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Obscure paint jobs?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by mywhitenoise, Mar 27, 2007.

  1. mywhitenoise

    mywhitenoise New Member

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    Have any of you had a custom paint finish for your Prius? or have any pictures of obscure paint jobs?
    All I've seen were Prius race cars, and yellow taxis.
     
  2. MarinJohn

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    I see lots of prii on the road and have never seen a custom paint job, although I have considered one myself. When I bought my '04 Prius in late '03 that in itself was a statement and I stood out from the crowd. Now-a-days Prii are all over the place and I sometimes have to look inside the car in a parking lot to make sure I am going to enter my own car!
     
  3. Stev0

    Stev0 Honorary Hong Kong Cavalier

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    If I didn't like the color of my magnetic gray so much, I would paint mine a bright copper.
     
  4. TheForce

    TheForce Stop War! Lets Rave! Make Love!

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    I was planning on getting a custom paint job if I got a black Prius. My idea was to have flames in the front of the car and then morph them into lighting bolts in the back. I thought of that to symbolize the gas and electric parts of the car. Fire for the ICE and lighting for the electric motor.
     
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  5. mywhitenoise

    mywhitenoise New Member

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Stev0 @ Mar 27 2007, 12:56 PM) [snapback]413022[/snapback]</div>
    Seriously, I can't stress enough how much I love that color. I have a Tideland Pearl, similar, but also doesn't come anywhere near as close.
     
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    I considered having my cousin paint those green flames with the leaves on the front of my Prius and down the side. B) I think it would piss a lot of people off, and thats what I live for.
     
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    Perhaps something like this?

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    - Tom
     

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  8. MacDude

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    I want to do this (mock up):

    [​IMG]
     
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  9. Hisamine

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    I saw a salsa red with orange-yellow translucent flames that went from the nose to the front of the driver door. The flames were hard to see because they were only visible when the sun hit them from a perticuar angle.
     
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    I modified mine to celebrate my LOVE for The Ohio State University....gets a LOT of attention!
    [attachmentid=7376]
     

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    Bill Merchant absit invidia

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    That's great looking, Kevin!
     
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    I understand your devotion, Kevin, but wouldn't it look better with a big IU on the hood?

    [go hoosiers]
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(theforce @ Mar 27 2007, 10:59 AM) [snapback]413023[/snapback]</div>
    Great line and great Idea!

    I have seen in catalogues removable plastic flames. I'm pondering something distintive too.

    BTW MacDude: Those leaves are slick, especially on the white. We have a perfect canvas to work with in the Super White (aka the best color....) :rolleyes:

    Lee
     
  14. paulccullen

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    I saw this one the other day, same color as mine. (not sure if it's painted on or just a stickum/decal).
    [attachmentid=7387]
    Anyway, I'm now inspired....
     

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  15. JimN

    JimN Let the games begin!

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    They all look good.
     
  16. daveleeprius

    daveleeprius Heh heh heh you think so?

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    If I were to paint my 07 Prius a custom color, it would be this color:

    Dave
     

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Zamboni68 @ Apr 8 2007, 01:07 AM) [snapback]419751[/snapback]</div>
    Nice work, Kevin. Let's hope that the Ohio State Troopers/Highway Patrol aren't the refereeing crew from Monday's national championship game, or you will rack up the tickets left and right. :lol: :lol: :lol:
     
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    wow. i love it. i freakin love it. i want to exchange my magnetic grey for a white one and do this. love it.
     
  19. Doc Willie

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    This would actually be pretty easy to do. Go to a professional sign place that does police cars, delivery trucks, etc. They could make up the leaves on vinyl decals, and apply them for you. They should last the life of the car, and could be removed (although there may be some paint uncoloration) later.
     
  20. kmstampe

    kmstampe Look out here comes Ozzie!

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