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Discussion in 'Prius c Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Sonic_TH, Sep 23, 2020.

  1. Sonic_TH

    Sonic_TH Active Member

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    Does someone else have this on their Prius C?



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    Looks like rust to me.

    @ OP (can't figure out how to type your name) was there a plastic trim piece over those thresholds? If so I'd have it at with dremel, then prime and paint (with Toyota color-match pen). Since its covered doesn't need to be seamless, just thorough.
     
    #3 Mendel Leisk, Sep 23, 2020
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    There was some dirt yes, but i cleaned it and that brown thing is rust unfortunately
     
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    May you provide a link to the item i can use to seal it and stop the rust? maybe some white pain to match it, i have never done this before and have no idea of what to use.
     
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    I've used Rust Mort, an acidic liquid. You brush off loose rust, then apply. It supposedly converts the rust to something stable.
     
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    I see, well i will try that, thank you very much.
     
    #7 Sonic_TH, Sep 24, 2020
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