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Black Headlight Mod request

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by JHsieh_3, Jun 25, 2018.

  1. Jun 25, 2018 at 6:55 PM
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    JHsieh_3

    JHsieh_3 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hello TW!

    I was wondering if there was a thread or somewhere I can request someone to complete the BHLM mod for me?

    I don’t need the retrofits or anything, just looking to black out my headlights. I know I can do it myself and i’ve read countless instructions and forums on how to do so, but I rather much pay someone who can do a much better job.

    I’m located in LA county, but willing to drive to any nearby counties (OC/IE/Venture). I’ll pay for the time, cost of materials, and bring a case of your favorite beer of course!

    Any help is greatly appreciated!
     
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  2. Jun 25, 2018 at 6:58 PM
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    Depending on cost and quality of the finished product, I could be interested in the same thing.
     
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  3. Jun 25, 2018 at 7:00 PM
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  4. Jun 25, 2018 at 7:01 PM
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    JHsieh_3

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    Yeah, I don’t trust myself to do a good job haha
     
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  5. Jun 25, 2018 at 7:24 PM
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    vietjdmboi

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    look up el stig in chino
     
  6. Jun 25, 2018 at 7:29 PM
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    Beerpayzdabillz

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    @no vtec 4me does the BHLM
     
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  7. Jun 25, 2018 at 7:34 PM
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    You will need replacement lights while the are getting done if you way to drive . I did my own and my truck was parked for two days for the paint to dry. Weekend project for me.
     
  8. Jun 25, 2018 at 7:40 PM
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    I’m hoping for a core charge scenario myself. @mesojdm is up North but not sure what exactly he does.




    But I’m super interested.
     
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  9. Jun 25, 2018 at 7:59 PM
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    tcjacado

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    He does headlight as hobby/projects not really for sale
    @no vtec 4me is the guy. He sends you lights.... you send your old ones back.
     
  10. Jun 25, 2018 at 10:47 PM
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    JHsieh_3

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    Thank you! I’ll reach out to him!
     
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  11. Jun 26, 2018 at 12:14 AM
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    You can contact @motorsport36 , he's based in Arizona but you can arrange for your BHLM since he has a lot of SoCal customers. As a matter of fact he's coming down to Anaheim next week for some local deliveries including my set. Enclosed are photos he sent of my BHLM, can't wait to get it

    image.jpg
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  12. Jun 26, 2018 at 9:38 AM
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    Nice man! They look great! Thanks
     
  13. Jun 26, 2018 at 9:46 AM
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    Let us know how the highs look at night with blacked out reflector bowls. I may do the same and link my highbeams to the lightbar behind my grill making the actual highs output irrelevant.
     
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  14. Jun 26, 2018 at 10:38 AM
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    Another recommendation for @no vtec 4me he did mine and they came out great, he also swaps for your original lights to keep the costs down, its the most inexpensive quality route to BHLM I've seen, here's mine:

    35889276_10156400177573674_8412393022079107072_n.jpg
     
  15. Jun 26, 2018 at 11:17 AM
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    Thank you! I've been in talks with him and i'm putting my deposit down. Can't wait!! Thank you to everyone in here!
     
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  16. Jun 26, 2018 at 11:45 AM
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    2 days for the paint to dry?????? Explain that please...Mine took like 30 min...They came out perfect
     
  17. Jun 26, 2018 at 11:58 AM
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    How much does this guy charge?
     
  18. Jun 26, 2018 at 2:09 PM
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    Day one take off lights, bake open, prep paint drink beer as it starts to dry let it cure over night. Day two assemble bake closed install. You happy now speed painter.
     
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    Check with him but I think its $300 plus you ship him your old ones (he sends you the BHLM set first so there's no downtime on your end)
     
  20. Jun 26, 2018 at 2:40 PM
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    Whatever zippy the turtle...I have a life outside of watching paint dry ..
     
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