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Which window vent shades?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TRDSPORT1, Nov 23, 2019.

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  1. Dec 19, 2019 at 4:27 AM
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    Kevin8se7en

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    I like the look of the matte black ones, but I hate that there's an AVS logo on it.

    Anyone know if the logo can be removed on the matte ones?
    Maybe I could paint em?... hmmm
     
    Kevin8se7en, Dec 19, 2019
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  2. Dec 19, 2019 at 5:20 AM
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    AVS ALL DAY. $40 bucks and easy to stall. (10min) total. Get smoked tint (aka black)
    Got’em love’em
     
    djgynee, Dec 19, 2019
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  3. Dec 19, 2019 at 5:22 AM
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    Same problem.
    AVS blows.

    return them.
     
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  4. Dec 19, 2019 at 5:32 AM
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    Taco_Coma

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    Taco_Coma That's a lovely accent you have. New Jersey?

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    Not sure how cold it is outside, but the double sided tape won't stick well in the cold, have to bring it in a garage where it's warm and they'll stick better. Also Don't apply them as soon as you clean it. the alcohol has to have time to dry. Then just put it up there and raise the window. Leave the window up for a few days and it'll stick
     
    Taco_Coma, Dec 19, 2019
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  5. Dec 19, 2019 at 5:43 AM
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    I went with the AVS matte visors and really like them so far. I was concerned about them adhering well, so I cut narrow strips of cardboard and slid them up between the window and the vent shade for a few days, to increase the pressure applied. So far, I haven't had any issues after removing the cardboard.
     
    Carny1, Dec 19, 2019
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  6. Dec 19, 2019 at 6:29 AM
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    I had the WeatherTech in my old truck and absolutely loved them. Go with them all day long .
     
    Kev757, Dec 19, 2019
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  7. Dec 19, 2019 at 6:55 AM
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    AVS on my Pro for 2 yrs. easy install, never had a problem,,
     
    bludweiaer, Dec 19, 2019
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  8. Dec 19, 2019 at 7:05 AM
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    I personally can’t stand vent shades, they just scream grandpa truck to me.
    :anonymous:
     
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  9. Dec 19, 2019 at 7:10 AM
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    What’s the point of these?
     
    Panchovilla6192002, Dec 19, 2019
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  10. Dec 19, 2019 at 8:12 AM
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    It happened to me too. The alcohol pads sucked for me so I used goof off instead to clean the channel and that worked.
     
    nftyper, Dec 19, 2019
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  11. Dec 20, 2019 at 7:54 AM
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    Never been a fan, but the AVS low profile ones look clean.
     
    bigbro6785, Dec 20, 2019
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  12. Dec 20, 2019 at 8:15 AM
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    Factory Blackout package, Soft roll up bed cover, Cheap seat covers, Front and rear dash cam, AVS in channel vent visors
    To leave your window open a little bit to allow air flow, but not let water in if it rains. Here in Louisiana the humidity is really bad and during the summer it helps out a lot.
     
    daddy_o, Dec 20, 2019
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  13. Dec 20, 2019 at 8:32 AM
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    My AVS in-channel smoke vent visors have held up perfectly for 3 years - though if they'd had the matte version when I bought mine just b/c I like them aesthetically a bit better, but functionally my AVS have never budged with their adhesive through many a hot TN day
     
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    Got it. Thanks.
     
    Panchovilla6192002, Dec 20, 2019
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  15. Jan 1, 2020 at 9:11 AM
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    Goo begone
     
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  16. Jan 3, 2020 at 6:06 AM
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  17. Jan 4, 2020 at 7:28 PM
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    I did the same thing with the 3M tape on the AVS visors on my 2012. It was the only way I could get them to fit right. I ordered another set for my 2020 and was very disappointed. I think I got an old set as the adhesive wasn’t sticky at all and I returned them. I went with the weather tech visors this time and I have to say they are clearly superior. I like the clips in the rear windows and I also really like the way no adhesive is needed in the front windows. I also agree with you that the Weathertech’s on the 3rd GEN’s are lower profile / fit closer to the window. I just roll my windows down 1/2 way to clean and dry them.
     
    Rossi396, Jan 4, 2020
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  19. Jan 4, 2020 at 7:45 PM
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    AVS low profile here ..

    No complaints
     
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  20. Jan 4, 2020 at 7:51 PM
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