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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by priusartstudio, Mar 25, 2011.

  1. priusartstudio

    priusartstudio Member

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    I just realized today that the color of both front and rear bumper is a little bit different color from main body. The body is a bit brownish black, the bumpers are black. Has anyone noticed about this?
     
    #1 priusartstudio, Mar 25, 2011
  2. spwolf

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    it is always like that - body is metal, bumpers are plastic...
     
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    The paint needs to be more flexible on the bumpers so it's a different formulation. That said, Toyotas are not known for their great color matching between body parts.
     
    #3 Hokeysmoke, Mar 25, 2011
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    It's more of a problem with lighter colors but has been known to happen to black. A forum member with two black Prius reported the same issue with one of them.
     
    #5 32kcolors, Mar 26, 2011
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    I have a 2010 black one and the color looks uniform... you should try to take your car back under warranty and they should replace the bumpers for you.
     
    #6 dynasty, Mar 26, 2011
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    Titanium Silver, Tideland Pearl (greenish grey) and Blue Ribbon Metallic - They all had off-colour bumpers but only when you view it at a certain angle and, at least from what I remember, when it's bright & sunny. I don't notice the colour difference when it's cloudy.
     
    #7 Tideland Prius, Mar 26, 2011
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    SlowTurd I LIKE PRIUS'S

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    good luck with the swirl marks
     
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  9. priusartstudio

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    I didn't noticed until my friend pointed out on bright sunny day, of course. I start realizing that the other Toyota car have a slight off color bumpers as well.
     
    #9 priusartstudio, Mar 28, 2011
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    On my Prius, I notice the bottom rocker panels (or do you call them bottom skirts?) are the most different in terms of color.

    My bumpers match pretty well though.
     
    #10 sipnfuel, Mar 28, 2011
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    My assumption is that plastic components don't gloss the same as metal, so the color/shine will be different between the two materials. I think this is common among all mfg, but some do a better job of matching then others.
     
    #11 twittel, Mar 28, 2011
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