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3rd gen Bug deflector

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Freshkid_Tacoma, Nov 12, 2017.

  1. Nov 12, 2017 at 8:13 PM
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    Freshkid_Tacoma

    Freshkid_Tacoma [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Anyone find a good bug deflector that they like? Also wind deflectors for the windows?
     
  2. Nov 12, 2017 at 8:19 PM
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    Nitrojunky66

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    I use the AVS aero skin II. Sits flush and does a decent job keeping bugs off the windshield. IMAG4334.jpg
     
  3. Nov 12, 2017 at 8:19 PM
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    I used AVS bug deflector. Im using it since i bought the truck new so i cant tell the difference, but when it sprinkles outside, it feels like not much is hitting the hood when im driving. Bugs still gets on my windshield tho.
     
  4. Nov 12, 2017 at 8:47 PM
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    Freshkid_Tacoma

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    I was looking more for a glossy finish
     
  5. Nov 12, 2017 at 9:16 PM
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    20tacoma17

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    I have the Weathertech's hood deflectors on 2 of my trucks and like them. Never had window deflector. 20170526_174703.jpg 20170729_174913.jpg
     
  6. Nov 12, 2017 at 10:00 PM
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    AVS

    IMG_0620.jpg
     
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  7. Nov 12, 2017 at 10:04 PM
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    Catfish21

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    nice!! you know i wish they made RHD Tacoma..... that i would LOVE to see....
     
  8. Nov 12, 2017 at 10:07 PM
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    They just started selling RHD Hilux. The same one they sell in Thailand and those countries. But only difference is ours have heat AC!
    If they had a DCLB, i might trade in mine. They have all the luxurious interiors with OEM leathers.
    http://cobby.jp/newmodel-hilux.html
     
  9. Nov 12, 2017 at 11:42 PM
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    Qwack

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    i have a white tacoma and was considering a bug deflector until my neice
    said she doesnt care for the uni-brow look. now that image is stuck in my head.
    it will look ok on the darker colors but not white.
     
  10. Nov 13, 2017 at 1:18 AM
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    Catfish21

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    but it doesnt look as good as a taco!... nooooo don't do it!
     
  11. Nov 13, 2017 at 2:40 AM
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    jwctaco

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    Nice Ranger
     
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    fixingseanpdx

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    This is a permanent add on, right?

    Once you stick it on, it's going to be really hard to take off without damaging the paint.
     
  13. Apr 23, 2022 at 12:54 PM
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    AVS. works, and looks pretty good.

    rack mount 2.jpg
     
  14. Apr 23, 2022 at 1:50 PM
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    I have Weathertech on the hood and windows. No complaints.
     
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    Don't know how those bug deflectors are now, i had one on my 93 toyota 4x4 pickup that was suppose to rated as one of best. All it did was rattle my hood bad at highway speeds and send stones into my windshield. Didn't create any issues with the paint someone above mentioned, even after removing it. The hard coating i had done on this truck has been fantastic so far. no dings/chips of any sort in the paint, just one tiny mark on one of the rear fender flares you'd have to look close to see.
     
  16. Apr 23, 2022 at 2:21 PM
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    hiPSI

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    Bug deflectors only protect the actual paint they cover. The do not deflect bugs or stones off of the windshield.
     
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  17. Apr 24, 2022 at 6:44 AM
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    I've seen many tacomas here, plus a fair amount of gen3 ones. Haven't seen a single one using a bug deflector, and we have a lot of bugs from spring till fall. Those bug deflectors were the rage of the 90's, but have disappeared today. Only ones i've seen are here on tw.
     
  18. Apr 24, 2022 at 10:30 AM
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    No just a few screws.
     
  19. Apr 24, 2022 at 10:33 AM
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    MGMDesertTaco

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    Curious where everyone bought their avs bug 2 from. I bought one from Amazon a while back and returned it as it was crooked. I thought about the stick on versions, but decided to avoid it all together.
     
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