Super Ultimate 3rd Brake Light Build

I just explained it^

 

I will be trying this on mine soon as I need to replace a Cyclone with a dead led.

 

Sorry Just to clarify
just use black spray paint and spray the entire light once the cover is off?

 

Just looked up the price for cyclones, hot damn. Think this is over my comfort zone for a brake light.

http://www.kchilites.com/cyclone-led-rock-light-kit-for-jeep-jk.html

 

They’re actually under $30 each:

$30 KC HiLiTES 1350 Clear Cyclone LED Accessory Light

https://www.amazon.com/KC-HiLiTES-1...one+lights&dpPl=1&dpID=51YTrifX-NL&ref=plSrch

 

Agh much easier on the pocket. I’ll make sure I search Amazon first. Thanks for the clarification.

 

Please post this up - my big dislike about the KC version is the actual red/white look - if the whole thing could be made to look blacked out - I think I may warm up to that version. The entirely blacked out BD lights appeal to me naturally because of the muted look.

 

Idea fairy what about two strips running across. Bottom (white light) could be angle down to the bed and he top (red) straight out.

Here is a quick search. Deminsions would still have to be considered but could also do two separate leds.

https://www.speedtechlights.com/LED-Grille-Surface-Mount-Lights/dual-z-6-x-tir-led-surface-mount

 

Yes. Then just wipe the top of the led off with some solvent. Leaving the surrounding area black. Warning: this may void your warranty, so do it st your own risk.

heres how they look all blacks out(post #228)
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...rake-light-build.522181/page-12#post-16946347


Also, working on some more KC’s

 

Thank you! That is awesome. My all black hardware comes today so thank you for the visual. I am all in spraying black.

 

Looks better - still dont like how the LEDs show through and you can see how the tinted red lens is apparent. I suppose you could put tint over the outer lens to make the whole thing look 'blacked' out but you may lose a good bit of visibility and brightness.

Still leaning toward BDs - love how you provide options and innovate - keep up the great work.

 

Yeah that’s because KC uses 1 color emiter exclusively; white. Then just a colored lens of your choice over the top. Smart move from a production standpoint as they only need to make and stock 1 color light. BD(at least the red and white) uses different color LEDs.

I do
Like that idea. And if you look at my original ultimate brake I did this is what I did (red strips, white strips) retrofitted inside the factory brake housing

 

No worries, I’m going to play with cutting up some plastic putty knives to see what is possible and where issues are for now.

 

I want a set now, that black out looks awesome.

 

Anyone know offhand what the specs are for the stainless screws around the rim of the KC cyclones? I want to replace the hardware.

 

3M 6mm

 

All painted

 

Thank you. Now too pay it forward.

Here is a link to the appropriate size black alloy screw.

https://www.mcmaster.com/91239a111

 

Are those NEW KC cyclones? It appears they have switched LEDs. Before they were a longer rectangle (~5730LED)
You picture they look smaller and square (more along the lines of a 5050, or 3528 LED)
@Taylor@KC HiLiTES did you guys switch emitters?

 

I am not sure they were bought off KC’s site just a few weeks ago. Taylor do you know? Here is a few better pics. Just waiting for my black screws to show up today.

By the way thanks for the paint Tip!