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Old 10-17-2012, 05:15 PM   #1
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one advantage of a white Yaris...

Plain old gloss white rattlecan paint matches the original color...

I didn't like the red panels in the rear bumer so I painted them white...





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Old 10-17-2012, 06:22 PM   #2
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That would be a close match to the Super White. Polar White unfortunately not so much.
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Old 10-17-2012, 06:46 PM   #3
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Technically illegal since your tail lights have no reflectors?
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Old 10-17-2012, 07:04 PM   #4
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So take me to jail... I don't care.

I'm changing out those fugly bulbous taillights when Garm can get the Japanese ones...

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Old 10-17-2012, 07:28 PM   #5
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I guess the people that choose to paint tail-lights,and reflctors
can't please everybody.I painted mine awhile ago and I can still sleep at night...
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Old 10-17-2012, 07:38 PM   #6
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Nice wheels! Remind me of the old Panasports....
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Old 10-17-2012, 08:49 PM   #7
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Nice wheels! Remind me of the old Panasports....
Yes, they do. I love the old time look.




That's why I got them. I've always like that unique rounded cast 8 spoke "mag wheel" style. They're nothing like any of the contemporary wheels made today...



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Old 10-17-2012, 09:41 PM   #8
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Nice Yaris, I like them painted and wheels are nice too!
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Old 10-18-2012, 12:38 AM   #9
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Plain old gloss white rattlecan paint matches the original color...

I didn't like the red panels in the rear bumer so I painted them white...
You should have painted the chrome hatch finisher too!!!
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Old 10-18-2012, 02:25 AM   #10
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Looks ok. I'd get ticketed in my state for not having a red reflector.
Should put LEDs in there instead!
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Old 10-18-2012, 06:38 PM   #11
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white ftw
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Old 10-18-2012, 08:27 PM   #12
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Looks ok. I'd get ticketed in my state for not having a red reflector.
Should put LEDs in there instead!
Do they actually give reflector tickets in Japan?
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Old 03-06-2013, 05:42 AM   #13
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Old 03-06-2013, 03:51 PM   #14
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Plain old gloss white rattlecan paint matches the original color...

I didn't like the red panels in the rear bumer so I painted them white...





My first thought = looks great. My second thought = probably violating some nanny state California law. Then I read thebarber's question and laughed (other 'nanny states' besides California and even other countries). I agree with you. Who cares.
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Old 03-06-2013, 04:16 PM   #15
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I would venture to guess there are more people driving cars with expired tags or inspection stickers vs. light problems.
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Old 03-06-2013, 04:55 PM   #16
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I would venture to guess there are more people driving cars with expired tags or inspection stickers vs. light problems.
I agree. And inspection stickers , primarily a money grab from the state and a nod to any 'lobby' that may be representing inspection station interests, along with a fine (rather than just a sign off fix it ticket) for no front plate. Can't complain though, given no state income tax, flat car registration fee tied to the age of the car rather than initial cost, fairly low property tax (high rate, but great value per dollar for housing), fairly cheap energy, cheap food, cheap gas etc. I wonder how many states even have mandatory inspections. Unless things have changed in the last two years or so, California doesn't.
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Old 03-06-2013, 07:45 PM   #17
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many states do. It really makes the cops jobs easier. Instead of spending times staring at every vehicle they see, they can actually do their job.

Had a cop in Florida notice that my license registration expired. It is one small 1" square sticker with the year. imagine how much time this police officers spends staring at these little squares, and imagine how much better she would like her job if she did not have to.
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Old 03-07-2013, 02:06 AM   #18
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You should have painted the chrome hatch finisher too!!!
Hmmm... I am actually thinking of adding a polished stainless steel trim panel on my hatch of my 2012. My thinking is that it would reflect the glare of the headlights of those morons who like to drive around with their high beams on or misaligned aftermarket HIDs.
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