1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

tail light tint - Review/opinion?

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by D44boy, Sep 24, 2012.

  1. Sep 24, 2012 at 2:22 PM
    #1
    D44boy

    D44boy [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 5, 2012
    Member:
    #82003
    Messages:
    165
    Gender:
    Male
    Kaneohe, hawaii
    Vehicle:
    2011 prerunner double cab
    Anyone have any experience with these, or anything similar?
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/05-12-TOYOTA-TACOMA-SMOKE-TAIL-LIGHT-PRECUT-TINT-COVER-SMOKED-OVERLAYS-/370649261131?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ATacoma&hash=item564c6ae44b&vxp=mtr
    These are way cheaper than the vinyl-x brand and any smoke taillight online, but dunno about ease of use/quality. I don't want to Nightshade my lights, as I like to have the option to go back to stock if I have law trouble with these. FYI I plan to get the lighter 35%, not the 20% that they show.

    I saw that 2 have been sold by this company in the past 2 weeks, and was hoping it was someone from tacomaworld.
     
    This site contains affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
    #1
  2. Sep 24, 2012 at 5:20 PM
    #2
    brian

    brian Another Traitor

    Joined:
    Apr 15, 2009
    Member:
    #16011
    Messages:
    7,551
    Gender:
    Male
    Elizabeth City, NC
    Vehicle:
    2017 F-250 Powerstroke
    FYI, two shades of Nightshades is perfect IMO. That stuff you're looking at will eventually fade. Nightshades can be removed with polish or light sandpaper. Plastic is really easy to work with.
     
  3. Mar 10, 2013 at 5:26 PM
    #3
    bgb9

    bgb9 Member

    Joined:
    Jan 30, 2013
    Member:
    #96450
    Messages:
    23
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Brandon
    Brooksville, FL
    Vehicle:
    11 PreRunner SR5
    Grillcraft grill, smittybuilt step bars, pioneer 2400bt headunit, Roll&Lock bed cover and weathertech floor mats.
    I was looking at these also. did you end up getting these?
     
  4. Apr 13, 2013 at 10:10 PM
    #4
    wiskid1

    wiskid1 WISKID1

    Joined:
    Sep 22, 2012
    Member:
    #87488
    Messages:
    30
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Bob
    Hayward, Ca.
    Vehicle:
    ‘23 Tacoma TRD 4X4 Sport DBL Cab Long Bed Lunar Rock
    Did anybody try these? If so, are they any good? Any input would be greatly appreciated.
    Thanks
     
  5. Apr 13, 2013 at 10:19 PM
    #5
    rickmeseke

    rickmeseke subaru of america

    Joined:
    Nov 9, 2012
    Member:
    #90811
    Messages:
    963
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ricky
    Brunswick, GA
    Vehicle:
    a white truck
    i didnt try THAT exact brand, but on my old honda i picked up some left over scrap tint from the local tint shop (i dont remember the %), and put it on myself, got the job done and just peeled it off when tired of it, but then i traded in and got the taco and used VHT
     
  6. Apr 13, 2013 at 11:58 PM
    #6
    dsrtne1

    dsrtne1 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 22, 2012
    Member:
    #89565
    Messages:
    234
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Michael
    Southern CA
    Vehicle:
    2013 DCLB TRD Sport
    King 2.5" Coilovers, Total Chaos UCAs, Maxtrac Spindles, 2.5" King Rear Shocks with Compression Adjusters, Wheelers 1.5" AAL, 18" Magnaflow muffler, 30" LED Lightbar, Ultragauge, Tinted Windows
    I bought a whole sheet of the stuff on ebay and it turned out pretty good. It requires a lot of patience and a heat gun. Use the heat gun to stretch out the vinyl over the curves. I had to stretch it quite a bit to get rid of bubbles and creases so I wouldn't bother getting the precut stuff since you'll end up shaping it yourself anyways.
     
    This site contains affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
    #6
  7. Apr 14, 2013 at 2:43 PM
    #7
    wiskid1

    wiskid1 WISKID1

    Joined:
    Sep 22, 2012
    Member:
    #87488
    Messages:
    30
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Bob
    Hayward, Ca.
    Vehicle:
    ‘23 Tacoma TRD 4X4 Sport DBL Cab Long Bed Lunar Rock
    Guys, thanks for your input.
     

Products Discussed in

To Top