Painted my engine cover

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by LazuliNyx, Aug 26, 2025 at 9:42 AM.

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    LazuliNyx Junior Member

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    I decided to add a little gentle color to my engine compartment. I painted the engine cover a light metallic blue. The paint is engine paint so it will tolerate the heat and chemicals. To do under the Toyota logo, I cut the welded plastic studs on it, painted, then re-melted the studs. I feel it makes the engine compartment look a little more alive.
     

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    I wish I could paint my inverter to match.
     
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    Get the covers for the radiator fluid & the converter /
     
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    Oh my, didn't know this existed, going to look now. Thanks!

    Edit: Just found a reddit with part numbers. So the covers are from the ct200h? Fascinating, I could paint them. Maybe I should get them and also paint my intake?
     
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    It looks brand new. Nifty!

     
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    I’d stop. Inverter looks pristine as-is , and covers on reservoir bottles, look superfluous.

    what you’ve done so far looks good to me.

    if you have to do more, this is worthwhile imo:

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    Thanks I’ll consider what you’re saying strongly. Also it’s a couple hundred to add the covers. Maybe I’ll polish the inverter carefully and lightly.