Sleeved fog light housing - How to

JLink · Nov 30, 2010

very cool idea. no need for it on mine though, already black..

dmbtiger19 · Mar 13, 2011

Any one know what this would look like on a timberland (green) truck? I'm hoping it won't blend in too much like the grey trucks.

08TrdBobBarker · Jun 24, 2011

Thanks for the instructions. I took some photos as i went for others if they need them

fog light assembly removed

area taped off

paper for over spray

all done!

I used flat black. anyone use semi gloss or glossy?

08TacomaOwner · Jul 26, 2011

08TrdBobBarker said: ↑

Thanks for the instructions. I took some photos as i went for others if they need them

fog light assembly removed

area taped off

paper for over spray

all done!

I used flat black. anyone use semi gloss or glossy?
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It looks good. I want to do it.

WYOTAC · Oct 20, 2011

Just added this to my to-do-list for tomorrow

WYOTAC · Oct 22, 2011

success.... looks good. Thanks for the idea.

SKULLY · Nov 8, 2011

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RainDodger · Nov 8, 2011

I don't get it. Why bother to do this?

KenpachiZaraki · Nov 8, 2011

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Andrew H · Nov 8, 2011

RainDodger said: ↑

I don't get it. Why bother to do this?
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aesthetic reasons.

Twiostaco · Nov 8, 2011

Def doin this one

sfcadams · Mar 31, 2012

subd for when I get home tomorrow....

pablo1010 · Sep 13, 2012

T-rev[OP] initial post: ↑

This is a step by step walk through of how to black out the fog light housing, or what I like to call "sleeve" them. It is very easy mod that is also inexpensive. First off, the materials needed are as follows: Soapy water, hand towel, electrical tape, 11oz can of black Plasti-Dip undercoating spray, wide painters tape, and newspapers.

Start by taking the fog lights out of their housing. From under the front bumper you can spot the housings. Disconnect the bulbs by turning the light socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise. Now find the adjusting tab and press in on the clips that push out, once they've cleared start to push the fog light out just so the clips aren't holding it back anymore. There are two more tabs on each side horizontally placed, push these in and remove the fog light.

Once both fog lights have been removed, make sure you thoroughly wash the area with soapy water. It needs to be perfectly clean. Dry with a small hand towel, it needs to be completely dry for the undercoating to adhere.

For the next step I used electrical tape just for the elastic nature, it allowed me to create smooth, clean curves. Using the tape I slowly formed and fitted it until I was happy with the edge. For refrence, in the fog light housing there it a slight contour a couple inches out from the fog light. Following this will make it a lot easier then trying to create your own curves and match them. Keep in mind you can go as far out as you would like.

Make sure you have readied the Plasti-Dip by shaking it according to the cans suggestions. Make sure you cover the front of the truck with newspaper or something else, I did about a 3' radius from where I was painting. Start applying the Plasti-Dip in small, even coats. I did about 3-4, or just until it's completely covered. ONLY DO ONE LIGHT HOUSING AT A TIME, Plasti-Dip dries very fast, time inbetween coats should be minimal. I never waited over 30 seconds. Once you have done all your coats start pulling away all the covering you used. Carefully pull the tape you used to create your edge as soon as you can. The undercoating will create a bond between the housing and the tape if you wait too long and it won't give you a nice, clean edge. Check for any over spray, a moist cloth will be able to take any off. Once you've completed one side, follow the same procedure for the other.

The undercoating dries fast but will stay tacky for while, wait for it to be completely dry before pushing the fog lights back in. 24 hours should be more than enough time, better safe then sorry. This is a very easy mod, even easier then the BHLM. Prep is everything in this mod so make sure you take your time with it.

Here is what it looks like all put back together. Good luck!

I will upload some pictures of the process when my camera is charged.
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I was wondering if anybody knew where i could get this grill. Is something i can buy or is it homemade?

NBBAZ · Feb 1, 2013

fog light assembly removed

all done!

Anybody done this, but painted all the way out to the face of the bumper where the hole for the fog lights starts? Curious how it would look?

mattygaff · Oct 19, 2013

Subscribed. Sweeeeeeeet.

MTopp · Jan 14, 2014

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Sgt Jmack · Sep 25, 2014

NBBAZ said: ↑

Anybody done this, but painted all the way out to the face of the bumper where the hole for the fog lights starts? Curious how it would look?
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I was wondering the same. Maybe I'll try it on mine.

MTopp · Sep 25, 2014

I'm doin the lower valence soon. May do this too

T-rev · Jul 31, 2015

basetaco said: ↑

Funny thing is, mine has these black inserts (maybe?) and I was thinking of doing the opposite. Take them to match the color of my bumper along with the valance, all to MGM. My reason is simple:
The grill insert is shiny black
Lower valance a faded looking dull black
the fog light inserts yet a different shade of semi dull black

I am taking them all to MGM.................want it to look like someone picked the colors to match, instead of using whatever parts they has laying in the back of the shop to finish the truck.
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They changed the front bumper on the +12's. Your fog light sits in a bezel intsead of being recessed into the bumper like the 05-11's.

On a site note, I added some Rigid Dually's to the fog lights and used their 05-11 fit kit. The sleeved fog light mod worked nicely with it.

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