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Blacking out the turn signals

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by toy02ota, Feb 19, 2010.

  1. Feb 19, 2010 at 9:24 PM
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    toy02ota

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    I'm putting black headlights and corner lenses in my 02 Tacoma. How could I black out the turning lenses that are below them?
     
  2. Feb 19, 2010 at 11:41 PM
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  3. Feb 20, 2010 at 12:44 AM
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    like my sig?
     
  4. Feb 20, 2010 at 8:31 AM
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    Yeah similar to that
     
  5. Feb 20, 2010 at 9:14 AM
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    i just used spray on tint. I found some at auto zone. its called "Rust-Oleum Lens Tint" its like 12 bucks.
     
  6. Feb 20, 2010 at 11:23 AM
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    Cold-air, Prosound Muffler and Duel out pipes, Stereo with XM, Streetglow underglow kit, Streetglow Interior kit, Tinted Lights, 10000K HID
    I did my headlights, tail lights, and blinker lights myself at a paint shop. You could prob take them to a shop and get them sprayed for a few bucks. See what you think about mine.
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  7. Feb 24, 2010 at 7:05 AM
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    How did you do that?
    It looks great!
     
  8. Feb 24, 2010 at 10:09 PM
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    how many coats did you use?
     
  9. Feb 24, 2010 at 10:42 PM
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    just one really thick coat.
     
  10. Feb 24, 2010 at 10:58 PM
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    Just make sure its legal in your state, as in Utah, any tinting any lenses fails inspection. Dont want you to do all that work only to have to buy new lenses.
     
  11. Feb 25, 2010 at 12:00 AM
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    yeah its 100% illegal in cali. BTW it comes right off with some mineral spirits.( i know cause i messed up a couple times)
     
  12. Feb 25, 2010 at 12:05 AM
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    ca sucks ass with all their damn laws, wtf cant we have any fun. nope :ballchain:
     
  13. Feb 25, 2010 at 12:32 AM
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    You can just purchase Rc window tint at any hobby shop. I used it on my tails.
     
  14. Feb 25, 2010 at 2:43 AM
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    I will hopefully be doing this to my tail lights this weekend but i was wondering, if i only did a few light coats of it would it look like "nightshades" and not be as dark?
     
  15. Feb 25, 2010 at 9:07 AM
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    x2!
     
  16. Feb 25, 2010 at 10:19 AM
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    yes. the lighter you go the lighter it will be. i just wanted them all black.
     
  17. Feb 25, 2010 at 10:25 AM
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    Cool thanks for the help. Hopefully i'll get my lights and badges done this weekend and get some pictures up.
     
  18. Feb 25, 2010 at 12:04 PM
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    Thanks! I Just sprayed a few coats of automotive paint and then clear coated it. But you gotta have a little skill with a spray gun.
     
  19. Feb 26, 2010 at 4:04 AM
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    Do you have pics?
     
  20. Feb 26, 2010 at 4:07 AM
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    Lense tint paint? I plan on doing this today but i dont want tot screw it up. Also how does it affect your visibilty at night?
     

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