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My Prius does not look like every other one now!!!

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by thomas goddard, Aug 27, 2013.

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  1. thomas goddard

    thomas goddard Junior Member

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    Usually I have found that people that don't like 2-tone paint on cars did not grow up in the 50's-60's eras when 2-tone was popular, you are entitled to your own opinions but I don't have a problem finding my Prius in a crowded parking lot or see it coming and going on streets or highways like you folks do with yours!
     
    #21 thomas goddard, Aug 28, 2013
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    I have no problem finding mine in a parking lot. I can't see it on the Highway though, because I'm driving it. ;)
     
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    i grew up in the 50s and 60s and I still do not like it on the prius the way it is done. may like it more if it had some shape to it.
     
    #23 cary1952, Aug 28, 2013
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    Grew up in the 60s and I'm not feeling it either. ;)

    But if it makes you happy, great. :D

    SCH-I535
     
    #24 xliderider, Aug 28, 2013
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    FranklinS Ach crivens ye scunners!

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    I like it a lot! Kudos for making it unique. Have you considered a stripe such as Metalman suggested? I think a thin black vinyl stripe might make it pop even more. Should be easy for you to do. No matter what it looks great!
     
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    Paint is fine, Acura Integra Type-R badges are 100% not ok.
     
    #26 SuperGLS, Aug 28, 2013
  7. thomas goddard

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    There is a 1/16" black pin stripe at the paint join line but you have to be close to see it, thanks
     
    #27 thomas goddard, Aug 28, 2013
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    The paint work is nice but I do not like two tone color!
     
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    Oh well, to each his own!!
     
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    The 2-tone is okay. Please take off that "Type-R" emblem. It's hideous! It's a toyota not a honda.
     
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    socal13 livin in the foothills...

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    I loved the weinermobile! My first impression of the two tone was to shout "Taxi!".

    On my way home today I saw two different two-tone Prius taxis but I couldn't get pics of either one to post here... I tried.
     
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    What I SHOULD have said, is that if my Car looked like that, I'd be HAPPY to lose it in a parking lot ;) That choice of scheme is not for me.
     
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    to each his/her own. Enjoy!
     
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    If you cant decide the color between two cars, thats the way to go
     
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    For the people that don't like the two tone, is it because of the two colors he chose or just don't like the idea of the two tone?

    Not enough people seem to be pointing this out so I'll say it again with a reply from my new friend A.Reyes. Seriously dude, take the Type-R badge off.
     
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    Probably a little of both. IMO, Blizzard Pearl along with Blue Ribbon metallic are two of the nicest colors on the Prius.

    So if the top was BRM, that would look sweet. ;)

    Today I saw a Navy Blue angels themed car. Had Navy, and Blue Angels graphics and everything. The combination of the dark blue and dark yellow looked great.

    SCH-I535
     
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    I say put spinners on it and make it a low rider.
     
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    Just FYI, you may be violating a Honda trademark by using the Type R badges. It's an unauthorized use of their logo, intended for use only on Acura/Honda performance models. Not sure they'd gripe about it but I'm just warning you they might, if it catches the attention of one of their bigshots. Be careful. However, rest of car looks great!
     
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    Looks cool! I would have left the mirror caps white and painted the lower front air dam the dark color. Painted wheels to match the dark color would work to. The R Type badge has to go, it takes away from the look. Try a classy F Type badge instead. Enjoy YOUR ride!
     
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    This guys knows.
     
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