Has anyone installed aftermarket tail lights?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by hec24, Oct 19, 2019.

  1. Fifen

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    where did you get those? and how much?
     
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  2. Montgomery

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    Go them online, I just typed in 2015 Prius aftermarket tailights and went shopping. A whole bunch will pop up. You can spend from $150 up to $600, depending on the look and style you want. My set cost $150 (for both). The website said they wouldn't come with the bulbs, but they did!. Shipped from China. I didn't care though, because I have blue/white bulbs for my turn signals and super blue/white for the backup bulbs and was going to put them in.
     
  3. Montgomery

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    Well, for $150 plus tax, the aftermarket tails have already started separating (heat related). Thought I was too lucky!
     

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    If you pull off the light and heat it up in your oven you can seperate the clear plastic from the light and make the repair. Fairly straight forward....
     
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    Already gave that a shot. That black trim literally cracked. I still have my originals. I may do some custom wrapping.
     
  6. Montgomery

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    So I thought I was getting a deal on this set up black tail lights for my 2015 Prius. They look great for about 3 months, but the black interior started melting in spots and separating inside. I tried to fix it, but the plastic is now brittle and crumbles!! And, of course, the company I bought them from is not even on the internet now. So, to make a long story short. I'm looking for some local fellow mod freaks to help me out.

    I have in my possession two sets (two driver side and two passenger side) completely stock 2015 Prius tail lights:

    One set I want someone to wrap with Rvinyl tint- ( I already have the Rvinyl package)

    The other set I want someone to heat, remove clear cover and paint flat black the large areas that are Chrome.

    I don't want to do this myself as I know I will mess it up big time and I am willing to pay someone to do this. I live in So Cal in the OC and can drop these off to someone within a reasonable distance. Payment may include something really cool that I can't mention here......completely legit, nothing illegal!!

    Respectfully yours,

    Montgomery!
     
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    So I thought I was getting a deal on this set up black tail lights for my 2015 Prius. They look great for about 3 months, but the black interior started melting in spots and separating inside. I tried to fix it, but the plastic is now brittle and crumbles!! And, of course, the company I bought them from is not even on the internet now. So, to make a long story short. I'm looking for some local fellow mod freaks to help me out.

    I have in my possession two sets (two driver side and two passenger side) completely stock 2015 Prius tail lights:

    One set I want someone to wrap with Rvinyl tint- ( I already have the Rvinyl package)

    The other set I want someone to heat, remove clear cover and paint flat black the large areas that are Chrome.

    I don't want to do this myself as I know I will mess it up big time and I am willing to pay someone to do this. I live in So Cal in the OC and can drop these off to someone within a reasonable distance. Payment may include something really cool that I can't mention here......completely legit, nothing illegal!!

    Respectfully yours,

    Montgomery!
     
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    So I thought I was getting a deal on this set up black tail lights for my 2015 Prius. They look great for about 3 months, but the black interior started melting in spots and separating inside. I tried to fix it, but the plastic is now brittle and crumbles!! And, of course, the company I bought them from is not even on the internet now. So, to make a long story short. I'm looking for some local fellow mod freaks to help me out.

    I have in my possession two sets (two driver side and two passenger side) completely stock 2015 Prius tail lights:

    One set I want someone to wrap with Rvinyl tint- ( I already have the Rvinyl package)

    The other set I want someone to heat, remove clear cover and paint flat black the large areas that are Chrome.

    I don't want to do this myself as I know I will mess it up big time and I am willing to pay someone to do this. I live in So Cal in the OC and can drop these off to someone within a reasonable distance. Payment may include something really cool that I can't mention here......completely legit, nothing illegal!!

    Respectfully yours,

    Montgomery!
     
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    Wondering when to buy Tail light cover only?

    Seems like A$$ Ho bump and cracked my tail light cover, Just want to replace without paying $120-$150 for pair of tail light.
     
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    I have exactly the same problem with mine.

    Posted via the PriusChat mobile app.
     
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