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Discussion in 'Prime Accessories and Modifications' started by MSAGRO, Oct 5, 2018.

  1. MSAGRO

    MSAGRO 2010 Prius Five with Advanced Technology Package

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    I’m very surprised that the Prius prime does not have an option for a painted roof… The Scion line has it, but not the Prius. Anyway I did mine initially in vinyl but I didn’t like the results so I had it professionally painted this week… Here’s the results.
     
  2. SaraBBrown94

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    Looks beautiful. I'm going to get mine painted after the black gloss vinyl wrap on my roof needs replaced. Black roofs definitely look better.
     

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    SOOO COOOOOL:cool:
     
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    How much did it run you? For the paint job
     
  5. MSAGRO

    MSAGRO 2010 Prius Five with Advanced Technology Package

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    Prices will vary wildly on estimates, but I ended up paying a bit more for a quality shop. They removed windshield, and antenna through the inside headliner.
    Plus I requested acrylic enamel Black that matched the shiny black plastic trim pieces, then 2 coats of clear coat. $723 total.

    The results are fantastic.
     
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    You should get it ceramic coated now!
     
  7. MSAGRO

    MSAGRO 2010 Prius Five with Advanced Technology Package

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    Before I bought the prime, I had a Tesla that was ceramic coated… It’s really cool, has the durability of a dinner plate. I won’t be doing this for the prime though I’m happy how it turned out.
     
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    The red looks nice! I love your blue one!
     
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    That'll help keep the air conditioner busy! ;)
     
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    MSAGRO 2010 Prius Five with Advanced Technology Package

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    It was between the blue and the hypersonic red.

    Fortunately or unfortunately I happen to of seen the red and bright sunlight and it looked orange… Then my decision was made.
     
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    Yep. I live in Texas so this is a no no. But he lives in NW so it’s not a problem.
     
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    After 3 years, I finally saw a black Gen4 Prius. Aparenrly, not very popular around hot SoCal. Maybe they can paint the roof white? ;) Might as well paint the doors white, too.... make it look like a Police car. :LOL:
     
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    Need your mirrors black!