2012 Chrome Hatch trim. Paint? - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

nookandcrannycar · 12-05-2012, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bambam28

Plasti dip

On your particular car, the black Yaris lettering and black Toyota emblem look good.

CPALK719 · 10-04-2012, 04:55 PM

looks sorta naked without the chrome, not that im crazy about it, but maybe painting it black would look decent.

12 yaris · 10-08-2012, 07:20 PM

I painted mine the color of the car.I thought about this before,
It really looks better...

Absolutely Red 12 · 10-08-2012, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 12 yaris

I painted mine the color of the car.I thought about this before,
It really looks better...

CPALK719 · 10-11-2012, 04:01 PM

were you able to remove the chrome trim before painting? im thinking of trying some plasti dip for it. because i'll be working on another plasti dip project for my evo.

Absolutely Red 12 · 10-11-2012, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by CPALK719

were you able to remove the chrome trim before painting? im thinking of trying some plasti dip for it. because i'll be working on another plasti dip project for my evo.

Yeah, you need to remove the panel inside the trunk lid to access the bolts.

You will need to get new neoprene washers (6) before reassembling it.
They get damaged upon removal, and needed for watertightness.

carolinablue · 10-17-2012, 01:20 AM

I like my chrome trim. It reminds me of the early Austin Americas and early Mini Coopers.

edmscan · 10-17-2012, 01:25 AM

I am happy that my 2007 has no chrome ... as I just hate the look of chrome. I guess you could call me happy.

There sure won't be a 2012 in my future. I also cannot stand that dumb single wiper on the 2012.

CPALK719 · 10-17-2012, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by edmscan

I am happy that my 2007 has no chrome ... as I just hate the look of chrome. I guess you could call me happy.

There sure won't be a 2012 in my future. I also cannot stand that dumb single wiper on the 2012.

alot of negativity for the 2012 model.....

nookandcrannycar · 12-05-2012, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by edmscan

I am happy that my 2007 has no chrome ... as I just hate the look of chrome. I guess you could call me happy.

There sure won't be a 2012 in my future. I also cannot stand that dumb single wiper on the 2012.

I don't like the single wiper either. I'd love it if a 2012 or 2013 owner weighed in re the safety of the single wiper -- does it clear the windshield as well as the double wipers on the Gen 2 Yaris in a medium or fairly hard rain? I don't like the chrome on any other color, but (after seeing the pictures of Hershey's friend's car) I do like the chrome and Classic Silver Metallic together on the 3-door. Isn't the Toyota emblem on your hatch chrome?

Absolutely Red 12 · 12-05-2012, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

I don't like the single wiper either. I'd love it if a 2012 or 2013 owner weighed in re the safety of the single wiper -- does it clear the windshield as well as the double wipers on the Gen 2 Yaris in a medium or fairly hard rain? I don't like the chrome on any other color, but (after seeing the pictures of Hershey's friend's car) I do like the chrome and Classic Silver Metallic together on the 3-door. Isn't the Toyota emblem on your hatch chrome?

Not a problem with a single wiper.
Drove most of last week in the rain to and from work.

The rear is useless though!!

nookandcrannycar · 12-05-2012, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Absolutely Red 12

Not a problem with a single wiper.
Drove most of last week in the rain to and from work.

The rear is useless though!!

Thanks, good to know, especially from you. As a fellow picky negotiator/strong opinion holder, I would think you would critique this safety aspect with the same mindset I would.

carolinablue · 10-17-2012, 01:28 AM

One wiper works fine and looks so cool.

GTBaker · 10-17-2012, 07:23 AM

The single wiper clears more than the dual system I think. At least for the driver. It's also quiet as hell.

CPALK719 · 10-18-2012, 01:02 PM

I'm going to plasti dip my chrome, hopefully this saturday. hopefully i can have some pics up to share with everyone !

TPA5 · 10-20-2012, 01:50 PM

I have the silver 2012 Yaris, I don't mind the chrome trim actually. It doesn't stick out that much on the silver...

Jeeps005 · 10-28-2012, 05:18 AM

Im in the process of buying a 2012 and will definitely plasti dip the chrome. And maybe the side moldings also, depends on which color I end up choosing. Im debating between black, dark grey and silver. I find the chrome works with the dark grey but looks terrible on a silver car.

shrek · 12-06-2012, 03:56 AM

I like the single wiper, but trying to find a cheap alternative to replacing the full wiper with just a slide in insert.

Also, going to put a longer rear wiper on as there is room for it.

10-04-2012, 04:55 PM	#2
CPALK719 Drives: 2012 toyota yaris Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Hollywood, Florida Posts: 375	looks sorta naked without the chrome, not that im crazy about it, but maybe painting it black would look decent. __________________ 2012 yaris L model 2014 wrangler unlimited sport

10-11-2012, 04:01 PM	#5
CPALK719 Drives: 2012 toyota yaris Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Hollywood, Florida Posts: 375	were you able to remove the chrome trim before painting? im thinking of trying some plasti dip for it. because i'll be working on another plasti dip project for my evo. __________________ 2012 yaris L model 2014 wrangler unlimited sport

10-18-2012, 01:02 PM	#15
CPALK719 Drives: 2012 toyota yaris Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Hollywood, Florida Posts: 375	I'm going to plasti dip my chrome, hopefully this saturday. hopefully i can have some pics up to share with everyone ! __________________ 2012 yaris L model 2014 wrangler unlimited sport

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12 yaris Drives: '12 Yaris LE Lagoon Blue Mica Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: York,Pa Posts: 344	I painted mine the color of the car.I thought about this before, It really looks better...

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10-17-2012, 01:25 AM	#8
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10-17-2012, 07:23 AM	#14
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10-20-2012, 01:50 PM	#16
TPA5 Wait, what? Drives: NULL Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NULL Posts: 242	I have the silver 2012 Yaris, I don't mind the chrome trim actually. It doesn't stick out that much on the silver...

10-28-2012, 05:18 AM	#17
Jeeps005 Drives: Toyota Ae86 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: montreal, canada Posts: 8	Im in the process of buying a 2012 and will definitely plasti dip the chrome. And maybe the side moldings also, depends on which color I end up choosing. Im debating between black, dark grey and silver. I find the chrome works with the dark grey but looks terrible on a silver car.

12-06-2012, 03:56 AM	#18
shrek Drives: 2012 5dr Manual Yaris Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 20	I like the single wiper, but trying to find a cheap alternative to replacing the full wiper with just a slide in insert. Also, going to put a longer rear wiper on as there is room for it.