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What did you do to ur Gen III Prius today????

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by sfv41901, Jul 23, 2012.

  1. Sfcyclist

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    what do you call.. opposite of "murder"...
     
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    Can't wait to see the finished product! They look awesome!
     
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    I take it you got a fix it ticket? Now I'm nervous about mine.
     
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    That why I left my front plate on. Once they pull you over. They add tint, speeding, illegal lane change, or changing line without turn signal, might add talking on phone or texting, illegal HID lights, etc... Not worth it.
     
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    No, more bothered by the mark left behind from bracket. Couldn't buff it out. Ruined my bumper plugs trying to remove them. Very delicate.
     
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    ^^^^^ So much this... :oops:

    Go to an OSH and pick up some nylon plugs and paint a few. They come in either black or white in varying sizes(1/8"-2"). I use the 5/64" in white, then paint over them with Plastidip white and the pearlizer or use Krylon Fusion as a primer, Toyota touch up paint(in the matching color) and cover them with a clear enamel. If you go the Toyota touch up route, let the touch up paint dry overnight before you spray with the clear enamel.




    Another package arrived from Japan... :notworthy:
    ...a second set of emblems... :eek:
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    Some of you may recognize the origami crane included as a thank you by this vendor... (y)
    This time around, it also included a Japanese mini version of a Kit Kat candy bar... :p



    I finally got the chance to play around with another toy I've had on my desk for a week or so. Just long enough to pair with my android phone, via bluetooth, and to purchase the "advanced", i.e. unlocked Carista app... :barefoot:
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    Tomorrow it's off to the South Bay, to borrow some shop space and a DA from a friend. Giving the Faux Five Prius a mani, pedi and Brazilian(clay, polish and wax) spa treatment... :LOL:
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    ...and to mount some new emblems. :)
     
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    You know, that happened to me too. The license plate bolt was long and dug into the bumper as well and it does bother me too but I drilled out the original holes to use the bumper plugs. What did you do to replace it? Use larger diameter screws?
     
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    I reccomend using a sealant over wax. Black fire sealant is man made synthetic polymers and it lasts longer then a natural carnuba wax and gives a better shine. It's a little more expensive but a little goes a long way. :)
     
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    Another package arrived from Japan... :notworthy:
    ...a second set of emblems... :eek:

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    Some of you may recognize the origami crane included as a thank you by this vendor... (y)
    This time around, it also included a Japanese mini version of a Kit Kat candy bar... :p



    KitKat. My go to snack! Looks like the Green Tea flavor.

    Maybe you'll get one of these next time (Chili powder and Wasabi!)


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    Looking forward to the next (mis)adventure @sfpranskter.
     
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    I use Mini VCI cable with TechStream software. It's the exact same way used at the dealer.
     
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    She looks gorgeous! Or is it a she? Awesome job(y)
     
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    super busy at work, yet I have all these goodies in my trunk teasing me...
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    TanabeDF210, BumperPlugs, and of course... more CF (2 spare rolls that literally been around since January and a Big one for hood/roof) .

    still waiting on a few other things.
     
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    After the debadge (mis)adventures last Tuesday... :rolleyes:

    Took the Faux Five Prius to my friends in the South Bay and she received a mani, pedi and Brazilian(clay, polish and wax) spa treatment... :barefoot:

    Went with a double carnauba wax over a sealant. Not really worried about the how long it lasts. I traded some programming work for the detail work. I figure I won, it took me less than 30 minutes to do my side of the bargain and just under 3 hours for my friend... (y)


    ...along with a Grazio & Co Synchro rebadging... :D
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    I'll ask for the chili on my next order!!!




    For anyone interested, I have another set of emblems... ;)
     
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    Got my windows tinted today:

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    If anyone on here is looking for a place to get window tinting done here in San Diego. I highly recommend Alvin O's in Kearny Mesa.

    The guy is the best at what he does here in SD and has been doing it for 30+ years. Also Alvin the owner is just a great person. I dropped off at my car today at 9AM and he gave me a ride back to my work for free while he worked on my car. He then picked me up again at 1:30PM at my work to pick up my car at his shop.

    Check out his reviews on yelp.
     
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    I shall post a follow up to this in a week.
     
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    The old bumper plugs hold bracket pretty well.
     
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    Roof spoiler?
     
  20. Sean Callahan

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    Such a tease!!!!