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3rd Gen BHLM and light mods

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Brick_26, Sep 14, 2016.

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  1. Sep 25, 2019 at 4:42 AM
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    So... I'm about to start this project and do a Friday night and Saturday / Sunday project. I'm just doing the basic housing paint. No light changes or anything. I changed my bulbs and I'm fine with them. I just want to paint the lights matte black

    Besides an oven and screwdrivers & socket sets what other things do I need to make sure I have (besides patience)?

    I'd like to get a shopping list before starting
     
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  2. Sep 25, 2019 at 6:48 AM
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    This is the stuff i used to paint my DRL's...

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  3. Sep 25, 2019 at 6:53 AM
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    Butyl to reseal the light
     
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  4. Sep 25, 2019 at 7:23 AM
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    Thanks for the reply! I got two sets of DRL’s so I’m probably gonna give this a try. Easier and cheaper than the JDM spray tint, and or new Amber LED’s.
     
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  5. Sep 25, 2019 at 7:41 AM
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    Seriously! that's why i went this route. FYI, when you take out the DRL plastic piece, spray paint the entire thing. trust me
     
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  6. Sep 25, 2019 at 10:07 AM
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    I assume you just masked off the sidemarker to get it to say TRD? Where'd you get the stickers? Gonna do this in a few weeks. Not sure if'll paint the DRLs or not though.
     
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  7. Sep 25, 2019 at 10:12 AM
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    I had a sign shop cut the TRD logo out in vinyl & put it on the turn signal. After painting turn signal, i removed the TRD so it could reveal the amber lens. FYI, the TRD was 3" wide
     
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  8. Sep 25, 2019 at 10:26 AM
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    Do you mean the entire outer piece mounts and all? Not the inner piece that clips right over the leds?
     
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  9. Sep 25, 2019 at 10:33 AM
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    I'm talking about the clear plastic DRL piece that is exposed through the opening. take that out & paint the entire thing.
     
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  10. Sep 25, 2019 at 10:48 AM
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    I get what your saying, wondering if you painted the refractors (Not sure if that’s the proper term?) too. Basically did you just paint the upper piece in my picture or the middle piece too, there’s 3 pieces to that DRL.. the board, the refractors?, and the lens. You only painted the lens right?

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  11. Sep 25, 2019 at 11:33 AM
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    OK thanks, was hoping it was premade somewhere and I could just buy them.
     
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  12. Sep 25, 2019 at 11:45 AM
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    nope. gotta DIY it. Good Luck!
     
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  13. Sep 26, 2019 at 11:38 AM
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    Hey All, Getting ready for BHLM. So far, this is what i have for a shopping list:

    HALOS: PROFILE PRISM (RGB) 80mm w/XBT Controller
    Krylon Covermaxx Matte
    Night Shade for side markers only
    Clamps
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    (let me know if i am missing any parts)

    I know there are several cooking temps but i will try with OP's suggestion of 300 degrees for 10min. I noticed several pictures and read comments that some plastics on housing will melt a little. Will wrapping these mounts in tin foil prevent the melting?
     
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  14. Sep 26, 2019 at 11:57 AM
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    They can get soft and if you wrap them the foil may stick to it.
     
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  15. Sep 26, 2019 at 12:07 PM
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    I guess, there is no way to prevent the melt.
     
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  16. Sep 26, 2019 at 12:14 PM
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    You can try a lower temp first. :notsure:
     
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  17. Sep 26, 2019 at 12:20 PM
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    I did 300 for ten minutes and no problems
     
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  18. Sep 26, 2019 at 12:23 PM
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    Here's my finished product. It's far from perfect, but I did them. I just need to seal up behind the projector and the drl hole

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  19. Oct 7, 2019 at 6:06 AM
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    Man, that was brutal. Had some bad things go wrong - broke tabs, burnt mark (stupid accident) and minor scratching. Here is the finished product. I love the way it came out.
    20191006_192613.jpg 20191005_212913.jpg 20191006_172355.jpg 20191006_172347.jpg
     
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  20. Oct 7, 2019 at 7:02 AM
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    Sorry i missed this...
    i'd paint them all to be honest with you. It will be that much brighter if you do.
    GOOD LUCK! Send pics!
     
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