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Hood glare

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by spanktacular, Mar 21, 2023.

  1. Mar 21, 2023 at 8:33 AM
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    spanktacular

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    I think I've just about had it with the hood glare. I did some forum searching, but I didn't find what I was looking for.

    Has anyone done anything wild like plasti-dip or rhino liner their hood to deal with the glare? I know there are decals I can put on, but it won't really fully do the trick I think.
     
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  2. Mar 21, 2023 at 8:36 AM
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    Off Topic Guy

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    Vinyl definitely will do the trick, and isn't irreversible like rhino liner. Plenty decals out there, so just pick the one you like best and slap it on. RL would look absolutely terrible.
     
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  3. Mar 21, 2023 at 8:58 AM
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    Captqc

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    Tons of options on EBay and Amazon starting at around $35. I wouldn’t do anything permanent unless you plan to keep it forever.
     
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  4. Mar 21, 2023 at 9:20 AM
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    willtill

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    Sunglasses?
     
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    mushroom_man7

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    plastidip? rhino liner? slow down guy and get some vinyl decals jesus christ
     
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  6. Mar 21, 2023 at 9:41 AM
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    Chew

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    As mentioned; vinyl
    Also find a good shop, it’ll save you time and money in the long run, unless you’re experienced w large vinyl installs,,,, which I don’t as you went full on paint roller.
     
  7. Mar 21, 2023 at 9:45 AM
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    Lunar Squirrel

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    Drive your truck only at nighttime.
    Or vinyl.
    Or go get yourself some cheap sunglasses…
     
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  8. Mar 21, 2023 at 10:36 AM
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    steelfortress

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    Rub some dirt on it.
     
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    TacoHungry

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    :D This issue comes from washing your truck too often or not getting it dirty enough. If you must keep your truck squeaky clean -> Vinyl
     
  10. Mar 21, 2023 at 10:48 AM
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    Buster Saunders

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    vinyl then goodr.com
     
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    erwigg

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    who has a clean truck??? I thought that did not exist......must be all these tacoma mall crawlers?
     
  12. Mar 21, 2023 at 11:01 AM
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    fake4x4

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    Cool stuff
    just remember that if you go vinyl... everywhere but the vinyl spot will fade/swirl
     
  13. Mar 21, 2023 at 11:20 AM
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    Blak Shinobi

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    wait until summer its going to be a bitch , i would just ask chatgpt
     
  14. Mar 21, 2023 at 11:42 AM
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    jwctaco

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    I did vinyl, happy with it.83C12F76-4178-4F1F-8A7F-2CA923B60E2A.jpg
     
  16. Mar 21, 2023 at 12:03 PM
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    zoo truck

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    I'll tell you with this ceramic coating now on my truck, the glare has been worse than ever. Truck stays too clean. Only when I get a lot of salt spray on the hood is it way better.
     
  17. Mar 21, 2023 at 12:08 PM
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    LeakyAC

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    Sunglasses my dudes
     
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  18. Mar 21, 2023 at 12:16 PM
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    vivid02

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    Carbon Fiber Hood
     
  19. Mar 21, 2023 at 12:18 PM
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    gudujarlson

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    Stop washing it?

    Wear polarized sunglasses?
     
  20. Mar 21, 2023 at 12:20 PM
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    23TacoSR

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    Will still have a glare.

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