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
    Quick Links: Fog Light Wiring Harness Info Needed Electrically ignorant and want to install some lights on my 2000.. Just got these in the mail! Anyone using these smoked headlights? Primelux 8-inch LED lights- any experience? Floorboard lights on with dome light?

BHLM POLL - PAINT THE BOWL OR NOT

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by takaya49, Apr 28, 2011.

?

Paint the bowl or not on a BHLM

Poll closed May 28, 2011.

  1. Paint It!

    46 vote(s)
    59.7%

  2. Hell No!

    31 vote(s)
    40.3%
Page 1 of 3
  1. Apr 28, 2011 at 9:33 PM
    #1
    takaya49

    #1
    takaya49 [OP] Pacific Rim Mushrooms

    Joined:
    May 27, 2008
    Member:
    #6909
    Messages:
    242
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Brent
    Vancouver BC
    Vehicle:
    tacos
    Fox C/O long travel shox with resi, piggy back fox rears, TC UCA's, ICON AAL, Addicts/17 toyo MT, Mr. Marv set up,
    Just looking for peoples opinion on this before I paint my bowl...(AFTER A PROJECTOR RETROFIT)
    any downfalls, pros or cons etc.....
     
    takaya49, Apr 28, 2011
    #1
  2. Apr 28, 2011 at 9:44 PM
    #2
    PreRunnerSeth

    #2
    PreRunnerSeth Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 12, 2009
    Member:
    #21110
    Messages:
    4,456
    Gender:
    Male
    Apex, NC
    Vehicle:
    16 Super White Limited 4x4
    If you are talking about what i think you are. IE the main reflector. DO NOT PAINT IT---- UNLESS.. you are doing a projector retrofit. if you are not putting in a projector then painting it would cut your light output down to almost nothing considering that is what reflects all the light out onto the road.
     
    PreRunnerSeth, Apr 28, 2011
    #2
  3. Apr 28, 2011 at 9:54 PM
    #3
    CopyTaco

    #3
    CopyTaco skeeert

    Joined:
    Nov 28, 2010
    Member:
    #46831
    Messages:
    423
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kins
    Florence, OR
    Vehicle:
    2010 V6 4x4 DCLB
    OME, Demello, 4xInnovations, Relentless, Murdered Click Sig Pic for Build Log
    What he said, especially the bold. Which it looks like you editing into your OP.
     
    CopyTaco, Apr 28, 2011
    #3
  4. Apr 28, 2011 at 10:54 PM
    #4
    takaya49

    #4
    takaya49 [OP] Pacific Rim Mushrooms

    Joined:
    May 27, 2008
    Member:
    #6909
    Messages:
    242
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Brent
    Vancouver BC
    Vehicle:
    tacos
    Fox C/O long travel shox with resi, piggy back fox rears, TC UCA's, ICON AAL, Addicts/17 toyo MT, Mr. Marv set up,
    yes, with the projector retro...
     
    takaya49, Apr 28, 2011
    #4
  5. Apr 29, 2011 at 7:06 AM
    #5
    PreRunnerSeth

    #5
    PreRunnerSeth Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 12, 2009
    Member:
    #21110
    Messages:
    4,456
    Gender:
    Male
    Apex, NC
    Vehicle:
    16 Super White Limited 4x4
    Oh hell yeah... then paint it.
     
    PreRunnerSeth, Apr 29, 2011
    #5
  6. Apr 29, 2011 at 9:57 AM
    #6
    Nick54

