side protectors

darwin100 · 11-11-2005, 05:10 PM

I saw a Prius today parked in the lot of my gym with protectors on the sides ( you know against those nasty folks who insist on hitting your car when they open their doors)....does anyone know where to get them (especially in the oakland/berkeley area) and how much they cost...thanks

FBear · 11-11-2005, 05:49 PM

You can purchase the side moulding painted to match your car from Metro Toyota Cleveland. www.metrotoyotapartsnow.com. There are also from time to time group buys through this website. I have them and they are great and very easy to install yourself if it is warm enough outside or if you have a heated garage to work in. They cost $110.00 if you buy them directly through the website about $89.00 neither price includes shipping.

Charles Suitt · 11-11-2005, 05:58 PM

I recommend Eddie Bell at www.toyotapartsnow.com without reservation. I ordered color-matched mouldings (matched perfectly) which arrived in a long tube complete with installation instructions and a tube of "adhesive activator." When the Dallas weather warmed up a bit (>70º) the body shop associated with my dealer installed them in less than 30 minutes at no charge.

Eddie is with a Toyota Dealer in Ohio. At the time, I ordered them in a "Group Buy" for about $95.00 including shipping. Last time I saw a price, it was about $120.00 plus shipping. Here's a photo:

jimgraffam · 11-13-2005, 09:07 AM

Hi. Just picked up my new '05 #4 yesterday. Included were the invisible bra (front and back) as well as the black ding bars (side protectors). I like the contrast of the black against the Millennium Silver.

smtrader · 11-13-2005, 11:16 PM

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Originally posted by jimgraffam@Nov 13 2005, 09:07 AM
Hi. Just picked up my new '05 #4 yesterday. Included were the invisible bra (front and back) as well as the black ding bars (side protectors). I like the contrast of the black against the Millennium Silver.

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What are "invisible bras"?? Do you mean those clear vinyl films? If so, how well do they seem to work so far?

They seem like a good idea, though I already have some dinks on my 04 and it might be too late to put something like that on...unless I shell out some $ to fix the dinks.

Brian

jimgraffam · 11-14-2005, 06:55 AM

Yes. It is a clear protective layer that covers the parts of the car most prone to flying road particles front of the hood, front bumper area, wraps a bit to the side, the front of the mirrors, the flat part below the trunk (where people like to set things), and the rear bumper.

After 2 days... no problems... still looks brand new

Check out this thread: http://priuschat.com/Clear-Bra-t933.html

11-11-2005, 05:58 PM	#3
Charles Suitt Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 1,624 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #6 Touring Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	I recommend Eddie Bell at www.toyotapartsnow.com without reservation. I ordered color-matched mouldings (matched perfectly) which arrived in a long tube complete with installation instructions and a tube of "adhesive activator." When the Dallas weather warmed up a bit (>70º) the body shop associated with my dealer installed them in less than 30 minutes at no charge. Eddie is with a Toyota Dealer in Ohio. At the time, I ordered them in a "Group Buy" for about $95.00 including shipping. Last time I saw a price, it was about $120.00 plus shipping. Here's a photo: __________________ Charles Suitt Dallas Texas 2007 Touring Edition (Former Prius: 2004)

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11-11-2005, 05:10 PM	#1
darwin100 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 131 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I saw a Prius today parked in the lot of my gym with protectors on the sides ( you know against those nasty folks who insist on hitting your car when they open their doors)....does anyone know where to get them (especially in the oakland/berkeley area) and how much they cost...thanks

11-11-2005, 05:49 PM	#2
FBear Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Maplewood, NJ Posts: 314 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts Friends: 0	You can purchase the side moulding painted to match your car from Metro Toyota Cleveland. www.metrotoyotapartsnow.com. There are also from time to time group buys through this website. I have them and they are great and very easy to install yourself if it is warm enough outside or if you have a heated garage to work in. They cost $110.00 if you buy them directly through the website about $89.00 neither price includes shipping.

11-13-2005, 09:07 AM	#4
jimgraffam Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sterling, MA Posts: 131 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Hi. Just picked up my new '05 #4 yesterday. Included were the invisible bra (front and back) as well as the black ding bars (side protectors). I like the contrast of the black against the Millennium Silver.

11-14-2005, 06:55 AM	#6
jimgraffam Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sterling, MA Posts: 131 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Yes. It is a clear protective layer that covers the parts of the car most prone to flying road particles front of the hood, front bumper area, wraps a bit to the side, the front of the mirrors, the flat part below the trunk (where people like to set things), and the rear bumper. After 2 days... no problems... still looks brand new Check out this thread: http://priuschat.com/Clear-Bra-t933.html