Show me your tail lights!

[trailhead98]

*gasp* do you have more pics of your runner on this board???

Yeah man, theyre are out there haha. I dont have a build thread however.

 

[8sm]

Wow 8sm! Those tails look great on your rig! I was thinking of buying those, but I'm looking for something darker....or newer OEM stock looking....still conflicted! !

Thanks Fight, sorry for the huge close up. But I wanted to show how well they fit if there where any doubts.

I had seen the smokes on another white runner which sold me on trying them. The photos on ebay appear darker or lighter depending on which sellers listing your previewing. I was concerned until I got them, having said that the tint is exactly what I had hoped. I really like Tailhead98 tails on his white runner, if I'm not mistaken they are an LED OEM look. Whatever your flavor, you can't go wrong. The LED Tails offer a different look, but non the less an awesome one.

IMO, your getting quite the show here especially your color rig, that should give you a real time look at your options. OEM or Darker would be good choices for your color.

So far, you've mod picks have been right on, I'm certain whatever you choose will look awesome.

Good Luck.....8sm

 

[thorridder]

mine are stock 99 lights but i used Night Shade light spray and i think they look good but im going for the all blacked out look, they dont really restrict light and the guards look good.

 

[SCRunner12]

mine are stock 99 lights but i used Night Shade light spray and i think they look good but im going for the all blacked out look, they dont really restrict light and the guards look good.

Hey how did you spray the nightshade on? I just bought some and I'm going to try it out on an extra set of tail lights I have.

 

[4-Ripcord]

Hey how did you spray the nightshade on? I just bought some and I'm going to try it out on an extra set of tail lights I have.

1000 grit sandpaper on the lens, wipe away sanding residue. Make sure it's dry.
Do light, even coats of the spray. let dry 10 minutes between coats.
Let dry 45-60mins after final coat after desired darkness is reached.
(will dry to be a little bit darker than final coat, but can be sanded off)

1000 grit sandpaper again, to prep for clear coat. wipe away sanding residue.
same coating process with clear coat spray, except with thicker coats.

 

[SCRunner12]

1000 grit sandpaper on the lens, wipe away sanding residue. Make sure it's dry.
Do light, even coats of the spray. let dry 10 minutes between coats.
Let dry 45-60mins after final coat after desired darkness is reached.
(will dry to be a little bit darker than final coat, but can be sanded off)

1000 grit sandpaper again, to prep for clear coat. wipe away sanding residue.
same coating process with clear coat spray, except with thicker coats.

Ok sweet. Yeah picked up some night shade, clear coat and 1000 grit sandpaper this morning. All of this is done on the outside of the lens correct? Just want to make sure. :bash:

 

[4-Ripcord]

yup!

And to anyone else reading. Take the lights OFF of your 4runner first.. or atleast mask it off REALLY well.

 

[8sm]

yup!

And to anyone else reading. Take the lights OFF of your 4runner first.. or atleast mask it off REALLY well.

Translation :

I don't wanna be responsibo fo buy'in no lights up in here aaaaaaa !


**This has been a public address announcement on behalf of " the ripcord " DYI lense enhancement tinting process. The readers accepts any and all end results from following the suggested method to modify said taillights. **

I got u Rip. .... no worries. J/K

 

[4-Ripcord]

haha, thanks. nice one.

 

[maxspeed96ct]

Wow, I didnt realize how much nicer the 01 tails looked untill seeing them side by side .

 

[thorridder]

i masked mine off with no prep but did get my TRD a little with back spray
i would do all the prep but only do 3 coats top, 2 might work

good luck

 

[GottaBeTRD]

those smokes look awesome 8sm are they pretty dark? or do they just look that way cause my eyes suck and your truck is white? im wondering what these babies would look like on black

 

[8sm]

those smokes look awesome 8sm are they pretty dark? or do they just look that way cause my eyes suck and your truck is white? im wondering what these babies would look like on black

What's up gotta,

Nah....your eyes are fine. There's just a whole lot of white and a big smoked taillight in your face. LOL

I thought to comment on the photos. The top one was taken outside full sun- light as opposed to the other taken parked inside with the garage door open, indirect light, if that make sense.

The color is right in between the two photos but closers to the bottom photo, not dark at all.

p.s. the top photo was taken 5day after fresh paint. Which explains the intense clean white. It's House of Color Imperical White.

Hope this helps....8sm

 

[GottaBeTRD]

yeah man thanks! im wanting a darker tint without painting it, so it sounds like its perfect then... super dark in the day and decently clear during the night. i like :bravo:

 

[fightman80]

Thanks for all the submissions and info folks! Anyone else have some pics to add???

 

[PalmettoRunner]

Maybe in a few weeks :... I really want to get some of those factory looking leds, they are too sweet!

 

[awpsome]

this thread made me realize, **** i dont have any photos of my led tails!
gotta try get some good ones

everyones got some sick looking ones.

 

[SQ.MD]

Here is a picture of mine but I am really close to purchasing some OEM looking LEDs (maybe the tinted ones? what do ya'll think would look better on mine?)

Anyway, I tinted the white foggy part of my tails to match the body color.

 

[GottaBeTRD]

the smoked one for sure man! IMO they would flow perfectly with your rig. i mean your headlights and everything!

im way jealous you getting them! i almost bought them but got 3 other things i needed instead. those things are so pricey!

 

[fightman80]

Those look great man! Nice touch on tinting the white section! Anybody else have something to show off??