Blacked out the Amber Corners

Fo_SheeZy · 05-15-2008, 01:12 PM

Yesterday I tried blacking out my clear corners, baked them in the oven, got them apart, painted the inside black, all was going well until I tried resealing them and that was a disaster.. So next I decided to just black out the amber lenses, and here's how it turned out, let me know what you think...

Matthew0404 · 05-15-2008, 01:18 PM

Looks pretty good. Especially on your black truck.

blarchitect · 05-15-2008, 01:29 PM

Looks different! Can't the police pull you over for that though?

Jdizzydub · 05-15-2008, 03:04 PM

Fo-sheezy-that looks pretty tight, nice look on the black!

Cxrazy · 05-15-2008, 03:33 PM

I just send those headlights back today... Bad beam pattern...

Oh well, i'm selling the runner anyway, so money back in my pocket!!

Anyway//

They look good, definitely tell its custom, but not in your face bam ghetto.

Thumbs up from me!

element · 05-15-2008, 05:08 PM

I think it looks good. The lines in the lenses look nice with the grill.

Sorry to hear about the other lenses. Did they melt or something?

Texas_Ace · 05-15-2008, 05:43 PM

It is differnt but IMO it looks kinda cheap. Clear corners would look mch better IMHO.

But either way it looks better than amber

Fo_SheeZy · 05-15-2008, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by element

I think it looks good. The lines in the lenses look nice with the grill.

Sorry to hear about the other lenses. Did they melt or something?

Well, they didn't melt. That epoxy just got everywhere, and when I tried sealing them back up, it just looked like crap...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texas_Ace

It is differnt but IMO it looks kinda cheap. Clear corners would look mch better IMHO.

But either way it looks better than amber

Yeah I may buy some more clear corners and try to black the insides out again. My first attempt was a major fail...

Fo_SheeZy · 05-15-2008, 09:55 PM

First I used adhesion promotor, about three coats of that. And then I used this right here:

All taped & ready for paint:

Afterwards...

n16ht5 · 05-15-2008, 10:35 PM

looks really good.. let us know how the paint holds up

BigBallsMcFalls · 05-16-2008, 05:42 AM

what benefit do you get by blacking out the side reflector ?

it is there so other people can see you and not take you out
from the side.

changing DOT spec visibility for the hollywood look inside your head
is jackassery

oh look I am correct again.

you'll get ticketed if a cop is paying attention.

94Runner4x4 · 05-16-2008, 06:57 AM

jackassery? anyway looks good man!

cackalak han · 05-16-2008, 08:02 AM

Doesn't look too bad. I like it better than clears. However, you should've used a see-through coating and done it from the inside of the lens.

deines97runnah · 05-16-2008, 08:31 AM

I'd run it.

eighty5yota · 05-16-2008, 08:32 AM

,

all mine are blacked out with 'niteshades' its a translucent plastic coating made for the interior of the lens, a can is about 7$ around san jose and is hard to find but easy as cake to put on and to adjust the color from maroon to almost black. every cop that ever talks to me just politely mentions that they arent stock colors but when i turn the lights on they are clearly visible with red amber and white bulbs so they always leave me alone..

i think that paint looks sharp.. you have a nice runner

Fo_SheeZy · 05-16-2008, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cackalak han

Doesn't look too bad. I like it better than clears. However, you should've used a see-through coating and done it from the inside of the lens.

Well the inside of the lens is already painted black.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBallsMcFalls

what benefit do you get by blacking out the side reflector ?

it is there so other people can see you and not take you out
from the side.

changing DOT spec visibility for the hollywood look inside your head
is jackassery

oh look I am correct again.

you'll get ticketed if a cop is paying attention.

I hate amber, that's why I did it. Doubt I will get pulled over for this, I see cars every day with the AVS blackout headlight covers which is definitely worse than what I've done.

Joe's Toy · 05-16-2008, 09:44 AM

Don't listen to him Fo_Sheezy. It looks good.

BigBalls needs to work on being a little more humble.