    #6
    Nick54 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2010
    Member:
    #39497
    Messages:
    1,371
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Nick
    Mentor Ohio
    Vehicle:
    2010 Tacoma TRD Sport
    ARB Rear Locker & Compressor, Bakflip F1, Antennex 13" flexable antenna, WeatherTech Floor Liners, WeatherTech Side Window Visors, Tacoma Bed Mat, Demello Rock Crushers, Dynamax Ultraflow SS Muffler, TSB 4-Pak Leaf Springs, AFE Pro Dry Filter, Redline Hood Struts, Color Matched Angry Eyelids, Combo Lock Bed Compartments, Bed Mat, Pop-N-Lock, Wet Okoles, Goodyear Duratracs on ProComp 7033's, M101A2 Trailer, Grillcraft Mesh Grill, Light Racing UCA's, King OEM Performance Remote Reservoir Adjustable Front & Rear Shocks, JVC NT3HDT, Blue Sea Aux Fuse Panel, BAMF Behind Grill Light Bracket, Kragen 55W 7" HID's, CBI Front Receiver, Home Link Garage Door Opener, FlyEyez Light Unit, Bud Built Front to Back Skids...
    As I understand the projectors don't rely on the reflector bowl to direct the light, in fact a reflective bowl may to a very small degree compromise the sharpness of the projector by scattering any light it does see.
    SHORT; Paint It.
     
    Nick54, Apr 29, 2011
    #6
  7. Apr 29, 2011 at 10:20 AM
    #7
    DeeKay21

    #7
    DeeKay21 Lieutenant Dan.

    Joined:
    Nov 11, 2008
    Member:
    #10651
    Messages:
    14,152
    Gender:
    Male
    Nevada/Utah
    Vehicle:
    06' TRD Sport 4x4
    I voted dont paint it cause I know a couple of guys with the BHLM/retros and painted their bowls black and they said it was just to much black and not enough contrast. Thats why I didnt paint mine.

    [​IMG]
     
    DeeKay21, Apr 29, 2011
    #7
  8. Apr 29, 2011 at 11:01 AM
    #8
    Oskie_78

    #8
    Oskie_78 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 10, 2010
    Member:
    #31131
    Messages:
    986
    Texas
    Vehicle:
    1998 4Runner, 2016 4Runner, 2023 Tacoma
    I'm doing a retro fit soon and I'm wondering the same
     
    Oskie_78, Apr 29, 2011
    #8
  9. Apr 29, 2011 at 4:39 PM
    #9
    takaya49

    #9
    takaya49 [OP] Pacific Rim Mushrooms

    Joined:
    May 27, 2008
    Member:
    #6909
    Messages:
    242
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Brent
    Vancouver BC
    Vehicle:
    tacos
    Fox C/O long travel shox with resi, piggy back fox rears, TC UCA's, ICON AAL, Addicts/17 toyo MT, Mr. Marv set up,
    thats what I was thinkin... I might paint it all dark grey instead or maybe half the bowl to make it look like a eyelid or somethin


     
    takaya49, Apr 29, 2011
    #9
  10. Apr 29, 2011 at 6:04 PM
    #10
    PreRunnerSeth

    #10
    PreRunnerSeth Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 12, 2009
    Member:
    #21110
    Messages:
    4,456
    Gender:
    Male
    Apex, NC
    Vehicle:
    16 Super White Limited 4x4
    Paint the bowl keep the shroud chrome.
     
    PreRunnerSeth, Apr 29, 2011
    #10
  11. Apr 29, 2011 at 6:16 PM
    #11
    Slimwood Shady

    #11
    Slimwood Shady I love your mom!

    Joined:
    Jul 12, 2009
    Member:
    #19585
    Messages:
    11,693
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Linwood
    San Antonio, TX
    Vehicle:
    '23 TRD Pro Tundra; 996TT; '16 Odyssey
    #nomods
    Paint that shit SON!!!

    [​IMG]
     
    Slimwood Shady, Apr 29, 2011
    #11
  12. Apr 29, 2011 at 6:29 PM
    #12
    crf69

    #12
    crf69 scraping my emblems off my plasti-dip

    Joined:
    May 18, 2010
    Member:
    #37348
    Messages:
    3,578
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ryan
    Ohio
    Vehicle:
    06 TRD OR BSP cab'n 1/2
    ummm yeah
    well doesnt that turn the tables....nice man
     
    crf69, Apr 29, 2011
    #12
  13. Apr 29, 2011 at 6:30 PM
    #13
    Slimwood Shady

    #13
    Slimwood Shady I love your mom!

