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Bug Deflector

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jgunccrugby, Nov 5, 2007.

  1. Nov 5, 2007 at 5:17 PM
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    jgunccrugby

    jgunccrugby [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Has anyone found a bug deflector that they really like?

    I have been considering getting one since I drive a lot of highway miles and that tends to be directly connected to little paint chips all over the hood.
     
  2. Nov 5, 2007 at 5:24 PM
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  3. Nov 5, 2007 at 5:37 PM
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    Thanks for the follow up. I read the thread, very helpful.
     
  4. Nov 5, 2007 at 9:00 PM
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    TuRDTACO

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    small dent on the hood, new foglight bulb, roughed up bedliner, been smoked in, suspicious stains on the passenger seat, boogers on the drivers seat, dirty floor mats, girl doodles on the dirty windows, loose wiring
    i never get bugs on my windows but i have been getting quite a few small chips in my paint from rocks, those bug shields will actually help that?
     
  5. Nov 6, 2007 at 11:32 AM
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    morcheez

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    just dont get the toyota one ...mine has been sitting in the garage for over a year :mad:
     
  6. Nov 6, 2007 at 12:26 PM
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    GTiVR6r

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    Uh, why? Thats the one i got and its perfect.

    - M

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  7. Nov 6, 2007 at 12:40 PM
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    There have been alot of complaints about the Tacoma bug deflector gradually wearing away paint on the hood on the edges. I think the wind and engine vibration cause rubbing. So far i haven't heard anyone praise the toyota deflector but i've heard alot of complaints about it
     
  8. Nov 6, 2007 at 1:04 PM
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    GTiVR6r

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    Hmmm... did they install the mylar pads that come with it?
    Mine was a very snug tight fit with the brackets, I had to seat them
    with a small plastic mallet. I guess I'll have to cehck that when I get home.

    - M
     
  9. Nov 6, 2007 at 2:28 PM
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    sawdust

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    What I've heard is that the mylar pads wear away over time. I've got the AVS Bugflector II and window shades on my Christmas list.
     
  10. Nov 6, 2007 at 8:53 PM
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    TuRDTACO

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    small dent on the hood, new foglight bulb, roughed up bedliner, been smoked in, suspicious stains on the passenger seat, boogers on the drivers seat, dirty floor mats, girl doodles on the dirty windows, loose wiring
    i dont know if i'd do the bug deflector but i for sure want the window things for when it's raining, i always drive with my windows open a little even if it's freezing outside. the fresh air keeps me alert and reminds me that i'm not playing a video game ya know
     
  11. Nov 7, 2007 at 8:56 PM
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    morcheez

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    exactly what happened to mine....so instead of rock chips i got paint chips from the mylar rubbing away and eventually having the bracket just dig into the paint ...took it off a year ago ..not one rock chip
     
  12. Nov 8, 2007 at 3:23 PM
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    so whats the general consensus on whats the bet one. i want to get one, i dont want the oem one i think it looks bad and now i know it works bad too. so whats a good looking good working one?
     
  13. Nov 8, 2007 at 9:14 PM
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    TJOPILOT

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    TRUST ME GUYS, the toyota bug guards kevlar strips are just a couple pieces of plastic that the metal brackets wear right through. I went and bitched to the dealer I bought it at a year before and they were so surprised by the damage their bug guard did to my hood that they gave me a free paint job. It happened in less than 3 months on my buddies new tacoma and he got painted too at a different dealership. Good luck on getting your new paint job. :) Hint, hint. :devil:

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  14. Nov 8, 2007 at 9:15 PM
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  15. Nov 8, 2007 at 9:22 PM
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    TuRDTACO

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    small dent on the hood, new foglight bulb, roughed up bedliner, been smoked in, suspicious stains on the passenger seat, boogers on the drivers seat, dirty floor mats, girl doodles on the dirty windows, loose wiring
    what did u do to your grille?? i havent ever seen one done like that before
     
  16. Nov 9, 2007 at 4:02 AM
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    Yeah, that's actually one of the better grills I've seen.
     
  17. Nov 9, 2007 at 7:18 AM
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    I dont remember what brand it is but its also one of the cheaper grilles i've seen. I think he said he paid about $70 for it. I think it snaps on over the original grill so you dont have to do any cutting. The only thing i dont like is that its not solid and you can see the toyota emblem. I'm thinking about getting it though and just painting the emblem black
     
  18. Nov 10, 2007 at 7:19 AM
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    TuRDTACO

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    the emblem takes 4 seconds to pop off and back on, i painted mine black. when i debadged my truck i was planning on painting the emblems and putting them back on, but i think if i put them back on at all i'm going to cut the "ma" off of tacoma so it just says taco lol
     
  19. Nov 10, 2007 at 7:35 AM
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    GTiVR6r

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    Finally got around to looking at the Toyota hood protector clips today.

    I removed the shield and each clip seperately.
    The mylar pads were fine except for the center pad, which did show
    more pressure had been applied to this one than any of the others.

    I removed the mylar pads and am happy to report there is no damage.:)

    It had only been on the truck for 3 weeks so it wasnt enough time for
    the pads to ware through.

    Now it needs a bath as I have 5 square super clean areas on the hood
    where the hood protector used to be mounted. :p

    Thanks for the heads up and saving me from damaging my hood.

    - M
     
  20. Jun 7, 2008 at 4:16 PM
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    ok this has all been very interesting to say the least!!:D and I do like the grill!
    soooo.....? Does anyone have there out and out favorite??:rolleyes:
    I have my trusk store ordering some,not sure of the brand name yet..thats why I'm kind of in a hurry..it'll be here this week.They put my vent shades in last month,I got the type that went in the channell instead of outside for a cleaner look..pictures too come.

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