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Finished my black taillight mod today!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jbclarke16, Jan 15, 2012.

  1. Jan 15, 2012 at 3:08 PM
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    jbclarke16

    jbclarke16 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    finished my black taillight mod this after noon!

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  2. Jan 15, 2012 at 3:19 PM
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    LUSETACO

    LUSETACO Here for the Taco Pron

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    Ow my neck...looks good!:D
     
  3. Jan 15, 2012 at 3:21 PM
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    Commanderwiggin

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    Needs more work...unless you want the matte look.
     
  4. Jan 15, 2012 at 3:22 PM
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    mcdowell

    mcdowell My name is Mudd

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  5. Jan 15, 2012 at 3:53 PM
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    wing103

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    I do the black out mob use spray paint on it, end up I did not like it, and go to Home Depot get some material get all the paint off from it.
     
  6. Jan 15, 2012 at 4:59 PM
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    Tacolover443

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    Did you wet sand? I would recommend wet sanding them with a very fine grit to get the smooth look. That what I did and it looks great!
     
  7. Jan 15, 2012 at 5:01 PM
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    Tinted tail lights and BTLM are 2 different processes, looks good though.
     
  8. Jan 15, 2012 at 5:03 PM
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    VanCity4x

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    Ya theres still some orange peel to sand down. Otherwise they look nice, even coating :thumbsup:
     
  9. Jan 15, 2012 at 5:56 PM
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    jlstang351

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    Look like $hit!! Do more research next time..
     
  10. Jan 15, 2012 at 6:40 PM
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    SplitDecision

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  11. Jan 15, 2012 at 6:46 PM
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    Fiolo

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    Very nice but why do they look kinda foggy and not clear
     
  12. Jan 15, 2012 at 6:48 PM
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    TacomaPrime

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  13. Jan 15, 2012 at 6:49 PM
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    I've heard of this happening, though it was through a friend and I didn't confirm it.
     
  14. Jan 15, 2012 at 6:50 PM
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    I know of someone who was rear ended with tinted tails and the accident was found to be their fault.
     
  15. Jan 15, 2012 at 6:50 PM
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    That's a reason why I don't tint my taillights
     
  16. Jan 15, 2012 at 6:51 PM
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    dYL0n

    dYL0n أنا لست الإسلامي

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    I hope they're not finished. Good luck bro.
     
  17. Jan 15, 2012 at 6:56 PM
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    TennesseeFan76

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    Got stopped by Georgia State Patrol in my Grand Cherokee for doing that. Didn't get a ticket, but never doing that again. More power to you though
     
  18. Jan 15, 2012 at 6:58 PM
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    Fiolo

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    Definitely man, I was thinking about doing that but I rather stay out of trouble and just buy aftermarket if I want diferent lights
     
  19. Jan 15, 2012 at 7:47 PM
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    jlstang351

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    Two of many ive done over the last few years...

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  20. Jan 15, 2012 at 9:14 PM
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    jbclarke16

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    yeah i wet sanded, before and after. i couldnt figure out why they stayed matte...i guess i'll try and find even finer grit and sand a little more or something.
     

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