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1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Speedytech7, May 31, 2018.

  1. Feb 4, 2020 at 9:33 AM
    Speedytech7

    Speedytech7 [OP] Toyota Cult Ombudsman

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    They're aluminum, should be sorta silver in color. If it's black it isn't OEM
     
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  2. Feb 4, 2020 at 9:33 AM
    six5crèéd

    six5crèéd Be the light

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    What's the best way to clean factory headlights to get them back to clear instead of foggy?
     
  3. Feb 4, 2020 at 9:34 AM
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    eon_blue If I would, could you

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    I mostly just repaint mine because after the cutting and trimming and smashing the hell out of the driver's side one, I just don't care enough about them to take too much time on it. Just pull them off and spray paint them then pop them back on, I just use basic black spray paint nothing fancy
     
  4. Feb 4, 2020 at 9:34 AM
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    I replaced them.

    Wasn't going to refinish and clear coat old lenses.
     
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  5. Feb 4, 2020 at 9:35 AM
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    eon_blue If I would, could you

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    I just use the basic headlight restorer kit that the auto parts stores sell. Some are more expensive than others but they all work about the same. If your headlights are too far gone though you might need something more professional, or replacement, IDK.
     
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    Either the 3M or Sylvania restore kits. Won't save you money, just time. Eventually you'll need to do it again or replace.
     
  7. Feb 4, 2020 at 9:35 AM
    Black DOG Lila

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    2000 grit, 4000grit, with soapy water, plastic polish+ elbow grease
     
  8. Feb 4, 2020 at 9:36 AM
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    Plus a UV protectant coat of some sort.
     
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  9. Feb 4, 2020 at 9:41 AM
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    @eon_blue, here's some more grey fender flare love for ya.

    [​IMG]
     
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  10. Feb 4, 2020 at 9:43 AM
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    Did the same on the Taco, see my pic above. The 4runner headlights cleaned up amazingly with those 3M polish kits and a cordless drill.

    Driver's side cleaned, passenger not.

    [​IMG]
     
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  11. Feb 4, 2020 at 9:44 AM
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    I thought about replacing them but I don't really want to put some on that are cheap and will look like the ones I have sooner than later.
     
  12. Feb 4, 2020 at 9:45 AM
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    I'll give it a try, can't make them much worse (I hope).
     
  13. Feb 4, 2020 at 9:49 AM
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    To be fair that's more of a flat black imo
     
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    The kits have a few tiny round wet sanding pads, a small packet of polish. I use 3m pro foam pads cut small and 3m polish. Coppertone greaseless sun tan lotion for uv with each hand wash.
     
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    That'll trigger some of these guys here

    #fadedfenderflarecrew
     
  16. Feb 4, 2020 at 9:54 AM
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    Huh? I could care less.

    Mine are like 50 shades of grey haha. Light grey on top, dark black on bottom.
     
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  17. Feb 4, 2020 at 9:55 AM
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    Hopefully they’ll clean up.

    741C3021-E802-4836-A574-34D63E4D6091.jpg
     
  18. Feb 4, 2020 at 9:58 AM
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    probs dumb question, how did u take the headlight filler off? my passenger filler's outer clip is broken. I wanna try and remove the other clip to ziptie it all back together
     
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  19. Feb 4, 2020 at 10:00 AM
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    :eek::annoyed:
     
  20. Feb 4, 2020 at 10:03 AM
    six5crèéd

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    I didn't, it fell off and I lost it.
     
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