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My 2008 Prius carbon fiber grill

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by wilgtr, Sep 16, 2008.

  1. wilgtr

    wilgtr New Member

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    Just finish installing my new carbon fiber grill today. What do you think?
     

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    jelloslug It buffed right out!

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    That actually looks really nice. Is it a cover for the existing part or a replacement piece?
     
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    Looks good, esp on your color Prius.
     
  4. TJandGENESIS

    TJandGENESIS Are We Having Fun Yet?

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    Does it increase the MPG?

    ;)

    I kid. It looks nice.
     
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    if only they had carbon fiber toyota, hybrid, prius and hsd emblems.
     
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    [H]ackerK Geek

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    Nice. Where did you get them and how much?
    I see some stores has the plastic 'sticker' sheets than can be overlay on any parts that gives the look of carbon fiber, but not sure if they will look nice on un-even surfaces.
     
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    I really like it too; would look good on my Tidelands '05. How much? Where did you get it?
     
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    It is a over lay cover on top of your stock grill, I made it myself. I don't know to price yet. But I will make more for people who interested in.
     
  9. Tideland Prius

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    krmcg Lowered Blizzard Pearl Beauty

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    Very Nice!
     
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    Kudos. Where did you obtain the overlay from?
     
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    Looks sweet! You just gave me an idea. Maybe I'll do my boot spoiler, mirror caps and door handles too! Where did you purchase the CF?
     
  13. B. Roberts

    B. Roberts Hypah Milah! Ayuh.

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    Uh, he's not saying. Would like to know as well.
     
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    jelloslug It buffed right out!

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    thedutchtouch prius is my SUV

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    you can find CF on ebay , just search for carbon fiber cloth. then pick up some resin, and go to work. making an overlay isn't that difficult, it's 3 basic steps- 1- cut the cloth and use resin to lay it in place, smoothing it down. 2- layer more resin, until you have a decently thick layer 3- sand smooth and use some clearcoat to bring back the shine.

    yeha a bit more detailed than that, but that's the basics
     
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    wow nice... and I could've sworn I just saw a prius with a CF hood drive by my office in Burbank earlier
     
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    So that's just CF-like sticker sheet to cover the original Chrome trim piece?
    Maybe it's more dramatic to overlay the whole hood with CF sheet instead. :D
     
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    The CF grille looks really cool man! I bet it would be really awesome if someone could come up with a carbon fiber hood for our beloved Prius. Just an idea. :rolleyes:

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