    Joined:
    Jul 12, 2009
    Member:
    #19585
    Messages:
    11,693
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Linwood
    San Antonio, TX
    Vehicle:
    '23 TRD Pro Tundra; 996TT; '16 Odyssey
    #nomods

    thanks :thumbsup:
     
    Slimwood Shady, Apr 29, 2011
    #13
  14. Apr 29, 2011 at 6:31 PM
    #14
    08PRELB

    #14
    08PRELB Don't Tread On Me

    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2010
    Member:
    #38329
    Messages:
    1,073
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Adam
    805
    Vehicle:
    08 Prerunner LB
    Toy Tech Ultimate Lift kit,Buildt Right UCA's 285/70/17 BFG AT, Camburg Spindles, BHLM, K&N, Flow Master 50, Spider Trax, URD MAF CAL, Satoshi Grill, any time fog mod, 20% tint, Katzkins Leather Interior, FX-R Projector Retro
    I just completed my retro about a month ago and I chose to paint every thing black and I think it looks bad ass but thats my opinion. I have seen both options and I debated over the same thing but in the end its up to you and what you think looks best.
     
    08PRELB, Apr 29, 2011
    #14
  15. Apr 29, 2011 at 8:06 PM
    #15
    takaya49

    #15
    takaya49 [OP] Pacific Rim Mushrooms

    Joined:
    May 27, 2008
    Member:
    #6909
    Messages:
    242
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Brent
    Vancouver BC
    Vehicle:
    tacos
    Fox C/O long travel shox with resi, piggy back fox rears, TC UCA's, ICON AAL, Addicts/17 toyo MT, Mr. Marv set up,
    I think im gonna paint the shit out of it... and probably the shroud too... im guessing i can paint it all the way to the top and leave the inside crome??
     
    takaya49, Apr 29, 2011
    #15
  16. Apr 29, 2011 at 8:37 PM
    #16
    Oskie_78

    #16
    Oskie_78 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 10, 2010
    Member:
    #31131
    Messages:
    986
    Texas
    Vehicle:
    1998 4Runner, 2016 4Runner, 2023 Tacoma
    IMO with that picture with them all painted looks alittle to dark for me
     
    Oskie_78, Apr 29, 2011
    #16
  17. May 1, 2011 at 7:55 AM
    #17
    Slimwood Shady

    #17
    Slimwood Shady I love your mom!

    Joined:
    Jul 12, 2009
    Member:
    #19585
    Messages:
    11,693
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Linwood
    San Antonio, TX
    Vehicle:
    '23 TRD Pro Tundra; 996TT; '16 Odyssey
    #nomods

    That is what I did...then baked them to help with an even coated paint :thumbsup:
     
    Slimwood Shady, May 1, 2011
    #17
  18. May 1, 2011 at 8:25 AM
    #18
    leveltwo

    #18
    leveltwo Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 19, 2011
    Member:
    #55215
    Messages:
    570
    Gender:
    Male

    this.
     
    leveltwo, May 1, 2011
    #18
  19. May 1, 2011 at 8:26 AM
    #19
    COACHPPARK

    #19
    COACHPPARK Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 2, 2011
    Member:
    #48619
    Messages:
    368
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    JC
    ST. PETERSBURG
    Vehicle:
    2024 CELESTIAL SILVER METALLIC TRD SPORT
    TINTED ALL WINDOWS, SOME GRILLE BADGES,
    PAINT IT
     
    COACHPPARK, May 1, 2011
    #19
  20. May 1, 2011 at 6:31 PM
    #20
    amoomaw

    #20
    amoomaw Senior Member

    Joined:
    Nov 29, 2010
    Member:
    #46902
    Messages:
    116
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    moomaw
    central illinois
    Vehicle:
    2011 TRD Sport Black
    pioneer 4300dvd, subwoofer, axxes steering wheel controls, remote start, painted rims, stereo usb/ipod converter, tinted fog and tail lights, low profile window shades, tinted windows, low profile bed top, custom grillcraft grill, blacked out headlights+tint film, night shaded driving lights mounted under hood, night shaded 3rd brakelight, film tinted tail lights, aftermarket pop'n'lock tail gait lock, light switch added for off-road lights, headlight "eyebrows", remote start, hardwired radar detector, seat belt chime disabled, disabled drl, painted interior, custom leather seat covers.
    paint it up!
     
