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Yet another version of the center cap

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by fotomoto, Mar 6, 2011.

  1. fotomoto

    fotomoto Senior Member

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    I really like the el' cheapo electrical knockout box solution (.97cents @Lowes) as center caps and I made a set about a month ago with some old metallic spray paint I had sitting on the shelf:

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    But I wanted to "kick it up a notch". :rockon: So, I had a set of toyo logos made. I then repainted the knockouts with Dupli-color's silver wheel paint which was a MUCH better match, applied the vinyl logos and finally clear coated it all to hopefully lengthen their lifespan. I really like the results.

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  2. revhigh

    revhigh MPG Enthusiast

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    Very Nice !

    Think I may do that as well.

    Great job.

    REV
     
    #2 revhigh, Mar 6, 2011
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    looks good!!!
     
    #3 Saphteemon, Mar 6, 2011
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    Nice DIY center caps. I'm a DIY kind of guy, but I splurged for the real center caps. It's worth the money since they look nicer and matching well.
     
    #4 vnhk, Mar 6, 2011
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    Nice work, Doug!
     
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    WOW! - Someplace with green grass. :D
     
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    Hey, Missourian! I used to hail from Branson!....

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    Those look nice! I'm curious as to where you had the logos made and what they cost? I wonder how they'd look if they were color matched to the vehicle? Granted that wouldn't work so well with a silver or white Prius, but it mich look good with other colors... Thanks...
     
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    tonyrenier I grew up, but it's still red!

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    I've been meaning to mention this since I first saw the electrical plugs mentioned. In time, with contact with water, especially salt water or up North salt and water/snow the caps will rust out and may damage the wheels due to galvanic action between two dissimilar metals. Just a heads up.

     
    #9 tonyrenier, Mar 7, 2011
  10. fotomoto

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    Paul, I had the same thoughts as you while trying to decide before ordering. I came real close to ordering gold but thought that a) it might not match well with my sandy beach metallic and b) gold might not show up well on a silver background. For what they cost ($8 shipped), I should have just bought two sets to compare but since I clear coated them for protection that's water under the bridge now.....

    I got them from an ebay vendor and specified a maximum of 35mm width as the longest/widest point.
     
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    Nice, do you take PayPal? ;)
     
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  12. Paul58

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    Thanks! I have the eBay center caps, but I am thinking of other applications. Do you mind sharing the name of the eBay seller? I can think of a lot of uses for these little jewels!
     
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    Ha, that is funny... probably my next door neighbor. Anybody want to do a group buy? ;)
     
    #14 spiderman, Mar 9, 2011
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    This looks good as well;

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    #15 priusartstudio, Mar 10, 2011
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