I have the brush guards on my tails. They're not blacked out. It was just getting nasty out and dark. I live near Plainfield, IL which is our tornado alley and have seen plenty of my share of the natural disasters...thank you. Took a trip last year down to Springfield for a bowling tournament and saw one come right down out of the sky next to us, cross the highway behind us, and then turn into three little ones. Took out a farmhouse and then went back up into the sky. Jumped out of the truck and watched the whole thing. No wind, no rain, and no fear (unfortunately no camera). Was the coolest experience!