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Stainless steel bumper protector

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by priusenvious1, Jan 1, 2013.

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  1. priusenvious1

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    Looks great. I'm going to have to buy one. Thanks!
     
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    Photo please!!!!!
     
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    Can you take one from a distance. As of you're the car behind yours. At a lower stance too? So we get the "what the other driver sees perspective"

    Thanks!
     
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    It's certainly less of an eyesore than the black rubber one, but I question the need of one unless you regularly haul some heavy duty stuff for your job, etc. Just don't be careless and avoid touching the bumper when putting stuff in or out of the hatch.
     
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    You probably never saw my wife doing the shopping...... :whistle:

    I can take another pic from a greater distance.....but not today....it's already dark now here
     
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    i like it!
     
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    looks pretty good. I was contemplating on this as well but decided all that silver would look too tacky on a dark car like mine. I went with the plastic see through one.
     
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    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1357302269.458058.jpg

    This is how it looks from behind.....not much to see......
     
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    Looks awesome! I can't wait to get one!
     
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    I want a bumper protector to prevent more scratches on the bumper. Will the stainless steel show scratches? But I like how it would coordinate with lower door moldings. Also has anyone seen door handles similar to PIP that can be added to a non-PIP?
     
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    "How do you like your eggs in the morning"

    Some LEDs or Silvatek bulbs in the rear and that'll look 110%
     
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    Looks great, but I'd hate to see what happens to your hatch if someone rear ends your car. Other bumper protectors would flex but these might scratch the hatch.
     
    #34 xliderider, Jan 4, 2013
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    When bumpers were bumpers ;)

    80-81_Honda_Civic_DX_hatch_front.jpg

    They had hydraulic-damped mountings, too.
     
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    Looks SWEET...buying one now...=)
     
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    Just what I was looking for, thanks for posting photo! Looks better than black one and works better than applique.

    xliderider, If you get rear ended, I would think this is least of your worries.
     
    #37 Sfcyclist, Mar 20, 2013
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    Don't care for the silver ones myself. Looks like a silver band-aid!
     
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    vs a black one?
     
    #39 Sfcyclist, Mar 20, 2013
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    Both are an eyesore IMO. Just don't be careless in loading stuff in and out of the car.
     
    #40 32kcolors, Mar 20, 2013
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