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Back to the Future Tail lights

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by MESO, Jun 19, 2017.

  1. Jun 21, 2017 at 8:06 AM
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    jake.2016taco

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    how were we thinking the same thing hahaha
     
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  2. Jun 21, 2017 at 8:30 AM
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  3. Jun 21, 2017 at 8:56 AM
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    My last set of tail lights for my brz were 900. If I recall those were on the lower end too.

    Unfortunately you have to pay for quality. :)
     
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  5. Jun 21, 2017 at 9:05 AM
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    This guy gets it. ^

    Curious as to what was modified on the lights?
    Just a JDM OE replacement? Custom painted? LED upgraded?
     
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  6. Jun 21, 2017 at 10:02 AM
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    Yep, my headlights for my c55 were 1200 a pop. But they were leveling bi-xenon so I only had 1 HID bulb per side. They had a crappy projector though compared to japanese cars. Don't know why germans can't make good projectors like Honda or Toyota.
     
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    Working on a set right now.. these are gonna look SICK
     
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  9. Jul 20, 2017 at 11:43 AM
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    Hurry up! I need these!!
     
  10. Jul 20, 2017 at 12:14 PM
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  12. Jul 23, 2017 at 9:38 AM
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    Still deciding if I want to keep them matte, or put a clear coat over so they will be more transparent (like the ones on the Back 2 the future 3rd gen)

    Still need to get to the inside and do my light magic
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  13. Jul 23, 2017 at 9:53 AM
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    Did you just paint those?
     
  14. Jul 23, 2017 at 9:59 AM
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  15. Jul 23, 2017 at 10:03 AM
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    Yes. But I still need to get to the inside and relocate reverse light to middle, retro my LED brake board, etc
    I contemplated vinyl... decided against.
    Thought about painting the inside of the lens, scratched that idea because I wanted then orange and red tint to go all the way to the outside of the lens.

    The white section is bead blasted
     
  16. Jul 23, 2017 at 10:06 AM
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    Looks good
     
  17. Jul 23, 2017 at 10:47 AM
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    Clear them
     
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  18. Jul 23, 2017 at 10:48 AM
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    Yup, I'm leaning that way. They are just wetsanded w/ 2000 right now.
     
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    What do you use for paint? Testers translucent?
     
  20. Jul 23, 2017 at 10:50 AM
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    Nite shades red for top, vans Amber orange for bottom. Heavy coats, then wetsand until I get the desired transparency.
     
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