Sloan · 05-16-2008, 11:48 AM

agreed about the avs headlight covers

Boostin00 · 05-16-2008, 12:27 PM

I like the blacked out look to the corners...... what color bulb do you have in there?

The "nightshades" spray sounds interesting...... anybody else do that?

pattycakes77 · 05-16-2008, 01:43 PM

i think it looks pretty darn good. too bad they don't make those with the clear reflector anymore. ignore the criticism, everyone has mods that have something that may be a little shakey on the DOT approved side so nixing the reflectors on the front is not a big concern i wouldn't think. i don't think anyone would have trouble spotting you!

i've used niteshades as well. if you do a few light "mist" coats you can get a good smoked look. the last time i used it, on my clear bumper signals, i put a light tack coat and then two heavier coats to black them out. and when they are lit up, you can see it perfectly; but they are almost completely black the rest of the time. i bought mine on ebay, it was a bit pricey with shipping but no one in town has it or will order it for me; that's the price you pay living in a smaller town.

Texas_Ace · 05-16-2008, 03:02 PM

I think it would look a lot better with a more smoked look like eighty5yotas lights. And being able to see the light through the lens would be good too.

But pure black makes it looks a tad cheap, smoked on the other hand would look nice!

05-15-2008, 01:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
Fo_SheeZy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 1,440	Blacked out the Amber Corners Yesterday I tried blacking out my clear corners, baked them in the oven, got them apart, painted the inside black, all was going well until I tried resealing them and that was a disaster.. So next I decided to just black out the amber lenses, and here's how it turned out, let me know what you think... __________________ *Check out my 2008 Urban 4Runner on CarDomain!!* http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3108855 http://www.myspace.com/bmplayar Last edited by Fo_SheeZy : 05-15-2008 at 01:16 PM.

05-15-2008, 01:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Matthew0404 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Central PA Posts: 141	Looks pretty good. Especially on your black truck. __________________ 99 4Runner-4x4, 3.4l, 5 speed, E-Locker, Sway-A-Way 2.0 Coilovers, LC coils and shocks, 1" 4 Crawler Body Lift, 1" Diff drop, SS adjustable trac bar, Addco front/rear sway bars w/ quick discos, 285/75/16 Maxxis Bighorns 2002 BMW 330Ci-Sport, Premium w/ Navigation, Cold Weather Pkgs, 18" staggered ZHP wheels w/ Falken FK-452's, 235/40/18 Front, 265/35/18 Rear

05-15-2008, 01:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
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05-15-2008, 05:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
element Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rocky Top, TN Posts: 189	I think it looks good. The lines in the lenses look nice with the grill. Sorry to hear about the other lenses. Did they melt or something? __________________ \|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\| 2002 4Runner Sport Edition

05-15-2008, 09:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
Fo_SheeZy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 1,440	First I used adhesion promotor, about three coats of that. And then I used this right here: All taped & ready for paint: Afterwards... __________________ *Check out my 2008 Urban 4Runner on CarDomain!!* http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3108855 http://www.myspace.com/bmplayar

05-15-2008, 10:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
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05-16-2008, 05:42 AM	#11 (permalink)
BigBallsMcFalls Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 197	what benefit do you get by blacking out the side reflector ? it is there so other people can see you and not take you out from the side. changing DOT spec visibility for the hollywood look inside your head is jackassery oh look I am correct again. you'll get ticketed if a cop is paying attention.

