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HAIL DAMAGE!!!

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by cireecnop1, Aug 27, 2007.

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  1. tochatihu

    tochatihu Senior Member

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    For any Prius that is getting repainted, I want to know if they bake the entire car in an oven or a room with infrared lights. If the temperature goes above 45 degrees C that is not good for the HV battery.
     
    #21 tochatihu, Apr 7, 2009
  2. local_host

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    Got socked by hail as well. Just got the windshield replaced, however it has a tint band across the top. Does anyone know if ALL replacement windshields for the Prius are like this?

    I know for sure I said I wanted the exact same replica glass that I originally had, ie: OEM (which means no tint). I didn't really notice it when I drove it off the lot, not until the sun started to go down. Weird. Not sure if I'm going to like this tint. I might take it back but that would be a pain. The whole experience has been a pain in of itself.

    Fortunately most of the car was spared (at least this time). I only have about 3 or 4 small dents that I'm willing to deal with, unless some paintless-dent-repair company gives me a decent estimate. I didn't use insurance this goaround because the windshield replacement cost was less than the deductable.
     
    #22 local_host, Apr 15, 2009
  3. 2009Prius

    2009Prius A Wimpy DIYer

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    Re: HAIL DAMAGE!!!

    Depending on your policy the glass replacement may be zero deductible.
     
    #23 2009Prius, Apr 15, 2009
  4. local_host

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    Re: HAIL DAMAGE!!!

    Yeah it required the full deduc. @ $500

    The replacement cost was $325

    I actually tried to have it "repaired" first, which was free. I think this actually accelerated the crack.
     
    #24 local_host, Apr 16, 2009
  5. migelito

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    Re: HAIL DAMAGE!!!

    I know nothing about car painting, but they "only" repainted the roof and the hood. Do they need an oven? Is that how they dry it?

    I went this morning to "pick up" my Prius but there were a few things I was not happy with that they are going to be fixing. One of the things I noticed is that the headliner on the back is sagging; they claim Prius are like that, unfortunately I can't remember how it used to be so I'm not being convincing on how it should be. Can anyone comment on what's normal sagging for a 2008 Prius?
     
    #25 migelito, Apr 17, 2009
  6. mechanic

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    wow... that was some bad damage but its easy to fix w/ some touchup paint, maybe. try to shop around online and avoid the body/collision shops.
     
    #26 mechanic, Apr 9, 2010
  7. jelloslug

    jelloslug It buffed right out!

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    Re: HAIL DAMAGE!!!

    I have had good luck with Safelight glass.
     
    #27 jelloslug, Apr 12, 2010
  8. PA Prius

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  9. Rokeby

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    Re: HAIL DAMAGE!!!

    "An ounce of prevention..."

    Most folks concede that a hard cover (garage, car port, bridge, etc.)
    is the best prevention. Still, everybody doesn't have access to either.
    Hurry-up, quick alternatives include mattresses, rugs or rug padding,
    or the dimpled mattress pads.

    FWIW, here are some currently available anti-hail damage covers
    from a 'net search:

    HailBlankets - The Ultimate Car Cover

    Custom Car Cover - Materials - All Weather Car Covers

    Hailstone Resistant Car Cover - on Alibaba.com

    Block-it EVOLUTION Covers

    MAXI STORM CAR COVER HAIL BRANCHES DEBRIS PROTECTION - eBay

    Hope this helps.
     
    #29 Rokeby, Apr 12, 2010
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