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Stress crack in hatch

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Scottv, Mar 29, 2016.

  1. Scottv

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    I found this crack on my car. Is there a way I can seal it so no damage occurs. I understand Voukd cost over a thousand to fix. There is no indication C impact or anything. Looks like a stress crack
     

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    welcome! never seen anything like it. it's aluminum, so, repair may be difficult. how about a salvage unit?
     
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    It's plastic not metal
     
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    just buy a used piece and replace it.
     
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    Unfortunately I don't have that much mechanical skill
     
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    it's not the hatch then, can you take a pic from further away?
     
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    No it's right under the glass and it covers the handle that's used to open up the hatch opens fine it's a very small crack right under the glass and it's above the opening where the license plate is it's to the right of the handle that opens the door the hutch rather
     
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    check in at a hardware store, there must be something that will fill and fuse that together. i wonder if bondo would work.
     
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    Who told you that?
    You can buy a new, painted lift gate trim for $197 (plus shipping) here:
    EXTERIOR TRIM - LIFT GATE for 2009 Toyota Prius
     
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    A legit body shop can plastic weld that rack for you and respray the area if cosmetics are a concern.
     
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