Its hard to believe - body side molding

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(FJRCRAZED @ May 5 2006, 02:21 PM) [snapback]250359[/snapback]</div>

I got my side molding from metrotpn.com and am very happy with it. I'm not sure if it's made by Toyota but it looks great on the car.

 

Considering vehicles now days are sized anywhere from sports cars to Hummers, the only way for side moldings to protect against everything would be if the entire side of the car was a side molding.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(nmrickie @ May 5 2006, 06:53 PM) [snapback]250504[/snapback]</div>

And thats why i'm not buying side moldings. If I put them on some jerk in his tall truck or small low rider will find a way to ding my door and miss the moldings. I think the side moldings look nice on the car but I think the car looks better without them. I try to park in empty parts of the lot when possable. So far I've been able to buff out all the scratches and dings with that gs-27 crap. I had some prety nasty ones too. Some people have no respect for other peoples property. :angry:

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(FJRCRAZED @ May 5 2006, 02:35 PM) [snapback]250370[/snapback]</div>

I got mine at www.metrotoyotapartsnow.com $123.85. Love em, easy to put on and stay. Exact color match.

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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(nmrickie @ May 6 2006, 06:53 AM) [snapback]250504[/snapback]</div>

My conclusion exactly.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(grasshopper @ May 5 2006, 07:27 PM) [snapback]250555[/snapback]</div>

Good looking car.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(grasshopper @ May 5 2006, 05:27 PM) [snapback]250555[/snapback]</div>

Wow, looks great.

 

looks great.

I think if I ever install these, I'll put them at a slight angle (front slightly lower than the back).

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(bagwell @ May 5 2006, 11:37 PM) [snapback]250659[/snapback]</div>

That is exactly what I did.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rick Grahn @ May 6 2006, 07:43 AM) [snapback]250696[/snapback]</div>

Exactly what I did today on white Prizzle. Angles from about half way between rim and top of front tire to top of rear wheel opening. Nice rake at about the same angle as door handles but not quite as high a rake as the crease. Completely changes the character of the car, for the better IMHO. Together with the plastic rim trim rings off, we are very pleased with the look. Will be adding in mudflaps tomorrow to complete the upgrade and debadging to clean it all up. Thanks to all on Priuschat for the ideas.

I must say, however, the quality of the product was disappointing. Black plastic base with white paint and there were mispaints and chips abounding. Also, more than an acceptable amount of extra plastic extrusion tabbing around the edges. We'll fix with a little touch up paint, and the overall effect and insurance against door dings is generally worth it, though I expect a lot of touching up going forward. Cheaper to replace than hiring the door dent weasle.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Prizzle @ May 6 2006, 11:07 PM) [snapback]250947[/snapback]</div>

Where did you buy yours at?

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(grasshopper @ May 7 2006, 01:12 PM) [snapback]251092[/snapback]</div>

Priuschat Accessory Store, but they were actually shipped from Metro Toyota. My guess is all the vendors source from the same manufacturer.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Prizzle @ May 7 2006, 10:53 PM) [snapback]251274[/snapback]</div>

Same Same. :huh:

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(nmrickie @ May 5 2006, 06:53 PM) [snapback]250504[/snapback]</div>

Then you could have a Prius that looks like a Pontiac! :lol:

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(larkinmj @ May 8 2006, 09:31 AM) [snapback]251403[/snapback]</div>

Hah! That was the first reaction I recieved when I put the moldings on at the raked angle.....

 

Got my side molding from Metro, many people have been waiting a long time for the group buy on this site so I decided to splurge.
I bought a used BT plate on this forum for $140 inc. shipping and a buddy of mine at the Toyota dealership put the plate and moldings on for $40.
Tony M