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Retrofit Headlights

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ThatTacomaThough, Sep 27, 2019.

  1. Sep 27, 2019 at 11:37 PM
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    ThatTacomaThough

    ThatTacomaThough [OP] Well-Known Member

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    - SUSPENSION: - 6”BDS Full Suspension Lift w/ Fox Shocks - SPC Adjustable Control Arms RIMS AND TIRES: - Vision Off-Road 412 Rocker Satin Black Rims (20x13) - Hankook All Terrain Tires (35x12.5xR20 ) LIGHTING: - Custom headlights-Painted black and white on inside with products from TheRetrofitSource-Halos, Demon eyes, Custom DRL board (All on controller) - Meso Customs LED Side Markers (In headlight) - Meso Tacoma Puddle Pods - Meso Customs BD5 Brake Light Kit - YotaMafia 6 Piece Rock Light Kit (Turns On When Car Unlocked) - Unique Racing Style Switchback White/Amber LED Smoke Mirror Turn Signal Light - Vision Pro Led Bulbs F2 - VIPMOTOZ LED License Plate Lamp Assembly - Morimoto Type T XB LED Projector Fog Lights - FCKLight Bar RGB V-2 Series - Meso Custom Map & Dome Lights - Custom Made Raptor Lights From Step Bar LED Strips - Rough Country LED Ditch Lights 2” Square CREE (DRL Mode) PERFORMANCE: - S&B Filters 75-5096D Cold Air Intake - MBRP S5338P 3" Cat Back Single Side Aluminum (Cut slanted at 45” angle over axle) Exterior - Prinsu Roof Rack - TacomaBeast 8DX LED Tail Lights - TRD Pro Grill (W/ White Lettering) - GatorTrax Tonneau Cover - N-Fab Black Textured Wheel 2 Wheel Step Bars 3’ Tube AUDIO: - PIONEER TS-SW2502S4 10-Inch, 1.200 Watts Shallow-Mount Subwoofer X 2 - Pioneer GM-D1004 400W 4-Channel GM Digital Series Class FD Amplifier (For Door Speakers) - Kicker 46CSC674 6-3/4" 2-way car speakers (Front Speakers) - Kicker 43CSC6934 CSC693 6x9 3-Way Speaker Pair (Read Speakers) - Genuine Subaru H631SFJ101 Tweeter Kit - Rockford Fosgate R400-4D Prime 400 Watt Full Range Class-D 4-Channel Amplifier (For Pioneer Subs) ACCESSORIES - Black Inlays For Chrome Vent Rings - JDMCAR Center Console Organizer - TuffSkinz Coaster (White Inserts) - Black Tacoma Lettering Tailgate - White “Toyota” Lettering on tailgate by camera - Steering Wheel White Lettering (Over Tacoma Logo on Steering Wheel) - Painted Brake Calipers White - Door Sill White Lettering - Runnin4tacos 3/4” D-Ring Shackle (Buddy White) - Tacovinyl Grille Badge - AJT Key Fob - Remote Start - MICTUNING MIC-FB-202 Blade Block,12-Way Fuse Box Holder - Rockford Fosgate Single In-Line AGU Fuse Holder for 4 AWG or 8 AWG Wire
    So I did my retrofit headlights and I got some silicone in them when I opened them up! It’s on the inside part where there is protective film! It’s not super noticeable but it bugs me. Does anyone have any recommendations on getting it off? Or am I better just buying a new plastic piece or something. I’m planning to open them up soon and add a second projector repaint my headlights and really clean them good and get all of the shit outa the lens etc. I’d appreciate any recommendations and y’all’s thoughts.

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  2. Sep 27, 2019 at 11:41 PM
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    fxmunoz

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    I have no advice but they really look good...:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
     
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  3. Sep 27, 2019 at 11:45 PM
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    Is this a “humble brag” or a true cry for help?

    Regardless.......those look sweet! Bravo man.
     
  4. Sep 27, 2019 at 11:45 PM
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    ThatTacomaThough

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    The is man means a lot :)
     
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  5. Sep 27, 2019 at 11:46 PM
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    ThatTacomaThough

