2007 Prius Mod journal

Let’s do this!!!

 

My first attempt with Plasti Dip. I’m really impressed with the product...and Fonzie ! I thought that the “Raw Titanium” would be darker but it’s only temporary, right? Still torn about the color to use, I want really dark but not black. I have some Scion wheels to pick up tomorrow ($100 ) but I wanted to experiment with the current ones. Not any huge changes, just a fresh look. I may still debadge, but to me badges are like jewelry for your car and I really like jewelry ! Some before and afters...opinions? Should I Plasti Dip the wheel halos too?

 

Thanks and wasn’t looking forward to celebrating 42 anyway What do you think of the color??

 

So, I’m the queen of zip tie ingenuity...

My front grill was broken in 7 places after my daughters fender bender. I saved $45, and with the all the little things that are broken, every penny counts. This stuff is sandible. We will see how it looks after some paint.

As a testament to my avid zip tie repair innovations....This was a Chemistry Analyzer that had condensation on the camera sensors (gotta love NC humidity). Service was gonna charge us $2000 to replace the sensors. My hairdryer, a sample rack and 2 zip ties, ask me if I got a raise?

 

Lol, Mods for me is just getting the old girl looking newer. Guess what I picked up today???? $100 for all four, a good deal or no??

 

Almost perfect shape, just a little sanding and they will be great I think.

 

I’m so excited! I ordered a new bumper, fog light grill, headlights, hid adapters, taillights, interior light bulb kit, cabin air filter, shark fin antenna, and vinyl tint. New tires going on the new-to-me “17 wheels this week. Body work next week. Hopefully it will all come together without too many hiccups. In the meantime I did a “stealth” lighter install, and made a custom decal to cover up a boo boo

 

I hope so! I got the headlights in today, waiting for the adapters, and the taillights.

 

Betty got new tires and “new” wheels. Can’t wait to get them all cleaned up and dipped!

 

With all the drag that I was getting with my old tires (4 different tires), I think the mpg will be balanced out (hopefully). I’m getting 40 now, I’m gonna keep track.

I like the bronze, it’s beautiful! In my area it wouldn’t fly for me lol! Only because it’s a Prius and not a big ol truck !

 

Haha! Around here...if it’s not a truck it’s not worth it... I have a truck too, but I use it for what it was intended for.

 

New taillights and headlights are in! Tinted the fog lights, and we now have a shark fin. We’ve come a long way!