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clear coat question

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by GasSaver1, Aug 1, 2009.

  1. GasSaver1

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    I was told that white and red are the only two prius colors that are not clear coated-

    but then though searching I found that any color that lists "metallic" has a clear coat on it.

    I picked up an official brochure for the 2010s today and the only two colors not to have "metallic" listed next to it is black and pearl.

    Question 1:
    is the barcelona red metallic of the 2010 the same color that is on a 2008?

    Question 2:
    is my 2008 barcelona red clear coated?
     
    #1 GasSaver1, Aug 1, 2009
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    Yes, same Barcelona Red and it is clear coated. There has been discussion of certain colors having and not having clear coats but I firmly believe all Prius', and other new cars as well, have clear coats on them.
     
    #2 Paradox, Aug 1, 2009
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    Even the Super White paint on my 07 is clear coated. When they repainted the rear bumper they listed the material for the clear coat.
     
    #3 dogfriend, Aug 2, 2009
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    I thought Prius Team confirmed that the black paint was not clear coated. I'm not 100% sure. Maybe I'm misremembering things.

    There's something about the black paint and clear coat here on PriusChat. But I'm not interested enough in the issue to search for it.
     
    #4 Boo, Aug 2, 2009
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