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Hit and Run - Need Fix Up Paint..Help!

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by melodytong, Apr 2, 2009.

  1. melodytong

    melodytong New Member

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    Hi Guys .. on Sunday someone hit and run-ned my prius while I was in a restaurant eating...in the freakin suburbs!! :(

    There are scratches all over the back left corner of my bumper and a smalll deep scratch that's about an inch long that is missing paint now... just wanted to see if anyone had tips of the best way to fix it.. i heard fixup paint but not sure where to get it..etc. Also is it safe to get the car details (so get the scratches out)...before i put on the fix up paint? people have said to wax it before putting on the fixup paint but im scared it will rust...

    SUPER depressed..but just grateful there are no dents...and this is bound to happen..UGH 2 hits in 1 year :(
     
    #1 melodytong, Apr 2, 2009
  2. wb9tyj

    wb9tyj 2017 Prius Prime Advanced

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    understand how you feel...we were hit and run on our 2004 prius last week...broke the taillight and messed up the bumper...over $1000 in damage...it used to be people would leave a note on your wiper for contact info...not any more...the clueless generation and stupids have taken over society....
     
    #2 wb9tyj, Apr 2, 2009
  3. Rokeby

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    #3 Rokeby, Apr 2, 2009
  4. bestmapman

    bestmapman 04, 07 ,08, 09, 10, 16, 21 Prime

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    Also the dealer has great touch up paint.
     
    #4 bestmapman, Apr 2, 2009
  5. Patrick Wong

    Patrick Wong DIY Enthusiast

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    I'm assuming since your car is a 2008, that the paint is pristine (other than the areas damaged in this recent incident.) If this is the case, I suggest you pay $500 to have a body shop repaint the entire rear bumper. Good luck.
     
    #5 Patrick Wong, Apr 2, 2009
  6. TidelandProud

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    I totally agree with Patrick. If you want it to look good, better to have it done professionally. Alternatively, since it's the bumper, you could chalk it up as a part that's expected to sustain damage and defer repair. I was told by dealer that there's no risk of bumper rusting.
     
    #6 TidelandProud, Apr 2, 2009
  7. JimN

    JimN Let the games begin!

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    Plastic doesn't rust.
     
    #7 JimN, Apr 2, 2009
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