Blacking Out Headlights, How to

He subscribed to the thread. And to your question, I am not sure what you are referring to.

 

Bad part about this thread is that there are no detailed pics. Click on the link in my signature to a link on how to do this mod.

 

Just did mine and if u live in a hot area, 100+, you can just sit them in the sun and not have to put them in the oven...they look great. splitting the lense from the frame is a bitch..

 

So, how did the second one turn out?

 

That is why we use the oven...

 

Alright, I can not get these headlights out! How the eff do you get them out? I have them completely disconnected but cant angle them out..

 

I didn't have the patience for it, but my wife was able to get them out. For the driver's side, she jiggled and the slid it towards the center, then rotated it clockwise about 90 degrees, then it came out. The passenger side was just the opposite. Hope this helps, but its hard to explain. Just remember how you got them out, because you have to do the steps in reverse order to get them back in. It's more of a hassle to get them back in.

 

Alright so I eventually got them out and finished painting/resealing them. Is there a special way to put the headlight bulb back in with that metal latch? I couldn't figure out how it's supposed to keep the bulb from moving...

 

Did you consider using silicone caulking around the lens instead of electrical tape? Wonder if that would work .... Like a silicone caulk you get at Lowes...

 

This will be my last mod and my truck will be finally be the way i want her after two years trying to get there! There's not another Tacoma like her on the road here now and after this mod it will be gravy!

 

The metal clip pushes in and then back out. And the you reverse the order...

 

Are any of the emblems screwed on

 

Or problems removing

 

emblems?

 

Does anyone have this as well as aftermarket HID's? I know it is unlikely, but just wondering if this ever became an issue with the added heat from the bulbs?

 

Did you notice a difference in brightness from the headlights after painting the chrome black?

 

Yes there is a diffeerence. HID kit will solve that prob. but if your not picky like my self reaim them and call it a day

 

Ok cool, btw how has the adhesive held up after splitting the lens and re-applying it?

 

cannot get myself to do this....although i love the look i think it actually would decrease the light output....am i correct?

 

Yes it does decrease the light output. But not too bad. HID kit will help or if ya have fogs.

5lug a beed of silicone around the light helps keep moisture out and so they wont fog up.