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how do I remove the front chrome smile

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by chrisspaulding, Jul 20, 2008.

  1. chrisspaulding

    chrisspaulding sexy, high tech, fun

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    I'd like to remove it for DIY mod to black.

    I know there are inserts that adhere over the Prii chrome smile. I don't want to do that.


    Can the Prii chrome smile be removed and HOW?
    :)


    *edit* I'm not referring to the emblems. I mean the long chrome piece in the front grill, sometimes called the smile
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    #1 chrisspaulding, Jul 20, 2008
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    Hairdryer and fishing line under it. Be careful.
     
    #2 problemchild, Jul 20, 2008
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    Is it completely painted underneath? No holes? So once it's removed and cleaned up, it looks like rest of car?
     
    #3 Godiva, Jul 20, 2008
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    chrisspaulding sexy, high tech, fun

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    Thanks, but I should have been more specific.

    Chrome smile = front chrome grill piece.
    looks like a big smile or boomerang - not the emblems(I already have those blacked out).

    How do I remove that?
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    #4 chrisspaulding, Jul 20, 2008
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    I think it snaps together. Maybe remove the top radiator core support grille cover and look down at it>. Or some one could just cover the hole up and call it the :) blocker.

    Franklin
     
    #5 Hybrid Effects, Jul 20, 2008
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    And FYI: The Toyota Hood Emblem does have guide hole in the sheet metal underneath. The rear emblems can be removed without painting/bodywork, but not the hood.
     
    #6 echase, Jul 20, 2008
  7. chrisspaulding

    chrisspaulding sexy, high tech, fun

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    Those are good points on the emblems, but this thread is NOT about emblems! It's about the BIG chrome piece -AKA smile- in the front GRILL.
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    #7 chrisspaulding, Jul 20, 2008
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    Chris, are you talking about the little chrome emblem above the bumper?

    :p

    Tom
     
    #8 qbee42, Jul 20, 2008
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    you mean the "hybrid" emblems on the side? ;)
     
    #9 doubleg2005, Jul 20, 2008
  10. chrisspaulding

    chrisspaulding sexy, high tech, fun

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    LOL very funny :)
    I mean this (attached). The chrome 'smile':
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    #10 chrisspaulding, Jul 21, 2008
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    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    Oh, the chrome 'smile'! Why didn't you say so in the first place?

    Tom
     
    #11 qbee42, Jul 21, 2008
  12. chrisspaulding

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    Doah! :)
     
    #12 chrisspaulding, Jul 21, 2008
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    Why not just paint it in place? Slightly ruff it with fine sand paper, and get the spray can. It should be easy to mask off the surrounding area. I've thought of doing it myself. Post pictures, however you do it.
     
    #13 subarutoo, Jul 22, 2008
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