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Bug Shields/Hood Protectors - Pics and Comments

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by oly51, Apr 12, 2019.

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  1. Apr 12, 2019 at 8:11 AM
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    Let's see some installed pics and comments about the different bug shields/hood protectors available for the 3rd gens.

    I am considering one for my TRD Sport after getting a small chip in my windshield.
     
    oly51, Apr 12, 2019
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  2. Apr 13, 2019 at 3:08 PM
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    I had a WeatherTech on my 2017, but I recently removed it and replaced it with Lamin-X bug film. I prefer the clean look.
     
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  3. Apr 13, 2019 at 3:10 PM
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  4. Apr 13, 2019 at 3:12 PM
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    Thanks! Did the Weathertech provide any noticeable "protection" and did it rub on the fenders?
     
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  5. Apr 13, 2019 at 3:54 PM
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  7. Apr 13, 2019 at 4:07 PM
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    I have the AVS deflectors, and hood piece.. 54522335_10156265205662794_3742225612257_0042014db9f7256876854186703425ff3877a8ab.jpg
     
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    Is that the one that attaches to the hood with 3M Tape or with the screws under the hood? Looks good. I want the matte black one AVS makes, but don't want to damage the paint.
     
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  9. Apr 13, 2019 at 5:13 PM
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    I bought the truck with it installed.. it has 3 or 4 small screws.. you can always put the screws in (self tapers I think), and then remove them, and put some nail polish on the hole, and the screws before re-installing.

    I really want the flush mount rain guards that mount in channel for the doors..
     
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  10. Apr 13, 2019 at 5:17 PM
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    AVS bug defelctor 2 IMG_20190208_074034716_HDR.jpg IMG_20190101_121203445_HDR.jpg
     
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    I don’t know to be honest. I don’t think it made a huge difference. It stays far away from the paint. No rubbing at all.
     
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    Avs is the way to go
     
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    For the AVS do you have a model #.

    Thanks
     
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  14. Apr 13, 2019 at 8:02 PM
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    Nice to see installed Tacoma pics and not just an image of another truck on a website.
    Interesting, the AVS and Weathertech look very similar in shape.
    @ChaseFan The AVS Aeroskin II sits flush with the hood, has a small lip in the center and is held with 3m tape, correct? Does it deflect bugs and small stones away from the windshield?
     
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    ill check it in the AM.. midnight here.. headed to bed in a few..
     
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  16. Apr 14, 2019 at 3:48 AM
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    Avs bug shield

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    For whatever it's worth, I put a deflector on my 2007 Colorado when it was new. It held up well, and though slightly faded, still looked good when I traded it a month ago. As far as I could tell, it didn't keep bugs, rain, or stones off of my windshield. But it did look nice. :cool:

    What it WAS very effective at was keeping me from going through a car wash, from my fear that the car wash brushes would tear it off. Which was a good thing. The deflector helped me avoid the temptation to run it through a car wash, but instead wash it by hand, as I knew that I should.

    So partly because of the deflector, the original paint on the Colorado looked great when I traded it in. :thumbsup:
     
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    Easy install
     
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    Sooo... these things really don't make much difference as far as deflecting bugs but look cool. If that's the case, I won't waste my money but man these 3rd gen windshields are bug killers. Guess it's hard to tell by the shape of the truck because I had a mid 90's RAM and put a low profile bug shield on it and that made a huge difference. Some times you could watch the bugs go up and over, rarely hit any.
     
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