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First Mod-Painted wheel covers

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by eschaff, Feb 11, 2011.

  1. eschaff

    eschaff Junior Member

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    Just thought i should share the results of my first mod. I just bought the car brand new 1 week ago. First step was to ruff up the covers with some sand paper, then a couple coats of primer, sand again, couple coats of gloss black, then a few coats of clear gloss protective.

    Did not spend a ton of time perfecting everything because new wheels and tires will be coming soon. (last set of new rims and tires where for the Tahoe that i traded in for the Prius. Those were 24s and one rim/tire combo cost as much as a set for this car!)

    I like the look of the silver and black.
     

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    GSW PRIUS POWER

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    Hey... not bad eschaff! Looks good!
     
    #2 GSW, Feb 11, 2011
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    Sweet

    What brand of paint did you use?
     
    #3 sipnfuel, Feb 11, 2011
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    I used the Rust-Oleum brand primer, gloss black paint, and clear protective enamel.

    Sanding with 1000 grit paper. Also i really like the idea of covering the toyota logo with tape before painting.
     
    #4 eschaff, Feb 11, 2011
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    Looks really good, but it's too bad those silver wheels peek out from behind the wheelcovers. Got any electrical tape ? :D

    Black on black looks awesome !

    REV
     
    #5 revhigh, Feb 11, 2011
  6. macmaster05

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    Looks good. What new rims do you have coming?
     
    #6 macmaster05, Feb 11, 2011
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    I'm not a fan of the blacked out look but you did a great job!
     
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  8. F8L

    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    I thought the silver slivers were a great accent. I wouldn't cover them up. :)
     
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    me likey. and I think the silver wheels showing from behind looks cool. good work.
     
    #9 ironbutter, Feb 13, 2011
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    Looks awesome. Love the silver Toyota logo in the centers.
     
    #10 mikewithaprius, Feb 13, 2011
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    looks great
     
    #11 Pigs, Feb 13, 2011
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    I agree, I like the black on silver contrast... with the lugs too. I wonder what the colors would look like reversed?
     
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    Nice job. I like it.
     
    #13 ahmeow, Feb 13, 2011
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    It really looks good, great job.
     
    #14 mmmdowning, Feb 23, 2011
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    This looks great! Have you thought about tinting the windows too?
     
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    Thanks everyone!

    Not sure about new rims but i do know the stock tires are very loud going down the road. I think they are yokohama avid...

    Also the windows are tinted but would like a darker tint to look better. Question on that though..most tint shops charge per window, the pri has those little windows in the corner. Do those count?

    Thanks
     
    #16 eschaff, Mar 22, 2011
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    Very creative! Nicely done! Excellent! This is the kind of idea I come to PriusChat for! :rockon:
     
    #17 Zedknepplin, Mar 27, 2011
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    No they'll do those for free (included) with the back windows. If you think about it all cars have a divider between back windows (the part that doesn't roll down). The Prius' is just a little different looking since it's a separate triangle, but it's the same thing as other cars.
     
    #18 green4u, Mar 27, 2011
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    You should paint them with Grabber Green Engine Enamel paint, then youll look like Ken Block!
     
    #19 <3IHeartPrii<3, Apr 6, 2011
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    looks pretty clean :D
     
    #20 CHIZELD, Apr 8, 2011
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