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Plugi-n Hybrid badge fix?

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by bkessler, Nov 7, 2012.

  1. bkessler

    bkessler 2003-> 2012 plug-in

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    Hi everyone! I'm wondering if anyone has attempted to make the side Plug-in Hybrid badge look a little nicer. My main complaint is the G. I'd love for it to look more like a G and less like a blob. I was thinking of maybe trying some touch-up paint on it, but thought I'd see if anyone had thoughts/suggestions first. (My PiP is Winter Grey)
    Thanks!
     
    #1 bkessler, Nov 7, 2012
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    The silver is so close to Grey I don't think it will matter. Also, I would not worry about it.
     
    #2 slcMPG, Nov 7, 2012
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    bkessler -- how funny is that, I just noticed that myself the other day. But I'm a graphic designer, so I thought I'd be the only person to notice. Then I thought maybe Toyota was making the counter of the G look like a plug.
     
    #3 chesleyn, Nov 8, 2012
  4. bkessler

    bkessler 2003-> 2012 plug-in

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    Yeah, I don't know why, but it's one of those fiddly little things that's bothered me since day one. I absolutely love the car, and love the looks, which I guess means that the only thing left is silly little details. Still, it bugs me so I think I'll try to do something about it.
     
    #4 bkessler, Nov 8, 2012
  5. ukr2

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    What don't you like about the G?
    [​IMG]
     
    #5 ukr2, Nov 8, 2012
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    Filled in


    iPhone ?
     
    #6 chesleyn, Nov 8, 2012
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    Its "filled in".. unlike the other letters.. like P, B, R, or D
     
    #7 Tracksyde, Nov 8, 2012
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    OK, a little paint ???
     
    #8 ukr2, Nov 8, 2012
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    Design of the filled in G solved...The G a design supports the pin to insert into the fender.
     

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  10. Electric Charge

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    You didn't happen to remove the Toyota logo from trunk, did you? Interested in seeing how it is connected to the trunk.
     
    #10 Electric Charge, Nov 21, 2012
  11. bkessler

    bkessler 2003-> 2012 plug-in

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    Well, I finally got around to fixing this. I don't have the best photo, but personally, I like the look of it a lot more. I just used some touch-up paint from Toyota. I did two coats because some of those spaces are pretty small and I didn't want to put it on too thick.
    [​IMG]
     
    #11 bkessler, Dec 14, 2012
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    Looks good.. I may try that myself someday
     
    #12 Tracksyde, Dec 14, 2012
  13. bkessler

    bkessler 2003-> 2012 plug-in

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    Thanks Tracksyde. It wasn't too hard- took about 10 minutes/coat. It took a lot more time to go get the paint from the dealer. ;)
     
    #13 bkessler, Dec 14, 2012
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