Has anyone else done this appearance mod?

I did mine with plastidip. It gives the blackout the same matte black looks as the grills. Unfortunately even though I peeled the tape immediately after the last coat it still pulled the edges in some spots so I used 1/8 black pinstrip to neaten the edges.

Hard to tell on pics but the pinstrip is gloss so it does frame the matte. I like it but don't think I would have gone to 1/4 inch stripe.

As far as how yours looks, thats opinion, I prefer the all black. I considered a thin blue pinstripe to match the blue in the emblem but since the auto parts store only had black my decision was made. Lol. Now we'll see how it holds up over time and washing.

 

looks dang good for a 2002!

 

I bet it does look good...especially with a white car. I dont think it would look as good on silver. Whats important is if it makes you smile.

 

Awful lot of cars coming out in 2015 with large black grills/grill areas.

Except If I get bored of mine I can just peel it off.

 

ahhh, thanks.

 

Ahhhh… it helps to know why you were making that comment yes it does. I'm sorry I thought you were being sarcastic.

 

Something to think about: If down the road you decide to peel it off, the appearance of the covered and non-covered paint will be noticeable.

 

I've done it with carbon fiber wrap

 

Something like it.

 

I like it!! Ties together with the wheels and inside chrome on your lights. Nice touch!!

 

I bought an item called "ganish" off ebay to darken the grill on my 2013. Here are before and after photos.

 

Have not seen you around PriusChat for sometime now....you still have the C?

 

I also got Motegi Racing MR116 wheels to go with the AbFab Red paint job.

 

Like the yellow lens, are they film covered or is the lens yellow?

 

Interesting list of cars you have owned. The 1981 Mazda 626 2 Door, would be nice to have today for classic car shows.