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Mayonnaise on our new Prius :(

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by TonyK51, Apr 17, 2011.

  1. TonyK51

    TonyK51 Junior Member

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    Going through the Arby's drive-through and the driver's front tire squished a packet of something, mayonnaise I think. I was PISSED.

    We drove straight home and I immediately set out washing the car. First I rinsed the entire car and then got some soap in a bucket and using my washing sponge, lathered the Prius up.

    Rinsed the Prius several times and it looks like all evidence of the condiment (mayonnaise or horse-radish sauce). There is no residue on the glass (it got a lot of places) and I am hopeful the paint is clean as well.

    Just be careful going through drive-through services. No telling if the employees or a previous customer was butter fingered.
     
    #1 TonyK51, Apr 17, 2011
  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    at least it wasn't 'secret sauce':D
     
    #2 bisco, Apr 17, 2011
  3. Michgal007

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    Yeah it sucks when you get stuff on the car for the first time, but much worse things will be spilled/splash on it. :p Right now I have some bird crap right on the hood, I should probably get it washed soon.
     
    #3 Michgal007, Apr 17, 2011
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    That's nothing. Wait until you get the type of mayonnaise that actually causes damage (bird droppings).
     
    #4 32kcolors, Apr 17, 2011
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    vinnie97 Whatever Works

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    On a black finish? Most certainly you should...don't delay.
     
    #5 vinnie97, Apr 18, 2011
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    It's probably too late. Time to get out some abrasive polish.
     
    #6 32kcolors, Apr 18, 2011
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    I will swap you the mayonnaise for a block of wood that hit my Prius at 4:45am this morning on the freeway driving to work any day lol. Came flying of another car in front of me. Either hit my bonnet or headlight lucky for me no damage seen this arvo :)
     
    #7 wrexed03, Apr 18, 2011
  8. TonyK51

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    I took out a windshield following a dump truck on I-35 on our 1998 Honda Civic. I saw it coming and could do nothing to avoid it. That ran me over $500 to replace. :(
     
    #8 TonyK51, Apr 18, 2011
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    ETC(SS) The OTHER One Percenter.....

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    Mayo?
    You got off light.

    Just wait a little bit. As you read this, some car door or shopping cart is drawing a bead on one of your side panels. It sux, but the only way to avoid it is for you to not drive the car.....and what fun is that?

    Good Luck!!!
    I hope you never get dinged or scratched...but I'm not optimistic about that.
     
    #9 ETC(SS), Apr 18, 2011
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    I'll see your mayo and raise you a punctured bumper from a shopping cart, a keying on the front left fender and a Hyundai Elantra imprint on the front bumper.

    Grumble grumble...
     
    #10 billnchristy, Apr 18, 2011
  11. Tech_Guy

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    Prius with Mayo??

    mmmmmmmmmmmmmGood!

    I'll have mine with a side of fries.

    Keith
     
    #11 Tech_Guy, Apr 18, 2011
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    'and a little secret sauce... BAM!
     
    #12 mainemanx, Apr 18, 2011
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    Wow - I'm glad you made it home quickly! That's just *crazy*!!!
     
    #13 rrolff, Apr 18, 2011
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    Switch to Mustard....:p
    I know the first ding is coming. I just hope i don't do it myself.
     
    #14 skilbovia, Apr 18, 2011
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