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Heather's Mods (my 2007 Silver Pine Mica)

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by Corwyn, Aug 21, 2011.

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  1. Daves09prius

    Daves09prius Active Member

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    Looks awesome! I like your mods, keep us posted on anything else you do.
     
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  2. Corwyn

    Corwyn Energy Curmudgeon

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    I finally got around to blackening the chrome in the front grille.

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    #22 Corwyn, Sep 15, 2012
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    Here's a suggestion for the next "mod": upholstery cleaning!

    ;)
     
    #23 fotomoto, Sep 15, 2012
  4. Corwyn

    Corwyn Energy Curmudgeon

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    It was like that when I bought it (from a dealer). I would be grateful for suggestions for cleaning it, that a dealer wouldn't have tried. I just figured I was out of luck. The back seat is even worse.
     
    #24 Corwyn, Sep 15, 2012
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    You may not want to hear this but the best results come from scrubbing. Spend some time at the store looking for a good comfortable brush. Any cleaning detergent that is fabric safe and water will work. Have a large bucket of water to periodically rinse out the brush. Toss and refill it when it gets dirty. Vacuum really well before and again afterward, roll down windows and let it sit in the sun afterwards to dry. If some stains are still there, try some spot remover and then another round of scrubbing, washing and drying. Keep telling yourself, once it's very clean it will be MUCH easier to keep it that way. :)

    I've become a real big leather fan. Besides looking and feeling better, it's also easier to clean than fabric.
     
    #25 fotomoto, Sep 15, 2012
  6. Corwyn

    Corwyn Energy Curmudgeon

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    Thanks for your suggestions, I may try that.

    Though I must say it can't be any easier to keep clean than it is to keep dirty.:rolleyes:
     
    #26 Corwyn, Sep 25, 2012
  7. ronjuan

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    Better than cleaning- try the Clazzio leather seat covers....installed them in my 2 prius and they are really nice. It's an easy DIY project...they really have worked out the details and it only takes 2-3 hours to convert the front and back to nice leather seat covers....I think Danny is going to be offering them here...$450 on Ebay with free shipping.
     
    #27 ronjuan, Sep 28, 2012
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    that what I did, Clazzios were a good response for me as the surfaces of the covers were quite worn
     
    #28 sidecar, Sep 28, 2012
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