    amoomaw, May 1, 2011
    #20
Page 1 of 3

Products Discussed in

Toyota Genuine 2019 & Newer Tacoma Short Wheelbase Tailgate Lock (PK3B6-35JS0)
$159.44
Ham Radio Handheld Long Range (UV-5R 8Watt) UHF/VHF Radio with 2 Rechargeable Battery, Portable Radio for Adults with Earpiece, GV-771 Antenna, Compatible with BAOFENG Programming Cable (3rd Gen)
$49.99
Nilight Led Light Bar 2PCS 7" 51w 5100LM Red Round Spot LED Light Pod Off Road Fog Driving Roof Bar Bumper for Jeep Truck ATV UTV SUV, 5 Years Warranty
$44.99
iJDMTOY 912 920 921 T15 Nylon Base Socket/Base w/Pigtail Wiring Harness As Repair, Replacement or Retrofit
$8.59
OSRAM 62204SBP Premium Off-Road Super Bright H4 Headlight Bulb Vibration-Proof Technology, Yellow
$14.99
CURT 56584 Replacement Vehicle-Side Custom USCAR 5-Pin Trailer Wiring Harness , Black
$41.78
iJDMTOY H11 H8 H9 Extension Wiring Harness Sockets Wires Compatible with High/Low Beam or Fog Lights Use
$7.59
AUTOWIKI Fog Light Assembly For Toyota Tacoma 2016-2023 (Fits SR, SR5 Model Only) OEM Replacement Fog Lamps With Clear Lens 2pcs
$49.99
NOCO Boost Plus GB40 1000A UltraSafe Car Battery Jump Starter, 12V Battery Pack, Battery Booster, Jump Box, Portable Charger and Jumper Cables for 6.0L Gasoline and 3.0L Diesel Engines, Gray
$99.95
Alpine iLX-W650 Digital Multimedia Receiver with CarPlay and Android Auto Compatibility
$279.95
Philips 9003 MotoVision Motorcycle and Powersport Replacement Headlight Bulb, 1 Pack
$22.10
3M VHB 100x200mm~ (4" X8") Double Sided Foam Adhesive Sheet Tape 5952 Automotive Mounting Industrial Grade Very High Bond 5952 (1 Sheets 100x200mm)
$7.89
Octane Lighting H4 100w Ceramic Fused PnP Heavy Duty Automotive Wiring Harness Headlight Foglight Booster Relay 12v
$49.95
OPT7 Sidekick 60" Running Board Lights 2PCS LED Strips w/Sequential Amber Turn Signal, DRL, White Courtesy Light for Regular Super Cab Trucks Pickup SUV Trailer
$49.49
Nitecore MT2A CREE XP-G2 R5 LED 345 Lumen Multi-Task Flashlight, Black
$50.04
Ancor 104825 Marine Grade Electrical Primary Tinned Copper Boat Wiring (14-Gauge, Red, 250-Feet)
$54.78
Hopkins Towing Solutions 43315 Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Kit
$50.95
LED Pod Lights Driving Fog Lights Amber/Yellow White Dual Color 2Pcs 40W 3" LED Driving OffRoad Lights Work Auxiliary Lights Ditch Lights Fit for Motorcycle Truck Car SUV ATV Boat pickups Tractor
$53.89
Trigger One Relay System
$52.42
Baja Designs Ford Upfitter Wiring Harness Onx6/S8 Baja Designs
$22.95
SYLVANIA - 921 T-16 W16W ZEVO LED White Bulb - Bright LED Bulb, Ideal for Interior Lighting - Map, Dome, Trunk, Cargo and License Plate (Contains 2 Bulbs)
$22.98
