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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ironman_jon, Nov 13, 2010.

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Nov 13, 2010 at 4:18 PM

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URD TCAI Wicked Flow 18" 2 10in alpine type r 1500 watt amp MB 72 matte black Custom Bumper Debadged Glassworks fenders McNeil bedsides Helix TB Spacer Intake Manifold Spacer Custom Roof Rack 5x 55w HID SK2 projectors 55w DDM 5k Bulbs Camburg Long Travel Fox Coilovers

What are your guys opinions to the red rings on these light? Should I paint them or leave them the red. Im cant seem to make a decision and my friends cant seem to do it either... A little help please

ironman_jon, Nov 13, 2010

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Nov 13, 2010 at 4:24 PM

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I kind of like them red, I think!

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Nov 13, 2010 at 4:27 PM

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if you can color match them to your blue, that would look sweet.

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Nov 13, 2010 at 5:42 PM

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I think that they look great red! Where'd you pick those bad riders up???

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Nov 13, 2010 at 6:33 PM

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Leave it

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Nov 13, 2010 at 10:15 PM

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i got these at the kragen here in yuma 139.99 a piece they produce a pretty good light... so anyways i see alot of "keep them red"

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Nov 13, 2010 at 10:20 PM

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i vote no red on a blue truck

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Nov 13, 2010 at 10:21 PM

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not sure if you are thinking to paint them black but if you are you should plasti dip them and if you dont like them black then you can just peel it off.

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where do u get this plasti dip stuff

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where do u get this plasti dip stuff
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Home Depot or Lowes

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i like the red. leave it.

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Leave ,em red.

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Nov 14, 2010 at 7:08 AM

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paint them

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Nov 14, 2010 at 7:11 AM

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Paint them

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Nov 14, 2010 at 7:15 AM

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Doesn't look bad initially, but the more I look the more the red jumps out. I say paint them.

Fluffymonkey, Nov 14, 2010

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