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: Running boards recommendations Gen 3 , V6 oil filter housing retainer tab? $28 Mud Flaps Best fishing mods 2019 SR Mud Flaps 2020 Tacoma installing Tekonsha brake controller

Small tint job, seeking advice

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Funhouse, Jun 2, 2018.

  1. Jun 2, 2018 at 4:46 PM
    #1
    Funhouse

    #1
    Funhouse [OP] Member

    Joined:
    May 7, 2018
    Member:
    #252805
    Messages:
    19
    Gender:
    Male
    Long Island
    Vehicle:
    17 Quicksand TRD Sport Access
    Leer 50/50 Slider cap
    Looking to tint this brake light on top of my cap, seems like too small of a job for me to wanna have done, any simple solutions?

    2018-06-01_08.52.08.jpg
     
    Funhouse, Jun 2, 2018
    #1
  2. Jun 2, 2018 at 5:42 PM
    #2
    Jeff1795

    #2
    Jeff1795 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 7, 2016
    Member:
    #191451
    Messages:
    381
    Gender:
    Male
    Panama City FL
    Vehicle:
    LT 2017 TRD Sport 4x4 Access Cab 6-Speed
    Do it yourself
     
    Jeff1795, Jun 2, 2018
    #2
  3. Jun 2, 2018 at 5:44 PM
    #3
    Hobbs

    #3
    Hobbs Anti-Lander from way back…

    Joined:
    Mar 20, 2016
    Member:
    #181838
    Messages:
    22,346
    Yep…
    Vehicle:
    Rock Bangen', Desert Tamin', Gold Findin' Machine!
    Leave it the way it is.
     
    Hobbs, Jun 2, 2018
    #3
    BULL84 likes this.
  4. Jun 2, 2018 at 5:48 PM
    #4
    Technique

    #4
    Technique Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 4, 2017
    Member:
    #235046
    Messages:
    2,717
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Alex
    Utah
    Vehicle:
    2017 Silver Offroad DCSB
    -285/70/17 Toyo AT3 -Tuned
    Technique, Jun 2, 2018
    #4
    na8rboy likes this.
  5. Jun 2, 2018 at 5:55 PM
    #5
    no vtec 4me

    #5
    no vtec 4me Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 29, 2017
    Member:
    #209016
    Messages:
    1,580
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kevin
    West Chester, Pa
    Vehicle:
    2017 Tacoma TRD Sport
    This works well. I’ve used it quite a few times, but it’s hard to get a nice finish without sanding and doing a few coats. If you’re looking for it to be tinted very dark then I’d say it’s a good product. Just be sure to sand before and between coats with like 600 grit. If you’re looking for a light tint I’d just order some smoked vinyl on Amazon or something.
     
    no vtec 4me, Jun 2, 2018
    #5
  6. Feb 2, 2019 at 5:38 AM
    #6
    Babybluetaco

    #6
    Babybluetaco Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 9, 2018
    Member:
    #275343
    Messages:
    1,834
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Austin
    Monroe, North Carolina
    Vehicle:
    09 5 lug
    Deff don’t touch it with 600. Sand it after you paint it with 1500 then 2000 and buff with a compound
     
    Babybluetaco, Feb 2, 2019
    #6
  7. Feb 2, 2019 at 5:49 AM
    #7
    uurx

    #7
    uurx Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 12, 2015
    Member:
    #150723
    Messages:
    9,734
    Gender:
    Male
    long island, new york
    Vehicle:
    '12 t|x pro
    Does it at least illuminate red?
    Is it possible there was at one point a red cover that came off??

    I would be surprised if it came clear like that and if so also illuminates clear, IIRC by law the third brake like must be red...

    a strip or red lamin-x might work well
     
    uurx, Feb 2, 2019
    #7

Products Discussed in

VHT SP999 Nite-Shades Lens Cover Tint Translucent Black Paint Can - 10 oz.
$18.98
To Top