BEST CONNECTIONS 12 Gauge Automotive Primary Wire Bundle (100ft Each, Red & Black) | Ideal for Car Audio, Automotive, and Trailer | Durable Primary/Remote, Power/Ground Electrical Wiring
$23.95
Nilight Led Light Bar 2PCS 36w 6.5" Spot Led Off Road Lights Super Bright Driving Fog Light Boat Lights Driving Lights Led Work Light SUV Jeep Lamp
$23.39
Blazer International 195C52CW 6-1/4" Round 100W Off-Road Light
$23.13
OSRAM 2-PK H3 64151NL Night Breaker Laser 55W 12V Automotive Bulb
$24.99
Jtech H4 9003 HB2 Type 112W High Power SMD LED Fog/DRL Bulb Xenon White Light. Built with Canbus Warning Canceller Function
$24.99
Sylvania 3357A/3457A ST SilverStar 29-Watt High Performance Signal Light
$24.99
Suptig Diving Light High Power Dimmable Waterproof LED Video Light Fill Night Light Diving Underwater Light Waterproof 147ft for Gopro Hero 12/11/10/9/8/7/6/5/5S/4/3+ More Action Cam
$24.99
JACO Lightning S2-Series Tire Air Chuck - 1/4" F-NPT | Open Flow (2 Pack)
$24.90
TRUE MODS 5 Pack 5-Pin 12V Bosch Style Waterproof Relay Kit [Harness Socket] [12 AWG Hot Wires] [SPDT] [30/40 Amp] 12 Volt Automotive Marine Relays for Boats Auto Fan Cars
$24.95
Recoil BTO Solid Brass Positive Negative Battery Terminals with Adaptor Collars, 1X0/2/4 Gauge & 1X4/8 Gauge Outputs, Top-Mounted or Side-Mounted Power Ring Provision and OEM Post Adapter
$23.99
Jtech H4 9003 HB2 Type 60W High Power SMD LED Fog/DRL Bulb Xenon White Light. Pair
$24.99
Diode Dynamics LED Flasher compatible with Toyota Tacoma (non-DTRL) 2005-2015, CF18 Standard
$24.49
JENSEN JENAUX USB/Aux Audio Input Jack
$24.99
Auxbeam LED Light Bar 4" 18W LED Pods 1800lm Flood Beam Driving light Off Road Lights for SUV ATV UTV Trucks Pickup Jeep Lamp (Pack of 2)
$24.99
FAHREN H11/H8/H9 Light Bulb, 24000LM Super Bright, 6500K Cool White H11 Bulb for Halogen Replacement, IP68 Waterproof, Pack of 2
$45.99
Side Shooter LED Lights Auto Power Plus 2Pcs 4" 90W Cube Side Shot Pods Off Road Light Pods Dual Row Work Light Bar IP 68 Waterproof Driving Fog Lights
$45.99
Partsam 2PCS Rectangle H6054 LED Headlights 5x7 7x6 Headlamp Hi/Low Sealed Beam H4 9003 Plug 6054 H5054 Compatible with S10 Blazer Express Van/Wrangler YJ XJ Cherokee Truck Van
$45.99
OPT7 60" Redline Parlux Standard LED Tailgate Light Bar w/Red Turn Signal, IP67 Weatherproof Rigid Aluminum Frame Light Strip for Trucks - No-Drill Install - Full Functions Reverse Brake Running
$46.99
LIGHSTA CANBUS Anti Hyper Flash 7443 7444 T20 992 7444NA Switchback LED Bulbs Dual Color for Amber Yellow Turn Signal, White Daytime Running Parking Lights, No Load Resistor Needed(Pack of 2)
$44.99
Blue Sea Systems 5032 ST Blade Fuse Block Dual 12 with Ground and Cover
$46.39
Blue Sea Systems 5029 Fuse Block Screw Term Blade
$46.04
To Top