Carbon Fiber Front Badge/Logo

Discussion in 'Gen 5 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by friyet, Jul 31, 2023.

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  1. friyet

    friyet Junior Member

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    I'd like to replace my front badge/logo with a carbon fiber or matte black ?
     
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    You're gonna have to make it since no-one has anything available like that.....
     
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    You could also try to search for an overlay kit. I haven't seen any yet but sooner or later they will be available. Hopefully sooner..
     
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    You need to be careful with that as some models have the transponder for forward object detection (think adaptive cruise control)
    behind that logo.
    I say this from memory of other posts here.
     
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    Good point but I think the Gen 5 hood logo is just a logo that sits on the hood. It looks like the sensors are located in the grille facing forward.

    Thinking maybe the hood logo could be removed and then either painted or wrapped, and reinstalled.
     
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    Correct, it's just a logo on the hood - and I already have one (carbon fiber) in the works. Once I have it installed I'll update pics. I may get another logo and try to rig up a backlit LED to match the driving lights...I have a buddy who is an electrical engineer. I'll post pics when the carbon fiber logo comes in. Thanks all friyet
     
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    can you take picture of the front without the badge/logo?
    Thanks
     
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    I removed the rear P R I U S emblem, LTD emblem, and O-PHEV logo this weekend. All double side taped and removed easily with a little finger nail to start / grab with finger pressure, and vertical wiggle. Tape came off with some 3M adhesive remover (Goo Gone should work too) and then finish with a good cleaning & wax job. Bad weather today so no pics...maybe later this week.
     
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    Not if its gonna leave an indentation there. No thanks.
     
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    Received my CF logo today. Working on installing tonight! Love the look of it!
     

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    Here you go.... sorry the one pic caught my face, makes me look like the Microsoft Word Paperclip mascot, lol.
     

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    Pics of badge off Best tool for removal - scottypeeler.com Took less than 5 mins
     
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    Cool! Where did you purchase? How much? Is it real CF?
    Not sure I will use CF as I'm very pleased with the non CF look...

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    IMG_5302.jpeg IMG_5300.jpeg IMG_5301.jpeg IMG_5298.jpeg I’m happy with it! It’s a really fun car.
     
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    It's an overlay from a factory badge, I got from Austin at http://www.deepbluechrome.com He's also on Etsy too. He said this was the first one he has made for a 2023 Prius - it was around $100 but I had some points on a CC to use for a discount. Hope that helps for anyone looking to do this on your own. I'm a novice for logos and re-badging but that scottypeeler tool was great! I like your matte black logo too on the black car NICE!
     
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    Ok I NEED this for my Supersonic Red Prime!!
    Looks amazing. I don’t see 2023 Prius on his website under Toyota though? Do we have to make a special request and contact him I guess?

    Question: When removing the badge I can see from your pics the 2 holes on either side, is that a pressure fit or does it snap in. Also do the new ones have the prongs to slide into those holes?

    Also, did you say you also did the rear emblems? Pics if so?
     
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    Just contact Austin direct - he was great. It did take a while to get, but he does good work that's worth the wait.

    yes, there were two holes and the logo has two prongs, they did not snap or appear to have pressure when taking out or putting back in, but more or less just a guide. Austin bought the factory logo from Toyota and puts the overlay on it, so yes - it has the prongs.

    I'll get some updated pics showing the badge-less rear end later this weekend if weather is nice.

    BTW....that supersonic red is an awesome color! I would have met way too many cops had I went with that color. But it is sharp!
     
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    Probably a silly question, but what type of glue/sticker do you use to put it back on the car. I didn't see that above.
     
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    The emblem came from Austin at deepbluechrome with double-sided tape applied to the back - that's what the light blue film is in the one picture. You just remove your logo, prep your surface, peel and stick - the two guides help to keep it centered.
     
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