2018 Prime - Rust on Hatch Handle

Discussion in 'Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)' started by JeremyL, Mar 10, 2019.

Page 2 of 4
  1. Salamander_King

    Salamander_King Senior Member

    Joined:
    Nov 8, 2015
    11,013
    8,942
    0
    Location:
    New England
    Vehicle:
    Other Electric Vehicle
    Model:
    N/A
    Humm? Gen 2 or Gen 4???
     
    #21 Salamander_King, Mar 13, 2019
  2. Prodigyplace

    Prodigyplace 2025 Camry XLE FWD

    Joined:
    Nov 1, 2016
    12,488
    11,731
    0
    Location:
    Central Virginia
    Vehicle:
    Other Hybrid
    Model:
    XLE
    2017 Gen 2 Prius 2 ;)
    Fixed typo, thanks
     
    #22 Prodigyplace, Mar 13, 2019
  3. Salamander_King

    Salamander_King Senior Member

    Joined:
    Nov 8, 2015
    11,013
    8,942
    0
    Location:
    New England
    Vehicle:
    Other Electric Vehicle
    Model:
    N/A
    If it looks totally different from PRIME's switch, then question is would it be interchangeable? If not @Trollbait suggestion would not work.
     
    #23 Salamander_King, Mar 13, 2019
  4. jerrymildred

    jerrymildred Senior Member

    Joined:
    Oct 28, 2016
    11,517
    14,147
    0
    Location:
    Tampa, FL
    Vehicle:
    2017 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    For one thing, the latch handle on the Gen 2 & 3 is behind a rubber cover. On the Gen 4 and Prime it is exposed. I'm not so sure that's a factor in it rusting, but it would be a factor in us seeing the rust. :)
     
    #24 jerrymildred, Mar 13, 2019
    Trollbait and Montgomery like this.
  5. Prodigyplace

    Prodigyplace 2025 Camry XLE FWD

    Joined:
    Nov 1, 2016
    12,488
    11,731
    0
    Location:
    Central Virginia
    Vehicle:
    Other Hybrid
    Model:
    XLE
    Rubber on Gen 4. I corrected myself (& almost made the same mistake again!)
     
    #25 Prodigyplace, Mar 13, 2019
    Salamander_King and jerrymildred like this.
  6. jerrymildred

    jerrymildred Senior Member

    Joined:
    Oct 28, 2016
    11,517
    14,147
    0
    Location:
    Tampa, FL
    Vehicle:
    2017 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    Really? I wonder why Gen 4 & Prime aren't the same. Saving weight? :LOL:
     
    #26 jerrymildred, Mar 13, 2019
    Salamander_King likes this.
  7. Prodigyplace

    Prodigyplace 2025 Camry XLE FWD

    Joined:
    Nov 1, 2016
    12,488
    11,731
    0
    Location:
    Central Virginia
    Vehicle:
    Other Hybrid
    Model:
    XLE
    Your sooper special carbon fiber hatch with the camel back rear window :D :ROFLMAO:
     
    #27 Prodigyplace, Mar 13, 2019
    jerrymildred likes this.
  8. jerrymildred

    jerrymildred Senior Member

    Joined:
    Oct 28, 2016
    11,517
    14,147
    0
    Location:
    Tampa, FL
    Vehicle:
    2017 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    That's what I was thinking. BTW, that thing sure is nicer to operate than the Gen 2 & 3. I should compare it to the regular Gen 4 if I get a chance.
     
    #28 jerrymildred, Mar 13, 2019
  9. Prodigyplace

    Prodigyplace 2025 Camry XLE FWD

    Joined:
    Nov 1, 2016
    12,488
    11,731
    0
    Location:
    Central Virginia
    Vehicle:
    Other Hybrid
    Model:
    XLE
    The LED headlights have been used for a while. I remember when my son got his 2015 Prius v. The LED lights definitely light up the road & signs more.

    You like the camel back (2 hump) rear window? :LOL:
     
    #29 Prodigyplace, Mar 13, 2019
  10. Flaming

    Flaming Active Member

    Joined:
    Aug 9, 2017
    138
    123
    0
    Location:
    QC , Canada
    Vehicle:
    2017 Prius Prime
    Model:
    Technology
    I am the OP of the first thread about the rust on the hatch handle. I have no news yet from Toyota but I was told that the metal portion is part of the hatch . It can't be replaced without replacing the entire hatch.

    This is my second winter with my car .. I'm sure the rust will be worst this spring .... Now my idea is to sand it down and paint it black with Anti-rust paint .. then trying to make a mold of the handle and then create a silicone cover that will protect the whole thing ....

