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brand new-interior fading?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by wbuttler, Jul 7, 2007.

  1. wbuttler

    wbuttler New Member

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    My 2007 Metallic Gray exterior--gray interior prius is 3 months old.
    I wash/clean the interior/exterior weekly and always
    park with a sunshade in place.
    I've recently noticed 3"x5" speckled "white areas" in the plastic trim just below the passenger front door armrest.
    These area's almost appear as "rub" spots however my prius is
    a one person car?
    Has anyone else noticed this circumstance?
    If I armor-all these area's they go away for a few hours only to
    return---
    when i purchased the vehicle i did a complete interior check for damage and
    at the time of pickup these area's were not visible--I have noticed overall that the interior
    vinyl-plastic area's seem to less than ideal---but mine seems to mutating....

    thank you in advance for any advice or input

    Froley
     
    #1 wbuttler, Jul 7, 2007
  2. KTPhil

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    Armor-All is viewed by many as detrimental to plastics and rubber. There are better products that are not as oily, do not contain alcohol, and give better UV protection.
     
    #2 KTPhil, Jul 7, 2007
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    At least your dash hasn't cracked like my 2002 Dodge pickup! Toyota needs to hurry up with the Tundra hybrid, so I can replace the Dodge! I can even buy American, since the Tundra is built right here in San Antonio!
     
    #3 Per, Jul 7, 2007
  4. Bill Merchant

    Bill Merchant absit invidia

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Froley @ Jul 7 2007, 09:45 AM) [snapback]474661[/snapback]</div>
    I highly recommend 303 Aerospace Protectant for all plastic parts, inside and out. It is anti-static and contains UV screen.
     
    #4 Bill Merchant, Jul 8, 2007
  5. wbuttler

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Bill Merchant @ Jul 8 2007, 01:52 AM) [snapback]474990[/snapback]</div>
    thanks so much
    I'll give it a try, and i appreciate the input

    Froley
     
    #5 wbuttler, Jul 8, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(KTPhil @ Jul 7 2007, 02:30 PM) [snapback]474694[/snapback]</div>
    We are waiting for you to tell us what you use KT. I do not like the communist antiall either. I use Nanotech.
    D Rock
     
    #6 1fixitman, Jul 15, 2007
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