Lamest Mod Ever?

jburns · 11-03-2009, 02:16 PM

I have a 2010 III. I don't really feel the need for fog lights but hate the gray inserts. They just scream CHEAP. Would it be possible to just have the inserts painted to match the car and be done with it. It would, at the least, stop the eye from being drawn directly to the gray plastic when looking at the front of the car.

mr_zorg · 11-03-2009, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jburns

I have a 2010 III. I don't really feel the need for fog lights but hate the gray inserts. They just scream CHEAP. Would it be possible to just have the inserts painted to match the car and be done with it. It would, at the least, stop the eye from being drawn directly to the gray plastic when looking at the front of the car.

I don't see why not. Any number of paint places can match the factory color code, I've seen some online that offer spray paint cans of it. Get one of those, make sure they're clean, mask them off and go for it.

Jabber · 11-03-2009, 03:15 PM

If you plan on doing that, make sure you use a primer that is specifically designed to be used on plastic first. As always, prep is more important then the actual spraying.

Paradox · 11-03-2009, 03:24 PM

Someone on here did it and posted pics a while back.

I think they had a black Prius and painted them gloss black.

I'll try and find the pics.......

Tried for a bit to find em' and couldn't... But it didn't look too bad for a quick and cheap fix.

hyo silver · 11-03-2009, 03:36 PM

Covering over the entire hole would look even better.

radioprius1 · 11-03-2009, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jburns

I have a 2010 III. I don't really feel the need for fog lights but hate the gray inserts. They just scream CHEAP. Would it be possible to just have the inserts painted to match the car and be done with it. It would, at the least, stop the eye from being drawn directly to the gray plastic when looking at the front of the car.

If you got matching paint and clearcoat it would look "OK." Not fantastic, and it still screams that you don't have a particular option on the car. You could always get the cheapest compatible foglight kit off of eBay and get a set of the inserts. You could install the foglights on the car, but not bother with wiring them up. The installation part is very, very easy and takes about 5 minutes per side.

spiderman · 11-03-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jburns

I have a 2010 III. I don't really feel the need for fog lights but hate the gray inserts. They just scream CHEAP. Would it be possible to just have the inserts painted to match the car and be done with it. It would, at the least, stop the eye from being drawn directly to the gray plastic when looking at the front of the car.

What color is your car? I have BP and was thinking about painting the inserts black. But than I went with the fog light option ($140 in parts). Should be able to install those this weekend.

SlowTurd · 11-03-2009, 07:58 PM

i was thinking about painting them a matte black

maybe use some matte black vinyl for the lower center front bumper

17" black rims would be nice also

just playin

spiderman · 11-03-2009, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SlowTurd

i was thinking about painting them a matte black

maybe use some matte black vinyl for the lower center front bumper

17" black rims would be nice also

just playin

I like that. Even without replacing the inserts (just painted black).

krauzac · 11-03-2009, 08:40 PM

I too have been thinking about the fog lights for months, and thought about a Faux look.
Like a vinyl bumper sticker cut out, silk screened to look like a fog light.
Mostly white with some grey to look like a reflection.
OR
Aluminum Foil/Mylar cut out with some spray adhesive on it.
It's worth a try!

11-03-2009, 02:16 PM	#1
jburns Senior Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Archdale, NC Posts: 547 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: III Package: No Package Thanks: 13 Thanked 50 Times in 39 Posts Friends: 0	Lamest Mod Ever? I have a 2010 III. I don't really feel the need for fog lights but hate the gray inserts. They just scream CHEAP. Would it be possible to just have the inserts painted to match the car and be done with it. It would, at the least, stop the eye from being drawn directly to the gray plastic when looking at the front of the car.

11-03-2009, 03:15 PM	#3
Jabber Chicagoland Prius Guy Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 653 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Model: N/A Package: N/A Thanks: 16 Thanked 197 Times in 105 Posts Friends: 12	Re: Lamest Mod Ever? If you plan on doing that, make sure you use a primer that is specifically designed to be used on plastic first. As always, prep is more important then the actual spraying.

11-03-2009, 03:24 PM	#4
Paradox Prius Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SI, NY Posts: 2,132 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 21 Thanked 299 Times in 180 Posts Friends: 9	Re: Lamest Mod Ever? Someone on here did it and posted pics a while back. I think they had a black Prius and painted them gloss black. I'll try and find the pics....... Tried for a bit to find em' and couldn't... But it didn't look too bad for a quick and cheap fix. Last edited by Paradox; 11-03-2009 at 03:34 PM.

11-03-2009, 07:58 PM	#8
SlowTurd I LIKE PRIUS'S Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: nj Posts: 199 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: III Package: No Package Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 15 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Lamest Mod Ever? i was thinking about painting them a matte black maybe use some matte black vinyl for the lower center front bumper 17" black rims would be nice also just playin

11-03-2009, 08:40 PM	#10
krauzac Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Utica, NY Posts: 6 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Navigation Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	Re: Lamest Mod Ever? I too have been thinking about the fog lights for months, and thought about a Faux look. Like a vinyl bumper sticker cut out, silk screened to look like a fog light. Mostly white with some grey to look like a reflection. OR Aluminum Foil/Mylar cut out with some spray adhesive on it. It's worth a try!

11-03-2009, 03:36 PM	#5
hyo silver awaaay Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 10,733 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: Base Thanks: 47 Thanked 154 Times in 109 Posts Friends: 63	Covering over the entire hole would look even better.