    Posted via the PriusChat mobile app.
     
    #30 Flaming, Mar 13, 2019
    HPrimeAdvanced likes this.
  11. Montgomery

    Montgomery Senior Member

    Joined:
    Sep 11, 2015
    2,254
    2,241
    2
    Location:
    Orange County, CA
    Vehicle:
    2015 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    Thats because New Yorkers get their business done!
     
    #31 Montgomery, Mar 13, 2019
    HPrimeAdvanced likes this.
  12. Trollbait

    Trollbait It's a D&D thing

    Joined:
    Feb 7, 2006
    23,375
    12,468
    0
    Location:
    eastern Pennsylvania
    Vehicle:
    Other Non-Hybrid
    It is probably a piece of steel embedded in the CF to give extra strength to the handle area. The gen4's aluminum hatch wouldn't need that.
     
    #32 Trollbait, Mar 13, 2019
    HPrimeAdvanced and Prodigyplace like this.
  13. jerrymildred

    jerrymildred Senior Member

    Joined:
    Oct 28, 2016
    11,517
    14,147
    0
    Location:
    Tampa, FL
    Vehicle:
    2017 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    I figured on rust-proof paint on mine, too. Have you found a way yet to access it so you can paint the entire handle? Just painting the part that's visible won't really help. I assume the plastic panel pops off the inside much like the other models but haven't had time to check it out.
     
    #33 jerrymildred, Mar 14, 2019
  14. Prodigyplace

    Prodigyplace 2025 Camry XLE FWD

    Joined:
    Nov 1, 2016
    12,488
    11,731
    0
    Location:
    Central Virginia
    Vehicle:
    Other Hybrid
    Model:
    XLE
    Perhaps remove the interior hatch panel? The switch is likely screwed to the hatch skin.
     
    #34 Prodigyplace, Mar 14, 2019
  15. jerrymildred

    jerrymildred Senior Member

    Joined:
    Oct 28, 2016
    11,517
    14,147
    0
    Location:
    Tampa, FL
    Vehicle:
    2017 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    Exactly. I was just wondering if someone had actually done that yet to see where are the best places to apply leverage. I will probably try to experiment with that this weekend.
     
    #35 jerrymildred, Mar 14, 2019
  16. Salamander_King

    Salamander_King Senior Member

    Joined:
    Nov 8, 2015
    11,013
    8,942
    0
    Location:
    New England
    Vehicle:
    Other Electric Vehicle
    Model:
    N/A
    I will wait for your report!;)
     
    #36 Salamander_King, Mar 14, 2019
    HPrimeAdvanced and jerrymildred like this.
  17. Prodigyplace

    Prodigyplace 2025 Camry XLE FWD

    Joined:
    Nov 1, 2016
    12,488
    11,731
    0
    Location:
    Central Virginia
    Vehicle:
    Other Hybrid
    Model:
    XLE
    Perhaps @Elektroingenieur would be kind enough to give you some hints ;)
     
    #37 Prodigyplace, Mar 14, 2019
    jerrymildred and Salamander_King like this.
  18. Chazz8

    Chazz8 Gadget Lover

    Joined:
    Sep 19, 2008
    744
    235
    61
    Location:
    Central New York
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius v wagon
    Model:
    Five
    The plastic covers around the rear hatch and lights are easy to remove with small flat screwdriver and show how much road grime gets in that area. There is a 90 degree bend in the bar (showing rust) 1 inch from the inside edge of the rear brake lights, and a bead of foam insulation above the top of the bar, I assume near the glass parts of the rear hatch. I smeared on some wd40 on the rust for now and will use products suggested in this thread if it gets worse. I could not get a look behind the bar for now.

     
    #38 Chazz8, Mar 14, 2019
    kevin.c, Prius from Dad and Prodigyplace like this.
  19. JeremyL

    JeremyL Junior Member

    Joined:
    Jul 30, 2018
    11
    7
    0
    Location:
    New York
    Vehicle:
    2018 Prius Prime
    Model:
    Prime Premium
    IMG_20190325_160303.jpg Here is what mine looks like after it's first winter. I forgot to grab a photo after my wash a few weeks ago. The rust has really started to come through in the past week.
     
    #39 JeremyL, Mar 26, 2019
  20. jerrymildred

    jerrymildred Senior Member

    Joined:
    Oct 28, 2016
    11,517
    14,147
    0
    Location:
    Tampa, FL
    Vehicle:
    2017 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    Yikes! Thanks for reminding me of why I tolerate love bugs down here. :ROFLMAO:
     
    #40 jerrymildred, Mar 26, 2019
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Page 2 of 4