I did this to mine and think it looks pretty good. I just wish i had went witha flat color instead of gloss so i will be redoing it in a flat. thanks for the write up.
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Last edited by tom b; 11-21-2008 at 01:59 PM.
Reason: add a picture
Too scared to stick mine in an oven so I had my heads smoked with film and my tails/3rd brake light sprayed today all for $220 at TintCrafters in STL......
Pics are now in my album; check them out..........
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Gee, you guys are lucky to do this mod.........I live in Cali, and this mod is not allowed in our state.
Why? I live here too and mine are blacked-out. There are cars that come from the factory like this. I thought it was fine as long as you don't mess with the reflector.
has anyone painted the orange reflector?? or does anyone have any tips/products to paint them?
Thanks
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Black Mod Headlights 1997 Chevy Tahoe Sport 4x4 2008 Sequoia Ltd. Slate Metallic (purchased on 3/28/09)
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i love the mod but i can't stand that little orange piece. i think it really stands out but i just don't really know how to safely black it out too.
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10in JL Sub...3in Rough Country Leveling Kit
Correct me if im wrong but isnt that reflector a Safety Feature. Isnt it supposed to warn drivers of your presence from a side view? How about replacing the reflector with a small Amber LED that only lights when your lights are on? That would be EASY !
__________________ Black 2007 D/C Limited 4x4, seems to have ALL the options, Flowmaster Dual Delta 40's, K&N drop in filter, Rhino Liner', 3" frt 1" rear Daystar leveling kit, BFG Radial All Terrain TA's 305x65x18, Moto Metal M0951's in Chrome 18x9. Fully DeBadged , Stebel horn, C/W grill, TRD Swaybar, Wet O's, Craven Speed Stubby Antenna, 10,000 lb winch, H11 bulbs, Production date 8/07
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Black Mod Headlights 1997 Chevy Tahoe Sport 4x4 2008 Sequoia Ltd. Slate Metallic (purchased on 3/28/09)
"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference. The MARINES don't have that problem." President Ronald Reagan 1985
In the middle of doing mine now. Thanks 006 for the great write up and the video!!!
Just breezed through all 13 pages of posts and have'nt seen that anybody took the turn signal lense out before painting????? I removed the turn signal lense (3 easy little clips) and masked the reflector part around the bulb... i'll try and get some pic's
Thanks again 006, great mod for the budget minded.
this is what i mean... it's off a truck of a guy named Bocephus on TundraTalk.net. This makes the mod look SOOO much better IMO.
Here is a farther out view and thanks for the pics btw.
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10in JL Sub...3in Rough Country Leveling Kit
Great info. My unit has a leak, resulting in damage to the reflector Painting the unit won't resolve this issue. I can re-seal the unit with this howto, but it won't solve the damage.
Anybody have a way to diy re-chrome / silver the reflective layer that's inside the unit (reflector)? If I can fix this for cheap, I won't have to buy an expensive new unit.
Last edited by Highway_maniac; 02-20-2009 at 07:48 AM.
I am getting ready to do this mod and was wondering about the cleaning of the inside of the lense? I read ealier on in this post about brake cleaner, is that the inside of the outside of the lens, and is there something better to use like glass cleaner? Thanks guys for all the help.
I am getting ready to do this mod and was wondering about the cleaning of the inside of the lense? I read ealier on in this post about brake cleaner, is that the inside of the outside of the lens, and is there something better to use like glass cleaner? Thanks guys for all the help.
I never touched the inside of my lenses. I used brake cleaner to remove excess adhesive once I was done with reassembly.
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Re: DIY: Black Headlight Mod with Video Tutorial
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Painting the unit won't resolve this issue. I can re-seal the unit with this howto, but it won't solve the damage.
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