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paint: rear diffuser and splash guards?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by KandyRedCoi, Apr 1, 2008.

  1. KandyRedCoi

    KandyRedCoi S is for Super!

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    tried doing a search but nada...

    i was wondering if anyone has body color matched the small rear diffuser from the factory rear bumper yet?

    and also the mud/splash guards?

    if so post pics and reviews, thoughts etc.

    if this is a repost, please send me a link to the original and feel free to delete this one thanx

    :)
     
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    Post a picture of your car and I will try and photshop it. I have mad skillz.

    btw, I was being sarcastic about my skills. My work will probably look like crap, but you will get the picture.
     
  3. KandyRedCoi

    KandyRedCoi S is for Super!

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    thanx heres a pic (best one i got)

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    Let me see if I can find a better picture. Yours is a little washed out.
     
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    Washed out? it's a white car! :confused:
     
  6. KandyRedCoi

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    yea haha thanx again
     
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    Washed out meaning over exposed. The darks have no definition because the white is too bright. After messing with the contrast, toning down the highlights, and brightening the shadows, I came up with this.
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    They leave those items black because some knuckleheads back into things and the paint would look like hammered horse sh!+ on these cars in no time.
    How ridgid are the mud flaps? If they bend at all, I'd say the paint is subject to crack or peel.
     
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    They leave those items black because some knuckleheads back into things and the paint would look like hammered horse sh!+ on these cars in no time.
    How ridgid are the mud flaps? If they bend at all, I'd say the paint is subject to crack or peel.
     
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    You are probably right. I scraped my rear diffuser coming out of a steep driveway.

    With respect to cracking and peeling paint, any professional painter would use a flex additive to keep it pliable.
     
  11. KandyRedCoi

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    yes a pro will def do the job, and ill also take the risk with the rear diffuser IMO its worth it

    thanx again