i keep seeing these black outs for the third brake lights but cant find one for a 97 4Runner... know where to get one?

 

I don't know where to get a 3rd brake light "black out", but I sure as hell know where to get a can of black spray paint

Check you're state vehicle codes before you go do something stupid like that though.

 

It's not actually black paint;its VHT Night Shade, i used it to black out the rear tail lights on my celica. Don't go to dark or otherwise light won't shine through.

 

Is the VHT easy to remove if'n you don't like it??

 

You can get it at auto parts stores like Autozone, Advanced auto, Napa, or O-reilys

 

Paint thinner... or pick an extra lense up at a j/y that you can switch back to.

 

VHT is good but there is a lot of controversy about them turning purple after a while. Some people say it does, some people say it doesn't. I think it has a lot to do with the car living outside vs living in a garage. Weather, sun rays, heat, cold, etc .. it all takes a toll on any vehicle. If you want to black out your 3rd brake light do it right and just buy the LED conversions on ebay. Not only do they look real nice but they come in a variety of lens colors including the smoked color. Good luck

John

 

To remove it ,which i have done before, just sand it of with fine sandpaper 1500-2000, and buff the lense back to original. For the time i've had it on, about half a year, it has not faded. And it has been exposed to the weather all that time. No garage.

 

I use VHT nightshades on sportbike lenses and screens, never had a problem with it turning purple? I would go with nightshades and do ALL your lights...way cheaper than buying "smoked" lenses. I would do it to mine but I'm not a big fan of the "smoked" look on rigs.

 

i was more looking for the black out third brake light covers that say "SR5" or "4Runner" or something like that.

 

OHHH... Well, from my knowledge I don't think anyone makes covers for the 3rd break light for a 4Runner. I've seen some for the Tacomas though. You're best bet is to get that VHT. Get a sticker of whatever you want and spray over it. Check this thread out, it should give you an idea of what it looks like even thought the topic is for a 4th Gen. Personally, I don't think it looks good but to each his own.. here ya go >> Click Me

 

If your looking for that look then maybe you can paint it then pick up a sticker and slap it on.

 

I nightshaded mine and I have no issues with it. As well as my front lenses also. Yes, with light shining through it, it could look like a slight purple, but it's pretty dark. And even so, it shouldn't matter much. Unless you drive around with your foot on the brake, 99% of the time it will be totally black.

I would say go and do it. You won't regret it.

 

I've Used VHT lens Paint On my Taillights and my 3rd brake light!

Did my Tails 4 years ago and they still look good, not Purple at all, But I did clear over them after!!



And Now I did I'm running one of these, but I did some extra shading>



noneckrex, you are looking for 3rd Brake light Vinyl's, there are a ton of different designs