1. Attachments are working again! Check out this thread for more details and to report any other bugs.

Silver touch up paint for trim rings?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by elmofongo, May 21, 2006.

  1. elmofongo

    elmofongo Member

    Joined:
    Oct 28, 2005
    253
    12
    0
    Location:
    SF, CA
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius Plug-in
    Model:
    Plug-in Base
    Does anyone know what to use to touch up the silver plastic trim rings.
    Mine get scratched by curbs exposing their true white color.

    thanks

    -Adriano
     
    #1 elmofongo, May 21, 2006
  2. ghostofjk

    ghostofjk New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 8, 2006
    979
    4
    0
    Better buy a set of curb-feelers. :)
     
    #2 ghostofjk, May 21, 2006
  3. benighted

    benighted New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 4, 2005
    530
    1
    0
    Location:
    Westport, WA
    The trim rings are meant to be thrown away. Like the clear plastic film that comes on new appliances.

    BTW, where can I get a set of curb feelers?
     
    #3 benighted, May 21, 2006
  4. Brian K

    Brian K New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 19, 2005
    152
    1
    0
    If you really like the trim rings just post asking for cast offs. Most folks just junk them after removal.

    I've seen posts before, "free for the paid shipping" for the rings.
     
    #4 Brian K, May 22, 2006
  5. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2004
    45,024
    16,242
    41
    Location:
    Canada
    Vehicle:
    Other Non-Hybrid
    Model:
    N/A
    yeah... just post a WTB thread.
     
    #5 Tideland Prius, May 22, 2006
  6. gracetaylor

    gracetaylor New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 30, 2006
    39
    0
    0
    Location:
    Plano, TX
    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(elmofongo @ May 21 2006, 10:52 AM) [snapback]258851[/snapback]</div>
    I have used model plane paint, the matte silver color with a tiny paint brush on another car, still looks cool and no glare. Be careful though, and seal with clear fingernail polish.
     
    #6 gracetaylor, May 22, 2006
  7. ralphbongo

    ralphbongo New Member

    Joined:
    May 9, 2006
    83
    0
    0
    You can have mine if you want them. Let me know. DAMN them thinge is UgLeeeeeeeeeeee. :p
     
    #7 ralphbongo, May 22, 2006
  8. Bill P

    Bill P New Member

    Joined:
    Feb 27, 2006
    17
    0
    0
    Location:
    Windham, NH
    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ralph b @ May 22 2006, 06:08 AM) [snapback]259143[/snapback]</div>

    I have been seeking 4 trim rings...I would happily pay the shipping for the 4 rings..

    Please let me know.. Thanks, Bill
     
    #8 Bill P, May 22, 2006
  9. elmofongo

    elmofongo Member

    Joined:
    Oct 28, 2005
    253
    12
    0
    Location:
    SF, CA
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius Plug-in
    Model:
    Plug-in Base
    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ralph b @ May 22 2006, 05:08 AM) [snapback]259143[/snapback]</div>

    Are you saying they are purely esthetic and have no function?
     
    #9 elmofongo, May 22, 2006
  10. hwalker911

    hwalker911 New Member

    Joined:
    May 13, 2006
    84
    0
    0
    Location:
    Piedmont of North Carolina
    Vehicle:
    2006 Prius
    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(benighted @ May 21 2006, 05:01 PM) [snapback]258926[/snapback]</div>

    J.C. Whitney still sell them, you'll have to find the web site
     
    #10 hwalker911, May 22, 2006
  11. hschuck

    hschuck Member

    Joined:
    Mar 27, 2005
    385
    17
    0
    Location:
    bay city, ca
    Vehicle:
    2005 Prius
    Apparently, they keep you from scratching the good looking alloy rims that they hide.
     
    #11 hschuck, May 22, 2006
  12. Presto

    Presto Has his homepage set to PC

    Joined:
    Mar 27, 2005
    1,326
    24
    0
    Location:
    Vancouver, BC
    Vehicle:
    2005 Prius
    They are training wheels for parallel parking. I scratched up the 2 passenger side trim rings early on. I removed them when I figured out how to parallel park the Prius efficiently and with no scraping.
     
    #12 Presto, May 22, 2006
  13. elmofongo

    elmofongo Member

    Joined:
    Oct 28, 2005
    253
    12
    0
    Location:
    SF, CA
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius Plug-in
    Model:
    Plug-in Base
    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Presto @ May 22 2006, 12:35 PM) [snapback]259270[/snapback]</div>
    yeah but I live on a circle. it's not easy avoiding curved curbs...
     
    #13 elmofongo, May 22, 2006
  14. mrbigh

    mrbigh Prius Absolutum Dominium

    Joined:
    Sep 6, 2005
    3,686
    699
    2
    Location:
    Long Island, NY
    Vehicle:
    Other Electric Vehicle
    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(elmofongo @ May 22 2006, 04:06 PM) [snapback]259351[/snapback]</div>
    In most parts stores ( PepBoys) you can find "Duplicolor" original manf. spray paint and they do Toyota for most years and colors. I bought a shaker with a mini brush/ball point for under $5.00 to cover-up some hood chips. ;)
     
    #14 mrbigh, May 22, 2006
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)