Prius (Gen 3) :: Protection Of Paint From Fading
Jan 3, 2011
Just bought a 2011 Black Prius IV. Curious if use wax to protect the paint job from fading?
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Jan 3, 2011
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IS F (2008-2014) :: Wind Noise From Paint Protection Film On Mirrors
Had clear bra installed on my car. They had to redo the mirrors and the hood pieces because they didnt install the self healing film the first time. After the tech installed the second pieces I noticed an annoying whistling noise from the drivers mirror. I taped it off and even wedged a piece of thin plastic in the gap between the base of the mirror and the car to see if it would stop.
Anyway did a little research and found to my dismay that guys with the 4GS and 3IS are having the same issue when installing paint protection film on the drivers mirrors. As far as they know the remedy is to remove the film. I am assuming it has to do with the positioning or thickness of the film because it did not make any noise with the basic film installed and where it was installed.
I just went down to the garage and peeled it off, took it for a ride, and BOOM .....silence . Crazy that a thin film on the mirror could cause wind noise .
Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: Toyota LE - Paint Is Fading On Rocker Panels And Gas Cap Door
It took me ten years to talk my wife into buying a Toyota. (Her brother sold Chevrolet)... We got a new 2009 Corolla LE made 4/2008 in Japan. (bought new in late 2008)...
The paint is fading on the rocker panels and the gas cap door. The rest of the paint I am trying to keep up. (clay, polish and wax). The paint chipped really bad on the hood. It was so bad I sanded it down and found rust pits all over the metal.
The engine makes a very loud rattle sound when starting. It is especially bad when cold. We took it to the dealer while under warranty and they couldn't hear anything unusual so they said.
She had the dealer install an alarm system. They botched the job and destroyed the computer requiring several trips back and a loaner car. Alarm no longer works today. The rubber weather stripping around the windows is pealing off.
Prius (Gen 3) :: Steering Wheel Seems Fading
It seems that my wheel is turning into a grey/white.. Having Fading Steering Wheel (Vinyl).
View 2 RepliesPrius (2010-12) :: Fading / Fogging White Headlights
This isn't about the condensation build up due to faulty headlights, but the plastic on the headlights seems to be "fogging" white quicker than any other car I've owned. Have this issue on their 2010 Prius? I've only had the car since February of 2010 and already in less than 4 years, the plastic housing is starting to fade white.
View 7 RepliesPrius (2010-12) :: Sunroof Rubber Edge Fading / Cracking Unevenly
Model Year 2010 Prius, rubber along the front edge of the sunroof glass looks dry/cracking, but only on the left side of the car. Don't think it has anything to do with the location it is parked in, as that and the orientation changes daily.
View 4 RepliesPrius (Gen 2) :: Bubbled Up Paint In Hood
I have a small area in the hood (2008) with paint bubbled up.
View 8 RepliesPrius (2004-09) :: Top Of Car Paint Chipping Off
The top of my cars paint is chipping off. Is there a way to stop the process from getting worse?
View 3 RepliesLexus LX 2008+ :: 2013 - Headlights - Fog Lights Protection
Just picked up a 2013 LX with low miles and wish to do some things to protect it from stone chips, etc. that are common on our roads. Yes, actually some dirt roads too. What are the best products to use on the headlights and fog lights to get some protection?
View 1 RepliesPrius (2010-12) :: White Paint Looking Dots On Car
I went to an outdoor auto show the other day. When I got home I saw some white paint looking dots on my car. The dots are the size of salt, peppered on top of my car. I can only see it up close. I started using my nails to get them off, they started to break down and some of them started to have fiberglass looking "tails",after some effort I was able to remove a few. I can't see myself doing that on the whole car. Not sure if I should use the clay bar on it, I don't want to scratch the paint.
I'm going to try some of these tips tomorrow, but mine doesn't look like spray paint. It's like some kind of alien paint/fiberglass mix.
Passat (B6) :: Sunroof Started Activating Pinch Protection Consistently
Just got the car back from the dealer. I had the issue last summer, about this time as well. Sunroof started activating the pinch protection consistently. Took in, re-lubed tracks, re-set timing. [URL] ....
