Rear Spoiler - Faded

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Spenny, Jun 3, 2025 at 10:34 AM.

  1. Spenny

    Spenny Member

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    What's the best option for refreshing the rear spoiler? Just removing it and painting it? I've tried polishing it and coating it, looked slightly better but its been a year and I think I just need to paint it.

    Any suggestions on paints? Usually my go to would be a Rustoleum spray can in black and clearcoat. I assume gloss?
     
    #1 Spenny, Jun 3, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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    I guess but the Rust-Oleum and the clear is going to go about a year and be ugly. The sun bears that spoiler top . Sanding masking and get a real shop to shoot in place . And use real new urethane on it 5 yr lasting job or best chance of it . Spray cans do not have the quality esters and all that crap that makes it cost 100 bux a quart.you ever smell real coating for this work ? You won't forget it . If you wear a mask to spray paint at home . With these chems I'm talking about you will require a suit . You will think it's instant death
     
    #2 Tombukt2, Jun 4, 2025 at 6:32 AM
  3. Spenny

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    I can probably get the 2k stuff from auto zone, that is better quality, the black and the clear. I've used it on other vehicles.
     
    #3 Spenny, Jun 4, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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    As long as you're happy with it buddy it's yours and you're doing the work
     
    #4 Tombukt2, Jun 4, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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    Get a few body shop quotes, say for bringing in just the spoiler?
     
    #5 Mendel Leisk, Jun 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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