Hood glare

Good for you but sometimes a scooped hood can throw some glare.



For me and my flat hood, it's not so much of the glare being a problem, the darker contrast helps me see the front of my hood on a light colored truck on a bright day.

Without decal


With decal

Personal preference, you seem to do well without.

 

@amirak also sells a decal for hoods, both scooped and a flat version. If you don't see something you like on his site then send him a PM to discuss making a custom graphic.

Www.jupiteronearth.co

Great stuff and a very quick turnaround.

 

I'm with OP, that dip in the hood in front of the windshield directs light right into my eyes. Like a little dude with a mirror chills on my hood to blind me. Try going up a trail with the sun beaming down, feel like you're driving into it. I'm gonna vinyl it black, quick and easy. Haven't gotten to it yet though.

 

Lol that was driving through Nevada on my way to Florida

 

Yes. That is it.
Shoot me a PM if you do the sticker.

 

Guess I've just been lucky as have driven my TRD Sport 12,000 miles over two summers and never experienced the issue. Evidently, the sun must have to be in just the right position with the hood to cause the condition.
Still looks as though a good pair of sunglasses would be a good solution as opposed to painting and/or wrapping the hood.

 

Like I said, its personal preference.

My hood decal cost $75, about the same cost of a decent pair of sunglasses.

I also like how the decal looks, makes my truck look a little different from all the other QS Offroads running around in my area. Not only does it do the job, I think it looks cool.

 

I ordered this same graphic for my super white Tacoma. Did you apply it yourself? How difficult was it?

 

I’ve never been bothered by glare from the hood.

 

I did and it wasnt too bad. Use a lot of the baby shampoo solution so it moves to the exact spot you want.

I used those sticker dots from an office depot to mark measurements on the truck and backing paper to get it in position.

Also, the top curve of the decal doesnt match the hood crease exactly so I dropped it three inches so the curve mirrors the crease.



Those that try to align it to the crease itself might have paint gaps or overlay, my method doesnt leave any of that. If I were to do it again I would probably drop it down 2 inches instead but overall I'm really happy with the result.



I used a wallpaper squeegee for the air bubbles, a bondo putty flexible applicator also works well, I used that on the bedside decals.

 

Cam doesnt do it justice

 

It is worse on that part of my hood even with the satin black there.

 

I've never noticed it, maybe bc I always wear my sunglasses?

 

I used to, so now I only drive at night.

 

I had the same problem with glare off the hood and sensitive eyes, especially when the sun is at a low elevation - sunrise or sunset and driving towards it. Because all the vehicles I've had tend to attract any rock on the road, I decided to put Xpel on the hood of my 2019. Had the stealth material installed. Matte finish material, so reflections are quite dulled and didn't change the paint color. I think it's working well to reduce the hood glare.

 

a good pair of polarized sunglasses is your best friend. Hood glare not even noticeable even in bright sun.
PS- complain if you must about driving and taking pics. Nobody died today.

 

If you can afford a $30k truck, then you can afford some nice sunglasses that will take care of the problem... it works for me at least

 

That's awesome. I got some different side graphics myself. I'll post pics once everything is finished.

 

Am surprised at how many people think this is a non-issue. The glare off my flat hood is blinding and dangerous

It really depends on the time of day and the direction one is driving. I've taken to balancing my phone, or a sandal, or whatever is in the truck and handy on the dash where the glare spot happens to be, when it happens. Of course, as a road bends a bit, the glare spot just moves. So, I'm constantly adjusting it.

I've decided I've either got to decal the hood, or heavily tent the bottom of the windshield, up and to the point my eye line meets the front of the hood.

It's not often it's an issue, but when it is, it IS a real hazard… especially at freeway speeds on long trips.