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Scuffed my alloy already!!

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Mobilemaduk, Feb 21, 2014.

  1. Mobilemaduk

    Mobilemaduk Junior Member

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    So...I just brushed the kerb with the passenger side front alloy and it's now all grazed :-( only had the car a week!

    Anyone know how easy it is to self repair an alloy? These are the 17" t-spirit alloys.

    Thanks


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    #1 Mobilemaduk, Feb 21, 2014
  2. ny_rob

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    Look in your area for "mobile rim repair" via google or other search engine.
    They'll come to you and make it look like it never happened.

    You may want to wait a couple of weeks till you get used to parking the Prius first- the Prius is kind of like docking a boat- takes a little getting used to..
     
    #2 ny_rob, Feb 21, 2014
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    Honestly you'll be the only one that notices that graze. Other people won't see it. Besides, it won't hurt as much if you do it again......
     
    #3 JC91006, Feb 21, 2014
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    Since it's a new car to you, I would wait on the repairs until you're sure you won't do it again. Why pay twice.
     
    #4 jhinsc, Feb 21, 2014
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    Now you have an excuse to get aftermarket wheels or the performance plus wheels. :D

    J/K ;)

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    #5 xliderider, Feb 21, 2014
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    mrbigh Prius Absolutum Dominium

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    I will carry a box of tissue paper at all times and keep crying :censored:
     
    #6 mrbigh, Feb 21, 2014
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