Bhlm

So I've got a BSP 2010 TRD sport. So far all I've done is tint all of the windows (Limo in the back over the privacy glass, and 15 in the front), I had my stock 17" wheels powder coated matte black, I removed the TRD decals, installed 3000K HIDs, and got a catback magnaflow exhaust. I want to do 2 more things in the near future,(don't want to lift it because of warranty) I want to make my own satoshi grille. AND try to do the BHLM.

Here's the issue, I've heard that the BHLM is difficult to do on the 2010s because they've already somewhat darkened around the lights. Does anyone know what I'm going to have to do to solve this problem? And any input on making my own satoshi?

 

shouldnt be a problem since your just sanding off the all the chrome paint that is on the plastic anyways.

 

so it shouldn't be any different?

 

it should not. Since the only thing you are painting is the piece that goes around the headlight reflector, so if it was made dark at the factory your just sanding it down to ruff up the surface and you will be painting over it.

 

Just check out all the satoshi write ups and pick which kind you like best(flush, recessed). Then it's just a matter of getting the courage to start it. Then you have to finish.

 

great thanks. btw, i just looked at your truck. did you just sand and paint your grille as well?

 

Yeah my grille for some reason was like a kinda grey color and it looked like crap so i just taped it off and sanded it down and used Krylon Fusion spray paint.

 

NP and Welcome to TW.

 

Yeah I've got the same gray grille that's really irritating me because I'm trying to get rid of. Your paint still holding up?

 

not bad, i havent done the bhlm because I dont want to f//k up a perfect set of headlights, that might be a good option, once i get some money...

 

those actually look very good. very good. would you mind posting a picture once you install them?

 

Paint is holding up great. I did it a year ago and not a single chip. The paint on my hood has more chips than my grille

 

Yeah those are the ones I got but after about 2 years the drivers side is getting some moisture in them and fogging them up a little. But when I get some time I am going to take it back off and mess around with it and see how the waters getting in whenever I wash my truck.

 

Here is a pic of them right here, well minus the eye lids:

 

Yea go for it .... i did my BHLM last year and it turned out great... now im doing the Satoshi mod this coming weekend .. i will take some pics ....

 

If I get a new job soon I might, I still dont know if I am gonna keep my truck

Love bhlm on red trucks, looks kickass!

 

love red trucks! when you black out parts of the red it looks incredible.