Tail light mod

Discussion in 'Prius c Accessories and Modifications' started by ufourya, Jul 12, 2012.

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  1. Wilfredo

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    Ohh, really? It looks more like a body kit or something like that...
     
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  3. Wilfredo

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    IT looks nice !!! I have to change mine since day one lol

    The rear factory bumper is so creepy lmao
    Thanks for the info.
     
    #43 Wilfredo, Apr 5, 2013
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    TRD rear lip.
     
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    Looks great. We just bought ours today and that's the first thing I didn't like.
     
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    Holy nice, how did the OP do this!?
     
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    ....and ouch, that is a lot for tail light covers.
     
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    I removed the tail lights ( the manual shows how in the section on changing the signal and stop light bulbs), masked off the back of the assembly, lightly scuffed the sides with 2000 grit sandpapr, and painted over an adhesion promoter with paint ordered from a site that matches OEM colors. Then I put on a couple coats clear and polished them out with compound and fine polishes. I made lucite templates for the vinyl pieces in back - one each for the top section, middle circle, and bottom. Cut vinyl with an exacto knife and appled Just took some time and a few bucks for the paint.
     
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  9. Netineti

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    That's freaking awesome. They look spectacular.
     
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    I am going to try this this weekend (for the side pieces). Wish me luck.
     
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    Alright, I finally went through with it. I didn't smoke my tail lights however, just the side changes.

    I sanded the sides with 1300 grit sand paper, taped off the points where I did not want paint to get.
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    I then primed it with a Dupi-plex primer I had. One layer. Then I added three light layers of Dupi-plex Toyota Sand pearl black spray paint (10 min drying time between each layers). Then two layers of Dupi-plex clear gloss.

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    Final product....looks pretty nice. It is cloudy out today, so not the best shots. I intend to polish it like the OP did as well.

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    Update: That popped out look on the side shots was due to me not locking in the top half. I have corrected that.
     
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    wow. that really changes the look of the car! looks great!
     
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    That looks so much better!
     
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    Love it on the black. Wish someone would do this with the Habanero and black.
     
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    Anyone has the instructions to remove the tail lights? Thanks.
     
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    Its pretty simple. Its in the manual that came with your car.
     
    #56 Netineti, May 14, 2013
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    I really like the tail lights. Looks OEM. Nice job.
     
    #57 cyeremian, May 21, 2013
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    Has anyone found a cheaper source for the OEM side garnish?
     
    #58 JamesBernard, Jul 25, 2013
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    No kidding.. I'd opt for the garnish if it wasn't so expensive.. I don't have the stones to do this myself, although the looks are killer!
     
    #59 steveoknievo, Aug 1, 2013
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    Had my white C's tails wrapped in a 3M vinyl. It looks okay, and for 50 bucks I cant complain.
     
    #60 JamesBernard, Aug 1, 2013
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