2007, 03:10 PM

if the panels are both removable, it shouldn't be an issue. what's the "other" panel?

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08-24-2007, 01:19 PM	#1
Specialissimus Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 27 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Ugh, the dangers of parking on the street have bitten me in the tush. Came back to the car yesterday and someone had obviously scraped against my car with their bumper. I have an almost inpreceptible dent across two panels (one's a door) with an all too easy to spot scrape in the paint. I'd be tempted to just live with it but I'm afraid of rust since the paintjob has been compromised. Are there any special considerations I should be aware of when having people do light body/paint touchup work on a prius?

08-24-2007, 03:41 PM	#2
subarutoo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chatsworth, CA Posts: 1,020 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	No. Its just like any other car. I used GTA Autobody in Northridge, after a truck tire tread inflicted $1300 damage on my 2 week old Prius on the 118 freeway. Just call your insurance, pay the deductable, and you're on your way. Maybe you can polish the scratch if it isn't too deep? Just a thought. I have a new bump just ahead of the rear wheel, next to the door edge that has cracked the paint. I used touch-up paint and from most angles, you can't even see it.

08-24-2007, 04:30 PM	#3
paprius4030 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pocono's, Pa. Posts: 1,014 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I believe the only time you have to worry about body work is if somebody is using a welder. I forgot where I saw it but there was some concern about that.

08-25-2007, 11:56 AM	#4
IsrAmeriPrius Progressive Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,335 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	If the car is painted and the paint is then cured in a heated spray booth, the HV battery must first be removed.

08-25-2007, 02:58 PM	#5
statultra uber-Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cape coral, FL Posts: 572 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	my prius took about 30 days to fully cure, about 4 days in a paint booth at 130 degrees. The paint was hard but like a fruit ,

08-25-2007, 03:10 PM	#6
galaxee running WOT until out of fuel Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: central NC/ western WI Posts: 8,927 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 5 Times in 3 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 20	if the panels are both removable, it shouldn't be an issue. what's the "other" panel?