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

How do I paint the inside of my head lights?

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by tjswope, Apr 23, 2019.

  1. Apr 23, 2019 at 5:03 PM
    #1
    tjswope

    tjswope [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2018
    Member:
    #264479
    Messages:
    284
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Tom
    Chester County, PA
    Vehicle:
    2019 cement off road double cab MT
    A bunch of smalls
    I apologize if this is already covered somewhere, but I’d like to paint the inside of my headlights black. Has anyone done this and would be willing to help explain the steps you followed?
     
  2. Apr 23, 2019 at 5:10 PM
    #2
    EatSleepTacos

    EatSleepTacos Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 24, 2015
    Member:
    #151688
    Messages:
    59,647
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Randy
    West Valley, AZ
    Vehicle:
    2017 4Runner
    You basically toss them in the oven to heat up the glue that holds the lenses on, and it'll eventually pull apart. Search "BHLM" which stands for black headlight mod.
     
  3. Apr 23, 2019 at 5:12 PM
    #3
    hyper15125

    hyper15125 Headlight Retrofitting Hobbyist Vendor

    Joined:
    Feb 11, 2015
    Member:
    #148420
    Messages:
    2,235
    Gender:
    Male
    NJ (609)
    Vehicle:
    ‘13 Taco,‘22 Hybridlander
    Just don't put a towel in the oven with them, that is also on here, not a good ending.
     
    LivinOnEdge and EatSleepTacos like this.
  4. Apr 23, 2019 at 5:13 PM
    #4
    EatSleepTacos

    EatSleepTacos Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 24, 2015
    Member:
    #151688
    Messages:
    59,647
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Randy
    West Valley, AZ
    Vehicle:
    2017 4Runner
    Oh man that was a good read. People were arguing the flashpoint of cotton.
     
  5. Apr 23, 2019 at 5:15 PM
    #5
    EatSleepTacos

    EatSleepTacos Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 24, 2015
    Member:
    #151688
    Messages:
    59,647
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Randy
    West Valley, AZ
    Vehicle:
    2017 4Runner
  6. Apr 23, 2019 at 5:16 PM
    #6
    hyper15125

    hyper15125 Headlight Retrofitting Hobbyist Vendor

    Joined:
    Feb 11, 2015
    Member:
    #148420
    Messages:
    2,235
    Gender:
    Male
    NJ (609)
    Vehicle:
    ‘13 Taco,‘22 Hybridlander
    :rofl:
     
  7. Apr 27, 2019 at 4:56 PM
    #7
    tjswope

    tjswope [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2018
    Member:
    #264479
    Messages:
    284
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Tom
    Chester County, PA
    Vehicle:
    2019 cement off road double cab MT
    A bunch of smalls
    irayfz6 likes this.
  8. Apr 27, 2019 at 5:37 PM
    #8
    EatSleepTacos

    EatSleepTacos Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 24, 2015
    Member:
    #151688
    Messages:
    59,647
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Randy
    West Valley, AZ
    Vehicle:
    2017 4Runner
    Just don’t put your headlight on a cotton towel haha use cardboard and you’ll be alright
     

Products Discussed in

To Top