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    - SUSPENSION: - 6”BDS Full Suspension Lift w/ Fox Shocks - SPC Adjustable Control Arms RIMS AND TIRES: - Vision Off-Road 412 Rocker Satin Black Rims (20x13) - Hankook All Terrain Tires (35x12.5xR20 ) LIGHTING: - Custom headlights-Painted black and white on inside with products from TheRetrofitSource-Halos, Demon eyes, Custom DRL board (All on controller) - Meso Customs LED Side Markers (In headlight) - Meso Tacoma Puddle Pods - Meso Customs BD5 Brake Light Kit - YotaMafia 6 Piece Rock Light Kit (Turns On When Car Unlocked) - Unique Racing Style Switchback White/Amber LED Smoke Mirror Turn Signal Light - Vision Pro Led Bulbs F2 - VIPMOTOZ LED License Plate Lamp Assembly - Morimoto Type T XB LED Projector Fog Lights - FCKLight Bar RGB V-2 Series - Meso Custom Map & Dome Lights - Custom Made Raptor Lights From Step Bar LED Strips - Rough Country LED Ditch Lights 2” Square CREE (DRL Mode) PERFORMANCE: - S&B Filters 75-5096D Cold Air Intake - MBRP S5338P 3" Cat Back Single Side Aluminum (Cut slanted at 45” angle over axle) Exterior - Prinsu Roof Rack - TacomaBeast 8DX LED Tail Lights - TRD Pro Grill (W/ White Lettering) - GatorTrax Tonneau Cover - N-Fab Black Textured Wheel 2 Wheel Step Bars 3’ Tube AUDIO: - PIONEER TS-SW2502S4 10-Inch, 1.200 Watts Shallow-Mount Subwoofer X 2 - Pioneer GM-D1004 400W 4-Channel GM Digital Series Class FD Amplifier (For Door Speakers) - Kicker 46CSC674 6-3/4" 2-way car speakers (Front Speakers) - Kicker 43CSC6934 CSC693 6x9 3-Way Speaker Pair (Read Speakers) - Genuine Subaru H631SFJ101 Tweeter Kit - Rockford Fosgate R400-4D Prime 400 Watt Full Range Class-D 4-Channel Amplifier (For Pioneer Subs) ACCESSORIES - Black Inlays For Chrome Vent Rings - JDMCAR Center Console Organizer - TuffSkinz Coaster (White Inserts) - Black Tacoma Lettering Tailgate - White “Toyota” Lettering on tailgate by camera - Steering Wheel White Lettering (Over Tacoma Logo on Steering Wheel) - Painted Brake Calipers White - Door Sill White Lettering - Runnin4tacos 3/4” D-Ring Shackle (Buddy White) - Tacovinyl Grille Badge - AJT Key Fob - Remote Start - MICTUNING MIC-FB-202 Blade Block,12-Way Fuse Box Holder - Rockford Fosgate Single In-Line AGU Fuse Holder for 4 AWG or 8 AWG Wire
    No this is a legit cry for help I have no idea how to clean them or fix the inside
     
  6. Sep 27, 2019 at 11:48 PM
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    Stocklocker

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    I have always found WD40 is good for removing dried silicone, but you’d have to open them up. WD40, followed by windex to clean off the WD40, then dishsoap and water and handle with clean new gloves.
     
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  7. Sep 28, 2019 at 12:42 AM
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    Those are fucking tits. Leave them alone and enjoy them until you are ready to open them back up and paint them again.
     
  8. Sep 28, 2019 at 1:45 AM
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    Now there's a really bright idea (no pun intended) to have RED lights in the front of your vehicle. Both extraordinarily unsafe and quite illegal too. I'm pretty sure any color other than white or amber is not allowed in front.
     
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  9. Sep 28, 2019 at 4:34 AM
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    I believe you are correct. Other colors are for emergency vehicles only. I do know of a few getting fix it tickets for it.
     
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  10. Sep 28, 2019 at 7:10 AM
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    This mod is just asking to get pulled over by the local authorities.
     
  11. Sep 28, 2019 at 7:42 AM
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    Agreed. And to be honest it’s a terrible look.
     
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  12. Sep 28, 2019 at 8:03 AM
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  13. Sep 28, 2019 at 9:44 AM
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    He came here asking for help and has quite a LOT of people who think his truck looks incredible (me included). If you aren't going to offer advice then your opinion based off of his personal preference has no place here; you aren't paying his truck payment after all. Don't discourage his build based off of your limited ability to perform a similar modification.
     
  14. Sep 28, 2019 at 9:49 AM
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    The OP might be a police officer and this could be his undercover police car
     
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  15. Sep 28, 2019 at 10:27 AM
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    All I was asking for was help not rude comments or your thoughts on legality issues. Do you know how dumb you sound? Obviously the car is parked and I like those colors when it is PaRkED so stop telling me it’s “IlLeGaL” like duh I know! So if you don’t got advice then get off my feed breh
     
  16. Sep 28, 2019 at 1:22 PM
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    I like it, think it looks good
     
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    Send them to me and I’ll take care of it for you.
     
  18. Sep 28, 2019 at 1:37 PM
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    Am I the only one in for more pics of this truck?
     
  19. Sep 28, 2019 at 1:44 PM
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    Humble brag?
    He got silicone inside of his rainbow lights.
    What’s there to brag about?
     
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