View 2 RepliesGolf IV / Jetta IV :: Harness Protection Coolant Temp Sensor
I just replaced my CTS, and I noticed that there is a small section of exposed harness wiring between the end of the loom and the CTS connector. I can't tell if it came loose when I swapped the sensor, or if it was this way for awhile, but all of the other harness connections around this area are completely covered and the loom end doesn't seem to clip into the connector or anything. If I were to try and seal it, I would need to use tape.
How hot does this area get? It seems like there shouldn't be exposed wiring here.
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Prius (Gen 2) :: 2007 - Paint Cracked On Door Handles
This is minor but the paint on all four of the door handles on my 2007 silver Prius is cracking. The rest of the car looks great! What is the best way to touch them up?
View 1 RepliesPrius (Gen 3) :: Using Self Fusing Silicone Tape As Paint Protector?
I used self fusing silicone tape as paint protector on door handle and door sill. I am not sure how it will hold up, but it's supposed to be very durable.
Unless you take the picture with flash light, it's not really noticeable...
Each roll is about 10'.
Prius (2010-12) :: Paint Scratch Under The Door Handle
My BP Prius is under 3500 miles for two months. I don't realize until this morning that paint is scratched like "cat nail whew". I'm the only driver with no long nails and never had that problem with other cars it at less 10 years older car.
View 17 RepliesPrius (2010-12) :: Got A Paint Scratch At The Rear Door
I was the victim of someone scratching the rear door on the left side. I can feel with it with my fingernail. Is it best to have a pro fix it come Spring time.. I have a '15 Pearl White Persona.
View 18 RepliesPrius C :: 2013 - Edge Of Doors Paint Chipping
My 2013 Red Prius C started to chip on the door edges around 6 months after purchase. My guess is it has something to do with the extremely thin/light metal used to make the car and the quality of the paint. I've owned the car for 2 1/2 years now and the problem is only getting worse. The dealership says I'm the only person to ever have this issue and blamed me.
View 6 RepliesFord Excursion :: 2001 - Code P1299 - Cylinder Head Overtemp Protection Active
2001 EX 4WD 6.8l ... Just finished an engine rebuild and have a single DTC showing that I am having a problem isolating. In short: P1299 Cylinder Head Overtemp Protection Active. I have new sensors all around however. I have run a separate ground to the intake manifold to rule out bad ground. I have cleaned all ground connections otherwise. After clearing codes and start from cold, the issue does not occur until the engine warms up. I was seeing temps over 250 F on my scantool.
I pulled the thermostat and ran from cold... took a lot longer, but the condition eventually occurred. Scantool shows temp of 255.2 when protection kicked in. However, the engine, radiator, intake manifold all just slightly warm to the touch, barely no heat coming through the HVAC system. So, I do believe I had a new bad thermostat in the mix, but why do I still throw a code for the high temp. Temp gauge sits at Cold the whole time. Here's the catch, if I disconnect only the air coolant temp sensor, the problem does not occur, the engine runs like a kitten.
Key On, Engine off, the coolant temp gauge goes right to Hot and stays there. When the problem first started, the coolant temp gauge started going back and forth between Cold and Hot repeatedly. I have replaced that particular sensor twice to rule out a new bad sensor. Key on, engine off; with new sensor reads 185 ECT temp. Original sensor read 318, first replacement read 257. This third sensor is the only one that actually registers changing temperatures.
Ford F-150 (2009-2014) :: 2012 - Substantial Opening In The Lower Center - Add Protection Shield?
On my '12 F-150 Ecoboost there is a substantial opening in the lower center of the vehicle. I know that you can purchase a small after-market grill insert for that area. Is it wise to do that, or is in fine the way it is?
View 3 RepliesGolf VI R :: Logo On Brake Clip Fading?
R logo on the brake caliper clip fading? Mine doesn't seem as "clear/clean cut like it should be, seems kind of faded....
View 15 RepliesSubaru - Outback :: Dash Light Fading
Is it impossible for a simple woodworker to fix a problem with the left dash light failure?
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