Because I wanted to avoid leaking / condensation issues with the BHM and the tint film sold on the web is CRAP, I played the safe route and had all my lights professionally smoked at custom paint shop. As you can see, it also diffuses the chrome in the housings. Enjoy the pics and holla at me with any questions:
a. Yes, take them off yourself to save $$$. Saved me bout $100
b. Well, it ran me $260 for everything. Hopefully it'll be cheaper for you since no foglights.
c. Not sure about how many coats used. I left it totally up to him. I just said my truck is blacked out so use your discretion.
a. Yes, take them off yourself to save $$$. Saved me bout $100
b. Well, it ran me $260 for everything. Hopefully it'll be cheaper for you since no foglights.
c. Not sure about how many coats used. I left it totally up to him. I just said my truck is blacked out so use your discretion.
Best part about this whole mod, NO HEADACHES!!
Thank you; please let me know with a PM if you find out from the shop how many coats? Clear coats? Tint? Black? Etc.? Again, your truck looks very smooth..........
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Driving A Dream!
Slate Metallic SR5 4X2 5.7 Crewmax/brushed stainless steel step-ups/15% tinted windows/ navigation/back-up camera/JBL System w-Sub/ steering wheel audio controls/Bluetooth/LineX/bed extender/Weathertechs/bucket seats/moonroof/ VIPER 5900/fully debadged/AVS Visors/Tundra Sills/Uncle Mike's Paddle Holster Mount/
UnderCover/Carriage Works Polished Grille 5-Piece/
PUTCO Pedals/Sport Shifter/ Smoked Headlights-Taillights-3rd Brake Light/ Tinted PIAA Fog Lights/22" Silver KMC 652Wheels/ 305-45-22 Nitto 420s/Borla Dual Split Rear Exit 2 in and 2 Out Exhaust/Billet 14" Antenna/ Rear Sway Bar/ VLEDS in Cab/ painted TRD CAI and engine cover/custom made "T" hitch plug/ AutoDimming Mirror
Id like to see some night pics of the front and rear lights in action.
Also if there are any photoshop guys around that could turn that truck silver, that would be cool.
__________________ 2007 Silver Sky Metalic SR5 TRD 5.7L 4X2 Crewmax.
JBL Sound System
Autodimming Mirror
Bucketseats
Bedliner
(FE, EJ, BU, OF, RL, SO, SR, N1, LU, C4) Just added:
5 piece Carriage Works Billet Grill. No Logo
Bed Extender
Exhaust Tip
Wet Okole Seat Covers
Anodized Aluminum Shift Knob
Door Sills
Sport Pedals
Tow Mirrors
Raptor 4" Stainless Oval Tube Bars
TRD CAI (with HC filter mod)
TRD Sway Bar
Truxxx 3"/1" lift
20% Tinted Front Windows
Bed Rail over OEM Bed Liner
Relocated Rear Window Button
Coin Holder Replaced With Garmin GPS Mount
50 Series Flowmaster
your truck looks awesome. i'd like to do that to mine, but the cops in northern ca can be dicks about stuff like that. because i'm not driving a ricer around i think they might not care as much, but who knows. one of these days i'll get the motivation and the balls to either do the black headlight mod. i'm intrested in how they look at night too. maybe if you could find another tundra around you to compare with.
oh. i just noticed your front bumper. is that piece painted black to match your truck or did you remove it all together. i can't tell. i was going to paint mine red to match the calipers.
I can't tell that it isn't tint like mine. Very similar dark levels. i've had mine tinted for about 8 months and had no problems. I had scratch up against the lenses from time to time but never left a mark. The tint I used was as thick as clearbra which really last.
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2007 Toyota Tundra 4X2
5.7L Regular Cab/Short Bed
Sport package two seater
oh. i just noticed your front bumper. is that piece painted black to match your truck or did you remove it all together. i can't tell. i was going to paint mine red to match the calipers.
D10, thanks for the compliments! Yes, that plastic piece in the front was color matched. Could you tell a big difference with the big brake kit? How much did that cost you?
D10, thanks for the compliments! Yes, that plastic piece in the front was color matched. Could you tell a big difference with the big brake kit? How much did that cost you?
honestly, i couldn't tell you if the big brake kit makes a difference. i bought the truck with them already installed, so i never got to compare the two. they do however attract people to the truck when they see them. i'll let you know how much they were when i can get to the truck again.
It looks really good, but I wouldn't feel comfortable with filmed/painted/smoked headlights and taillights. The BHM is very easy to do without fear of condensation. JMO.
Alternative to Black Headlight Mod
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Linear Mode
