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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by PriusII&C, Jan 8, 2022.

  1. PriusII&C

    PriusII&C Active Member

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    My Prius was involved in a rear-end accident yesterday and the front bumper cover is severely damaged. The driver side front lights are crashed, and the radiator is slightly bent, but no obvious coolant leak.

    However, this morning I saw a few pink/white spots under the passenger side front wheel well, like dried paint. What is this?
     

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  2. bisco

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    is that a color pic? it soes look like paint. are you sure it's from the car? pink would say coolant
     
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    Looks also like dried mud:whistle:.

    Been raining there or when you had your accident, was there any deviation off of the road that could have led to mud being present?

    Hope it is just the car from the accident that is hurting (y).
     
    #3 Raytheeagle, Jan 8, 2022
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    Could be battery acid.
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    #4 hill, Jan 8, 2022
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