05-16-2008, 06:57 AM	#12 (permalink)
94Runner4x4 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lawrenceville/Statesboro, GA Posts: 346	jackassery? anyway looks good man! __________________ 95 4Runner 4x4 - Drilled Air Box, 33x12.50 BFG's, Midland CB/PA, Polk Audio Mid Range Speakers, Stock CD/Tape Deck, Marlin Crawler Rear Bumper, Herculined Tailgate/Rocker Panels, Coleman Safari Roof Rack, All Chrome (Mirrors, Windshield Trim, Door Handles, License Plate Frame, and Grill) painted black, 1" 4Crawler Body Lift, 15x8 Cragar Wheels, 1 Regular Transmission Cooler (in-series with stock AT Cooler), Old Man Emu Rear Lift Coils, Rear Pro Comp Shocks, BJ Spacers, Front SkyJacker Shocks

05-16-2008, 08:02 AM	#13 (permalink)
cackalak han Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Salt Lake Posts: 1,129	Doesn't look too bad. I like it better than clears. However, you should've used a see-through coating and done it from the inside of the lens. __________________ 01 Tacoma DC TRD OR 4x4

05-16-2008, 08:31 AM	#14 (permalink)
deines97runnah Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Farmington,NH Posts: 68	I'd run it. __________________ 1997 4runnah sr5 3.4L Auto-Magic, 3'' Ome Coils, Diff Drop, Deckplate, Jardine Exhaust, Red Top Optima, Alpine Deck W/ iPod, Two 12" Alpine E-Series, and a Maglite. On the way: SS Headers and New Cat. In the (hopefully near) Future?: 33''x10.5''x15'' M/T, Locker, Headlights W/Black Housing, Alpine R-Series doors and tweeters. Too Much More.... derekdeines@yahoo.com

05-16-2008, 08:32 AM	#15 (permalink)
eighty5yota Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san jose cali Posts: 134	, all mine are blacked out with 'niteshades' its a translucent plastic coating made for the interior of the lens, a can is about 7$ around san jose and is hard to find but easy as cake to put on and to adjust the color from maroon to almost black. every cop that ever talks to me just politely mentions that they arent stock colors but when i turn the lights on they are clearly visible with red amber and white bulbs so they always leave me alone.. i think that paint looks sharp.. you have a nice runner

05-16-2008, 09:44 AM	#17 (permalink)
Joe's Toy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 427	Don't listen to him Fo_Sheezy. It looks good. BigBalls needs to work on being a little more humble. __________________ "And they called him a Hebrew Slave" 2003 Tacoma Prerunner, Double cab, 3.4 V6 5VZ-FE, auto. 2wd, rear e-locker My Profile [size="1"][size="2"](06/09/07)-Deckplate-(07/14/07)-ISR-(08/27/07)-WARN 4300K HID lights-(11/22/07) -True-Cool Tranny Cooler-(12/25/07) -Tru Flow air filter-(12/25/07) -Husky Floor Liners-(02/14/08)-ScanGaugeII-(04/30/08)-Glassworks Unlimited hood-

05-16-2008, 12:27 PM	#19 (permalink)
Boostin00 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ashburn, VA Posts: 102	I like the blacked out look to the corners...... what color bulb do you have in there? The "nightshades" spray sounds interesting...... anybody else do that? __________________ '00 SR5 - TRD Supercharger, TRD Boost Gauge, IPT Valve Body Mod, Toytec/OME 3" Lift, Bilstein HD's, 285 Nitto TG's, Sport Skidplate, Jardine Exhaust

05-16-2008, 01:43 PM	#20 (permalink)
pattycakes77 Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 814	i think it looks pretty darn good. too bad they don't make those with the clear reflector anymore. ignore the criticism, everyone has mods that have something that may be a little shakey on the DOT approved side so nixing the reflectors on the front is not a big concern i wouldn't think. i don't think anyone would have trouble spotting you! i've used niteshades as well. if you do a few light "mist" coats you can get a good smoked look. the last time i used it, on my clear bumper signals, i put a light tack coat and then two heavier coats to black them out. and when they are lit up, you can see it perfectly; but they are almost completely black the rest of the time. i bought mine on ebay, it was a bit pricey with shipping but no one in town has it or will order it for me; that's the price you pay living in a smaller town. __________________ The PATYWGN: 1998 4Runner Desert Dune Pearl. PATYWGN show-off thread PATYWGN on Cardomain Pattycakes77 on Myspace! let me be your friend... please? 1985 Toyota 4runner 22RE 5-speed SFA - For Sale :(