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Night shades red on my 2013 tails, check it out

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by TRD Toy85, May 27, 2013.

  1. May 27, 2013 at 7:17 AM
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    TRD Toy85

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    So I didn't like the chrome ring on the oem tails. And i'm not a fan of black smoked lights on white.

    So I gave this a shot, I remember I a similar product on my maxima years ago but it was some paint from a hobby store.

    Here's the scoop:

    I did about 3-4 coats of the night shades red
    ( wish I did 1 coat less cause it dried a little darker then I intended but Im still pleased with how they look)

    Then I followed with about 2-3 coats of clear

    Next I need to do give them a light polish when I wax the truck next week cause up close they have a slight orange peel, but its barley noticeable.

    Pics :

    ( I forgot to take a before pic )


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  2. May 27, 2013 at 9:38 AM
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    tacoontherock

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    That looks awesome! Do you have a pic with the brake lights on? Did it affect the light output?
     
  3. May 27, 2013 at 11:52 AM
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    lj973gm

    lj973gm Sold it, dont miss it yet.

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    Looks good, the stock tails look like something from ebay or autozone. At least these are stock looking like they should have been from the toyota.

    I am happy with my old style tails before they went LED.
     
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  4. May 27, 2013 at 11:55 AM
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    rickmeseke

    rickmeseke subaru of america

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    love it. i had red tint on my Si and it made it so much cleaner, however on my taco i like the blacked out ones a bit more.
     
  5. May 27, 2013 at 3:56 PM
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    RickG

    RickG It seemed like a good idea at the time...

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    Nice job! I like the look much better than the chrome. Wanting to see night time pics too.
     
  6. May 27, 2013 at 4:01 PM
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    Hairy Taco

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    :thumbsup: They look great man! I may have to jack your idea.:D
     
  7. May 27, 2013 at 4:57 PM
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    BadBrains

    BadBrains Spreading the Aloha

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    Nice, that's exactly what I planned to do to my '12 tails.
    Never been a fan of the "Altezza" look.
     
  8. May 27, 2013 at 5:56 PM
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    TRD Toy85

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    Didn't get a chance to take any night pics , but they pretty much look the same . Wish I took before pictures I just didn't think about it at the time .
     

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